Samui Airport 25 min
Wat Ratchathammaram (6 min) Terracotta-hued Buddhist temple richly decorated with sculptures of sea monsters & warriors. Wat Plai Laem (31 min) Tranquil, colorful temple complex featuring a lake with an 18-armed statue of the goddess Guanyin. Namuang Safari Park (16 min) Animal adventure park with elephant shows, jeep rides to mountain vistas & a waterfall hike. Lamai Beach (12 min) Serene, stunning coastal stretch offering sunrise views, local eateries & nearby resorts. Lamai Beach (17 min) White-sand beach lined with bars & restaurants, with rentable lounge chairs & palm trees. Wat Khunaram (Phra Wihan Luang Por Daeng) (12 min) Small, busy temple with Buddhist art, best known for the mummified monk on display. Bo Phut Beach (23 min) Modest beach featuring Fisherman's Village, which offers shops, restaurants, diving & more. Namtok Tar Nim & Magic Garden (24 min) Lush hilltop garden flanked by waterfalls & displays of statues of the Buddha, animals & more. Grandfather's Grandmother's Rocks - Hin Ta Hin Yai (6 min) Storied natural rock formations known for bearing a resemblance to male & female genitalia. Bophut Beach (23 min) 3-km. beach with Fisherman's Village offering shops, restaurants, bars, art galleries & dive shops. Samui Aquarium & Tiger Zoo (12 min) Zoo & aquarium with Bengal tigers & leopards, also offering bird & sea lion shows. Wat Phra Chedi Laem So (20 min) Small, golden pagoda with ornate details in a serene oceanfront setting with a sandy beach. Hin Lat Waterfall (37 min) Secluded waterfall amid trees & jungle foliage with swimming & a nearby elephant reserve. |