In the 1970s, Koh Samui island was still relatively uninhabited with only a few scattered villages and very few tourists. By the early 1990s, Koh Samui became known as a tourist site and tourism visitation grew rapidly. Currently, Koh Samui shore excursions lead you to the second most popular Thai tourist destination with hundreds of things to do & see:
Ang Thong National Marine Park – a pristine beach paradise to get lost
Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai) famous for a huge golden Buddha statue
Hin Ta and Hin Yai, or the Grandpa and Grandma rocks with unique formations symbolizing for male and female genitalia
Wat Plai Laem with ornate decor floating on the lake
Namuang Waterfall to take a fresh swim on its large natural pool
Secret Buddha Garden home to hundreds of ancient Buddha statues
Here are some suggested Koh Samui shore excursions for cruise ship passengers stopping at Koh Samui Port, Thailand. Have a look at our recommended Koh Samui day trips for some inspirations. If you do not find the right tours, please contact us and our Koh Samui shore excursion experts will help you tailor-make a unique Koh Samui shore excursion that exclusively for you.
A tropical paradise on Earth, Koh Samui lures visitors with its fine stretches of sand, pristine waters and wild coconut palms. Explore the island’s major highlights through this incredible 1-day sightseeing Koh Samui day tour from cruise ship…
On this Koh Samui shore excursion, you’ll enjoy a rugged safari around the island. Enjoy the excitement of a short elephant trek or a zip line ride through a natural tree canopy to the breathtaking Na Muang Waterfalls for a refreshing dip in the water…
Discover the nature, culture, people of the stunning island as you get close with adorable elephants, learn to make Thai salad, explore the jungle, relax at a fish spa therapy…
Too tired of the urban atmosphere, let’s take an adventure Koh Samui shore excursion to enjoy the Fishing Excursion. Throw your line in along the beautiful islands of Ko Mudsoom, Ko Tan, Ko Rarb, as well as Wang Bay. Learn how to fishing with the knowledgeable and experienced fisherman guide…
Designed for all ages, this Eco Adventure Koh Samui day tour promises thrilling experiences and good fun to all visitors. Get up close and personal with cute elephants on an exciting trek in the wilderness…
A Koh Samui shore excursion with various exotic experiences. Enjoy a 4WD ride, elephant trekking, monkey show, and an authentic Thai cooking class. It can be the most wonderful activities you have ever tasted…
Koh Samui Extreme Shore Excursions will take you on the journey of a lifetime around this beautiful island. Take a ride along the wildlife-infested jungles, listen to the voice of several kinds of birds and animals. Then speedy pass through magnificent sparkling waterfalls which you can only see in the movies…
We arrive on Oceania’s Nautica 9:00 AM, 06 February; depart 5:00 PM. Please advise, cost, timings, means of transport,and full list of activities for City Tour, Eco Adventure and Safari Tour. Thank you.
Thanks for reaching us, we have dropped you the detailed quotation for your shore excursion in Koh Samui as you requested. Please check your inbox and feel free to contact us if you have any question.
Thank you for letting us know your travel plan. The detailed quotation for Koh Samui shore excursion has already been sent to your email address. Kindly have a look at it and feel free to ask us any other questions.
We arrive on Oceania’s Nautica 9:00 AM, January 11,2016 depart 5:00 PM. Please advise, cost, timings, means of transport,and full list of activities for City Tour, Eco Adventure and Safari Tour. Thank you.
Thank you for contacting us. The detailed quotation for Koh Samui shore excursion has already been sent to your email address. Kindly have a look at it and feel free to ask us any other questions.
