Ko Samet
Things to see and do
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Boat trips

Walk on any of Ko Samet's beaches and you'll soon see signs advertising a day out on the water. Choose from two main options: a speedboat trip covering more islands, or a more relaxing slow-boat trip. Both tend to go for most of the day (11:00 until 16:00 or 17:00) and include either a pre-packed ... read more
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Walks

You can walk the main length of Ko Samet in three to four hours at a reasonable pace and most of the beaches can be reached by walking either around the headlands or via a network of trails. The trails skip from one beach to another along the island's east coast while Ao Noi Na on the island's ... read more
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Massage

Relaxing on the warm sands while your back is gently massaged takes some beating. Most beaches on Ko Samet have at least one shaded pavilion with massages on offer for a fairly uniform 250B per hour. Wandering masseuses in the Ao Hin Khok and Ao Phai area charge around 200B per hour. Nadan also has ... read more
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Thai Boxing

Ko Samet is really a place to chill, but if you do feel the need to expend some energy then Naga Bungalows has a Thai boxing school with Thai- and English-speaking instructors. Classes can be geared towards those interested in the sport or those who just need a good workout. Naga also organises ... read more
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Fire spinning

A small school in Nadan village teaches the art of fire spinning. It's run by a chap named Bond, who dresses accordingly, and also has a centre at Cactus Bar on Haad Rin, Ko Pha Ngan. The cost is about 900B for a three-day course, with classes two hours each and all materials provided. Several ... read more
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