




The best diving spots for experts and amateurs alike
More than 70 islands surround Samui, and the nearby islands of Ko Pha-ngan and Ko Tao make this area one of the most famous dive sites in Thailand. Samui is also the best place to learn how to dive. Experienced divers, meanwhile, can encounter large creatures, like the whale sharks, manta rays, potato cods, and more.
Sunny Samui beaches
Many visitors are content to lounge their days away on the beach, while soaking up the sun and cooling off in the turquoise waters. Chaweng Beach on Samui’s east coast is the longest and most beautiful, with plenty of accommodations for guests. Just south of Chaweng Beach, are the playful waters of Lamai Beach, virtually a surfers’ paradise, while Hin Ta and Hin Yai’s unusual rock formations are Samui’s most photographed features. For those who want to get away from it all, there are Maenam, Bophut, Bang Rak and other beaches on the north coast, as well as beaches on the south and the west, including the renowned Taling Ngam.
Many visitors are content to lounge their days away on the beach, while soaking up the sun and cooling off in the turquoise waters. Chaweng Beach on Samui’s east coast is the longest and most beautiful, with plenty of accommodations for guests. Just south of Chaweng Beach, are the playful waters of Lamai Beach, virtually a surfers’ paradise, while Hin Ta and Hin Yai’s unusual rock formations are Samui’s most photographed features. For those who want to get away from it all, there are Maenam, Bophut, Bang Rak and other beaches on the north coast, as well as beaches on the south and the west, including the renowned Taling Ngam.
SURAT THANI / KO SAMUI : The Gulf Paradise
Surrounded by other gems like Ko Pha-ngan and Ko Tao, Samui sits snugly in the gulf of Thailand, and is located 52 miles east of Surat Thani, the provincial capital on the mainland. With soft sandy beaches shaded by towering palms, delicious fresh seafood and a vibrant nightlife, Samui has a magical formula that seems to cast its spell on everyone.