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, and then, take in a revered Buddhist site to view the mummified monk, Luang Pho Daeng.
Your Koh Samui shore excursion starts when your guide and driver pick you up at the port to begin exploring a tropical paradise. If you are fascinated by spirituality, Thailand – the land of Buddhism – is the most suitable place to spend a holiday. Your trip starts at the famous Samui’s landmark of the rock formation of Grand Ma and Grand Pa Rocks. Next, visit Wat Khunaram to see one of Buddhism’s most revered monks, known as the Mummy Monk, the preserved body of Luang Pho Daeng. The monk Luong Pordaeng died in 1973 in a seated meditative position, and ever since his body has been on display in an upright glass case at the temple. With foreign tourists, seeing a dead man may be a little shocking or unacceptable, but Thailand people thought that is the way they respect and revere. With them, death is not frightened, almost all Buddhist in Thailand probably receive the end of life as the natural order and they consider death is an opportunity to take closer to the nirvana.
For a bit of respite, you will be taken to the Na Muang Waterfalls which show that the island’s beauty is not limited to its beaches. Known as the Purple Waterfalls due to the rock faces, the Waterfalls will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed. Namuang Waterfall 1 is a beautiful 18m high waterfall and easily accessible while Namuang Waterfall 2 is much more impressive gushing from a height of 80m, making it a great place to stop off for a quick photo. You can jump off rocks and take a dip into the cool fresh water when enjoying the picturesque jungle surroundings and the natural light penetrating the canopy.
Your Koh Samui trip end upon returning to your port before departing for your ship.
