Laem Yai

Laem Yai is a beach on the very northwest tip of the island of Ko Samui. If you're looking for a quiet, beautiful beach on otherwise hectic Ko Samui, this is it! It is beautiful at any time of day, however it is particularly noted as a place to watch the sun set over the ocean.

Get in
What makes this beach a hidden gem is the fact that it is relatively hard to find. You can use Google Maps for navigation, or follow these instructions:
 * From Nathon: Head 5 km north, then take a left just before the road rises steeply and turns east.
 * From Chaweng: Head west approximately 12 km along the northern ring road, take a right turn at the bottom of the hill when the road angles to the left.

Get around
Taxi from Chaweng: 600 baht. Recommend your own transport. Hire a motorbike or a 4 x 4.

See
Beautiful sunsets, shallow seas, and idyllic coconut palm-lined beaches await explorers.

Do
Walk along the beach, take a kayak out on the ocean, chill.

Eat
There is a minimart nearby for snacks.

Go next

 * Bang Rak
 * Bophut
 * Chaweng
 * Choeng Mon
 * Lamai
 * Mae Nam
 * Nathon
 * Samui South Coast