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Koh Samui in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days on Koh Samui lets you add more islands. Here is how to spend three perfect days on and around the tropical island — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Ang Thong
  2. 2Day 2: Island & elephants
  3. 3Day 3: Koh Tao or Phangan
  4. 4Sea, island & snorkelling

Day 1: Ang Thong

Cruise the marine park and snorkel.

Day 2: island & elephants

See the Big Buddha and a sanctuary.

Day 3: Koh Tao or Phangan

Snorkel at Koh Tao or visit Koh Phangan.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Koh Samui — prices per person.

Heldags Ang Thong Islands Luxury Small Group Tour
Koh Samui
Heldags Ang Thong Islands Luxury Small Group Tour
4.9(338)·7 timmar
från$136/ person
via Viator
Samui Island Tour till Angthong Marine Park av Big Boat med kajakpaddling
Koh Samui
Samui Island Tour till Angthong Marine Park av Big Boat med kajakpaddling
3.9(91)·8 timmar
från$40/ person
via Viator
Koh Tao och Koh Nang Yuan VIP Small Group Tour
Bophut
Koh Tao och Koh Nang Yuan VIP Small Group Tour
4.9(145)·7 timmar
från$136/ person
via Viator
Samui Elephant Kingdom Ethical Sanctuary och Skywalk Tour
Koh Samui
Samui Elephant Kingdom Ethical Sanctuary och Skywalk Tour
4.9(91)·3 timmar
från$93/ person
via Viator
Koh Samui till Angthong Marine Park Cruise Tour med Red Baron Chinese Sailboat
Bophut
Koh Samui till Angthong Marine Park Cruise Tour med Red Baron Chinese Sailboat
4.4(16)·11 timmar
från$132/ person
via Viator
Snorkling Trip 5 Island Tour Runt Koh Tao och Koh Nang yuan
Koh Tao
Snorkling Trip 5 Island Tour Runt Koh Tao och Koh Nang yuan
4.8(110)·7 timmar
från$29/ person
via Viator
Halv dag besöka Elephant Sanctuary i Samui
Bophut
Halv dag besöka Elephant Sanctuary i Samui
4.8(31)·3 timmar
från$108/ person
via Viator
Ang Thong National Marine Park Tour med Big Boat från Koh Samui
Koh Samui
Ang Thong National Marine Park Tour med Big Boat från Koh Samui
4.2(227)·9 timmar
från$34/ person
via Viator

Koh Samui in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Koh Samui?
Three days is ideal — Ang Thong Marine Park on day one, the island and elephants on day two, and snorkelling at Koh Tao or a Koh Phangan trip on day three, covering the sea, island and snorkelling.
What is the best day trip from Koh Samui for 3 days?
Ang Thong is the most spectacular, Koh Tao the best for snorkelling, and Koh Phangan the liveliest; all are rewarding from Koh Samui.
How do I plan a 3-day Koh Samui itinerary?
Spend day one at Ang Thong, day two on the island and elephants, and day three at Koh Tao or Koh Phangan, booking the boat tours ahead.

Explore more in Koh Samui

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