Ko Samui by Private Vehicle - Van Class Full Day (With Guide)
Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Private Van Full-Day Tour with Guide
Vehicles with an English-speaking guide are offered on a full-day (7 hours) basis and are limited to groups of up to nine guests. Vehicles and guides are of extremely limited availability so reserve early. Entrance fees, meals, gratuities and refreshments are not included, and you are advised to bring plenty of Thai bahts to cover your expenses. Deviations to duration, departure/return time or locations to be visited can be made onboard in advance but will incur an additional charge. This is a private arrangement, those accompanying you agree to share costs. We do not match groups of passengers to form a private group for the vehicle. These are special tours designed to offer the privacy and flexibility of touring with family or friends and the convenience of sightseeing at your own pace. We also recommend private tours for passengers with limited mobility.
These tours are ordered per vehicle. One person in your party places the order for the vehicle; the entire cost of the vehicle is charged to that person's shipboard account and cannot be divided among the party. A tour ticket will be issued onboard the ship and delivered to the cabin of the person booking this tour on embarkation day. Once onboard the ship, you will receive a form requesting the names of each individual in your party. This information is required to allow your party to disembark the ship for the tour. Please provide this information promptly to avoid being denied to participate.
Capacity: 9 guests.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Whatever plans you create during your custom tour, your camera will be your constant companion as you take one memorable shot after another.
LUNCH
Ko Samui's dishes are a flavorful mix of Malaysian, Indonesian, and Indian cuisine. May be suggest "plah kah pung neung manow," a local dish made of whole steamed snapper in a tangy lime juice sauce or "massaman," an Indian-style Muslim curry. Those with a sweet tooth should try "khao neow toorien," sticky rice with chunks of durian fruit in coconut cream syrup.
SHOPPING
Shopping opportunities are plentiful with many of the shops selling silk, jewelry, batik material, handicrafts and elephants.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Picturesque views from your window are abundant as you journey around Ko Samui. The two-lane main road offers an around-the-island scenic route offering many en-route stops, which can be done during your leisure time of the day. Take locations and travel time into account when planning your visit. We have compiled suggested itineraries to help you maximize your tour. Since these venues are likely to be visited by other tour groups, you may experience crowds at some locations.
Schedule
Special Notes
Note: The information is a guideline to assist in your planning, information subject to change without notice due to conditions in Samui Island.
The drive between the Nathorn pier and the center of Chaweng Beach, the most famous beach on the island, is approximately 45 minutes each way. Following are opening hours of certain famous places on the island.
Wat Phra Yai (Big Buddha temple) - Opens daily, 08:00am - 6:00pm. No mini-skirt or short shorts will be allowed inside the temple. Shoes must be left at the foot of the small hill before climbing the steps to see the Big Buddha statue.
Wat Plai Laem (Plai Laem temple) - Opens daily, 08:00 am - 06:00 pm.
Na Muang Safari Camp - Opens daily, 09:00 am - 04:30 pm.
Chaweng Beach - Opens daily, 24 hours, public place. Entrance is just opposite from McDonald Fast Food Restaurant.
Wat Kunaram - Opens daily, 08:00 am - 06:00 pm
View Points on the island - Opens daily, 24 hours, public place.
Central Festival Samui Island - Opens daily, 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Local shops at the Nathorn Pier or any other place on the island - Opens daily, from 09:00 am - 06:00 pm (varies from place to place).
Maximum seat for the mini-van is 10 (with 1 seat out of 10 being utilized for your local English-speaking co-ordinator, next to the driver of the car). In case of unsettled or unplanned of the schedule for the day, which could normally be assisted through the Shore Excursion department on board prior to your arrival, our English-speaking co-ordinator will be standing by at the pier to assist by giving you best advice and to maximize your time before setting off with your driver. An emergency mobile number can also be reached at any time during your trip by requesting the driver to ring us.
Rate is per mini-van, not per person and for 4-6 hours minimum. It includes only a deluxe air-conditioned transportation as agreed and a driver. There is no coverage on tolls, entrance fee, meal, or any other personal expense.
Van picture shown may not be the one, which guests will finally have. We reserve the right to choose the brand, model and make of the van.
