Koh Samet Resorts - Attractions and Activities

Sail boarding, boogie boarding, tubing, jetskiing, sailing, kayaking and fishing are only some of the recreation amid breathtaking beauty one may look forward to on Koh Samet. Nature has been generous on Koh Samet and the island is renowned for its pristine, sun drenched silky white beaches, some secluded and some more active, and untouched natural beauty. When staying at any of or Koh Samet resorts, the choice of surroundings and how you want to spend your vacation is all up to you.

Water Sport
	Scuba diving is a big activity with a few operators offering trips to nearby dive sites. A popular diving site is at Hin Pholeung. It has two towering underwater rock pinnacles and visibility is excellent. All our Koh Samet resorts offers their guests the opportunity to arrange diving trips and scuba diving courses with a reputable Padi registered diver school

Nightlife
	The nightlife one would find when staying in hotels in Phuket or resorts in Pattaya is definitely absent on Koh Samet. Week-ends may see a little partying, but apart from a few nice cozy bars and restaurants you can expect peaceful evenings. This is a get-away-from-the-rush destination for people to enjoy quieter relaxation.

Koh Samet Beaches
	Hat Sai Kaew, meaning Daimond Beach, is a beautiful 800 meter sandy beach on Koh Samet. Many beach side bars and restaurants light up the seafront making it he most popular nightlife venue on the island. Ao Hin Khok is much smaller than Hat Sai Kaew and also offers good beach restaurants, bars, fire shows and some other activity. This beach is being more frequented by backpackers.
	Ao Phai offers slightly more up-market Koh Samet hotels while Ao Phutsa is a very small secluded beach. Hat Ao Phrao, meaning Coconut Bay Beach, is host to basically only top-end accommodation. Other beaches such as Ao Kew, Noi Na and Vongduen caters for anything from budget to top-end Koh Samet resort accommodation.

Bang Bao Fishing Village
	The village itself is a great place to walk and shop for souvenirs, and an equally or greater place to dine of freshly caught seafood that is displayed at most food places at the entrance. The restaurants perched over the sea provide a fantastic setting and it’s a great place to spend a lazy afternoon taking in some fresh sea air. Fishing boats still call this village home although these days there are as many snorkeling and scuba diving boats moored here as fishing vessels.

The Poet and the Mermaid
	In a poem of Sunthorn Phu, a revered Thai poet from the 19th century tells the story of prince Aphai Mani being rescued from the sea by a mermaid. They subsequently got married and lived happily on the island of Koh Samet. A statue to illustrate the story has been placed on Hat Sai Kaew (diamond beach) on Koh Samet.