Top 10 Things to do in Koh Samui,Thailand

After finding out that we would be moving from Okinawa, Japan to Germany, we knew we had to take one last trip in Asia on our way to Germany. What better place than our favorite place in Asia…Thailand! We decided to try someplace new and Koh Samui was exactly what we were looking for. We wanted a place where we could relax in our own villa but also had things for my boys to do. Koh Samui is Thailand’s second largest island and it really has everything for your next vacation.

My top 10 things to do in Koh Samui:

1. Stay in your own Private Villa! Koh Samui is Thailand’s most luxurious island. When we first started researching staying on Koh Samui we were surprised by all the beautiful secluded villas. There are so many to choose from and so many different price points. There is everything from small couples villas to large family villas. The best place to search for the perfect villa is on Airbnb. We enjoyed just laying around all day around our own private pool and taking in the gorgeous sunsets in the evenings. Most of the villas also come with a full staff that will cook amazing Thai food for you and take care of everything you need. The villas are also perfect if you have a large family like ours so there is plenty of room for everyone. I highly recommend staying in a villa if you visit Koh Samui!

2. Visit the Beautiful Temples: I was so surprised at how amazingly beautiful the temples on this little island were. We have seen many of the temples in Bangkok but the temples on Koh Samui were my favorite! We visited Wat Plai Laen, The Big Buddha, and Wat Ratchathammaram.

3. The Beautiful Beaches: Koh Samui has some of the most beautiful beaches. There are so many to explore around the island. Some of my favorites are Silver Beach, Chaweng Beach, Lamai Beach, Bophut Beach, Maenam Beach, and Choeng Mon Beach. There is something for everyone to enjoy on the beaches of Koh Samui.

4. Visit Bophut Fishermen’s Village: We loved walking around this cute fishing village. You will find some of the best shopping and food here. The streets are lined with cute shops and cafes. Our favorite place to eat in Koh Samui is the famous Coco Tam’s. We ate here several times during our stay. You will find some of the best seafood here as fishermen bring in their daily catch. Be sure to check out Fishermen’s Village at night. They have a night market known as the walking street market. This is a great place to pick up souvenirs and try the local street food. My boys loved shopping at the night market!

5. Stay at a Fancy Resort: There are several fancy hotels on Koh Samui. We decided to splurge a few nights and stay at the Conrad Koh Samui and I’m so glad we did. It was absolutely magical and beautiful. The hotel staff was amazing from check-in to check-out. The rooms and views were so gorgeous. It has to be up there with one of my favorite hotels of all time. There is also a kid’s club that Colt loved to go to every day. Its free if you are staying there and they have arts and crafts and activities all day long for the kids. The beach is not that big here, but they do have lots of water activities and beautiful seating areas. The food was also amazing and the restaurants have the most gorgeous views! You get your own villa at the hotel and there is a golf cart service that will take you wherever you need to go in the resort.

6. Go see the Cobra and Monkey Show: Brandon took the boys to see the cobra and monkey show and they had the best time. They watched the show and held the snakes and monkeys after it was over. This is definitely an activity your boys will love and be amazed by.

7. Go on an ATV tour and play Paintball: The boys had the best time riding ATV’s and playing paintball. On a typical tour, you will ride through the jungle and check out some amazing views and waterfalls. The boys went up to a beautiful waterfall and visited a temple on their ride. This is a perfect activity and there are lots of different tour companies that offer this.

8. Book a Day trip from Koh Samui: Just a couple hours boat ride from Koh Samui is the Ang Thong National Marine Park. The park includes 42 islands with beautiful limestone cliffs, sandy beaches, caves, lagoons, and waterfalls. There are many tour companies that offer day trips. Another popular day trip destination is Koh Phangan, which is famous for its monthly full moon parties. Koh Tao is a great destination for divers. Its one of the best dive spots in Thailand!

9. Waterfalls: There are so many beautiful waterfalls in Koh Samui. The Na Muang is absolutely gorgeous. You do not need a guide or a tour company to get there. The trails make it easy to get to the waterfall. I would suggest using a map to help you find your way.

10. A visit to Overlap Stone: This is a beautiful photography place. It is hard to find but the view is worth it. This is kind of a secret location so don’t be surprised if you are the only ones there. The view is incredible!

We had the most relaxing and fun time in Koh Samui. It was the perfect ending to our time in Asia.