More and more western tourists are discovering the beauty, the other-worldliness and just the plain fun of traveling to the Far East. Welcomed by warm, friendly residents, there is no reason not to feel “at home” in this naturally gorgeous part of the world. And the island of Koh Samui, off the east coast of Thailand, is no different. Famous for its white, sandy beaches, jungles and ancient sites, there are so many different Koh Samui Tours that it would take numerous trips here to experience them all.
Where to Go, What to See
The hardest part of selecting a Koi Samui Tour is picking which one, and that isn’t easy. Many tourists come to this part of the world to enjoy the water activities. And snorkeling is at the top of the list. There are several snorkeling tours. Most include pick-up in a speed boat and after a ninety minute exhilarating trip your at Koh Nang Yuan. Here you’ll snorkel in the clearest water you’ve ever seen and come in contact with fantastic marine life and acres of coral.
After an experience on the sea, how about a tour inland to the lush jungles of Koh Samui. Here you get to take a brief elephant trek, see a baby elephant show, breathtaking vistas, and lots of clever monkeys. Over the mountains you go, to a remote waterfall, visit some of the locals busy at work making rubber and pay your respects to the ancient massive Buddha.
How about some kayaking at Angthong Marine Park. You’ll be picked up on a private fully stocked boat, breakfast included, and whisked to the National Marine Park. Here you will spend the morning kayaking along the shore of Koh Mae Ko. Once beached, you’ll head up into the forest that takes you to the “Green Lagoon”, for a stunning view of the island. Retreat once again to the beach for some late day snorkeling, kayaking or just sunbathing.
There is no shortage of Koh Samui Tours and each tour promises to give you at least one memory to last a lifetime.
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