Koh Samui, Thailand - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-06-25

Koh Samui is a vibrant tropical island in Thailand famous for its white-sand beaches, clear waters, and coconut groves. It's a perfect destination for relaxation, adventure, and authentic cultural experiences.

Top things to do in Koh Samui

Things to do in Koh Samui include Mummy Monk at Wat Khunaram, Chaweng Beach, Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai). Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 6-day itinerary for Koh Samui

Here is what 6 days in Koh Samui look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1

  1. Paradise Waterfall
  2. Thong Sala Saturday Night Market · Thong Sala
  3. Haad Rin Beach · Haad Rin
  4. Nathon

Day 2

  1. Wat Plai Laem · Bo Phut
  2. Wat Phra Chedi · Bang Rak
  3. Chaweng Beach · Chaweng
  4. Ang Thong National Marine Park

Day 3

  1. Khao Ra
  2. Phaeng Waterfall
  3. Wat Maduea Wan
  4. Wat Phu Khao Noi
  5. Wat Khao Tham
  6. Jungle Experience
  7. Ko Pha-ngan

Day 4

  1. The Challenge Phangan
  2. Secret Beach (Haad Son)
  3. Haad Salad Beach
  4. Haad Mae Haad Beach & Koh Ma · Mae Haad
  5. Chaloklum Bay

Day 5

  1. Than Sadet – Ko Pha-ngan National Park
  2. Ao Thong Nai Pan Noi & Yai
  3. Than Prawet Waterfall
  4. Viewpoint to Bottle Beach
  5. Hat Khuat

Day 6

  1. Ban Lipa Yai
  2. Hin Lat Waterfall
  3. Na Mueang Waterfall
  4. Laem Sor Pagoda Ko Samui
  5. Mummy Monk at Wat Khunaram · Hua Thanon
  6. Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks
  7. Silver Beach

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Koh Samui?

Mummy Monk at Wat Khunaram, Chaweng Beach, Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai), Wat Plai Laem, Secret Buddha Garden (Magic Garden), Samui Airport Viewpoint and 9 more. Mummy Monk at Wat Khunaram: A temple displaying the mummified body of a Buddhist monk, a fascinating and unique phenomenon.

What can you do in 6 days in Koh Samui?

Day 1: Paradise Waterfall, Thong Sala Saturday Night Market, Haad Rin Beach, Nathon. Day 2: Wat Plai Laem, Wat Phra Chedi, Chaweng Beach, Ang Thong National Marine Park. Day 3: Khao Ra, Phaeng Waterfall, Wat Maduea Wan, Wat Phu Khao Noi. Day 4: The Challenge Phangan, Secret Beach (Haad Son), Haad Salad Beach, Haad Mae Haad Beach & Koh Ma. Day 5: Than Sadet – Ko Pha-ngan National Park, Ao Thong Nai Pan Noi & Yai, Than Prawet Waterfall, Viewpoint to Bottle Beach. Day 6: Ban Lipa Yai, Hin Lat Waterfall, Na Mueang Waterfall, Laem Sor Pagoda Ko Samui.

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