What is there to do in Koh Samet at night?
What is there to do in Koh Samet at night?
Diving and Snorkelling Samet’s rather shallow eastern bays are most suitable for open water diving. Night dives are also popular among experienced divers, as there’s a lot of nocturnal happenings beneath the waves.
How long does it take to get from Pattaya to Koh Samet?
The best way to get from Pattaya to Ko Samet without a car is to bus and Songtaew and Fast Ferry which takes 2h 45m and costs ฿230 – ฿320. How long does it take to get from Pattaya to Ko Samet? It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Pattaya to Ko Samet, including transfers.
How do you get around Koh Samet?
You can easily make your own way to the island by taking a public bus, minibus, or private taxi southeast from Bangkok to the Nuan Thip Pier in Ban Phe, just outside of Rayong. The drive takes between 3 – 4 hours, depending on how stupendous Bangkok’s traffic is on that particular day.
How do you get from Koh Chang to Koh Samet?
There are 4 ways to get from Ko Samet to Koh Chang Resort, Ko Chang by ferry, car ferry or bus and ferry
- Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ko Chang Center Point Pier.
- Take the ferry from Ko Chang to Laem Ngop Ferry Terminal.
- Take the car ferry from Ao Thammachat Pier to Ko Chang.
How much is the bus from Bangkok to Koh Samet?
Bangkok to Koh Samet Bus Schedule and Bus Fare
| Bus Operator | First Bus | Fare From |
|---|---|---|
| MAMA Travel & Tour | 07:00 | THB 550.00 |
| Tara Tour and Travel | 07:30 | THB 650.00 |
| Travel Mart Bangkok | 08:00 | THB 550.00 |
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Koh Samet?
Travel by van/minivan + ferry/boat from Bangkok to Koh Samet (via Rayong) takes about 4.5 hours. Travel by private taxi/car + ferry from Bangkok to Koh Samet (via Rayong) takes about 4 hours.
How to get to Koh Samet?
Like most islands’ topography is elevated once you move in-land, and Koh Samet is no different. Consequently, its narrow geographical landmass has one elevated central road that winds its way south down the island. You’ll also find scenic viewpoints along the way. Most people coming to the island arrive by public ferry to the Nadan Pier.
Which Koh Samet Beach is the best to visit?
Sai Kaew beach facing SE with beautiful soft white sand is the closest to the village and the star attraction for Koh Samet Island. It’s obviously the most popular beach visited on the island (outside of Covid-19), and consequently, it’s usually very, very busy. At 750m long, I prefer the north end, as it tends to be a little quieter.
How big is Koh Samet?
It’s a small “T” shaped island, orientated N-S, 7 km long by 4 km wide across the widest “T” point. Sometimes referred to as Koh Samed or Ko Samed the island is predominately within the Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet National Park.
What fish can you catch in Koh Samet?
Home to a rich diversity of fish, Koh Samet is a great place to try your hand at deep-sea fishing. Step aboard a fisherman’s boat and set out. If you are lucky, you might catch one of the more exotic fish – grouper, parrotfish, dorado, trevally, to name just a few.
