Excursions & day trips

Self-Guided Day Tour to Koh Samet Island from Bangkok

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$209.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 12 hours

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Local touch

Private Tour

Why you’ll love this…

Enjoy a day trip from Bangkok with hotel transfers
Visit Koh Samet without having to stay overnight
Escape the hustle and bustle of Bangkok and visit a paradise island
Travel in comfort in a private air-conditioned car

What to expect

Escape Bangkok's bustle to Koh Samet, a tropical paradise just hours away. Enjoy turquoise waters, white sandy beaches and seaside bars and restaurants.

Your day begins with a 6.00 am hotel pickup in a private taxi. Head to Rayong, then board a shared speedboat around 9.30 am for a 10-minute ride to Koh Samet.

Enjoy 5 hours of free time on the island.Hiring a scooter for flexibility is recommended. Explore viewpoints and beaches, swim, and relax with a drink and meal by the sea. A guidebook with tips will be provided after booking.

Return to the pier for a 3.00 pm speedboat back to the mainland. Your taxi will return you to your hotel around 6.30 pm, concluding the trip.

What's included

Digital guidebook

What's not included

Entrance fees
Tour guide

Where

Meeting point:

Pickup from any hotel in Bangkok accessible by car. Please enter your accommodation details when booking.

What to remember

Not suitable for:

Not suitable for pregnant women, people with mobility impairments, people with back problems, people prone to seasickness, babies younger than 1 year old

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

National Park Fee: 200 Baht per adult or 100 Baht per kid 3-14 years old

Know in advance:

For the shared speedboat transfer to Koh Samet, it will depart if there are enough people. It might be that you have to wait a bit before the next departure, but it will not be too long. This will slightly affect the exact time that you can spend in Koh Samet
This is a self-guided day tour where the tour operator will arrange all the transfers for you for your comfort. There is no tour guide during this day tour, except for the driver at the private car for the hotel transfers. You will receive a guidebook with the whole schedule of the day tour, including tips on where to rent scooter and where to go
The driver of the private car speaks a little bit of English, just enough to communicate
If you need a quick stop, you can ask the driver during the private car ride
Travel time might be a bit longer in case of heavy traffic in Bangkok

Provider

Discover Thailand

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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