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Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Private Van Full-Day Tour with Guide
Vehicles with an English-speaking guide are offered on a full-day (7 hours) basis and are limited to groups of up to nine guests. Vehicles and guides are of extremely limited availability so reserve early. Entrance fees, meals, gratuities and refreshments are not included, and you are advised to bring plenty of Thai bahts to cover your expenses. Deviations to duration, departure/return time or locations to be visited can be made onboard in advance but will incur an additional charge. This is a private arrangement, those accompanying you agree to share costs. We do not match groups of passengers to form a private group for the vehicle. These are special tours designed to offer the privacy and flexibility of touring with family or friends and the convenience of sightseeing at your own pace. We also recommend private tours for passengers with limited mobility.
These tours are ordered per vehicle. One person in your party places the order for the vehicle; the entire cost of the vehicle is charged to that person's shipboard account and cannot be divided among the party. A tour ticket will be issued onboard the ship and delivered to the cabin of the person booking this tour on embarkation day. Once onboard the ship, you will receive a form requesting the names of each individual in your party. This information is required to allow your party to disembark the ship for the tour. Please provide this information promptly to avoid being denied to participate.
Capacity: 9 guests.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY
Whatever plans you create during your custom tour, your camera will be your constant companion as you take one memorable shot after another.
LUNCH
Ko Samui's dishes are a flavorful mix of Malaysian, Indonesian, and Indian cuisine. May be suggest "plah kah pung neung manow," a local dish made of whole steamed snapper in a tangy lime juice sauce or "massaman," an Indian-style Muslim curry. Those with a sweet tooth should try "khao neow toorien," sticky rice with chunks of durian fruit in coconut cream syrup.
SHOPPING
Shopping opportunities are plentiful with many of the shops selling silk, jewelry, batik material, handicrafts and elephants.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Picturesque views from your window are abundant as you journey around Ko Samui. The two-lane main road offers an around-the-island scenic route offering many en-route stops, which can be done during your leisure time of the day. Take locations and travel time into account when planning your visit. We have compiled suggested itineraries to help you maximize your tour. Since these venues are likely to be visited by other tour groups, you may experience crowds at some locations.
Schedule
Special Notes
Note: The information is a guideline to assist in your planning, information subject to change without notice due to conditions in Samui Island.
The drive between the Nathorn pier and the center of Chaweng Beach, the most famous beach on the island, is approximately 45 minutes each way. Following are opening hours of certain famous places on the island.
Wat Phra Yai (Big Buddha temple) - Opens daily, 08:00am - 6:00pm. No mini-skirt or short shorts will be allowed inside the temple. Shoes must be left at the foot of the small hill before climbing the steps to see the Big Buddha statue.
Wat Plai Laem (Plai Laem temple) - Opens daily, 08:00 am - 06:00 pm.
Na Muang Safari Camp - Opens daily, 09:00 am - 04:30 pm.
Chaweng Beach - Opens daily, 24 hours, public place. Entrance is just opposite from McDonald Fast Food Restaurant.
Wat Kunaram - Opens daily, 08:00 am - 06:00 pm
View Points on the island - Opens daily, 24 hours, public place.
Central Festival Samui Island - Opens daily, 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Local shops at the Nathorn Pier or any other place on the island - Opens daily, from 09:00 am - 06:00 pm (varies from place to place).
Maximum seat for the mini-van is 10 (with 1 seat out of 10 being utilized for your local English-speaking co-ordinator, next to the driver of the car). In case of unsettled or unplanned of the schedule for the day, which could normally be assisted through the Shore Excursion department on board prior to your arrival, our English-speaking co-ordinator will be standing by at the pier to assist by giving you best advice and to maximize your time before setting off with your driver. An emergency mobile number can also be reached at any time during your trip by requesting the driver to ring us.
Rate is per mini-van, not per person and for 4-6 hours minimum. It includes only a deluxe air-conditioned transportation as agreed and a driver. There is no coverage on tolls, entrance fee, meal, or any other personal expense.
Van picture shown may not be the one, which guests will finally have. We reserve the right to choose the brand, model and make of the van.