It is Surat Thani's major tourist attraction. The island has numerous lovely beaches and bays. It is practically an island of coconuts and forested hills, and is fast becoming a resort of international stature. Samui's best beaches line the northern and eastern coasts, the most popular being Chaweng and Lamai where generally the most attractive
accommodations can be found.

Besides beaches, other island attractions include the Hin Lat and Na Muang waterfalls and the phallic rock formations at the southern end of Lamai Bay. There is also a massive seated Buddha image of Fan isle and Na Thon. The island's major seafront settlement has shops, restaurants, tour agencies and hotels for your pleasure.

Mu Koh Angthong National Park

It comprises some 40 islands northwest of Koh Samui and covers some 250 square kilometers. There are some major park islands with large, towering, verdant rock masses encircled by clear seas. These include Mae Koh, which has a beautiful beach and an emerald saltwater lake called Thale Nai, Wua Talap, site of park headquarters where accommodation is available for visitors wishing to prolong their stays, Sam Sai with an exciting coral reef and huge rock arch, and Phai-Luak.


Sea Canoe Thailand Co., Ltd. is very proud to present to you the majesty of Koh Samui and beyond through its Sit-On-Top Kayaking. The main locations we will visit are Angthong Marine National Park and the coastal line of Koh Samui. You can paddle through the coral reef garden at Angthong Marine National Park, hike to the Emerald Lagoon at Maekoh island, or even camp at Wautalap Island.