Consider a vacation on Koh Samui and prices for 2021, how to get to the island, where is it better to relax with children and which hotel to choose? What are the entertainment and weather on Koh Samui for the best pastime, find out the reviews of tourists.
The tropical island of Koh Samui did not hide from the tourist activity that raged in the 20th century in Thailand. For a long time, the island remained untouched - with wild nature, impenetrable jungle and pristine white beaches. For some time fishermen lived on the island, there were their villages with small huts.
The remains of Chinese shipwrecks with ceramics and goods near the island testify to its trade relations with other countries.
Only in the 70s did foreigners come here as tourists. The construction of hotels, restaurants, roads and shops began in the 80s. All these benefits of civilization did not destroy the local nature, mainly buildings are located closer to the coast. In the center of the island, there are wild jungles, stormy waterfalls and rushing rivers.
The island is smaller in area than Phuket, its width is 21 km, and its length is 25 km. In the archipelago Champon there are about 80 islands, Samui is the largest of them.
For an active holiday with night parties, the beach is perfect Chaweng, it is on the east coast. There are many shops, restaurants, nightclubs and entertainment here.
There is a beach in the south of the island BangkaoThe presence of a coral reef attracts divers.
If you want to relax in Koh Samui in a relaxed atmosphere, feel free to go to the north of the island. Beaches Bangpo, Bophut and Menam suitable for lovers of a quiet holiday. Here, in a secluded atmosphere, you can spend your honeymoon. The quieter and calmer sea will appeal to families with children.
Young tourists and their parents will love the beaches of the northeast coast.
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Entertainment on Koh Samui
There is entertainment on Koh Samui, but most tourists choose this island for seclusion.
The most important attraction of Koh Samui, of course nature... You can enjoy all its delights by going on an excursion to the waterfalls and walking in the jungle.
Want to go to a desert island? It is possible, there are about 80 islands in the entire archipelago, many of them are uninhabited. Boats in the port will take you to any of them, for this it is enough to approach the local fishermen and negotiate a price, do not forget to bargain. You can go diving on the islands, the marine world is diverse and unusual here.
National Mu Ko Ang Thong Marine Park a must visit. A boat trip around the archipelago of 42 islands of different shapes, which are covered with dense forests and rocks, will not leave you indifferent. Lost beaches and lagoons await tourists here, which can be reached by kayaking through the caves.
An exotic adventure will be elephant trekking, if you wish, it can be either a 10-minute walk or a long walk through the jungle.
An unusual show with crocodiles can be viewed at crocodile farm... Shows with snakes are also arranged here.
Romantics and impressionable people will like it better butterfly garden... There are specimens in the garden with a size of 25 cm.
In order to plunge into the atmosphere of Thailand and feel it, you need to get acquainted with religion, for Thais it occupies a special place in life. The Big Buddha statue is located on the mountain, the size of the statue is 12 meters. Buddhist temples Laem Sor and Wat Hunaram are open to the public.
To experience the life of the local people, go to the city. Here you can observe fishermen, traders and ordinary people. The market sells all kinds of fruits and exotic delicacies. Some are better to just look at, but you can also try some of them. Be sure to wash your hands before consuming exotic and other cuisine.
Prices for excursions in 2021:
- Sea tour of the islands - 2200 baht per tourist;
- Excursion program with a focus on natural attractions and culture: ancient Buddhist temples, waterfalls, wild places - 4500 baht, duration two days;
- Guided walking tour of the capital - Bangkok - 1300 baht;
- Jungle excursion, rafting and other entertainment tours - 1000 baht;
- Elephant trekking - 450 baht, depending on time;
- Diving (1 dive (40 minutes) for 1 tourist with a short instruction) - 1800 baht;
- Fishing on a yacht - 1400 baht.
Read about other excursions, prices and where you can book them here ⇒
Samui weather, climate and features
Air temperature by month:
Water temperature on the island. April-May-June are the best months for swimming.
The amount of precipitation on the island.
It is always quite hot on the island, the temperature rarely drops below +27 degrees, most often the mercury column is at around +30 degrees.
The rainy season starts in April and lasts until November. During this period, the rains can last for days, and the sea can be stormy. May is hottest, the temperature can reach +40 degrees, but in the winter months it is a little cooler.
The water temperature is around + 27- + 28 all year round.
If you do not know which season is best for a vacation in Koh Samui in 2021, then you can find detailed information on the weather in Thailand on a separate page.
How to get to Koh Samui?
After arriving in Bangkok, there are two options for how to get to the white beaches of Koh Samui:
- By air... This option will be more expensive, but faster and more comfortable.
Changing at Bangkok airport for a flight to Koh Samui, you will be there in 1-1.5 hours. A ticket for one person costs about 4000-6000 baht. Upon arrival, it is convenient to get to the hotel by taxi. Boarding costs 100 baht, each kilometer 12 baht.
Aviasales search engine will help you to find cheap flights from Bangkok to Samui without intermediaries, besides, it also searches among low-cost airlines.
