🏨 An Authentic Samui Experience Activity

An Authentic Samui Experience

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From $66.30

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 8 hours

Departs: Ko Samui, Ko Samui

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

On An Authentic Samui Experience you will avoid the crowds and explore the cultural landscape of the island, seeing it from a local perspective.

The early start is a great chance to spot monks walking barefoot around the neighbourhood while the local people make merit offering them food. This is the ideal time to miss the noisy crowds, by visiting the local temples at a more solitary, reflective hour. Take in the magnificence of the Big Budda and Wat Plai Laem Temples as they should be; in peace. Visit the Hinta Hinyai (Grandmother & Grandfather Rocks) and discover parts of the island that you didn’t know existed.

This tour also gives superb photo opportunities. Capture uninterrupted and gorgeous photos of the sites without the busy crowd.
*the tour starts early in the morning but to experience the island at this time is truly beyond compare. you'll also be left with a full day of leisure and enjoy your hotel/ villa’s facilities all throughout the rest of the day.

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes

Fresh, tropical fruits of the season

Local, English speaking guide

Return hotel transfers

Thai Set Menu lunch

What's Not Included

Any personal expenses or purchases

Beverages

Gratuities (optional)

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 1
CHILD: Age: 2 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

Child age 2 - 11 years
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
I Asia Thailand has an exclusive partnership with 'Safety in Asia’. Being specialists in Health & Safety management in the hospitality industry, they will guide us on the best hygiene practices available. 'Safety in Asia' is FTO (Federation of Tour Operat
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Proper attire to enter a temple (No dresses above the knee. No short pants or three quarter pants. Modest shirt. No see through garments. No sports-wear. No footwear inside temple.).
Should your travel plans change, do not worry. I Asia Thailand will do all possible to change your booking to fit with your new travel arrangements free of charge.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What to bring - Sun Cream, Sun Glasses, Hat, Towel (in case you wish to swim in the waterfalls), Camera, Dry clothes to change, Swim suit and Comfortable shoes

At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. Single traveler may book this product, but is subject to availability and cancellation if minimum number of people is not met on the activity day. (Alternative date or refund will be offered
Children 11 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Hotel pick up may be 30-60 minutes prior to tour Start time/Departure time (depending on hotel location). Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
Infant free of charge, provided they do not occupy a seat. (Baby seats not available)
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Regular temperature checks for staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers

What To Expect

Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai)

The views from the top are amazing and you can see across to Koh Phangan (where they hold the full moon parties). The scenery is stunning. As you climb the stairs the Buddha just seems to grow bigger and bigger.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Chinese Temple

One of the most beautiful Chinese temples in Ko Samui. Small but very popular and well known.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mae Nam Morning Market

The Maenam morning market is the best place to shop for fresh produce at low prices.

The variety of food available at the market is impressive. There are tropical fruits, vegetables of all kinds, seafood, and meat. You can also purchase some fresh coconuts, juices, herbs, and spices here, so it’s pretty much a good one-stop-shop for all your food and ingredient needs. There are even stalls selling delicious Thai sweets and desserts for those who have a sweet tooth.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wat Plai Laem

Wat Plai Laem is a Buddhist temple compound on Samui's north-east coast, which features a striking white 18-armed image of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy and Compassion. Close to the Big Buddha temple, Wat Plai Laem offers visitors a view into Chinese-Thai beliefs as well as some elaborate Buddhist-themed art and architecture.

Wat Plai Laem is a living and active temple, where devotees come daily to pay homage to Guanyin and the Buddha, who is also depicted in a number of statues and murals around the temple. The art techniques used in its creation are centuries old and based on ancient beliefs. Adding to its feel of tranquillity, the temple is surrounded by a lake, which is teeming with fish. Visitors who make a donation to the temple are given a bag of food to feed the fish.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Tar Nim Waterfall

Although we go to this waterfall for a quick, refreshing dip it is actually getting there through the lush jungle that is the highlight.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hin Ta & Hin Yai Rocks

The Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks have been a source of mirth and wonder on the island as they as the rock formations resemble male and female genitalia.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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