Backpack travel to Koh-Samui Islands at Surat Thani Thailand
Koh-Samui is located in the Gulf of Thailand (bordering the South China Seain the Pacific Ocean). The island is a "Amphoe" or district in theSurat Thani Changwat or province. Koh-Samui is divided into seven"Tambon" or sub districts (administrative regions): Maenam, Bophut,Maret, Taling Ngam, Namuang, Lipa Noi and Angthong. Koh-Samui has beena backpackers destination since late 70's. Today, tourist from thewhole world go to this easygoing paradise. It´s located in the Gulf ofSiam and surrounded by more than sixty other islands, some small andinhabited, some bigger as Koh-Phangan, Koh-Tao (divers island)Koh-NangYuan and Angthong Islands, the National Marine Park.
How to Travel to Koh-Samui Thailand from Bangkok
How to go Koh-Samui Thailand by Air Flight
Thereare many daily flights from the International and domestic Airport inBangkok; Suvarnabhumi Airport (opened in September 2006). Bangkok Airflies direct to Koh-Samui Airport. A flight schedule with BangkokAirways is found here. Thai Airways and Air Asia flies to Suratthani.From there, just catch the bus or taxi to the ferry in Donsak.
How to Travel to Koh-Samui Thailand by Bus
Ifyou want a more economical way to travel, take the VIP bus from thewell-known Khao San Road or from the Southern bus terminal at BoromratChonnani Road. The VIP buses are more comfortable than the so calledA/C bus. You can buy a ticket in almost every travel agency in Bangkok.Ferry is often included in the price.
How to Travel to Koh-Samui Thailand by Train
Anotherrgreat way to travel is the night train from Hualamphong, the Bangkokrailway station, to Suratthani. The sleeping cars are comfortable. Itis a little more expensive than the bus, but you will get a good sleep.Upper beds are less expensive than the lower ones. A private "firstclass" cabin for two persons, is also available.
How to Travel to Koh-Samui Thailand by Ferry
Thefastest ferry leaves from the two main piers in Donsak on the main landwith operators like Seatran, and Raja Ferry. The price is about 110baht. You will see many of the small surrounding islands if you don'tfall asleep. You might also take the Lomprayah ferry from Chumphon. Onsmaller ferries (like the Songserm ones) from other piers, you might becontacted by Thai-guys to convince you that "their" resort on Koh-Samuiis great. It can be a blank or a prize in that "lottery". You caneasily book a room or bungalow here 24 hours a day and all year round.
Favorite place Koh-Samui Thailand
- Taling Ngam
- Hin Ta Hin Yai
- Chaweng
- Lamai
- PraYai
- Bophut