Hello, I will be in Tue Feb 9 Ko Samui, Thailand 8:00am 5:00pm on the Sapphire Princess. I need a day tour, for Small Group (10-16) or less. Do not need shopping stops. Would like to include lunch somewhere. I will need cost p.p. P/U Time from Docks Required Clothing How/When to pay
Preferred Tours Places are:
Ko Samui 2-10-2016 8:00am – 5:00 pm Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai) island’s major highlights Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks Monkey Demonstration Picture Stop to see Elephants Or whatever you can include in an all Day Tour Thank you for your help in this matter. Cheers, Alice
Thank you for letting us know your travel plan. The price per pax is cheaper if there are more people joining the tour. The detailed quotation of the shore excursions you may like has been sent to your email address. Please check it and let me know if you have any other enquiries.
My brother and I are on the same cruise and if you have room available, we might be interested in joining your group to bring the price down. Please let me know.
3 70 year old arrive in Koh Samui on 5th Feb 2016 on Sapphire princessfrom 8.ooam to 5 00pm We would like to see islands major highlights, grandmother & grandfather rocks, Possibly big buddha & monkey demo. Also lunch at a beach or with a view, & time for a foot massage at beach. Please advise cost pp & time of pick up & drop off at pier.
Thank you for your request on Koh Samui shore excursion. Please check your email for detailed quotation and let me know if you have any other questions.
Hi We arrive on the Sun Princess at 9am and depart at 6pm on the 12th of March 2016. Could you please quote a price for 8 persons in a air conditioned van for this tour cheers
Thank you for letting us know your travel plan. The detailed quotation of Koh Samui shore trip has been sent to your email address. Please check it and let me know if you have any other enquiries.
Ko Samui 2/9/2016 on Dawn Princess 8:00am – 5:00 pm I need a day tour, for 5 persons ( 2 Adults , 3 children including a 2 years old girl ) . Do not need shopping stops. we would like to include lunch at a beach and foot massage at beach. Please advise cost pp & time of pick up & drop off at .
We would like to visit these places : Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai) island’s major highlights Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks Monkey Demonstration Or whatever you can include in an all Day Tour Thank you for your help in this matter. Cheers,
Thank you for letting us know your travel plan. The detailed quotation of Koh Samui shore trip you interested in has been sent to your email address. Please check it and let me know if you have any other enquiries.
Thank you for letting us know your travel plan. The detailed quotation of this Koh Samui shore trip has been sent to your email address. Please check it and let me know if you have any other enquiries.
Hi, we are coming to Ko Samui on 27th morning at 7.00am docking by Celebrity cruise. The ship leaves at 5.00pm. do you have any half day tours available. Let me know how do we contact you when we arrive and other informations.
Thank you for letting us know your travel plan. The detailed quotation of this Koh Samui shore excursion has been sent to your email address. Please check it and let me know if you have any other enquiries.
Thank you for reaching to us. Please check your email for detailed quotation on this Koh Samui shore excursion. Feel free to ask us any question you may have.
Hello we are a group of 8 persons. We will be in Koh Samui on 30/10/2017 on cruise. Could you please mail me the different excursions that you have. We would like to meet elephant and do some elephant trekking if possible.
Please let me know how to make payment and how to contact you once we are there also.
Thank you for your request. You can have a look at our available tours on the website, or tailor-make a private tour. Please check your email for more details on Koh Samui shore excursions.
Thank you for contacting us. Please check your email for detailed itinerary and price quotation of Koh Samui jeep excursion. Feel free to ask us any further questions you may have.
Hi, group of 4 would like to do a tour. Ariiving at 8:00am and depart at 5:00pm on 12/28 by princess. Please let me know the cost. We would like do: Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai) island’s major highlights Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks Monkey Demonstration Meet Elephant Thanks!
Thank you for your request. You can have a look at our available tours on the website, or tailor-make a private tour. Please check your email for more details on the Koh Samui shore trip as you requested.
