THAILAND – Koh Samui – Discover Koh Samui’s Local Areas by Bicycle

Guests head to Koh Samui’s lesser-known, local areas for a leisurely bicycle ride to discover how locals go about their daily lives and cycle past scenic and green hidden corners of the island.

Theme

Art & Culture, Beach Stay, Classic, Honeymoon, Sustainable

Country - City

Thailand - Koh Samui

Market segment

Thematic Leisure

Price Level

$

Level of difficulties

LEVEL 1

Max pax

10

Seasonality

Possible all year round but subject to weather conditions

Arrival city

Koh Samui

Departure city

Koh Samui

Description

Koh Samui and the surrounding islands are well-known for their beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters. Still, with a seemingly endless choice of comfortable hotels, one might forget that a very authentic side of the island is waiting to be explored. This excursion allows guests to explore this lesser-visited side of Koh Samui as they embark on a cycling trip through local communities and green, untouched areas. Along the route, plenty of photo opportunities and exciting stops will make them understand why Koh Samui is sometimes referred to as “coconut island.”

Selling points

  • A nice change from well-known excursions that are focused on the sea and beaches
  • The route can be adapted depending on the fitness level of guests, making it accessible to a wide range of people.
  • Shows a lesser-known area of Koh Samui
  • A great addition to a beach stay for guests who like to be active during their holiday

Time And Transportation

From To Km By Duration Road condition
Bophut Beach Starting point 25 Car 35 minutes good
Choengmon Beach Starting point 30 Car 45 minutes good
Chaweng Beach Starting point 20 Car 30 minutes good
Lamai Beach Starting point 10 Car 15 minutes good

Duration

Approximately 6 to 7 hours.

Min pax

1

Max pax

10

How to sell it

  • As an addition to a beach stay to make it more active
  • To show a different side of an otherwise significantly developed, famous beach destination
  • As an experience for people who want to learn about local culture
  • An alternative to classic excursions that are focused on beach and sea

Why this activity

  • To expand our product portfolio in one of Thailand’s key beach destinations
  • To offer alternatives to the classic beach and sea-focused excursions
  • To have an activity in our database that is interesting and accessible to a broad public at the same time
  • To show a different side of Koh Samui

Good to combine with

It is best to propose this as the only activity in order to not overload the program.

Do not combine with

Other activities or excursions at Koh Samui

Market suggestion

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Competitor comparison

A supplier operates it, so competitors also have access to this activity.

Pros

  • Organized by an established supplier
  • It takes place in a nice area that most tourists do not often visit
  • Good quality bikes

Cons

  • Not an Easia Signature product, competitors may offer the same
  • Child seats are only available on request

Information

Program outline (subject to changes on the spot, depending on weather conditions and unforeseen circumstances):

  • Transfer pick up hotel by Air-con van, escorted by a licensed English-speaking guide to the Bangkao area
  • Start cycling along the local area with sightseeing of local life. The “normal” distance is around 8 km but can be adapted to be shorter or longer. There is also a backup vehicle on standby. Along the route, there will be a stop for a refreshing coconut juice. The course will pass through green areas, local villages, and across the beach for some parts. The stop final stop will be close to a local restaurant for lunch.
  • After lunch, continue to a local learning center to learn about herbs and make “Look Pra Kob,” herbal compresses used for massage.

What to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes for cycling,
  • Sun Cream
  • Sun Glasses
  • Hat
  • Camera

Alerts

  • Kid’s seat or children’s bicycle need to be requested on a case-by-case basis
  • Cycling is only in the morning, in the afternoon all visits are by minivan

Important information

  • Cycling is only in the morning, in the afternoon all visits are by minivan

Price range

5,910THB/pax based on 2 pax, 3,200THB/pax based on 10 pax

Quotation guideline

Activity → Glory Worldwide → 42. (Private) COCO-PVT2 Full day Healthy Coco Life including lunch, per pax

Inclusion

  • Transfer pick up hotel by Air-con van, escorted by a Licensed English-speaking guide
  • Led and escorted by an expert cyclist
  • Cycling experience with backup vehicle available
  • Learning about how to make Look Pra Kob
  • Cold mineral drinking water & cool refreshment towel (provide a zero-trash drinking water bottle per person)
  • Authentic Local Thai set lunch
  • A fresh drink (coconut juice)
  • Insurance, first aid box, entrance fee, parking fee

Exclusion

  • Other drinks during the meal
  • Personal purchases
  • Tips

 

Important notes

This activity is operated by Go by Glory Worldwide, make sure to share any client preferences and the client profile in advance.

