Samui Airport 20 min
Wat Plai Laem (18 min)
Tranquil, colorful temple complex featuring a lake with an 18-armed statue of the goddess Guanyin. Namtok Tar Nim & Magic Garden (38 min)
Lush hilltop garden flanked by waterfalls & displays of statues of the Buddha, animals & more. Bo Phut Beach (8 min)
Modest beach featuring Fisherman's Village, which offers shops, restaurants, diving & more. Nathon Pier (18 min)
Major ferry pier serving Koh Samui's northwest, with a number of shops & food stalls around. Grandfather's Grandmother's Rocks - Hin Ta Hin Yai (32 min)
Storied natural rock formations known for bearing a resemblance to male & female genitalia. Maenam Beach (11 min)
Laid-back beach, several kilometers long, backed with palm trees, rental bungalows & restaurants. Big Buddha (16 min)
Massive, circa-1972 gilded Buddha statue at the colorful Phra Yai temple complex. Chaweng Beach (18 min) Hin Lat Waterfall (29 min)
Secluded waterfall amid trees & jungle foliage with swimming & a nearby elephant reserve. Samui Elephant Sanctuary (10 min)
Home for rescued elephants featuring a pool, feeding sessions & walks with the residents. Bophut Beach (8 min)
3-km. beach with Fisherman's Village offering shops, restaurants, bars, art galleries & dive shops. Hat Rin (3 hr 58)
Peninsular beach known for its party scene, with lively bars & a monthly all-night Full Moon Party. Lamai Beach (30 min)
White-sand beach lined with bars & restaurants, with rentable lounge chairs & palm trees. Namuang Safari Park (35 min)
Animal adventure park with elephant shows, jeep rides to mountain vistas & a waterfall hike. Wat Khunaram (Phra Wihan Luang Por Daeng) (35 min)
Small, busy temple with Buddhist art, best known for the mummified monk on display. | 