Good morning. We (2 people) are arriving on February 24,2020 onboard the Norwegian Jade. Our arrival time is 8:00am with a departure time of 4:00pm. We were interested in the 4 X 4 tour but realize there would not be enough time for this excursion. Do you have anything similar with a shorter time frame? We would be agreeable to joining an existing tour group. Please advise what is available as well as costs. Thank you
Hi Sue Laursen, thanks for reaching us! We’ve sent the itinerary to your email, please take a look. And if you still have any questions, feel free to tell us. Best regards,
Things to Do & See
Attractions for Koh Samui Shore Excursions
Koh Samui is not somewhere you can get a glimpse of a corner of pristine Thailand. With over 1000 hotels and guesthouses, this island provides a place to witness the amazing beauty that attracts millions of visitors both from Thailand itself and also other countries. In an ocean of attractions in the island, Asia Shore Excursions has chosen some that are popular and impressive which best suited your Koh Samui Shore Excursions.
Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai)
Hiding in a petty island in Koh Samui, Big Buddha temple is one of the most popular included in Koh Samui shore excursions. The temple is famous for the Big Buddha statue which is also the iconic landmarks of the island. The statue is huge enough to be noticed at first when approaching Koh Samui from the air. Stroll along the two splendor Buddha images in pavilions, you will be mesmerizing by the golden 12-meter Buddha statue decorated with the delicate ornate details. The Buddha gently sits in meditating which becomes the emblem of purity, steadfastness, and enlightenment.
Namuang Waterfalls
Among the attractions are interested in Thailand shore excursions, Namuang Waterfalls are considered as the hidden gems of the beautiful Koh Samui day tours from cruise port. The two most famous cascades on the island will satisfy everyone who wants to soak in the beauty of nature. If Namuang Waterfall 1 is an off the beaten track with strong water flow and the cool fresh natural pool below, Namuang Waterfall 2 is the highest one in the whole islands of Koh Samui and surely is the best place for those who love hiking. Surrounded by lush tropical jungle, these waterfalls are the masterpieces of nature with picturesque scenery created by sparkling sunshine crossing through thousands of green leaves and crystal-clear water pool on the foot of the waterfalls.
Secret Buddha Garden
Some Koh Samui shore excursions include a visit to Secret Buddha Garden - a hidden gem locating on a high hill of Koh Samui. The Secret Garden is a masterpiece with a field of colorful tropical flowers and trees along with a unique collection of Buddha statues hiding deeply in the forest. Surprisingly, each statue has its own shape of an animal, deity or a man in different postures as each of them is skillfully made from a real pattern. Stroll along the exotic garden, you will admire an idyllic stream and a variety of small waterfalls. Besides, you can catch the wonderful panoramic view of Koh Samui’s south side provided many viewpoints on the way to the garden. To approach this pristine garden, the only way is hopping on an off-road 4WD jeep through the thick jungles.
Ang Thong National Marine Park
Thailand shore excursions are more than just waterfalls, temples, and gardens. The Ang Thong National Park is an archipelago of 42 islets covering around 102 square kilometers at the shore of Thailand Gulf. Koh Samui covers 18 square kilometers of the park’s total area. With hundreds of animal species, coming to the Ang Thong National Marine Park can bring many wild experiences Some of the endangered mammal species on the islands are the long-tailed macaque, dusky leaf monkey, smooth-coated otter, fishing cat, leopard cat, and wild boar. If you are not an animal-lover, snorkeling is also a good idea for this Koh Samui day tours.
Lad Koh Viewpoint
Many trips provided by Asia Shore Excursions has a lot of breathtaking viewpoints. In Koh Samui shore excursions, Lad Koh viewpoint is the best one that is easy to access and also offer stunning views. Due to the hot weather typical in Thailand, the perfect blend of nature awaits you with stunning sunshine, sparkling sea, and blue sky. The viewpoint also provides a plenty of opportunities to catch wonderful photos.
Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks in Lamai Beach
The Koh Samui shore excursions take you to the quaint place - Hin Ta and Hin Yai or known as Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks in English. The rocks have embarrassing shapes of Linga and Yoni with a myth behind. The unusual shapes of Hin Ta and Hin Yai offer various photo opportunities, so let your camera ready!
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Stroll along the two splendor Buddha images in pavilions, you will be mesmerizing by the golden 12-meter Buddha statue decorated with the delicate ornate details. The Buddha gently sits in meditating which becomes the emblem of purity, steadfastness, and enlightenment.
