Itineraries
3 Days in Koh Samui Itinerary (2026): Bophut, Ang Thong, Lamai
The first Lomprayah ferry of the day loads at Bophut Pier at 7am. Day-trippers wheel scooters and bicycles up the ramp for…
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Ferries, Speedboats & Piers
Koh Samui to Koh Tao Ferry 2026: Schedule, Prices, Booking
The Koh Samui to Koh Tao crossing is the longest run in the Gulf island chain. Lomprayah covers the 75 km in…
Ferries, Speedboats & Piers
Koh Samui to Koh Phangan Ferry 2026: Schedule, Prices
The Koh Samui to Koh Phangan crossing is the shortest cross-island run in the Gulf. Lomprayah covers the 15 km in 30…
Beaches, Diving & Islands
Best Beaches in Koh Samui (2026): 10 Beaches by Best-For Reality
10 best beaches in Koh Samui for 2026: Chaweng, Lamai, Bophut, Choeng Mon, Silver. Best-for per beach plus nearest SHA hotels.
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Best Things to Do in Koh Samui (2026): 10 Picks Beyond the Beach
10 things to do in Koh Samui for 2026: Big Buddha, Ang Thong tour, Fisherman's Village, Na Muang Waterfalls, elephant sanctuary, Koh Phangan day trip. Real tradeoffs.
Hotel Reviews
Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Review (2026): Walking Street Beachfront
Beachfront resort in Bophut Bay, 5-minute walk to Fisherman.s Village, with Beachfront Pool Villas from $610/night. Real cons on Friday Walking Street noise.
Bangkok
Bangkok to Koh Samui: Bus, Ferry and Flight Options (2026)
The Bangkok to Koh Samui overland combo takes 12 to 16 hours and costs $25 to $45 all-in. The direct Bangkok Airways…
Ferries, Speedboats & Piers
Surat Thani to Koh Samui Ferry: Timetable, Operators and Booking (2026)
Three operators run the Surat Thani to Koh Samui ferry. The Lomprayah catamaran covers Donsak to Nathon Pier in 45 minutes. The…
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Best SHA Hotels in Koh Samui (2026 Guide)
Koh Samui is the most expensive island in the Gulf of Thailand. It earns the premium. The best hotels here, Four Seasons,…