Destination introduction
Until the Nineteen-Seventies, Koh Samui, Thailand’s third largest island, was isolated, self-sufficient and largely unknown, with no roads at all. The tide of tourism changed all that and now Samui attracts large numbers of visitors. The magnificent, palm-fringed, beaches of white sand are no doubt the main attraction, but Koh Samui has more to offer if you feel inclined to move from those alluring beaches. Apart from the usual water sports, there are possibilities for exploring the rainforest on the back of an elephant, or swinging through the tree canopy, for deep-sea fishing with a very real chance of catching something impressive, for diving and kite-boarding.
Sports
Scuba Diving & Snorkeling, Sea Kayaking, Thai Boxing, Trekking & Elephant Trekking, Golf, Jungle Trekking, Fishing