Surprisingly, each statue has its own shape of an animal, deity or a man in different postures as each of them is skillfully made from a real pattern. Stroll along the exotic garden, you will admire an idyllic stream and a variety of small waterfalls. Besides, you can catch the wonderful panoramic view of Koh Samui’s south side provided many viewpoints on the way to the garden. To approach this pristine garden, the only way is hopping on an off-road 4WD jeep through the thick jungles.
With hundreds of animal species, coming to the Ang Thong National Marine Park can bring many wild experiences Some of the endangered mammal species on the islands are the long-tailed macaque, dusky leaf monkey, smooth-coated otter, fishing cat, leopard cat, and wild boar. If you are not an animal-lover, snorkeling is also a good idea for this Koh Samui day tours.
at 20:17
We arrive on Oceania’s Nautica 9:00 AM, 06 February; depart 5:00 PM. Please advise, cost, timings, means of transport,and full list of activities for City Tour, Eco Adventure and Safari Tour. Thank you.
at 09:42
Hi Bernard,
Thanks for reaching us, we have dropped you the detailed quotation for your shore excursion in Koh Samui as you requested.
Please check your inbox and feel free to contact us if you have any question.
Best Regards,
at 13:20
Hi we are on the Oceania Nautica arriving on 6th Feb 2016. Please could you email details of possible tours.
Thank you
at 13:58
Hi Deborah,
Thank you for letting us know your travel plan. The detailed quotation for Koh Samui shore excursion has already been sent to your email address. Kindly have a look at it and feel free to ask us any other questions.
Regards,
at 01:28
We arrive on Oceania’s Nautica 9:00 AM, January 11,2016 depart 5:00 PM. Please advise, cost, timings, means of transport,and full list of activities for City Tour, Eco Adventure and Safari Tour. Thank you.
at 02:00
Dear Lynn,
Thank you for contacting us. The detailed quotation for Koh Samui shore excursion has already been sent to your email address. Kindly have a look at it and feel free to ask us any other questions.
Regards,
at 21:38
Hello,
I will be in Tue Feb 9 Ko Samui, Thailand 8:00am 5:00pm on the Sapphire Princess.
I need a day tour, for Small Group (10-16) or less. Do not need shopping stops.
Would like to include lunch somewhere.
I will need cost p.p.
P/U Time from Docks
Required Clothing
How/When to pay
Preferred Tours Places are:
Ko Samui 2-10-2016 8:00am – 5:00 pm
Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai)
island’s major highlights
Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks
Monkey Demonstration
Picture Stop to see Elephants
Or whatever you can include in an all Day Tour
Thank you for your help in this matter.
Cheers,
Alice
at 22:11
Dear Alice,
Thank you for letting us know your travel plan. The price per pax is cheaper if there are more people joining the tour. The detailed quotation of the shore excursions you may like has been sent to your email address. Please check it and let me know if you have any other enquiries.
Kind Regards,
at 09:46
Alice,
My brother and I are on the same cruise and if you have room available, we might be interested in joining your group to bring the price down. Please let me know.
Laurel McLeaish
at 12:21
3 70 year old arrive in Koh Samui on 5th Feb 2016 on Sapphire princessfrom 8.ooam to 5 00pm We would like to see islands major highlights, grandmother & grandfather rocks, Possibly big buddha & monkey demo. Also lunch at a beach or with a view, & time for a foot massage at beach. Please advise cost pp & time of pick up & drop off at pier.
at 13:29
Hi Linda,
Thank you for your request on Koh Samui shore excursion. Please check your email for detailed quotation and let me know if you have any other questions.
Regards,
at 07:21
Hi
We arrive on the Sun Princess at 9am and depart at 6pm on the 12th of March 2016. Could you please quote a price for 8 persons in a air conditioned van for this tour
cheers
at 08:03
Dear Matt,
Thank you for letting us know your travel plan. The detailed quotation of Koh Samui shore trip has been sent to your email address. Please check it and let me know if you have any other enquiries.