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- By land + by water... Buses leave from Bangkok, travel time is about 12 hours, this method is very tedious, but significantly saves the budget.
Transport arrives at the pier, from which it is only 1-1.5 hours by ferry to the island.
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Prices for holidays in Koh Samui in 2021
For tourists planning a trip to Thailand, it is very important to know about the prices for holidays on Koh Samui. In general, on the island, the cost of food, food in cafes, entertainment and other services is slightly higher than in Pattaya.
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Food and meal prices
If you want exotic dishes, this is absolutely possible. For those who are afraid and are used to traditional cuisine, there are European restaurants and cafes.
There are large supermarkets such as Tesco and Makro on the island. The prices in them are fixed, and do not differ from the prices in any city of the state.
In ordinary stores, prices are not stable, they can go up and down at least every day. Rice costs about 35 baht per kilogram, a bottle of water 14-15 baht, meat 100-160 baht, bread about 50 baht.
Vegetables in stores are quite expensive, they are not grown on Koh Samui, and shipping from the mainland increases the cost.
It is better to buy fruits at the market, where they are both fresh and cheaper, local sellers easily bargain:
- mango - 50-75 baht / 1 kg;
- bananas - 35 baht / 1 kg;
- pineapple - 40-50 baht / 1pc.
There are different levels of cafes and restaurants on the island. You can eat on a budget in small transport kiosks or cafes. A portion of rice with Thai-style meat will cost 40-50 baht, soups about 20 baht, fried fish or squid 30-50 baht.
There are mid-range cafes and restaurants on the island. The check for dinner or lunch will be around 200-300 baht. Complex breakfasts are a little cheaper - 150-200 baht.
In more prestigious and expensive restaurants, prices for first courses from 200 baht, for the second from 500 baht, salads and desserts from 200 baht. The average check in such establishments for one adult tourist will be 1,500 baht excluding alcohol.
Where to go to eat in Koh Samui?
We recommend good food establishments with a budget menu:
- Garland Samui Restaurant, average check for lunch per tourist 300 baht,
- Cloud Restaurant & Bar, you can eat well at lunchtime from 450 baht,
- La Sirene, the restaurant, prepares the most delicious seafood, the average price for lunch is 600 baht.
Accommodation on Koh Samui, prices and best tours
How much money to take with you for holidays in Thailand and how much will it cost to stay if you rent a house on Koh Samui? The budget for two tourists for a two-week vacation can be found in a separate article.
As for renting a house or a villa on Koh Samui, the best deals, which will be discussed below, should be booked in advance.
The island has housing of different levels, you can live in 5 stars, and rent an inexpensive room. Hotels with 3 and 4 stars are in great demand, they have the most optimal ratio of price and quality.
During the season, a tour for two to the Chaweng 3 * hotel will cost 161,000 rubles for 14 nights. The hotel by the sea with 4 stars Buri Rasa 215,000 rubles, breakfast included.
A room in the five-star Sareeray Villas & Suites with breakfast will cost 260,000 rubles per tour.
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Rental housing on Koh Samui is quite common. You can rent a small house, or you can rent a villa for several families.
Villa "Lilia" VIP class with three floors and a swimming pool will cost $ 1000 per day. Guest house by the sea "Maenam Ko Samui" with its own kitchen and swimming pool - 15,000 baht per day.
Samui Holidays Residence two-bedroom apartments are located near Lamai Beach in a quiet location, but within walking distance of shops and cafes. A day's stay will cost 4500 baht.
You can rent a house by the sea on Koh Samui, a villa or an apartment through the Booking.com search engine, if you prefer to stay on the island in hotels, then here you can find and book good options for your budget.
Holidays on Koh Samui with children
The resort is great for families. The hotels have children's pools, playgrounds and animators. There is a hospital on the island where you can get qualified help.
From children's entertainment: two water parks, an aquarium, a zoo with tigers, Paradise Park, a monkey theater and much more. The cost of a ticket to the water park is 990 baht per adult, 690 baht for a child over 3 years old. In Paradise Park, a ticket for a child is 300 baht, for an adult 400 baht.
Chong Mon Beach is the most suitable for family holidays. A cozy bay is surrounded by green palm trees. The sea water is clean and the sand is white. Entries into the water are smooth, which is ideal for children, there are almost no waves.
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Trip reviews
The resort is receiving good reviews from holidaymakers. The exotic nature of the island conquers at once. The wide beaches are not crowded and spacious even in the high season. Prices for food, accommodation and entertainment are quite democratic. Accommodation can be chosen for any wallet.
Holidays on Koh Samui, reviews of which in most cases are positive, have a small minus - prices are higher than at other resorts, but the real exotic is located right here.
There are quiet bays where you can take a break from the bustle of the city, but at the same time, having moved to the other side, you find yourself in the epicenter of a bustling life, where you can have fun.
Bad reviews about Koh Samui are rare, most often vacationers complain of extreme heat in April and May, and rainy weather in September-November. Sometimes tourists do not have enough interesting places, but for a 2-3 week vacation it is quite enough.
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