Ko Samui
In the southern Gulf, Thailand's second largest island has a cute airport to go with most of the same types of made-for-tourism attractions and lodgings that are found on Phuket.
Refresh at any of three mid-size waterfalls, including the easy to reach Na Muang. View the hulking statues of Hindu and Buddhist icons at Wat Phlai Laem and Wat Phra Yai. Be entertained by Spark Circus, and finish up with a stroll through the eclectic night market in the Fisherman's Village of Bophut. Also factor in a day trip to the majestic Ang Thong Islands and Ko Matsum, a wee island where docile boar snooze and pose with tourists on the beach.
Family-friendly islands
Thai island escapes without the party crowds
There are many fabulous islands in both the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea. Some are heavily developed while others have only a handful of resorts, and sometimes the differences between any two islands are subtle. But it's hard to go wrong once you decide on the type of island that suits your family...read more
Explore Ko Samui
Ko Samui Tours
Barefoot Luxury in Thailand
Bangkok, Koh Samui and Koh Phangan
14 daysFrom £3,200| Bangkok, Ko Samui, Ko Phangan | |
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Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Beach, Active, Snorkelling, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |
Thailand Boutique Bangkok and Beach
10 days in Bangkok and Koh Samui
10 daysFrom £1,600| Ko Samui | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Beach, Active, Snorkelling, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |
Thailand: Rivers Rainforests and Reefs
18 day luxury holiday exploring Thailand
18 daysFrom £4,200| Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Khao Sok, Ko Samui, Ko Phangan | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Cruise & Sailing, Luxury, Beach, Adventure, Water Sports, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Spiritual, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History |
Thailand Family Island Hopping
Hassle-free family beach holiday in Thailand
14 daysFrom £2,200| Bangkok, Ko Samui, Ko Phangan | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Cruise & Sailing, Beach, Family, Adventure, Water Sports, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |
Family Holidays to Thailand
Elephants and islands family holiday
14 daysFrom £2,800| Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Ko Samui | |
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Custom itinerary, Private guided tour |
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Cruise & Sailing, Beach, Family, Adventure, Water Sports, Active, Walking, Snorkelling, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Culture, Spiritual, Museums & Galleries, History, Culinary, Food |
Totally Thailand
2-Week Complete Thailand Family Holiday
13 daysFrom £1,915| Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Chiang Mai, Ko Samui, Elephant Nature Park | |
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Custom itinerary |
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Beach, Family, Adventure, Active, Nature & Wildlife, Culture, Archaeology, Cities, Museums & Galleries, History, Train |
Ko Samui Travel Companies
Red Lantern Journeys
Culture, culinary, and adventure tours in Asia
| South Asia, Southeast Asia | |
| Small group tour, Private guided tour | |
| Luxury, Beach, Family, Adventure, Caving, Water Sports, Kayaking, Canoeing, Ziplining, Active, Walking, Cycling, Swimming, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, National Parks, Culture, Cities, Museums & Galleries, Indigenous Tourism, Culinary, Food, Solo Travel |
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