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Koh Samui

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What to see in Koh Samui

An island of coconut palms with long beaches, the Big Buddha and Ang Thong Marine Park.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from January to September
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0

Koh Samui highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Chaweng Beach

    The liveliest.

  2. Big Buddha

    Wat Phra Yai.

  3. Hin Ta and Hin Yai rocks

    Curious rock formations.

  4. Ang Thong Marine Park

    Islands and lagoons.

  5. Bophut

    A fishermen’s village.

Day trips from Koh Samui

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Koh Samui

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Koh Samui are from January to September. If you can, avoid November (rainy season in the gulf).

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct with warnings
  11. Nov with strong warnings
  12. Dec with warnings
  • from October to December

    Rainy season in the Gulf

    From October to December it rains a lot on these islands; November is the worst month.

    What to do: At this time of year, the Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi) is at its best from November onwards.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the street stall. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Thailand guide.

Frequently asked questions about Koh Samui

What to see in Koh Samui?

Chaweng Beach, Big Buddha, Hin Ta and Hin Yai rocks, Ang Thong Marine Park and Bophut.

What to see in Koh Samui in one day?

Don’t miss Chaweng Beach, Big Buddha, Hin Ta and Hin Yai rocks, Ang Thong Marine Park and Bophut. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Koh Samui?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Koh Samui are from January to September. If you can, avoid November (rainy season in the gulf).

What day trips can you take from Koh Samui?

Ang Thong.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.