How much does it cost to have a rest on Koh Samui with a flight from Moscow, St. Petersburg and Russian cities? We will find out the best prices for holidays in Thailand and find cheap tours.
Every year thousands of tourists from all over the world choose a vacation on the island. The resort is one of the most popular in the country. For a long time, the island was unknown to travelers, so many places have retained their original appearance.
Tourists are attracted to the island by the opportunity to swim in emerald clear waters, enjoy fine sandy beaches, see legendary coconut trees and waterfalls. Many divers choose the local waters for diving, as you can see the colorful coral reefs.
Holidays on the island are chosen by family tourists, as there is a calm, moderate lifestyle, many hotels are focused on families with children.
Let's take a closer look at the prices for package holidays in Thailand, find out how much tours to Koh Samui from Moscow and other cities of Russia cost. We will also find out when is the best to go and what to see at the resort.
How to get to Koh Samui?
You can get to Koh Samui from Russia with a transfer in Bangkok or a direct flight. It is worth noting that a private airport operates here, so the cost of the flight is quite high.
If you have chosen the budget option and decided to get to the island with a transfer, then first you need to get to the pier, from which the ferry departs to Koh Samui.
You can get to the pier by bus, taxi or train. The fastest option is a taxi, but it is also the most expensive option. Most tourists choose the train, where they can relax after a long flight and enjoy the view from the train window.
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Prices for tours to Koh Samui from Moscow
It is better to book tours in February in advance. At this time, the tourist season is in full swing. Due to the fact that the weather at this time is warm and dry, but there is no intense heat.
The cost of vouchers from Moscow to Samui during this period is quite high. On average, it is 92,000 rubles for a week's rest. It should be noted that the price of the tour largely depends on the level of the hotel and its location. Most of the hotels for guests of the island are located along the coastline. Luxury luxury hotels usually have their own beach.
Tours to Samui from Moscow are much cheaper during the rainy season. At the same time, it does not rain all the time, so even in the rainy season you can have a great rest here. The only drawback of holidays in November and December is the inability to spend a lot of time on the beach.
However, the water temperature even at this time does not drop below 27 degrees. You can choose sunny days to spend on the beach. On a rainy day, you can go on an excursion. The price of a tour from Moscow to Koh Samui during the rainy season is much lower than the prices at the height of the tourist season. A voucher costs an average of 57,000 rubles.
The cost of tours departing from Moscow can be found at Level.travel.ru, the search engine compares prices for 120 tour operators and offers only the best vacation offers.
Tours from St. Petersburg
Going to Samui from St. Petersburg, you need to choose the right travel time. The cheapest vouchers can be purchased in November-December. The best time to relax on the island is in the middle of summer. You can buy tours to Samui from St. Petersburg in July for 76,000 rubles. This is the average cost of a week's vacation. The tour price includes the price of air tickets in both directions, transfer from the airport and back, payment for accommodation in a hotel room, medical insurance, as well as meals at the choice of the vacationer.
It is also worth noting that the tickets purchased in February will cost you the most. The average cost of a ticket this month is 190,000 rubles.
Before you go on vacation to Koh Samui, it is worth looking through all the possible options for the proposed housing. The most expensive hotels are located on the first line and have their own beaches. The most budget options are three-star hotels, which are located close to the beach.
Tours from Yekaterinburg
You can buy a tour to Samui in any major city in Russia. However, not all airports operate direct flights to the island. In addition, the cost of a tour to Samui from Yekaterinburg, for example, is much higher than the cost of a flight from Moscow or St. Petersburg. Thus, a ticket to Samui from Yekaterinburg in February costs an average of 205,000 rubles.
The cheapest tours can be purchased in November. But even during this period, a ticket from Yekaterinburg to Samui will cost you no less than 140,000 rubles.
Koh Samui weather
The paradise island has a hot climate. The air temperature averages 30 degrees above zero. The tourist season starts in January and lasts until early April. November and December are the rainy season.
In March, Koh Samui begins to experience unbearable heat, which makes it impossible to stay outside in the middle of the day. It is especially difficult for the elderly and young children to experience such weather.
The ideal period for a trip to the island can be called January-February, as well as October. During these months, the island is not so hot, so in addition to a beach holiday, you can go on an excursion and see local attractions.
The high tourist season on the island begins at the end of December and lasts until mid-March. If you want to go to the resort at this time, then the tours should be purchased in advance. Prices for accommodation, meals and air travel are significantly higher than in other months.
The peak season is from mid-October to mid-January. This is due to the fact that many tourists come here to celebrate the New Year and Christmas.
At the beginning of March, the number of tourists is gradually decreasing, which leads to a decrease in prices for tours.
If you are planning to have a rest in the summer and autumn months, then it is worth noting that at this time there is a low season, and the cost of the tours is the most favorable.
- For a full review of the weather by month, see a separate publication →
What is the best to see on Koh Samui?
The main attraction of the island can be called a huge statue of Buddha, which is located on a high mountain in the very heart of the island. Alternatively, visit the local Laem Sor and Wat Hunaram temples.
Natural attractions include the Hin-Ta and Hin-Yai rocks, as well as the Namtok and Na Muang waterfalls. Excursions to the "turtle island", crocodile and snake farm are interesting for tourists.
For the entertainment of tourists, there is a water park with a variety of attractions, as well as many entertainment complexes for people of different ages and material wealth.
What else to see on the island and what excursions to take? Detailed information with prices and photos in a separate article.
Reviews of tourists about the trip
Tourists who have visited the island leave a lot of positive feedback about their trip. Vacationers claim that the cost of the tour is fully justified. Tourists note that Koh Samui is such an island where you want to return again and again. There is hardly a person who will remain indifferent after seeing the amazing nature of this unique exotic island.
Some tourists claim that most of the beaches are not suitable for swimming. This is due to the fact that many of the beaches here are dirty and shallow. Nevertheless, the island has a sufficient number of beaches where you can really relax and swim in the warm sea.
In general, a vacation on Koh Samui leaves a lot of pleasant impressions. Most tourists still write positive reviews about this paradise island. You can relax here at any time of the year, and even rainy days cannot ruin your vacation.
