Luxury Travel Guide: Samui

Accommodation

$150-450 per night

Upscale resorts, luxury villas, beachfront hotels, premium amenities and services

Food & Dining

$60-180 per day

Fine dining restaurants, resort dining, premium beachfront venues, chef experiences

Transportation

$40-120 per day

Private car transfers, luxury taxi services, helicopter transfers, premium vehicle rentals

Activities

$80-250 per day

Private yacht charters, exclusive spa packages, premium diving experiences, luxury tours

Eat at local markets and street food stalls instead of tourist beach areas (typically 60-80% cheaper)

Use songthaews and local transport instead of taxis for most trips (usually 70-85% savings)

Book accommodation during low season for 25-50% discounts compared to peak periods

Join group tours instead of private excursions (generally 40-70% less expensive per person)

Shop at local convenience stores and cook simple meals occasionally (can reduce food costs by 50%)

Rent a scooter for multiple days instead of daily taxi rides (typically 60-80% transportation savings)

Visit temples and beaches for free activities rather than paid attractions daily

Taking taxis everywhere instead of learning local transport options (can triple transportation costs)

Eating only at beachfront tourist restaurants (typically 100-200% markup over local spots)

Booking last-minute accommodation during high season (usually 40-80% more expensive than advance booking)

Paying for expensive resort spa treatments instead of local massage shops (often 300-500% price difference)