Samui Airport 21 min
Big Buddha (16 min)
Massive, circa-1972 gilded Buddha statue at the colorful Phra Yai temple complex. Namtok Tar Nim & Magic Garden (40 min)
Lush hilltop garden flanked by waterfalls & displays of statues of the Buddha, animals & more. Wat Plai Laem (18 min)
Tranquil, colorful temple complex featuring a lake with an 18-armed statue of the goddess Guanyin. Bo Phut Beach (8 min)
Modest beach featuring Fisherman's Village, which offers shops, restaurants, diving & more. Namuang Safari Park (37 min)
Animal adventure park with elephant shows, jeep rides to mountain vistas & a waterfall hike. Maenam Beach (3 min)
Laid-back beach, several kilometers long, backed with palm trees, rental bungalows & restaurants. Grandfather's Grandmother's Rocks - Hin Ta Hin Yai (33 min)
Storied natural rock formations known for bearing a resemblance to male & female genitalia. Bophut Beach (8 min)
3-km. beach with Fisherman's Village offering shops, restaurants, bars, art galleries & dive shops. Wat Khunaram (Phra Wihan Luang Por Daeng) (37 min)
Small, busy temple with Buddhist art, best known for the mummified monk on display. Hin Lat Waterfall (30 min)
Secluded waterfall amid trees & jungle foliage with swimming & a nearby elephant reserve. Nathon Pier (20 min)
Major ferry pier serving Koh Samui's northwest, with a number of shops & food stalls around. Hat Rin (3 hr 59)
Peninsular beach known for its party scene, with lively bars & a monthly all-night Full Moon Party. Chaweng Beach (18 min) Lamai Beach (30 min)
White-sand beach lined with bars & restaurants, with rentable lounge chairs & palm trees. Samui Elephant Sanctuary (10 min)
Home for rescued elephants featuring a pool, feeding sessions & walks with the residents. | 
