Top Koh Samui Wildlife Encounters

Experience the Samui Elephant Sanctuary, a haven for retired elephants that prioritizes their well-being and freedom. Observe these gentle giants in their natural environment as they play in the mud and bathe in ponds. Our experienced tour guides will provide you with insights into the lives and behaviors of these magnificent creatures. While watching the elephants enjoy their time, you'll savor a Thai vegetarian buffet, providing a unique opportunity to dine amidst the elephants' tranquility. This activity is suitable for all ages, and it's essential to note that we respect the elephants' need for space and freedom. Unlike other experiences, we don't offer bathing and getting muddy with the elephants, as they prefer to play independently. Loud crowds and intrusive activities can cause stress to the elephants, which is something we avoid, ensuring they have a peaceful and enjoyable time in the sanctuary.

With this guided tour, you can discover one of the biggest elephant sanctuaries on Koh Samui with ease. Instead of waiting around for local buses, the trip includes round-trip transfers directly from your Koh Samui hotel. Then, once at the Elephant Care Sanctuary, observe elephants in their natural surroundings and learn about local conservation efforts.

Explore Koh Samui by quad bike on your choice of a 1-hour or 2-hour guided tour. Sample the off-road experience on the 1-hour tour, or go all out on a 2-hour tour that takes you to a stunning waterfall (seasonal). Your guide shows you the basics of operating the quad bike, on you have a choice of morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule.

Avoid Koh Samui’s traffic and speed up your sightseeing by exploring its nearby islands on a jet ski adventure. Round-trip transfers are included to make it easy to reach the start point. Once comfortable with your jet ski, head off to see Pig Island (Koh Mudsum) and pass by Five Islands. If time allows, snorkel in the pristine waters around Koh Tan.

Relax with tranquil sailing to the limestone islands of Ang Thong Marine Park, where you can snorkel at remote lagoons, kayak along the coast and through tunnels, and finish with the last viewing at the Blue Lagoon viewpoint on this full-day tour. Stroll to Emerald Lake (Talay Nai) and enjoy a light breakfast and cooked lunch. Step aboard a spacious yacht equipped with a sun deck, internal saloon, and hot tub and avoid the crowds with personalized service on this small-group tour. Round-trip hotel and dinghy transfers from Koh Samui are included.

Traveling by speedboat allows you to pack more into a single day on this island-hopping tour. Snorkel at Koh Tan, kayak at Ko Mat Sum, and get insight into local life at the Thong Krut fishing village. This tour makes it easy to visit the islands of southern Samui; hotel pickup and round-trip transfers, snorkel and kayak equipment, and lunch on the beach are all included, so all you need to do is show up.

Make the most of your time in the Angthong archipelago by booking a tour on a fast speedboat. Once you arrive in the area, comprised of 42 islands, you'll have kayaking and snorkeling equipment at your disposal to explore on your own. You can also take to the shores and climb to the top of Mae Koh Island for panoramic views of the surrounding islands. Meals, snacks, and round-trip transportation make this a convenient experience.

Explore the turquoise waters and picturesque islands of the Angthong National Marine Park on this full-day discovery tour from Koh Samui. Including transfers on a big boat, sea kayaking, snorkeling over coral reefs and underwater caves, sightseeing, and a trip on a long-tail boat, this guided adventure day out is the perfect way to explore this stunning archipelago in the Gulf of Thailand.

This is a great pick for travelers interested in seeing a mix of natural wonders, temples, and shrines in a day. Avoid potential language barriers when figuring out local public transport, and instead, travel in a comfortable 4-wheel drive vehicle, which hotel pickup and drop-off included. The route visits the Big Buddha Temple, the Secret Buddha Garden, Na Muang Waterfall, and lots more incredible scenery along the way.

See a whole new side of Koh Samui’s jungle with the help of a guide in rugged jeeps on this private day tour. Pack loads of sightseeing into one tour—visit Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks, swim at Na Muang Waterfall, see the Mummified Monk at Khunaram Temple, and enjoy a traditional Thai lunch at a beachfront restaurant to keep your energy up. Hotel pickup is also included for a seamless experience.

Explore the crystal clear waters and idyllic jungle-clad islands of Angthong Marine Park on this snorkelling and kayaking group tour from Koh Samui. Start your day with a ride in a speedboat out to the remote archipelago, where you spend hours visiting untouched islands and hiking up to viewpoints, snorkeling in secluded lagoons, and kayaking across the glassy waters, before feasting on a buffet lunch.

Pig Island is known for its beautiful beaches and for being home to a community of pigs that swam through the sea to get to the island. With this tour, save time planning logistics, as hotel transfers and round-trip boat transfers from Koh Samui are included. Once on the island, enjoy free time to feed the pigs, relax, or try out watersports such as snorkeling and kayaking.

Experience the underwater life of Koh Tao on a full-day scuba tour that includes two dives. Certified divers from beginner to advanced can participate on this tour that visits great dive spots in the Gulf of Thailand. Koh Tao is a popular scuba diving destination, and pre-booking your dive tour ensures your spot on the tour. Includes lunch, guide, use of equipment, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Experience the beauty of Khao Sok and Lake Cheow Lan on this private adventure, where you’ll have all sorts of activities planned for you. Your guide will take you to floating houses, the emerald lake, caves, kayaking, and much more. You just need to be ready for this adventure, and let your guide make all the arrangements.