Koh Samet Island

Koh Samet, an island having the best sand in Thailand, is a good excursion from Pattaya. The island is a tropical paradise, where green trees backdrop white sands. It is part of a famous national park. Activities like swimming, diving and scuba diving can be enjoyed in Koh Samet.

Various beaches of Koh Samet are known for these activities.

Activities

Scuba Diving
Koh Samet offers fine dive sites for beginners and lovers of the sport. Many PADI accredited dive centers are located on the island, offering thrilling dive trips, certification courses and even professional level courses.

Trekking
For enjoying unspoiled natural beaty of Koh Samet, trekking by foot or on an elephant is an exciting option. Hills on the middle of the island are completely covered by dense jungle and moving through it would thrill you. It would be better if you venture with a travel guide. You must also ensure that you have enough water supplies with you.

Snorkelling
Koh Samet has plenty of snorkeling spots. One can don a mask and snorkel and see colouful marine life. Particularly at Ao Prao beach, if you swim close to the cliff, you could see nice coral and many fish.

Kayaking
Koh Samet is an exciting place to enjoy kayaking. One can rent a kayak at most beaches and apart from being exceptionally good exercise this is also a great way to see different parts of the island. However, you should be careful of dehydration.

Food
In Koh Samet, one can enjoy all type of cuisine. All resorts have their own restaurants offering mix of Thai and international cuisine, ensuring that no one returns hungry. On the beach too, several beach stalls would take care of your dining. If you are ready to have no-frills dining experience, Koh Samet beaches would be a nice experience. White beach enhances the taste of the food.

Stay
Koh Samet caters to the needs of the travelers of all type of budget. There are plenty of resorts, hotels and guest houses, which provide fine stay experience to the travelers.