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Planning a trip to Koh Samui

Koh Samui, Thailand, is a popular holiday destination for couples, families and solo travellers. There’s something for everyone, and a range of accommodation and activities for every budget – including resorts with beachfront swimming pools and kids clubs, fitness retreats, spa and yoga sanctuaries, self contained villas or traditional Thai style bungalows. Search for accommodation in Koh Samui here.

Samui’s international airport will welcome you with its tropical island vibes. You’ll feel the tropical breeze the moment you step off the plane, and hop onto the open air buggies that take you to the terminal. Koh Samui is just a 1 hour flight from Bangkok, and there’s several flights every day. So it’s easy to visit for a few days or a few weeks. Find flights here.

There’s so many beautiful beaches and scenic coastlines that you can explore. Rent a motorbike or a car, or arrange a minivan with a driver to take you around the island. Enjoy peaceful sunrise walks along the beach, or stop for a sunset cocktail at one of the many beachfront bars and restaurants. Two of our favourite beaches for Sunsets are Bangrak beach and Lipa Noi beach. We operate Sunrise and Sunset paddle board tours at both of these beaches. One of the highlights of paddling at Bangrak is being able to paddle up close to the Big Buddha temple, and take in the vista around Wat Plai Laem (Plai Laem temple).

The nearby islands of Koh Phangan and Koh Tao are close enough that you can visit for the day, or pop over for a couple of nights. Koh Phangan is well known for the full moon parties, yoga retreats and great vegetarian food. Koh Tao on the other hand is the place to go for snorkelling and scuba diving.

When you get back to Samui be sure to check out the wonderful restaurants in Bangrak or in Bophut Fisherman’s Village. There’s quite a few shops selling souvenirs that you can take back as gifts, or maybe just purchase a sarong to remind you of your holiday in paradise. Get travel inspiration from the Koh Samui Travel Guide here.

We think he best time to visit Samui is in February and March. The water is calm and intensely blue. It hardly rains during these months too. April and May are the hottest and driest months of the year – which is ok if you want to join the traditional Songkran (Thai New Year) water fights. June to September is also a nice time to visit. And the traditional “rainy season” (otherwise known as “green season”) runs from mid October until the end of December/mid January. And of course, the weather patterns will vary from year to year.

Getting to Samui: There are direct flights from Bangkok. You can also travel by train to Suratthani and then get the ferry across to Samui.

Travel Visas: Apply for the Special Tourist Visa (STV) at the Royal Thai Embassy in your country. This is a 90-day visa which can be extended twice allowing for a 270-day stay in the Kingdom of Thailand. There’s quite a long list of paperwork you will need to provide, along with negative COVID tests. But it’s not too difficult if you’re organised, and if you’re looking forward to hanging out on a tropical island.

As at the time of publishing (Feb 2021), all foreigners entering Thailand must complete a 14 day Quarantine in one of the approved hotels in Bangkok. This must be paid for by the traveller.

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🌊 Celebrate World Ocean Day and help preserve K 🌊 Celebrate World Ocean Day and help preserve Koh Samui's marine environment! 🐠

Join us in honouring the beauty and importance of the waters around our beautiful island. On this World Ocean Day, let's reflect on the significance of ocean conservation and the steps we can take to protect our marine ecosystems. From reducing plastic waste to practicing responsible paddleboarding, together we can make a difference. Our gratitude to Trash Hero for their regular beach cleanups helping preserve Koh Samui's pristine shores. Let's ensure clean oceans for generations to come! 🌊💙

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Book your Sunset Paddle Tour now and get ready for Book your Sunset Paddle Tour now and get ready for a unique Samui experience out on the water. 

⭐️ Suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers
⭐️ Enjoy time out on the water with your partner or friends
⭐️ Premium Starboard SUP equipment provided
⭐️ Our SUP Instructor(s) help you gain confidence on the water and perfect your technique
⭐️ Complimentary transfers if you're staying in the north-east of the island

Contact us today to book your SUP tour in Koh Samui.
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Living on Samui means we occasionally see turtles Living on Samui means we occasionally see turtles 🐢 when we're cruising the coastline on our paddle boards. It's so special to hear a turtle pop up and take a breath, and to know we still have live turtles on Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. 🐢

Be sure to make environmentally friendly choices when you're out and about. Limit your use of plastic, and make sure to dispose of your trash carefully - otherwise these turtles may not hang around much longer. 

Hope to see you out on the water soon!!

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Ready to explore the coastline around Choeng Mon b Ready to explore the coastline around Choeng Mon beach. 

Our Starboard SUP's are great for beginners - the boards are nice and stable and also have good glide.  We also have some touring SUP's for experienced paddlers. 

And the water is nice and calm! 

Book your SUP Tour or lesson now, and come join us on the water.  Great for first timers or experienced paddlers. 
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Come SUP with us! We offer sunrise and sunset pad Come SUP with us!  We offer sunrise and sunset paddle tours in the north east of Koh Samui. The calm waters in the bay make it great for beginners to learn, and we also have the opportunity to provide longer paddles along the coastline for the experienced paddlers.  Drop us a note, and we’ll get you booked in for a SUP tour, or even some SUP Yoga. 
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SUNSETS like this…. that’s one of the many thi SUNSETS like this…. that’s one of the many things we love about Koh Samui.  In summer the sky often lights up with stunning pinks and oranges.  Such a beautiful contrast to the silhouette of the coconut trees and the incoming Bangkok Airways plane (can you see it?). 

Come join us for a sunrise or sunset paddle tour when you’re on Koh Samui. 
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