Samui Airport 28 min
Big Buddha (23 min)
Massive, circa-1972 gilded Buddha statue at the colorful Phra Yai temple complex. Nathon Pier (8 min)
Major ferry pier serving Koh Samui's northwest, with a number of shops & food stalls around. Namuang Safari Park (25 min)
Animal adventure park with elephant shows, jeep rides to mountain vistas & a waterfall hike. Namtok Tar Nim & Magic Garden (28 min)
Lush hilltop garden flanked by waterfalls & displays of statues of the Buddha, animals & more. Wat Phra Chedi Laem So (32 min)
Small, golden pagoda with ornate details in a serene oceanfront setting with a sandy beach. Bo Phut Beach (15 min)
Modest beach featuring Fisherman's Village, which offers shops, restaurants, diving & more. Hat Rin (3 hr 48)
Peninsular beach known for its party scene, with lively bars & a monthly all-night Full Moon Party. Lamai Beach (36 min)
White-sand beach lined with bars & restaurants, with rentable lounge chairs & palm trees. Maenam Beach (11 min)
Laid-back beach, several kilometers long, backed with palm trees, rental bungalows & restaurants. Wat Khunaram (Phra Wihan Luang Por Daeng) (25 min)
Small, busy temple with Buddhist art, best known for the mummified monk on display. Grandfather's Grandmother's Rocks - Hin Ta Hin Yai (33 min)
Storied natural rock formations known for bearing a resemblance to male & female genitalia. Wat Plai Laem (25 min)
Tranquil, colorful temple complex featuring a lake with an 18-armed statue of the goddess Guanyin. Hin Lat Waterfall (19 min)
Secluded waterfall amid trees & jungle foliage with swimming & a nearby elephant reserve. Laem Yai (5 min)
Sandy stretch popular for sunset strolls, backed by upscale hotels tucked away among coconut palms. Bophut Beach (15 min)
3-km. beach with Fisherman's Village offering shops, restaurants, bars, art galleries & dive shops. | 
