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Ko Samui Island Full-Day Cultural Experience with Pickup
Koh Samui, Thailand
8 hours
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What You Will Do
On the Authentic Samui Experience, you'll escape the crowds and explore the island’s cultural highlights from a local's perspective.
The early start allows you to witness the peaceful sight of monks walking barefoot through neighborhoods as locals offer food to make merit. It's the perfect time to visit the island’s serene temples, such as Big Buddha and Wat Plai Laem, before the crowds arrive. Enjoy the tranquility and reflect in peace as you take in their beauty. The tour also includes a visit to the Hinta Hinyai (Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks), along with hidden gems of the island you might not have discovered before.
This experience offers exceptional photo opportunities, allowing you to capture stunning, crowd-free images of Samui’s most iconic sites. Beginning early in the morning, the tour offers a unique way to enjoy the island and leaves you with plenty of time to relax and enjoy the rest of your day at your hotel or villa.
The early start allows you to witness the peaceful sight of monks walking barefoot through neighborhoods as locals offer food to make merit. It's the perfect time to visit the island’s serene temples, such as Big Buddha and Wat Plai Laem, before the crowds arrive. Enjoy the tranquility and reflect in peace as you take in their beauty. The tour also includes a visit to the Hinta Hinyai (Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks), along with hidden gems of the island you might not have discovered before.
This experience offers exceptional photo opportunities, allowing you to capture stunning, crowd-free images of Samui’s most iconic sites. Beginning early in the morning, the tour offers a unique way to enjoy the island and leaves you with plenty of time to relax and enjoy the rest of your day at your hotel or villa.
What's Included?
- Return hotel transfers
- Local, English speaking guide
- Fresh, tropical fruits of the season
- All fees and/or taxes
- Thai Set Menu lunch
What's Not Included?
- Gratuities (optional)
- Any personal expenses or purchases
- Beverages
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
1
Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai)
20 minutes
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.
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Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: I Asia Thailand.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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)
Guide Options
- Guide - Thai
- Guide - English
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