Contact

The Glory Worldwide Travel Co., Ltd.

English

After breakfast, you will head to a lesser-visited side of Koh Samui, where locals go about their daily lives like they have been doing for decades. You will embark on a cycling trip through local communities and green, untouched areas as you leave the resorts and crowded roads far behind you. Along the route, you will have plenty of photo opportunities as you pass by interesting sights. After lunch, you will continue by car to a learning center where you will get to know more about local products and traditions of the island. You will arrive back at your hotel in the afternoon with new knowledge and insights about life on Koh Samui.

French

Après le petit-déjeuner, vous vous dirigerez vers une partie moins visitée de Koh Samui, où les habitants mènent leur vie quotidienne comme ils le font depuis des décennies. Vous vous lancerez dans une excursion à vélo à travers les communautés locales et les zones vertes et intactes, en laissant les stations balnéaires et les routes bondées loin derrière vous. Le long du parcours, vous aurez de nombreuses occasions de prendre des photos en passant devant des sites intéressants. Après le déjeuner, vous continuerez en voiture vers un centre d’apprentissage où vous en saurez plus sur les produits locaux et les traditions de l’île. Vous rentrerez à votre hôtel dans l’après-midi avec de nouvelles connaissances et un nouvel aperçu de la vie à Koh Samui.

Spanish

Después de desayunar, se dirigirá a una parte menos visitada de Koh Samui, donde los lugareños llevan a cabo su vida cotidiana como lo han hecho durante décadas. Se embarcará en un viaje en bicicleta a través de comunidades locales y zonas verdes e intactas, dejando atrás los complejos turísticos y las carreteras abarrotadas. A lo largo de la ruta, tendrá muchas oportunidades de hacer fotos al pasar por lugares interesantes. Después del almuerzo, continuará en coche hasta un centro de aprendizaje donde conocerá más sobre los productos locales y las tradiciones de la isla. Llegará a su hotel por la tarde con nuevos conocimientos y perspectivas sobre la vida en Koh Samui.

Italian

Dopo la colazione, vi dirigerete verso un lato meno visitato di Koh Samui, dove gli abitanti del luogo conducono la loro vita quotidiana come hanno fatto per decenni. Partirete per un viaggio in bicicletta attraverso le comunità locali e le aree verdi e incontaminate, lasciandovi alle spalle i resort e le strade affollate. Lungo il percorso, non mancheranno le occasioni per scattare foto mentre si attraversano luoghi interessanti. Dopo pranzo, proseguirete in auto verso un centro di apprendimento dove potrete conoscere meglio i prodotti locali e le tradizioni dell’isola. Tornerete in hotel nel pomeriggio con nuove conoscenze e approfondimenti sulla vita a Koh Samui.

German

Nach dem Frühstück machen Sie sich auf den Weg zu einer weniger besuchten Seite von Koh Samui, wo die Einheimischen ihrem täglichen Leben nachgehen, wie sie es seit Jahrzehnten tun. Sie begeben sich auf eine Radtour durch lokale Gemeinden und grüne, unberührte Gebiete, während Sie die Resorts und überfüllten Straßen weit hinter sich lassen. Entlang der Strecke werden Sie viele Fotomotive finden, da Sie an interessanten Sehenswürdigkeiten vorbeikommen. Nach dem Mittagessen fahren Sie mit dem Auto weiter zu einem Lernzentrum, wo Sie mehr über die lokalen Produkte und Traditionen der Insel erfahren. Am Nachmittag kehren Sie mit neuem Wissen und neuen Erkenntnissen über das Leben auf Koh Samui in Ihr Hotel zurück.