Koh Samui Attractions

Since the construction of an airport on Koh Samui (despite the vehement but unsuccessful objections of conservationists) the island has become a magnet even for visitors seeking luxury hotels (seven flights daily from Bangkok; duration about 11/4 hours).

By boat: bus from Surat Thani to Dan Sak, from here boat to Koh Samui (about 3 hours in total, fare includes bus). Catamaran from Bangkok.

There are picturesque fishing villages on Koh Samui together with coconut and durian plantations and - hidden in the dense jungle among the 600-m (1968-ft) high mountains - some waterfalls.

Koh Samui offers every kind of water sport: diving, snorkeling, windsurfing. It is advisable to check that the diving school belongs to one of the two international associations that regulate the safety standards of the equipment and quality of instruction.