Koh Samui Nathong Pier: Private Island tour - Cruise Ship guests
Description
• You may modify the suggested itinerary following your preferences (Please let us know in advance so we can advise if we can accomodate) • Visit Koh Samui in an air-conditioned luxury minivan with a dedicated driver plus an English-speaking licensed guide • We do our best to follow times and routes that are designed to stay away from large groups of tourists so our guests can discover Koh Samui and its surroundings intimately at a relaxed pace. • Tours are led by professional English-speaking licensed guides with the highest safety standards on Koh Samui • We are committed to getting you back to the cruise ship pier at the time you specified
Tour Options
Itinerary
Our staff will welcome you to Koh Samui upon your arrival at the cruise-ship pier.
Our first destination is the very famous rock formation of Hin Ta & Hin Yai (Grandfather and Grandmother), located at the idyllic Emerald Sea. Ask our guide about the Thai legend of this extraordinary rock formation.
Visit the Valentine Stone, shaped like a heart, set in a beautiful garden where you will also have the chance to enjoy a fish spa (a hilarious feet cleaning experience). Feel welcome to take a short stroll through the beautiful garden to enjoy the views of the eastern coast of Koh Samui. This is also where Koh Samui’s only cable car runs, taking you right to the top of a gorgeous viewpoint of Samui.
Next, we will visit the Guan Yu shrine featuring a massive copy of Guan Yu`s head. The sculpture has a red face, which seems to radiate anger, and sits like an avenging force above the shrine complex. Guan Yu played a big role during the civil war that led to the demise of the Han Dynasty.
Then we will go for a jungle walk along a dense jungle path which leads to Namuang Waterfall. You will be able to enjoy the beautiful cascade and surroundings or swim in the natural pools. Around noon we will stop for lunch so you can enjoy good Thai food next to the waterfalls.
After a short drive, you will arrive at the Mummified Monk Temple, another amazing and unique attraction of Koh Samui. Again, ask our guide about the story of this historic temple!
If time allows, we will stop at Maenam or Lipa Noi beach for a final look at Samui´s amazing beaches. On the way back to the pier, you may stop for shopping at the local market in Nathong, the town next to the pier. Here you can find local foods and flavors, as well as many different shopping options before finally returning to the pier to board your cruise ship.
On the way back to the pier, you may stop for shopping at the local market at Nathon town, where you will see intriguing produce, an array of strong smells, remarkable sights and exotic flavors in a surprisingly small roofed area.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your cruise ship will transfer you to Nathon Pier, Ko Samui, where our team will be waiting to welcome you.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Dress code we visit Buddhist temples - shorts and a T-shirt are acceptable outfit in Samui but bikini would not be acceptable.
- When you get to Nathon pier (where the cruise ship will transfer the guests on the stopover in Koh Samui)
- If for any reason you cannot locate our staff, please ask the cruise line guest services staff on the pier to call us 66(0) 81-396-8383 or 081-737-1984 or 077-961-911 and our staff will try to get your attention with our sign.
- Please note that we require a minimum of 6 guests to run this tour
Reviews(7)
Our Viking cruise ship moored in the bay and we were tendered to the dock. Our tour was very interesting and included visits to Buddhist temples and shrines and remnants of a traditional coconut harvesting operation. This island has much of the traditional living, harvesting and fishing aspects of life, yet the rapid changes occurring from the development of high end tourist resorts- Four Seasons, etc. These have been highlighted by the filming of "The White Lotus" television show drawing more tourist interest in the island. There is development occurring along the shore of additional resorts to foster a growing tourism industry. This pulls locals from subsistence and agricultural living to working in the service industry. I feel fortunate to have seen some of the natural areas remaining. It reminded me a bit of Maui and Kauai 40 years ago before tourism replaced agriculture. Taking a tour is a great way to experience this culture. The Buddhist temples and structures were very impressive.
Thank you Duke for reviewing us following your Koh Samui Nathong Pier: Private Island tour - Cruise Ship guests. Our crew is delighted to provide a warm, attentive, professional service to ensure every guest is safe and comfortable throughout the journey. We thank you again for your recommendation and hope to see you again on another sunny day. Aom
Great Tour around the island. Our guide “Tra” (sorry for the spelling) took us around the entire island and gave us lot of history and background information on what we were seeing. From coconut factory to all the religious sites to a great lunch with a fantastic view. Highly recommend this tour and our guide. Also felt very safe with the drivers skills.
