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Koh Samui Highlights: Temples, Views & Waterfall
4.9
155 Ratings
Ko Samui
Embark on a 6-hour Samui City Tour and explore the top sights of Koh Samui with a certified guide. Enjoy a Thai lunch on the beach and visit iconic landmarks like the Big Buddha Temple and Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks.
Embark on a 6-hour Samui City Tour and explore the top sights of Koh Samui with a certified guide. Enjoy a Thai lunch on the beach and visit iconic landmarks like the Big Buddha Temple and Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Wat Plai Laem - Explore this temple, which is over a century old, featuring the Chinese Lady Monk (Jao Mae Kuan Imm). Admire the large Buddha statue situated in the center of a fish-filled pond. Appreciate the temple’s beauty while gaining insight into Buddhism and the meditation courses attended by visitors. Donations allow guests to feed the…
- Wat Plai Laem - Explore this temple, which is over a century old, featuring the Chinese Lady Monk (Jao Mae Kuan Imm). Admire the large Buddha statue situated in the center of a fish-filled pond. Appreciate the temple’s beauty while gaining insight into Buddhism and the meditation courses attended by visitors. Donations allow guests to feed the fish.
- Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai) - Discover Samui’s iconic landmark, located on a small island. The golden Buddha, standing 12 meters tall, is perched atop 73 steps. Visitors can ascend the steps to pay their respects and enjoy the breathtaking view.
- Lad Koh View Point - Enjoy a panoramic view of Koh Samui’s longest beach, featuring 7 kilometers of pristine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
- Hin Ta & Hin Yai Rocks - Visit these renowned granite formations, humorously resembling male and female genitalia, which captivate tourists. This intriguing sight has inspired a legend about their origin.
- Guan-Yu Koh Samui Shrine - The Guan-Yu Shrine is a recent addition to the island’s attractions. Celebrating the Chinese-Hainan heritage in Koh Samui, it features a 16-meter tall bronze statue of Guan Yu, the largest in Thailand. The shrine honors Guan Yu, a legendary warrior who lived nearly 2,000 years ago.
- Wat Khunaram (Mummified Monk) - View the body of Samui’s renowned mummified monk, “Loung Pordaeng,” displayed in a meditative pose.
- Na Muang Waterfall - Nestled in lush jungle surroundings, Na Muang Waterfalls are easily accessible. Visitors can relax and swim in a picturesque natural pool, surrounded by the purple hues of the rock faces.
What's Included
- Lunch (Inform in advance if any special request such as Vegan, Vegetarian, Food Allergy)
- Bottled water
- Hotel / port / Airport pickup and drop-off
- English Speaking Guide
- All admission fee & Local taxes
- Surcharges on fuel
- Round-trip private transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch (Inform in advance if any special request such as Vegan, Vegetarian, Food Allergy)
- Bottled water
- Hotel / port / Airport pickup and drop-off
- English Speaking Guide
- All admission fee & Local taxes
- Surcharges on fuel
- Round-trip private transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
What's Not Included
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Additional Information
Discover the island’s top attractions with a certified guide who will take you through Koh Samui’s most fascinating sites. Observe how Buddhists honor their faith, visit the revered Lord Buddha at the Big Buddha Temple, the Chinese Lady Monk Temple, Guan Yu Shrine, and the temple of the mummified monk. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views at the Lad Koh…
Discover the island’s top attractions with a certified guide who will take you through Koh Samui’s most fascinating sites. Observe how Buddhists honor their faith, visit the revered Lord Buddha at the Big Buddha Temple, the Chinese Lady Monk Temple, Guan Yu Shrine, and the temple of the mummified monk. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views at the Lad Koh Viewpoint and proceed to the Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks. Pause at Namuang Waterfall before relishing a Thai lunch at a beachside restaurant. Conclude the tour with a visit to the local market in Nathon Town.
This 6-hour Koh Samui sightseeing tour includes round-trip hotel transportation, a tour guide, visits to major tourist attractions in Koh Samui, all entrance fees, and a Thai cuisine lunch.
