Samui Airport 22 min
Laem Yai (12 min)
Sandy stretch popular for sunset strolls, backed by upscale hotels tucked away among coconut palms. Big Buddha (18 min)
Massive, circa-1972 gilded Buddha statue at the colorful Phra Yai temple complex. Samui Elephant Sanctuary (12 min)
Home for rescued elephants featuring a pool, feeding sessions & walks with the residents. Namuang Safari Park (33 min)
Animal adventure park with elephant shows, jeep rides to mountain vistas & a waterfall hike. Wat Khunaram (Phra Wihan Luang Por Daeng) (32 min)
Small, busy temple with Buddhist art, best known for the mummified monk on display. Bo Phut Beach (10 min)
Modest beach featuring Fisherman's Village, which offers shops, restaurants, diving & more. Namtok Tar Nim & Magic Garden (35 min)
Lush hilltop garden flanked by waterfalls & displays of statues of the Buddha, animals & more. Hin Lat Waterfall (26 min)
Secluded waterfall amid trees & jungle foliage with swimming & a nearby elephant reserve. Nathon Pier (15 min)
Major ferry pier serving Koh Samui's northwest, with a number of shops & food stalls around. Wat Plai Laem (20 min)
Tranquil, colorful temple complex featuring a lake with an 18-armed statue of the goddess Guanyin. Hat Rin (3 hr 55)
Peninsular beach known for its party scene, with lively bars & a monthly all-night Full Moon Party. Maenam Beach (5 min)
Laid-back beach, several kilometers long, backed with palm trees, rental bungalows & restaurants. Grandfather's Grandmother's Rocks - Hin Ta Hin Yai (34 min)
Storied natural rock formations known for bearing a resemblance to male & female genitalia. Bophut Beach (10 min)
3-km. beach with Fisherman's Village offering shops, restaurants, bars, art galleries & dive shops. Lamai Beach (32 min)
White-sand beach lined with bars & restaurants, with rentable lounge chairs & palm trees. | 
