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Samui COVID-19 Tourist Guide Update

Traveloka TH
17 Dec 2021 - 3 min read

Introduction

Koh Samui is an island off the east coast of Thailand, the second largest island after Phuket which is a part of Surat Thani province. It is known as “Paradise in the Gulf of Thailand” with its stunning beaches, fresh seafoods and plenty of fun activities such as cooking courses, yoga instruction, Muay Thai training, scuba diving, and even golf or you can just relax on the quiet beaches.

Travelling from the airport

Airport Transfers
Besides renting a car and using public transportation, you can opt for a private transfer service of your choice; from standard sedans, to SUVS and even buses. It was a one-time transport from the airport to your accommodation or the place you want to go.
Car RentalWith chauffeur; The price includes fuel price, chauffeur wage. You can choose hourly rental or daily rental.Without chauffeur; The price excludes fuel price, and you need to take and return a car in a fixed time.
Alternative choice; motorbike taxi, taxi and pick-up truck taxi

Things to do in Koh Samui

1.
4WD Jungle Safari Tour; a 4-wheel drive to explore the heart of the jungle. Go on adventures in the forest and mountain where you’ll be amazed by incredible natural resources and unforgettable scenery along the way.
2.
Take a walk along Fisherman’s village (Bophut) walking street; This village is worth spending and exploring the beautiful 19th century building along with eating places, food stalls and cafes.
3.
Take A Boat To Ang Thong National Marine Park; It is a pristine archipelago of 42 islands in the Gulf of Thailand which consists of a lot of mountains, jungles, waterfalls and lakes waiting for you to explore and relax.

Place to visit in Koh Samui

1.
Lipa Noi Beach; a quiet and wonderful beach with its beautiful white sand and the completely clear water full of rocks and coral. It is the best spot on the island for an amazing sunset.
2.
Hin Ta and Hin Yai; It is the most famous and most visited rocks in Koh Samui with its natural shape that looks like male and female genitalia and its story tale.
3.
Wat Phra Yai; It is the best known and most famous of all the landmarks on this island. This temple has a 12 meters high golden buddha statue located on the north eastern beach of Bang Rak. The statue is placed on a elevated platform which provides a great view to the neighboring island of Koh Phangan as well as Bang Rak beach

All of this is a little bit of a guide for you but there is a lot more to explore in Koh Samui which is impossible for you to experience everything in a single visit. Get Ready and find a flight to Koh Samui now!

Travel Restrictions

Koh Samui is now open for all foreigners and all passengers must comply with the following conditions:

Travelers must register for the Certificate of Entry (COE) issued by the Embassy and must have a certificate of vaccination from the country of origin (Certificate of Vaccination).
Proof of booking for COVID-19 testing while on Koh Samui on the day of arrival and on the 7th day of stay.
When tourists arrive on Koh Samui within the first day (Day 0), they must stay in the hotel they booked. Waiting for the results of the first RT-PCR test for COVID-19
While tourists are staying in Koh Samui on days 1-7, if their RT-PCR test results are negative, they can travel within Koh Samui, Phangan or Koh Tao. The tourists will have to travel to the islands. From the following ports only:
Koh Samui - Lomprayah Pier Na Phra Lan Buri Rasa Pier (Only for hotel customers) and Phi Phi Nonthaburi Pier 9
Koh Phangan - Thong Sala Pier
Koh Tao - Ban Mae Haad Pier (Sala Vibhavadi)
Pier to Ang Thong Islands - Koh Samui Municipality Nathon Pier
After 7 days of quarantine, tourists can travel anywhere in Thailand.

Arriving at Samui Airport, make sure you wear a mask at all times and always sanitize your hands & Maintain physical distance.

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