- Professional tour guide
- Friendly driver with a comfortable vehicle
- Lunch with a beach view
- Explore the top sights of Koh Samui
- Dress code is smart casual
- Cancellation less than 24 hours: No refund will be issued in case of unforeseen events or extreme weather caused the following condition: Cruise, ferry or flight is cancelled
Location
Ko Samui
Starting points are inclusively any area as
• various hotels around the island (NOT on the mountain)
• Airport
• Pier / Port on the island (e.g. Nathon)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(155 Ratings)
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Courtney
Jun 2, 2026
One of the Highlights of Our Honeymoon ✨. - Absolutely fantastic day out from start to finish! The team were incredibly flexible with the schedule, which made the experience so relaxed and enjoyable. The lunch was amazing, and as someone with coeliac disease, I really appreciated the gluten-free options available.
Our tour guide was wonderful! so knowledgeable about each location and took the time to give us a great tour everywhere we visited. She also went above and beyond by taking beautiful photos and videos for us, which made the day even more special.
Thank you for such a fantastic experience. We made some wonderful memories and would highly recommend this tour!
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Dougld139cv
Apr 18, 2026
Koh Samui: Temples, Thai Cuisine, and Coastal Serenity - A nice, comfortable trip around essential locations of Koh Samui, well-planned. Lunch at a beautiful, quiet restaurant by white sand beach. Food was excellent, authentic Thai cuisine. Safe, comfortable SUV. Guided by knowledgeable tour guide and, we visited magnificent, venerable temples, unique blending of Thai native tradition, Hinduism and Buddhism.
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Daniel
Apr 9, 2026
A great introduction to island life - We had a really enjoyable day out with our guide and driver. Very knowledgeable and friendly, giving us an insight into the sites that we saw and also an understanding of island life. We would highly recommend.
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Carol_c
Apr 4, 2026
Exceptional - We had an amazing time and our tour guide, Ramazan, was very knowledgeable, kind, patient, and humble. I would 100% recommend this excursion with him. The lunch was also very delicious and plenty.
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Ronnie
Mar 28, 2026
Fantastic experience. - We did this trip with Travel Authentic Asia. Can’t remember the guide and drivers names but both were very good. The trip included elephant sanctuary feeding, big Buddha temple, a few stops at viewpoints, mummified monk temple, namuang waterfall, and Pia Laem temple. Lunch was also included in a local restaurant and the food was delicious. There were 8 of us in the spacious mini van with great air conditioning. The highlight was the elephant sanctuary but the rest of the trip was also very memorable. If in Ko Sumui this trip is a must.
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Sonia_g
Mar 28, 2026
Ko samui is a remarkable place to see. Very good guide who explains and super nice attitude. - Very nice experience with this guide. I recommend. Lots of information and beautiful spots to visit. To discover.
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Lisa_n
Mar 25, 2026
Ko Samui Your Way - Our guide was waiting for us at the meeting point as soon as we arrived. She led us to the vehicle to meet our driver. Both young women were so professional and yet still personable. They happily and easily adapted the itinerary to meet our pace and desires. My husband somehow tweaked his back when we were out and about. They were very considerate and allowed us to stop at a local pharmacy for some topical medication. All in all, it was a wonderful day! We felt like we saw all the highlights, and the vehicle was so comfortable considering we were a party of six adults. Highly recommend!
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Gillian_k
Mar 25, 2026
KO Samui Temples & Scenery Including lunch - The trip was absoluteky awesome. We arrived late due to the ships tender & they waited for us with a smile. The guide was lovely she took us to some fabulous sites & helped me when climbing steps, she was really considerate. The meal we had in a restaurant looking out to sea on the beach was the best meal I have eaten, it was totally delicious. The roads are narrow & steep in places & the driver was briliant. The car was lovely well air conditioned as the day was extremely hot. We had a fabulous day Thank You Viator it will be a day we will always remember with much happiness.
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Sue_b
Mar 25, 2026
A great day out seeing the hi-lights of Ko Samui - Grace met us on time at the tender wharf & was very friendly, kind & well informed guide. Our transport was excellent, lovely Thai luncheon overlooking the beach was included. Everything they said would be covered (& more) was done - all in all an excellent day out to visit Ko Samui & we’d highly recommend Grace, our guide.
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Augustus_h
Mar 24, 2026
Amazing Guide, Sights, and Foof - What an amazing tour around this lovely island. Our guide, Grace, was so kind and knowledgeable. She made sure we got to see all the sights and introduced us to some new customs and delicacies. The lunch provided was outstanding and totally unexpected from a little spot on the beach. Wholeheartedly recommend this to anyone with limited time (or all the time!).
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