Kind Regards,
at 14:22
Ko Samui 2/9/2016 on Dawn Princess 8:00am – 5:00 pm
I need a day tour, for 5 persons ( 2 Adults , 3 children including a 2 years old girl ) . Do not need shopping stops.
we would like to include lunch at a beach and foot massage at beach. Please advise cost pp & time of pick up & drop off at .
We would like to visit these places :
Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai)
island’s major highlights
Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks
Monkey Demonstration
Or whatever you can include in an all Day Tour
Thank you for your help in this matter.
Cheers,
at 15:37
Hi Ho,
Thank you for letting us know your travel plan. The detailed quotation of Koh Samui shore trip you interested in has been sent to your email address. Please check it and let me know if you have any other enquiries.
Kind Regards,
at 03:44
arrive on 15/1/17 (8am – 5pm) on Diamond Princess. Please provide a quote for this tour for up to 7adults and 2children aged 12 and 17.
at 04:12
Hi Tom,
Thank you for letting us know your travel plan. The detailed quotation of this Koh Samui shore trip has been sent to your email address. Please check it and let me know if you have any other enquiries.
Kind Regards,
at 22:06
Hi,
we are coming to Ko Samui on 27th morning at 7.00am docking by Celebrity cruise. The ship leaves at 5.00pm. do you have any half day tours available. Let me know how do we contact you when we arrive and other informations.
at 23:21
Hi Raj,
Thank you for letting us know your travel plan. The detailed quotation of this Koh Samui shore excursion has been sent to your email address. Please check it and let me know if you have any other enquiries.
Kind Regards,
at 00:10
Arriving Pacific Eden 20 July 2017. Half and full day tours for 4 adults. Particulars and costs please.
at 13:22
Hi Ian,
Thank you for reaching to us. Please check your email for detailed quotation on this Koh Samui shore excursion. Feel free to ask us any question you may have.
Best,
at 12:55
Hello we are a group of 8 persons.
We will be in Koh Samui on 30/10/2017 on cruise.
Could you please mail me the different excursions that you have.
We would like to meet elephant and do some elephant trekking if possible.
Please let me know how to make payment and how to contact you once we are there also.
Regards,
Briginette Lisette
at 13:20
Dear Briginette,
Thank you for your request. You can have a look at our available tours on the website, or tailor-make a private tour. Please check your email for more details on Koh Samui shore excursions.
Best,
at 00:05
Hi. Will be arriving Mon Dec 11 on Azamara Journey. We arrive at 8:00 am and depart at 2:00. Interested in 4×4 jeep tour. Please advise
at 01:08
Dear Carolyn,
Thank you for contacting us. Please check your email for detailed itinerary and price quotation of Koh Samui jeep excursion. Feel free to ask us any further questions you may have.
Regards,
at 20:10
Hi, group of 4 would like to do a tour. Ariiving at 8:00am and depart at 5:00pm on 12/28 by princess.
Please let me know the cost.
We would like do:
Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai)
island’s major highlights
Grandmother and Grandfather Rocks
Monkey Demonstration
Meet Elephant
Thanks!
at 20:40
Hi Lynn,
Thank you for your request. You can have a look at our available tours on the website, or tailor-make a private tour. Please check your email for more details on the Koh Samui shore trip as you requested.
Best,
at 21:58
Good morning.
We (2 people) are arriving on February 24,2020 onboard the Norwegian Jade. Our arrival time is 8:00am with a departure time of 4:00pm.
We were interested in the 4 X 4 tour but realize there would not be enough time for this excursion. Do you have anything similar with a shorter time frame? We would be agreeable to joining an existing tour group. Please advise what is available as well as costs.
Thank you
at 08:58
Hi Sue Laursen, thanks for reaching us!
We’ve sent the itinerary to your email, please take a look. And if you still have any questions, feel free to tell us.
Best regards,