Ko Samui Island Full-Day Cultural Experience with Pickup
Overview
On An Authentic Samui Experience you will avoid the crowds and explore the cultural landscape of the island, seeing it from a local perspective.
The early start is a great chance to spot monks walking barefoot around the neighbourhood while the local people make merit offering them food. This is the ideal time to miss the noisy crowds, by visiting the local temples at a more solitary, reflective hour. Take in the magnificence of the Big Budda and Wat Plai Laem Temples as they should be; in peace. Visit the Hinta Hinyai (Grandmother & Grandfather Rocks) and discover parts of the island that you didn’t know existed.
This tour also gives superb photo opportunities. Capture uninterrupted and gorgeous photos of the sites without the busy crowd.
*the tour starts early in the morning but to experience the island at this time is truly beyond compare. you'll also be left with a full day of leisure and enjoy your hotel/ villa’s facilities all throughout the rest of the day.
The early start is a great chance to spot monks walking barefoot around the neighbourhood while the local people make merit offering them food. This is the ideal time to miss the noisy crowds, by visiting the local temples at a more solitary, reflective hour. Take in the magnificence of the Big Budda and Wat Plai Laem Temples as they should be; in peace. Visit the Hinta Hinyai (Grandmother & Grandfather Rocks) and discover parts of the island that you didn’t know existed.
This tour also gives superb photo opportunities. Capture uninterrupted and gorgeous photos of the sites without the busy crowd.
*the tour starts early in the morning but to experience the island at this time is truly beyond compare. you'll also be left with a full day of leisure and enjoy your hotel/ villa’s facilities all throughout the rest of the day.
Inclusions
- Fresh, tropical fruits of the season
- Local, English speaking guide
- Return hotel transfers
- Thai Set Menu lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entry/Admission - Tar Nim Waterfall
- Entry/Admission - Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai)
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai), Bophut Thailand
The views from the top are amazing and you can see across to Koh Phangan (where they hold the full moon parties). The scenery is stunning. As you climb the stairs the Buddha just seems to grow bigger and bigger.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Chinese Temple, Road 4169, Mae Nam Thailand
One of the most beautiful Chinese temples in Ko Samui. Small but very popular and well known.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mae Nam Morning Market, Mae Nam 84320 Thailand
A typical Ko Samui market
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Wat Plai Laem, Near Ban Plai Laem School, Road 4171, Plai Laem, Bophut Thailand
Two must-see temples just 10 minutes from the Big Buddha.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tar Nim Waterfall, 84140 Thailand
Although we go to this waterfall for a quick, refreshing dip it is actually getting there through the lush jungle that is the highlight.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hin Ta & Hin Yai Rocks, 126/92 Moo 3 Thailand
The Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks have been a source of mirth and wonder on the island as they as the rock formations resemble male and female genitalia.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai), Bophut Thailand
The views from the top are amazing and you can see across to Koh Phangan (where they hold the full moon parties). The scenery is stunning. As you climb the stairs the Buddha just seems to grow bigger and bigger.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Chinese Temple, Road 4169, Mae Nam Thailand
One of the most beautiful Chinese temples in Ko Samui. Small but very popular and well known.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Mae Nam Morning Market, Mae Nam 84320 Thailand
A typical Ko Samui market
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Wat Plai Laem, Near Ban Plai Laem School, Road 4171, Plai Laem, Bophut Thailand
Two must-see temples just 10 minutes from the Big Buddha.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Tar Nim Waterfall, 84140 Thailand
Although we go to this waterfall for a quick, refreshing dip it is actually getting there through the lush jungle that is the highlight.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hin Ta & Hin Yai Rocks, 126/92 Moo 3 Thailand
The Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks have been a source of mirth and wonder on the island as they as the rock formations resemble male and female genitalia.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Infants must sit on laps
- Stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult.
- Child age 2 - 11 years
- At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. Single traveler may book this product, but is subject to availability and cancellation if minimum number of people is not met on the activity day. (Alternative date or refund will be offered should this occur.)
- Hotel pick up may be 30-60 minutes prior to tour Start time/Departure time (depending on hotel location). Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
- What to bring - Sun Cream, Sun Glasses, Hat, Towel (in case you wish to swim in the waterfalls), Camera, Dry clothes to change, Swim suit and Comfortable shoes
- Proper attire to enter a temple (No dresses above the knee. No short pants or three quarter pants. Modest shirt. No see through garments. No sports-wear. No footwear inside temple.).
- Should your travel plans change, do not worry. I Asia Thailand will do all possible to change your booking to fit with your new travel arrangements free of charge.
- Infant free of charge, provided they do not occupy a seat. (Baby seats not available)
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- I Asia Thailand has an exclusive partnership with 'Safety in Asia’. Being specialists in Health & Safety management in the hospitality industry, they will guide us on the best hygiene practices available. 'Safety in Asia' is FTO (Federation of Tour Operators) approved.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
bibiwong1
April 2020
We could visit all the major attractions in Samui. Unlike other tour agency, we were in a van with great a/c. Fortunately, it was like our private tour because there was only another 2 people from Australia with us. The tour guide speaks english very well and she gave major information and enoug...
We could visit all the major attractions in Samui. Unlike other tour agency, we were in a van with great a/c. Fortunately, it was like our private tour because there was only another 2 people from Australia with us. The tour guide speaks english very well and she gave major information and enough time to see all attrations. Highly recommendedwheetolow
May 2020
So many sights to see. This is a nice tour to stop and visit. This temple is definitely worth a visit. Very spiritual. There are quite a few shops dotted round and you can get food and drinks easily. A interesting half day. A must while in Samui.
So many sights to see. This is a nice tour to stop and visit. This temple is definitely worth a visit. Very spiritual. There are quite a few shops dotted round and you can get food and drinks easily. A interesting half day. A must while in Samui.passionfruitshake
May 2020
It was a very good experience for Discovering Koh Samui. We had a great & friendly tour guide, Ning & driver. We had so much fun on it especially my wife was able to experience a 10 minute head massage from the monk at the temple!!
It was a very good experience for Discovering Koh Samui. We had a great & friendly tour guide, Ning & driver. We had so much fun on it especially my wife was able to experience a 10 minute head massage from the monk at the temple!!