Samui Airport 4 hr 2
Thong Nai Pan Yai Beach (23 min)
Sandy stretch of beach with clear water, a serene atmosphere & laid-back restaurants & bars. Maenam Beach (3 hr 44)
Laid-back beach, several kilometers long, backed with palm trees, rental bungalows & restaurants. Mae Haad Beach (25 min)
Scenic beach popular for sunbathing & snorkeling, also offering panoramic views & sunsets. Haad Yao (23 min)
Scenic, peaceful beach featuring soft white sand & clear, shallow waters for swimming & snorkeling. Haad Than Sadet Beach (21 min)
Tranquil beach set in wooded hills with snorkeling & kayaking, plus a few casual shack cafes. Hat Rin (15 min)
Peninsular beach known for its party scene, with lively bars & a monthly all-night Full Moon Party. Slip N Fly Party (13 min)
Lively attraction with steep waterslides, cocktails & food in a party atmosphere. Namtok Than Sadet National Park (17 min)
National park on an island including hiking trails through lush forest & a series of waterfalls. Bo Phut Beach (3 hr 49)
Modest beach featuring Fisherman's Village, which offers shops, restaurants, diving & more. Wat Khao Tham (13 min)
Elevated Buddhist temple offering group meditation workshops, silent retreats & panoramic views. Wat Plai Laem (3 hr 59)
Tranquil, colorful temple complex featuring a lake with an 18-armed statue of the goddess Guanyin. Bophut Beach (3 hr 49)
3-km. beach with Fisherman's Village offering shops, restaurants, bars, art galleries & dive shops. Big Buddha (3 hr 57)
Massive, circa-1972 gilded Buddha statue at the colorful Phra Yai temple complex. Salad Beach (23 min)
Serene beach spot featuring a white sandy bay & clear ocean waters for snorkeling. Thong Nai Pan Beach (23 min)
Relaxed, family-friendly sand beach backed by casual food & drink establishments & shops. | 
