How much does it cost to relax on Koh Samui with a flight from Moscow? We will consider all the nuances of planning a vacation with children or two in Thailand and find out the prices for accommodation, food, air tickets, which excursions must be booked, how much are tours to beach hotels on the first line. We will help you choose the best travel options on your own or with the help of package offers from major tour operators, we will teach you how to buy cheaper.
The island is very popular among Russians, according to statistics, the number of sold vouchers is second only to Phuket. But the situation with prices changes a little bit every year. Therefore, you need to find out in advance what are the prices for holidays on Koh Samui in 2021, so that you know now how much money to take with you.
The cost of plane tickets to Koh Samui
The most optimal route costs 37,330 rubles, and the most profitable flight will cost passengers 27,300 rubles. The time in the air will be approximately 16 hours 45 minutes and 41 hours 40 minutes, respectively. If you want to get to the island, you will most likely have to pay 83800, having spent 14 hours and 10 minutes in flight.
Important: when figuring out how much a trip to Koh Samui will cost, you need to take into account that there are no direct flights.
- The price calendar will help you choose the best flights by month:
The Qatari carrier is ready to carry passengers via Doha and Bangkok (in cooperation with the Thai national airline). The flight will cost two travelers 74700 rubles. Departure takes place from Domodedovo.
The combination of Emirates and Bangkok Airways also means the need to fly from Domodedovo, but the intermediary airport is already Dubai. The cost of a pair of tickets will be 80200, the way will take 16 - 17.5 hours.
Another option is a combination of Etihad Airways, Bangkok Airways. On board the aircraft, tourists will spend 16 hours 30 minutes, having previously paid to the ticket office 85800 rubles.
Turkish Airlines + Bangkok Airways fly from Vnukovo, the total rate will be 55000 rubles.
Traveling independently to Thailand when ordering tickets on Emirates + Thai Airways implies payment 93400 rubles and stay in a chair for 16 hours 35 minutes.
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Prices for hotels by the sea
We have selected the most profitable options for accommodation in hotels on the first line with a private beach and offers that are perfectly located in relation to infrastructure, and the cost of booking under the conditions is the most attractive here.
- Replay Residences Samui classified as a three star hotel, it is part of the privileged program.
It takes less than 5 minutes to reach the beach and offers well-appointed rooms, free Wi-Fi and pool services. The registration department works around the clock, there is a bureau for organizing excursions. In 5 minutes you can reach the planet of fishermen, and the road to the airport will take no more than a quarter of an hour. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom, and the hotel restaurant is happy to provide guests with national and international cuisine.
The hotel has an ATM machine, breakfasts are organized in various styles - continental, American, English and even vegetarian, they can be served on the terrace. Living in a studio room will cost 14,400 rubles per week. Rooms of a higher complexity are equipped with telephones, satellite and cable TV, kitchen and kitchen utensils, balcony.
Additionally, dry cleaning services are provided, and a laundry service is available. If the booked visit is canceled, the money will not be refunded, the prepayment is determined for each category of guests separately. Extra beds and pets are not allowed. Visitors pay a security deposit.
- Prices for hotels on Koh Samui with a private beach can be even more significant: an example is La Perle Luxury Boutique Hotel, belonging to the four-star category.
Renting a double room costs 113,000 rubles per week. Guest reviews note the friendliness of the employees, the beauty and arrangement of the beach, the attractive design of the rooms, the silence and cleanliness. There are excellent small cafes nearby. Rooms at the hotel have private pools, overlooking tropical gardens or the sea.
There is a free wifi. All rooms are air conditioned and equipped with a miniature bar and cable TV. There is no additional charge for cosmetics. Safes are provided.
- Lipa Lodge Beach Resort - another option.
This hotel also belongs to the category of 4 stars, and is also included in the privileged program of the booking site. A weekly room rental will cost at least 37 thousand rubles. The way to the beach will take about 1 minute, there is free Wi-Fi in the rooms. You can swim in the roofless pool or visit the spa. The hotel's restaurant is surrounded by graceful gardens.
Rooms are air conditioned and equipped with cable TV, miniature bars and private bathrooms. The road to the international airport will take three quarters of an hour. The hotel restaurant can prepare meals in buffet style, Asian style, vegetarian, American and Islamic style.
- Sensimar Koh Samui Resort and Spa provides seats for 124,200 rubles.
But do not think that such a cost of rest on Koh Samui for two is too high. The popularity of this and similar hotels makes them an attractive place to live in Thailand. Visitors note that the beach of the hotel is clean and deserted, you cannot travel with children - therefore the whole territory is quiet and clean. The staff works politely and correctly.
Many guests cannot even name any private disadvantages. Free Wi-Fi and private villas in rooms, a 24-hour registration service, air conditioning of all rooms - these are the advantages that are noted in the reviews.
Important: registration of visitors is carried out upon presentation of credit cards. They must be issued in the name of the same person who booked the room. In the absence of such a card, funds are automatically returned to it, and payment is made in other ways.
