Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.
A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.
An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.
The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Up to 30 °C in the days ahead — do the walking in the morning and spend midday indoors.
A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.
Afternoon
Cooking Class by Samui Native Instructor Geng and O Family
5.0· 282from €67
Cooking Class by Samui Native Instructor Geng and O Family — rated 5 from 282 reviews.
Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.
Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.
All day
Bang Rak (Samui)
Bang Rak (Samui) is 3 km from Bophut (Samui), about 6m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in Bophut (Samui)A free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.
Afternoon
3-Day PADI Open Water Diver Course, Koh Samui
5.0· 50from €564
3-Day PADI Open Water Diver Course, Koh Samui — rated 5 from 50 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.
All day
Bang Por (Samui)
Bang Por (Samui) is 9 km from Bophut (Samui), about 17m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in Bophut (Samui)A calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.
Afternoon
Meditation & Yoga with Era with Smoothie Bowl & Swim by the Pool
5.0· 45from €54
Meditation & Yoga with Era with Smoothie Bowl & Swim by the Pool — rated 5 from 45 reviews.
Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.
Within a ~2.5h drive of Bophut (Samui).
Where you can drive from Bophut (Samui).
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Top attractions
Restaurants and cafés
Cooking Class by Samui Native Instructor Geng and O Family
€67
3-Day PADI Open Water Diver Course, Koh Samui
€564
Meditation & Yoga with Era with Smoothie Bowl & Swim by the Pool
€54
Sunrise Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Tour in Koh Samui
€47
Meliá Koh Samui
from €334 / night
Vana Belle, A Luxury Collection Resort, Koh Samui
from €489 / night
Napasai Samui Residence
from €192 / night
Bo Phut Resort & Spa
from €264 / night
Source — Tripadvisor
Wonderful hotel and location.
A wonderful hotel, with the most friendly and helpful staff. As special shoutout to Peter (front of house staff) and Yao and Jet in the restaurant and pool. The rooms were fabulous and clean. The facilities were ample for us and I can't thank staff enough. We would definitely visit again.
Amazing experience
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Excellent Muay Thai session with Tony
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When it works, it works well but…
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