How to spend 3 days in Koh Samui – The only Samui travel guide you will need!
Located off Kra Isthmus is the stunning islet of Koh Samui in Thailand which for a greater part of the year is bathed in the sunshine that in turn, affords plenty of reason and motivation to step out and discover its pleasures. The area has a bit of something for everyone, be it lively nightlife escapes, hours of sunbathing, or local market tours to delight in its natural beauty & culture. For those looking at spending 3 days in Koh Samui, here is a take on how you should approach such a task.
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1st Day
Scheduling a day trip to the fascinating Ang Thong National Marine Park will be a step in the right direction and importantly, an outstanding way to kick things off in Koh Samui. A guided tour of these alluring islands that comprise the Marine Park will be your best bet. With such a tour do expect to be provided with hassle-free hotel transfers, admission fees, snorkelling equipment and a hearty lunch to go with. As you head off in the direction of Ang Thong National Marine Park, scenes of aquamarine oceans marrying tropical rainforests will soon begin taking shape. For the adventure-savvy vacationer, chances to try your hand at kayaking, hiking and even diving amidst a plethora of marine mammals will easily present themselves.
2nd Day
To leave out the beaches from your itinerary will be a considerable chunk of what Koh Samui stands for and therefore, it is wise to invest as much time sunning yourself, lost in thought of what wonders one may stumble upon. Chaweng Beach is the perfect escape for beachgoers to commune and makes merry with white sandy stretches and turquoise seas an all too familiar sight and far too irresistible. However, the Beach also would surely spur you onto sampling sensational cuisine come nightfall before leading you on a riveting journey to the nearby Chaweng Street Market which holds its own in terms of rich and scrumptious fare at affordable prices. Thus, be sure to pack in plenty of swimwear and loose clothes should Chaweng Beach rank high on your list of priorities when on holiday in Koh Samui.
3rd Day
Do save the best for last and in this sense, allocate some time for the area’s cultural landmarks where its temples will come across as being worthy of your time and attention. Get a feel of the local heritage and beliefs by spending time at shrines. For example, Wat Plai Laem will treat you to an array of Buddhist temples and a magnificent sculpture of a Guanyin who is considered the deity of infinite compassion according to Chinese Buddhism. Further, the views from Wat Khao Chedi are sublime and breathtaking in every sense of the phrase and those holidaymakers opting to stay at Avani+ Samui Resort will have unobstructed access from this resort. Koh Samui also accommodates travels to Bophut’s Fisherman’s Village. Once here, the curious at heart will be able to understand tried and tested ways of living coupled with traditions of Thai Chinese cultures that will certainly combine in addition to the appeal of your holiday. To the food connoisseur, Koh Samui is a delight just waiting to unravel before your very eyes with an assortment of street food stalls and comfy restaurants to choose from. Satisfy your tastebuds through a cruise through the authentic flavours of Thailand before moving to all things French, the Mediterranean, European and American when at the numerous restaurants that are well located in and around Koh Samui. Thus, to enjoy a memorable escape in Koh Samui, do bring along with you an unquenchable thirst for adventure and exploration.
