Joanna James
Travellers headed to Koh Samui with kids in tow can expect to have an extensive itinerary, as the idyllic Thai island has a lot in store for you. Get out and about. Explore all the scenic places Koh Samui has been blessed with and treat yourself to some delightful family time in tropical paradise.
An hour's boat ride away to the northwest of Koh Samui lies an excellent island-hopping experience — the 42-island archipelago of Ang Thong National Marine Park, making for an incredible day out filled with exciting adventure, exploration, discovery, and a host of thrilling outdoor activities. The 42 islands and the surrounding turquoise waters cover a sprawling 102 square kilometres, playing host to breathtaking tropical, seaside landscapes and a wide range of fascinating wildlife. From snorkelling, kayaking, and swimming to adventurous cave exploration, the activities on offer are sure to unleash the avid adventurer in you.
Set in the vicinity of Koh Samui's picturesque Maenam Beach, framed by a serene palm grove, Pink Elephant Samui Water Park invites you to beat the scorching heat of the tropical Thai island in a day of fun in the water in its own little fun-filled water world. Calling the young and the young at heart, the water park features an impressive array of water slides and pools, affording your much-awaited rush of adrenaline.
For those truly adventurous, vacationing on the island of Koh Samui, there's no place you'd rather be than the incredible Canopy Adventures Samui. Admire Koh Samui's tropical rainforests from above, ziplining from tree to tree. Adrenaline junkies are guaranteed to have the time of their lives, as you whizz through the thick tropical forest, revelling in oodles of fun and thrills. An exciting ziplining experience at Canopy Adventures Samui is sure to conquer your ultimate fear of heights and leave you exhilarated.
The scenic island of Koh Samui is blessed with scores of spectacular waterfalls and Na Muang Waterfalls are the most visited on the island and arguably the most beautiful as well. Na Muang is not just a single waterfall but in fact two waterfalls, namely, Na Muang 1 and Na Muang 2. It is not only the breathtaking charm of these waterfalls that makes exploring them one of the best things to do in Koh Samui, but also the adventurous trek that leads to the falls.
The island of Koh Samui is ringed by nothing but picture-postcard beaches, affording fantastic beach basking on your island getaway. Choeng Mon Beach is, without a doubt, one of the most scenic stretches of palm-fringed sands to savour a slice of sun, sand and sea on this blissful Thai island. Adding to the appeal are elegant Koh Samui 5-star hotels in the vicinity, including the likes of SAii Koh Samui Choengmon.
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