What places to visit in Surat Thani?

Must-visit places in Surat Thani

Khao Sok National Park

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It is certainly one of the most beautiful national parks in Thailand ! The highlight of Khao Sok is Chiew Lan Lake that many compare to Halong Bay. Some even dare to say that it is more beautiful. Spending the night in a floating hotels on the lake is an experience I recommend. Otherwise, you have interesting treks to discover waterfalls and caves.

Surat Thani emerald pool (Ban Nam Rad)

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This natural pool with crystalline water surrounded by lush nature is located about sixty kilometers from Surat Thani city and seventy kilometer from Khao Sok. It's very pleasant to swim there and the boat trip on the river is really nice!

Khao Na Nai Luang Dharma Park

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This temple located at 70 kilometres from Khao Sok or at the same distance from Surat Thani city offers incredible views from its elements arranged on 4 mountain peaks culminating at 300 meters of altitude for the highest. At sunrise, it's just magical!

Koh Phangan island

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Located in the province, Koh Phangan is clearly an island to go see when you are in Surat Thani area. But, do not plan to visit it for the day, the ferry trip is too long for that, but go there for several days. You can share your stay between Ko Phangan, Koh Samui and Koh Tao. Ferries between the 3 islands are frequent.

Koh Samui island

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Located Surat Thani province , Koh Samui is definitly a nice destination for seaside vacation. Of the 3 islands Ko Phangan, Koh Samui and Koh Tao, it is the one offering the most tourist activities and possibilities. But, do not plan to visit it for the day from the mainland because the ferry trip is quite long. But it could a good destination for a several days stay that you can share between it and its 2 neighbours. There is a regular ferry service between the 3 islands.

Koh Tao island

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Located Surat Thani province (even if accessible from Chumphon too), Koh Tao island is Thailand's most famous destination for diving. If its snorkeling sites are quite damaged, its diving sites remain among the most beautiful in the country. The fine sandy beaches with turquoise sea also make it a popular destination for non-divers. Do not plan to visit Ko Tao for the day from the mainland but come for several days and maybe share your stay between it and Koh Phangan and Koh Samui. There are ferries between the 3 islands.

Tours in Surat Thani and around

Half day Boat tour on Khao Sok Lake (Chiew Lan Lake)

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Discover the majesty of Chiew Lan Lake, the true jewel of Khao Sok National Park, on an unforgettable boat trip. Imagine breathtaking landscapes, with limestone peaks planted in the water somewhat reminiscent of the famous Halong Bay in Vietnam.

Tours from Surat Thani

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Tour 2 days / 1 night on a floating hotel to discover Khao Sok Lake and more

Discover the superb Khao Sok Lake, its limestone peaks planted in the water, its nature, its jungle, the animals and magnificent landscapes of this exceptional national park. Spend the night in a floating hotel and wake up in this exceptional setting!

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Koh Tao Snorkeling & Fishing from Surat Thani

Snorkeling & Fishing on our own boat with Buffet lunch on board. You will enjoy all activities with fully equipped. We will transfer you from your hotel to our boat and return. All guest will be covered with insuance.

This cave only accessible by sea after a 80 meters long natural tunnel is a small gem with a skylight opening onto a small beach with turquoise water. Surely one of the most beautiful natural sites...

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Probably the most famous and visited floating markets, it is still nice to see ,early in the morning especially

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One of the things I love to do in Koh Yao Noi is cycling through its countryside with its rice fields, buffaloes and landscapes mixing fields, mountains and sea.

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This quite unique temple built on several floors on a mountain 12 kilometers from the northern entrance to Khao Yai National Park is especially interesting for its very astonishing architecture...

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