Koh Samui is one of the beautiful islands in Thailand and its name is taken in the same breath as Koh Chang and Koh Samui. This tropical beach resort is a favorite destination for those who love sand sea and surf. The tropical jungles, the coconut-lined beaches and the exciting nightlife have made Koh Samui a busy place all the year round. An outdoor person will find many occupations like diving, fishing, canoeing, trekking and biking. The best way to get around the island is to hire a bike and visit the butterfly garden, crocodile farm and the large aquarium to get a glimpse of the marine world. Day tours include visit to Koh Tai, and Koh Phangan, both of them beautiful in their own ways.

If you want you can catch a flight from Bangkok to Koh Samui. You can catch a flight of Bangkok Airways. All the travelers can book your tickets in the counter in Don Muang Airport, or at travel agencies. The other option is to fly to Surat Thani Airport by Thai Airways. After you reach Surat Thani, you can either catch a bus or a ferry which will take you directly to Koh Samui.

You can book tickets with the help of a travel agent to Surat Thani. There are a number of trains from Bangkok to Koh Samui, but you will have to get down at Surat Thani and then catch the ferry from to the island. The pier is only an hour away from Surat Thani train station. It is better to book your tickets for the sleeper class and you can travel through the night and reach Surat Thani. Take a bus from the railway station in Surat Thani to the pier. The price of the tickets will vary according to the class. The second air-conditioned class will cost you 700 bahts, but you will have a fairly comfortable journey. The train fare will also include the bus and boat fare. This is a combined ticket which will spare you the hassle of looking for buses after you have reached the railway station.

You can catch the bus from Bangkok to Koh Samui from the Southern Bus Terminal. There are different classes of buses and you can select one based on your budget. Some of them are government buses while the rest are buses run by the private company. A VIP bus will be a good option as there are few seats and you can adjust the seats to a reclining position so that you stay comfortable during the journey. Most buses leave around afternoon or early evening. If you have bought a one-way ticket, it will cost 600 bahts and will also include the ferry fare. The bus will take you to Surat Thani and the journey will take more than 10 hours. Within an hour, you will reach the ferry pier. From there you can catch the ferry to Nathon.