Private 4x4 Off-Road Island Safari + Rum Distillery Visit & Tasting

Our first destination is the very famous rock formation of Hin Ta & Hin Yai (Grandfather and Grandmother), located at the idyllic emerald Sea. Ask our guide about the local mythology of this extraordinary rock formation.

After a short drive you will arrive at the mummified monk temple, another amazing and unique attraction of the Koh Samui. This place too has an original story to tell.

Next your tour will take you to a quiet beach at the southernmost tip of Koh Samui, to visit Laem Sor Pagoda, situated at the edge of the sea. Its golden pagoda makes for a particularly stunning contrast with the blue waters of the ocean, a unique photo opportunity. About a hundred meters away from the pagoda you will find a shrine for local fishermen. People come here to pray and if their wishes come true, they buy a small model boat to add to the shrine. This temple complex also features a hilltop viewpoint with stunning views of the surrounding area and the surrounding the islands South of Koh Samui, such as Koh Taen and Koh Mudsum.

Next, we will Visit Samui’s Magic Alambic Rum Distillery. Where we will learn about rum production on Koh Samui, based on a sustainable approach respectful of people and the environment. You will be delighted by the diversity of Thai Rums. Take part in the rum tasting and if in production that day, get to witness the production process.

We then start our off-road part of the tour, taking you to some of Samui's most scenic mountain peaks, surrounded by tropical Asian jungle to see parts of rural Samui. Around noon we will stop for lunch, for you to enjoy some delicious Thai food at a mountain-top restaurant with views overlooking Samui's surrounding islands. After lunch, we will stop at Wat Teepangkorn, Samui's Big Buddha on the mountain, not to be confused with the one next to the sea. Here you'll be able to see a different kind of Buddhist temple, the centrepiece of which is its standing Buddha statue. You will be surprised by the natural beauty and serenity of this remote temple, which also serves as a meditation center for Samui`s Buddhist monks. You will stop at several viewpoints for photo opportunities offering panoramic 360° views of Ko Samui and its neighboring islands, as well as the mainland and the highest peak on Samui, Yaod Khao.

We will stop at Big Buddha, or Wat Phra Yai, located on a small rocky islet connected to Ko Samui by a long, dirt causeway.