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Koh Samui

Islands near Koh Samui


The best islands near Koh Samui are the top choices for island-hopping adventures in the Gulf of Thailand. It's quite a popular activity in Samui as this tourist hot spot features a good range of other islands lying a reasonable distance off its shore. Situated one hour by speedboat northwest of Koh Samui, the simply stunning Ang Thong National Marine Park is an archipelago that comprises 42 pristine islands.

Koh Samui's sister islands Koh Phangan and Koh Tao, respectively located 12 km and 60 km north of Samui, also offer an extremely pleasant getaway for the day or longer stays. Discover the best island-hopping destinations around Koh Samui below. They offer you great opportunities for sightseeing and action-packed outings during your island holiday.

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Ang Thong Marine Park

Ang Thong National Marine Park is a pristine archipelago of 42 islands in the Gulf of Thailand. The islands feature towering limestone mountains, thick jungle, white-sand beaches, fertile mangroves, waterfalls and hidden coves and lakes to explore.

Within sight from the northern coast of Koh Samui, Ang Thong is a protected area of ​​more than 100 sq km of land and sea and home to a rich variety of exotic wildlife and sea creatures. Snorkelling, hiking, sea kayaking, diving, sailing and simply relaxing on one of its idyllic beaches are the main activities to enjoy on Ang Thong.

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Ang Thong Marine Park

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Koh Phangan

Koh Phangan is Thailand's 5th largest island that's located just 12 km north of Koh Samui and is still barely developed. Ferries from the mainland and Samui are at hand to get there, leaving frequently throughout the morning and early afternoon. It features a hilly, lush tropical jungle interior, many idyllic, long white-sand beaches and over 20 nearby dive sites. 

Featuring a good choice of accommodation options for all budget types for a stop-over or longer stays, Koh Phangan's main claim to fame is largely due to its many full-moon, black moon and half-moon parties held on the beach of Haad Rin. The rugged, mountainous interior is also more dramatic than many other islands in Thailand.

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Koh Tao

Koh Tao (“Turtle Island” in Thai) lives up to its name, being one of the greatest scuba diving destinations in southern Thailand. The perfect white-sand beaches which ring the hilly 21-sq-km island are surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Thailand. 

The compact island is about 1 hour north of Samui by speedboat and was only really “discovered” in the early 1980s, but now supports a varied selection of hotels, from budget guesthouses and beach bungalows up to 5-star luxury resorts. So far from civilization and while still being relatively easily reached, it is the idyllic tropical island paradise.

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Koh Taen & Koh Mudsum

Koh Taen, a short 5 km boat ride from Samui's south coast, is often part of snorkelling and fishing day trips departing from Thong Krut. This small island of 7.5 sq km offers bungalow accommodation at hand, a couple of restaurants and a wooden walkway through a mangrove swamp. The Koh Taen Conservation Society has erected helpful blue signs identifying plants and buildings of historical interest. Most of the day trips to Koh Taen also include neighboring Koh Mudsum in their itineraries. Koh Mudsum is basically one long beach inhabited by wild wool pigs with a protected reef directly offshore, and a pearl farm that's open to visitors 

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Koh Wua Talap

Koh Wua Talap is home to the headquarters of Ang Thong National Marine Park. The island is the second-largest in the archipelago. It features basic infrastructures including bungalows, an information desk, a restaurant, a first aid centre, and a sea kayak rental desk.

Koh Wua Talap is on the circuit of most of the day trips in the marine park. Along with a lovely, clean beach, the island has a stunning coconut tree grove, lush vegetation, stunning viewpoints, and a nature trail to the Hua Boke cave under a mountain.

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Ang Thong Marine Park

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Koh Mae Koh

Koh Mae Koh 'Mother Island' is situated just a kilometre north of Koh Wua Talap and is the second most-visited island in Angthong Marine National Park. It is especially famous for its two stunning viewpoints – most of the panoramic photos you see of the park are taken from them, and for its emerald lagoon named Talay Nai in Thai. 

Talay Nai is a vivid green 'small sea' that contains seawater surrounded by limestone cliffs. It is connected to the sea by underground tunnels. Koh Mae Koh is one of the few islands at which you stop by during a speedboat day trip to Ang Thong National Marine Park. It takes about an hour to get there from Samui.

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Ang Thong Marine Park

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Island Tours & Excursions

One of the best ways to see the attractions on Koh Samui and much more, is to book a half-day or full-day island city tour that takes you around Samui, making sure you see the most interesting and unforgettable sights of the island. For trips more further afield, full day trips and sea excursions are available too.

Guests at Baan Tropicana can contact front desk during their stay, or enjoy the benefits of booking tours in advance through our tour partner Viator - Reserve now and pay later with free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts. To browse all tours available on Koh Samui click their insert below:

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