Koh Samui is one of the most sought after destination of backpackers seeking for adventure in their holidays. Koh Samui gives you every type of popular sports from Scuba Diving to Bungy Jumping. Add to it are the splendid beaches and greenery which makes it an ideal destination for most tourists. The best time of visit to Koh Samui is in the months of February to June. At this time of the year the weather is fine for touring as well as sporting. In the rest of the months the weather is either rainy or windy.

• Air transport from Phuket or any other place

The easiest way to go to Koh Samui from Phuket or any other place in the world is by flying there on Bangkok Airways. Since there is only one airport on Koh Samui and Bangkok Airways has the sole right of it, there is no other option for flying.


• Phuket to Koh Samui by car or bus

You can reach from Phuket to Koh Samui by car or even take a bus ride. You can ride from Phuket to Surat Thani on a single lane highway and the journey will take five hours. Then you can take a ferry ride from Surat Thani to Koh Samui.



• Bangkok to Koh Samui by car

You can also drive from Bangkok to Surat Thani on a broad two lane highway. The roads are pretty good and should cause no inconvenience. But you must keep in mind that you also have to take a ferry ride from Surat Thani to reach Koh Samui. Therefore it is a must that you should plan your journey accordingly.

There are various forms of transport available in Koh Samui.

• Songthaews(Pick-up trucks)

These are trucks with two seats in the rear and a roof on the top. It is the most easily available form of transport in Koh Samui. At a price of 20 baht it can take you to your destination.


• Taxis

Taxis both rented as well as metered are available in Kho Samui to take you to your destination. But you should always prefer the meter taxi as they charge you the right amount for the distance.

•  Renting a car or jeep

It is the most convenient option and will cost you about THB 800 to 1500 for the type of vehicle you choose without fuel. You will have to leave your passport as collateral. You can also hire a driver or a guide for touring the good spots.


• Renting motorbikes

This is the cheapest form of transport and will cost you around THB 100-150 per day. But you should always be careful about your safety because the roads are accident prone.

As said before, Koh Samui is an ideal destination for adventure sports lovers. Apart from that there are the wonderful beaches with glistening sand where you can just lie around for hours.

The most popular sports in Koh Samui are

• Water Sports – There are a great number of water sports you can enjoy in Koh Samui. One of the most important among them is Scuba diving. There are dive boats for professional Scuba divers and also training sessions for learners. This is a four day course and you are awarded an international PADI license valid throughout the world at the end of the training session.
  

• Bungy Jumping – You can experience this thrill at Lamai in Koh Samui where a Jungle Bungy Catapult shoots you up in the air.

• Buffalo Show – This is a daily show staged in southern Koh Samui where life in Thailand is shown in dramas.

For all the adventure lovers around the world, Koh Samui in Thailand is the best choice for spending their vacations relaxing and chilling at the same time.

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