Samui's main attraction is its magnificent, almost fairytale-like nature. It is this trump card that the local authorities actively use, creating entertainment for adults and children. Outdoor enthusiasts will also find some original ways to enjoy their time.
Travelers staying on Samui will surely enjoy the local aquarium, protected parks, gardens of exotic plants and animals, zoos.
The Aquarium and Tiger Zoo is located in the southern part of Samui Island, near another attraction - the Butterfly Garden. On their grounds, tourists can spend their time in one of the following ways:
Opening hours: Daily from 11:00 to 16:00.
Cost of admission: From 750 for adults and 450 for children.
Address: 33/2, Moo 2, Maret, Koh Samui, Suratthani, 84140 Thailand.
Phone: (077) 424017-8
Website: www.samuiaquariumandtigerzoo.com.
How to get there: Take a tuk-tuk, motorcycle, or cab to Laem-Set Street, located 10 minutes from the center of Lamai Beach.
In the midst of Samui's fabulous jungle, there's the ennobled Paradise Park Reserve. It has direct access to the coast as well as plenty of activities. It will appeal to both those who like quiet and those who want to be active.
The 20-acre site has the following areas:
Operation schedule: Daily from 8:00 to 18:00.
Cost of admission: From 400 THB for adults and from 300 THB for children.
Address: 217/3 Moo 1, Talingngam, Koh Samui.
How to get there: Take a cab or rented vehicle to the Samui Territorial Center, Khao Pom Hill.
The scenic setting of the Na Thian Butterfly Garden will appeal to more than just those who are fascinated by these exotic insects. The garden boasts the following highlights:
Operation schedule: Daily from 8:30 to 17:30.
Cost of admission: From 60 THB for children, from 200 THB for adults.
Address: Na Mueang, Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand.
Not far from Thong Krut Beach is the local Snake Farm. Not only can you see a hundred and fifty exotic snakes, but you can also enjoy a snake show.
Opening hours: Daily from 9:00 to 17:00.
Cost of admission: From 300 THB for a child, 500 THB for an adult.
Address: Taling Ngam, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84140, Thailand
Phone: +66 93 620 5784
Elephant riding is popular on Koh Samui as it is in other resorts in Thailand. To get up close and personal with the friendly giants, you can either book a tour or make your own way to the Elephant Trekking Elephant Village.
Operation schedule: Daily at 9:00, 13:00, 15:30.
Cost: From THB 500 for 15 minutes for adults, from THB 100 for 15 minutes for children.
Address: Na Mueang, Ko Samui, Surat Thani 84140.
How to get there: Drive to Namuang Safari Park.
The highlight of Samui is undoubtedly the two local go-karts, as well as the original mix of soccer and golf. A separate bonus is that you can spend time this way as a family with children of all ages.
Samui Football Golf is an unusual combination of soccer and golf for Europeans. To win, you must score more soccer balls than your opponent into one of the holes. The holes are at a certain distance. The maximum number of balls played in each game is 18, usually lasting up to 1.5 hours.
Operation schedule: Every day from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Cost of play: 750 baht for adults and 350 baht for children.
Official website: www.samuifootballgolf.com.
Address: 63/240 Moo 5, Bohphut Koh Samui, Surrathani, Thailand 84320.
Phone: 077 426 600.
How to get there: Take a tuk-tuk, motorcycle, or cab to Chong Mon Beach. The playing field is at its end, near Samui Airport.
EasyKart Samui has some tracks: for beginners, for experienced riders, for adults with children. They vary in length (350m, 800m, 500m respectively), speed (35km/h, 70km/h, 25km/h respectively) and can be either single or double.
To enjoy karting, you must follow the official procedure:
The results of the best drivers are generated at the end of each day.
The following entertainments are also offered to the guests of the karting center:
Opening hours: Daily from 13:00 to 00:00.
Website: easykart.net.
Address: 3/196 moo 2, Chaweng Lake, Bophut, Ko Samui.
How to get there: Drive to Chaweng Beach to Central Festival Shopping Center. The go-kart track is located opposite.
Go-Kart karting is suitable for both adults and children. The design of local cars and the mandatory wearing of a protective suit will make driving safe and easy even for a child from 7 years old.
The following types of cars are available at the kart track:
Cost: From THB 600.
Operation schedule: Daily from 9:00 to 21:00.
Address: 01 2 Moo 1, Samui Ring Road, Bo Phut.
How to get there: Take a cab, own or rent a vehicle to the center of Bophut Beach.
Although some seasoned travelers may consider Samui's entertainment to be inferior to that of Bangkok, Phuket, or Pattaya, this paradise island is anything but boring. Every visitor from small to large can have a fantastically entertaining time here.