Prices for tours in Koh Samui by month
Tours to Koh Samui from Vladivostok can be purchased at pretty reasonable prices. The flight duration is on average 7 hours. A trip to Samui Verticolor, located four hundred meters from the sea waves, will cost 102.5 thousand for 12 days. Meals on this tour are breakfast only.
If you choose Samui Chaweng Beach, there is a sandy beach 350 meters away, and the payment amount will reach 106,150 rubles. A visit to Nova Samui Resort will be even more expensive - it is located 1 kilometer from the sea, but the fee will be 109.5 thousand.
You can find out how the prices for last minute tickets to Samui from Moscow change, taking into account the current season. In winter, when the peak season comes, the cost of tours in Koh Samui in 2021 will be slightly higher than in other periods of the year. Payments for both flights to Thailand and living in local hotels are increasing.
The most popular offers in general will be constantly occupied for 2 months in advance, and even at less popular tourist sites it will be possible to "carve out" no more than a few days. It is unlikely that this state of affairs will change in the coming years. Therefore, you need to be interested in booking rooms 4-6 months before the expected arrival. This is especially important for those planning to leave from December 10 to March 1.
As soon as May rolls around, hotels are drastically empty. At this moment, queries on how much a ticket to Koh Samui costs for two (as well as one, four, and so on) on the Internet shows the most attractive numbers. It is impossible to name them exactly, because inflation, exchange rates, and many other things play a role.
Do not be afraid that at this time the rest will be bad, because the rainy season does not at all interfere with full-fledged leisure. In late spring and summer, it rains no more than 4 times a week.This autumn, he pours on the islanders and travelers with all the unbridled tropical power. Beach leisure is available all year round, but fans of excursions are better off waiting for winter.
- How to choose the most optimal voucher? We advise you to use the price chart:
The cost of food in stores and food in a cafe
The question of food and alcohol prices on Koh Samui can hardly be called idle, because this is another significant item of tourist spending. Cheap cafes offer an average bill in the region of 90 - 100 baht, while tourist restaurants charge an average of 375 baht per serving. Limiting yourself to a cup of coffee, you will have to pay 57 baht, for 0.5 liters of mineral water they pay 9 baht. Buying 1 kg of rice will require you to pay 30 baht, milk - 46, tomatoes - 43, bananas - 32, potatoes - 42 baht.
Prices for excursions on Koh Samui
A 3-hour jet ski excursion with a personal guide for 8,800 baht is not the only offer. The jeep safari will last 8 hours and cost 1,400 baht. If you visit Aintong additionally, the fee will already be 1600 baht. Underwater entertainment (diving) is offered for 2,000 baht, and a cable car ride for 1,700 baht. Those wishing to try sea fishing will have to pay 5000 baht for 4 hours.
Prices for travel in transport, bike rental
Public transport costs 28 baht. If you buy a monthly pass, you have to pay 500 baht. For comparison: 1 taxi ride from end to end around the city costs 235 baht, and for 202 baht they rent a motorbike. The bike is rented for the same amount, so it is not practical. A car is rented for about 900 baht.
- We recommend using Kiwitaxi for taxis, although the service is more expensive than looking for a taxi driver at the airport on your own. But! You do not need to think about what and how to get there after a long flight, especially with tired children, you will be met and helped with your luggage, you do not need to think about cheating a counter with a private trader and other problems.
- We recommend planning your car rental in Koh Samui from the airport using Economybokings, the search engine searches among all rental companies and compares prices, so you can view all the options on one page and choose the most profitable one.
The cost of a trip to Koh Samui on your own for a week
Staying in an eight-bed hotel, which is the cheapest category, you have to pay 211 baht. Even budget hostels demand from 550 baht, mid-range hotels 1250 baht per day. Airplane tickets plus inexpensive places in hotels with rational purchase (not the worst, but not the most expensive offers) will cost 90 thousand rubles.
If you book a tour, you will have to pay at least 20 thousand rubles more. Therefore, a self-organized trip is very beneficial. Meals will cost 4-5 thousand baht. Of course, it is advisable to book a few more excursions during your presence in the country. For this you need to lay 8-10 thousand baht. Ride on a rented motorcycle will cost about 1900 baht per week.
In total, the total amount will be from 90,000 rubles, + 17 - 20 thousand baht.
Life hack how to save money on your own vacation:
These tips will help you plan your trip cheaper on your own:
- We advise you to look for the best prices for hotels on RoomGuru, the search engine searches among all hotel databases on the Internet, even in such giants as Booking, and compares prices. We recommend installing the RumGuru application on your smartphone, so you can choose any living space even upon arrival at the beach resort, very convenient on a business trip or an unplanned vacation.
- Be sure to check out the best travel apps.
- The Sravni service will help you profitably insure your health and life while traveling, the search engine shows results from all major insurance companies, you just have to choose the most profitable option, but it is better not to save on health.