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We offer a variety of quality safari
and Island tours around Koh Samui
During these tours you get to visit many of the highlights Koh
Samui can offer. We offer full-day and half-day tours and
special activity tours such as cable ride adventure. We assure
you that the tours will be interesting, fun, and safe with our
professional island safari guide team. If you would like a
tailor-made tour which fits perfectly your interests and wishes
a privet island tour may be the way to go. Privet
island tour allow you to decide what places to visit, and in
what order, at what time and on what type of vehicle.
Grandfather & Grandmother Rocks (Hin Ta Hin
Yai) Mother nature indeed has a sense of humor!
These rocks at the south of Lamai beach have been shaped over
millions of years by wind and water to resemble human
reproductive organs. They are set on a beautiful coast lined
with gigantic rocks that form inviting shallow pools in between.
Because of their shape, the rocks are seen as strong fertility
symbols and said to be the origin of the 'Mui' peoples.
Apparently, couples that are trying to have a baby should come
here for positive vibrations & good energy that will help
the woman conceive. In local legend the rocks apparently
appeared after two lovers drowned themselves in the sea because
their families disapproved of their relationship.
Magical Garden or the Secret
Garden
The garden is located in the hills of Samui about 550 meter
above sea level and the only way to get there is through the
jungle, rivers and mountains by a 4X4 off road vehicles. The
Garden was built in 1976 by a local fruit farmer, Nim Thongsuk.
He was 77 years old when he started his project. It is said that
he built the garden all by himself. The garden is full of
statues of animals, gods and demons. The hill-top setting and
the tranquil river flowing through it give the garden a very
soothing and mystical feeling.
Mountain-top Viewpoint There
is an unmarked and unpaved road going from Lamai over the island
to Bang Po, Maenam and Nathon which passes several viewpoints,
of which the most beautiful and breathtaking one is Yaod Khao.
This viewpoint can only be reached by a professional, all-terrain
4x4 vehicle. This viewpoint is located on the highest point of
Samui at 650 meters above sea level. From here you can see Ko
Samui from north to south, surrounding islands, spectacular
views of the National Marine Park to the west and the mainland
to the south.
Namuang Waterfalls so called
because the rock face is purple
The waterfalls are located 10 km south from Nathon at Ban
Thurian. There are 2 waterfalls. Namuang I is 18 meters high and
can be reached by vehicle. Namuang II is Koh Samui’s most
beautiful, largest and most impressive waterfall, with stunning
rock formations and verdant surroundings bathed in a brilliant
natural light. Namuang II consist of two separate falls, one
with a 20m drop and a good pool for swimming and the other with
an 80m drop. The waterfall can be reached only by a short and
interesting jungle walk on foot or on top of a friendly
elephant.
Mummified Monk (at Wat
Khunaram) The only mummy we have ever seen that wears sunglasses!
Luong Por Daeng was a highly respected monk when he died over 35
years ago. A native of Koh Samui he enjoyed a long prosperous
family life until he was 50 years old when he decides to devote
the last part of his life to the monk hood. After being ordain
in 1944, he became renown for his meditation practice for about
20 years. He was also able to foresee his own death in1973 when
he was 79 years old. Today, he can still be seen in the exact
same meditative position he was in when he died.
Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra
Yai)
This temple is the home of Koh Samui's most famous landmark: the
Big Buddha. Most visitors come to marvel at the sheer size and
beauty of this remarkable statue at some point during their
holiday. Visible from several kilometers away and even from the
air or boat when arriving on or leaving the island , the 12
meter tall golden image stands proud. Entering the temple, you
first come to a large courtyard with a dragon stairway on the
other side. The stairs lead you up to the second floor on which
the Buddha image sits. From the here you see some great views of
Koh Samui north long beach.
Elephant Trekking The best
part of our Jungle Safari! Some of the island's dense jungle can
only be accessed by elephant. Their feet are specially adapted
for jungle surfaces, on which they are ever so sure-footed, so
sit back and enjoy the silent ride. Standard treks last for 30
minutes, but longer trips can be arranged upon request. Our
elephant trekking will take you through the Samui jungle on the
way to the waterfall. From the back of the elephant you can
enjoy the scenery and see some of the local wildlife. You'll
also have a photograph opportunity with an elephant to
commemorate the occasion, but getting an elephant to smile is
something we still working on!
On Samui there are three popular places to do elephant
trekking One located just before Namuang waterfall 1
where you will trek most of the time on the paved road to and
from the small waterfall. Second located next to Big-C
shopping center and would be fun if they let you ride into the
shopping center. We selected to do elephant trekking at
Namuang waterfall 2 where the scenery is interesting and you
tracking along the waterfall most of the way.
Monkey work the coconuts On
Samui, the monkey undoubtedly qualifies as man's best friend.
This isn't surprising, since for centuries the people have
trained monkeys to do the hardest part of the harvest, climbing
to the trees to pick ripe coconut. Koh Samui is synonymous with
coconut trees - there are literally plantations all
over the island and until the advent of tourism, coconuts
represented the main industry here, so these industrious little
animals were greatly prized. As part of the visit our guests
will be able to drink the fresh sweet coconuts that where
harvest by the monkeys.
Crocodile Show: The crocodile show is a lot of
fun. The crocodile trainers show you these prehistoric beasts in
and out of the pool. The highlight of the show is when a
volunteer puts his head into the open mouth of a crocodile.
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