Thank you Liz for taking the time to review us following your Semi-Private Koh Samui Island for Cruise Ship Visitors aboard air-conditioned Minivan. I am happy to hear that you have enjoyed your island tour at Samui with our dependable driver Moo and guide Tara. Tours Koh Samui’s crew is dedicated to delivering an amazing experience that will meet or beat your expectations. From the moment you contact us until you are back at your accommodation, we endeavor to deliver the best experience you have ever had on a tour! We thank you again for your recommendation and hope to see you again on another sunny day. Aom
Very attentive guide. Superb lunch experience at beach side quiet restaurant . Flexible guide Nicky. Saw most of the island. Very enjoyable day
Thank you Andre for taking the time to review us following your Semi-Private Koh Samui Island for Cruise Ship Visitors aboard air-conditioned Minivan tour. Our team is dedicated to delivering an amazing experience that will meet or beat your expectations. From the moment you contact us until you are back at the cruise ship, we endeavor to deliver the best experience you have ever had on a tour! We thank you again for your recommendation and hope to see you again on another sunny day. Aom
The tour company provided a thoroughly professional service and great experience. They took care of every detail. The boat was luxurious and spacious with as much food and drink as you would need during the day. The kayaks were the best quality and the tour people provided us with guidance and information during the day. They were courteous and polite, and nothing was too much trouble for them. The snorkeling was breathtaking and we felt safe at all times. We would thoroughly recommend this tour to anyone from couples to families. There was something for everyone.
Thank you for taking the time to review us following your tour to Angthong National Marine Park. Our exquisite tours are unique among Koh Samui’s offerings which we believe all guests should experience: fun activities, superb dining, and friendly interaction from our crew. Our team is dedicated to delivering an amazing experience that will meet or beat your expectations. From the moment you contact us until you are back at your accommodation, we endeavor to deliver the best experience you had ever had on a tour! Our boat crew has had many years of experience working with visitors to Koh Samui. We train our crew to understand the importance of customer care, and the importance of safety in and out of the water. Our tours visit the Marine Park's best attraction when no one is around! Exclusive to our tours, Kayaking at the secret lagoon makes for a fabulous kayaking experience. Located at the most remote corner of the park we explore the island by kayaks we carry onboard and follow the action from our tender. We snorkel at islands located 20 minutes' sail away from the park as visibility at the park is very limited. We thank you again for your recommendation and hope to see you again on another sunny day maybe for a half-day adventure island hopping and snorkeling. Aom
What an amazing find! My group of 5 did this day tour from our cruise ship which docked nearby and I am so glad we found it. I would 100% recommend it as an alternative from the Cruise ship itineraries. We were picked up promptly and taken to the boat by a taxi and returned in plenty of time to catch the tender. The overall trip was great value. Regina was an entertaining and very helpful host also the food was more than enough and absolutely delicious. He did everything possible to make the day's snorkelling and swimming safe and exceptionally successful.
Dear naomiy15062005, Thank you so much for your amazing words about your tour with us! We are very happy to read, that you had a great day on your tour with us. We truly appreciate your review and your recommendation and hope to see you back one day on the beautiful island of Koh Samui and on one of our tours. We believe our tours provide exceptional experience at affordable price especially for cruise ship visitors!
Tours Ko Samui was very responsive before our visit to Ko Samui, and we were 100% happy with how the day turned out. Joyce and crew made sure we had a wonderful time: Joyce greeted us at the ship, walked us to our van, and was always present to make sure that we and the other guests (3 vans total) had all our questions answered and enjoyed the many wonderful sights and activities that Ko Samui has to offer. We loved the elephant ride (definitely pay to feed the elephants - it's so much fun!). We also loved visiting with the monkey and watching him pick coconuts atop a palm tree (the fresh coconut water hit the spot!). Grandmother and Grandfather rock is a good laugh, and the nearby vendors are kind and have fun wares and yummy food (once again, Joyce was there just when we needed her to translate). The lunch restaurant is in a beautiful jungle, and the food is excellent. And swimming at the beach capped off a perfect day. We had one day to see Ko Samui and Tours Ko Samui made it great. We hope to visit again one day!
We met our guide at the tender port from our cruise ship the Holland America Volendam. We had booked this tour for six people and were extremely comfortable in the mini-van transportation. We beat the crowd to the elephant safari and had a amazing ride on an elephant through the jungle trails. Great pictures! We watched monkeys harvest coconuts, scraped our own coconut meat, sampled coconut oil products and drank coconut water. Our visit to the waterfall was terrific, where we parked very close to the falls and had a reasonable climb to the mid-level of the falls. Our lunch was at a restaurant at the base of the falls--phenomenal setting and great variety of local Thai food. We visited a pagoda and also went to the shore to see the Grandfather and Grandmother rock formations. All six of us agreed unanimously this was one of the best shore excursions we have taken in Southeast Asia. We highly recommend tourskohsamui.
