Relax on Koh Samet

Bite-sized trip

Itinerary:
Koh Samet
Duration:
3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
Price:
From £ 465.- per adult
From £389 per child (up to 11 years)
When to go:
November - May
Highlights:
✓ Swim in crystal clear waters
✓ Sleep in a beautiful beachfront resort, away from the crowds
✓ Experience pure relaxation

Day 1 – Arrival on Koh Samet

After a 3-4 hour bus journey from Bangkok, travelling through rural countryside, you’ll reach Ban Phe pier, board the ferry, and travel to the island of Koh Samet in around 45 minutes. Upon arrival, you’ll take a ‘songthaew’ to your accommodation, a beautiful beachfront retreat on Sai Kaew Beach, where you will stay for the next two nights. Make the most of the direct access to the soft white sands and clear waters, which are ideal for relaxing and water activities. You can explore local restaurants and shops just a short walk away, play volleyball on the beach and watch a captivating fire show right in front of the resort – an experience not to be missed.

Day 2 – Island hopping tour

Today, you’ll be collected from your accommodation and hop aboard a traditional boat for an island-hopping tour through the Rayong province. You will visit six nearby islands, all with their own unique charm, from quiet beaches, clear turquoise waters and vibrant coral reefs teeming with colourful fish. Throughout the day, there’s plenty of time to snorkel, paddle in the shallows, or simply relax together on the deck or play on the sandy beaches. After enjoying a tasty local lunch, you’ll cruise back to Ko Samet, passing sleepy islands with a salty sea breeze in the air. Enjoy a spectacular fire show right in front of your accommodation while enjoying a typical Thai meal with delicious curries, pad Thai and spring rolls.

Day 3 – Departure from Koh Samet

This morning, after another beachfront breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to the island and head back to Bangkok for your next adventures in Thailand. Head south from Bangkok for more beach time, if it is more culture and temples you’re after then Ayutthaya may be for you, or heading north into Chiang Mai and onto Chiang Rai and Pai.

The best time to travel to Koh Samet is from November to August. Koh Samet is beautifully sheltered in the Gulf of Thailand, which means you often have a chance of beautiful weather.