Safari / Nature Tours in Koh Samui

If you’re spending time on Koh Samui and crave a break from beaches, the island’s nature tours offer something refreshing. Think dense jungle trails, secret waterfalls, and encounters with local wildlife that feel anything but staged. One of my favorite spots for a nature walk is the Secret Buddha Garden up in the hills above Mae Nam , it’s quiet, green, and a bit mysterious with its quirky statues.

You can also take a safari tour on an open 4x4 to spot wild gibbons or visit small rubber plantations and coconut groves where locals still harvest by hand. These tours usually include visits to less touristy waterfalls like Than Sadet or Na Muang, where you’ll likely have the place to yourself if you avoid midday. Pro tip: mornings are cooler and better for wildlife spotting, so try to book early trips. Also, don’t underestimate the heat and humidity , bring water and a hat.

And if you’re up for it, the night safaris around the island's inland hills are a cool way to see nocturnal animals,fireflies, geckos, and sometimes even civets. It’s raw nature, no fences, no cages, just the sounds and sights of the wild side of Koh Samui.