Skip to main content
Visit Thailand Today

Samui View Point

A scenic hilltop viewpoint in Bo Put combining island panoramas with temple grounds — free to enter, but the access road is steep.

4.5(449)
Directions

Details

Is this your business?Feature it

Why go, and how to do it well

Perched in the hills of Bo Put, this viewpoint offers sweeping elevated perspectives across Koh Samui and the surrounding coastline, set within temple grounds that give the site a dual character — part cultural landmark, part natural vantage point. There is no entrance fee, and a restaurant on site offers reasonably priced meals, making it a rewarding stop for those who make the journey.

Getting there is a significant part of the experience, and visitors should plan carefully. Multiple travelers report that the access track is steep, rough, and genuinely demanding — a 4WD vehicle with low-range capability is strongly recommended, and several reviewers advise against attempting the route on a motorbike. For those unable to reach the summit, there is a secondary viewpoint approximately 15 minutes from the top that offers its own scenic reward without the most challenging section of road.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026

Stay within reach of Samui View Point

Sponsored

Search Koh Samui hotels with your dates. Filter for free cancellation if you want to hold a room and decide later.

See hotels near Samui View Point

Opens Booking.com with your dates

Also compare on Expedia · Trip.com

Experience hints

Visitor favorite

Pair your visit. After Samui View Point, round out your day in Koh Samui with contrasting stops nearby.

Reviews from Google

The adventures of Stalios - His summit climb. ⛰️ Stalios a trusted 4x4 rental, can he handle it? 🤔 🛻 He attacked every hump and lump. Up the rough track and down the steep slopes. Stalios was in his element, at one with the wilderness and loving the abandoned roads. Eating up all that came his way. The more rain that came, the bigger his smile grew. 🌧 😃 Each bump and lump giving him a new lease of life. Now with a even greater determination to reach the summit he hit low box and marched onwards and upwards. Large puddles with hidden rocks, Stalios saw it as a poor foot spa. Only wanting more he pushed on with grit. With a break in the rain and the summit in sight, the terrain levels out. 🌞 Stalios lowers the revs and and pull over. Now creeping slowly he moves closer and closer to the edge. Knowing his limits he cames to a stop. Engine off and in that moment calm, totally serenity. For he had achieved. Achieved when other doubted him. 🏆 Achieved proving ages is only a number. 🏆 Knowing been past by a motorbike carrying next weeks shopping is OK. 💪 He sat for a while to take in the views. With the wind and clean air flowing freely through his body. His old yet warm beating heart lived on. ❤️ Stalios feels alive agian. ❤️ Give Stalios a like. ❤️

In the first place I thought people are overreacting about how to getting there when I read the reviews. Indeed, I am an experienced bike driver and I was confident getting to the view point on my 160ccm bike, but had to return back just 6min before the destination. I came from the north part (Maenam Beach) and got stuck on the one of the uphill part and had big struggle not falling and sliding off the bike. But the worse part was the way back downhill. The soily part is not flat at all. Strong braking would get the bike sliding away, so you really need to be careful. Riding downhill on the asphalt was not less dangerous. If your brakes get overheated you will have a big problem. I recommend taking a quad or taking a less dangerous route or go by walk, but don't even try by bike.

Do not attempt on motor bike deffo need a 4X4, although great fun attempting before turning back. There is a nice place about 15 mins before the top to get a view which we enjoyed rather attempting the whole journey

A sample of visitor reviews from Google. Read all 449 reviews on Google.

G265+68P, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand

Open in Google Maps

More activities & tours nearby

All within 1.5 km of Samui View Point.

Mountain Jungle Tour

Mountain Jungle Tour

120 m walk5.0(267)
G265+J4H, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
A guided jungle tour experience in Koh Samui's mountain interior, featuring ziplining, scenic dining, and knowledgeable local guides.
Point of view
Hidden Gem

Point of view

1.0 km away4.8(98)
Unnamed Road, G293+489, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
A hilltop viewpoint on Koh Samui offering sweeping panoramas of the sea and surrounding island.
Khun Si Waterfall

Khun Si Waterfall

1.5 km away4.1(519)
Wat Thale, G2F7+573 ตำบล บ่อผุด อำเภอเกาะสมุย สุราษฎร์ธานี 84320, Thailand
A free, easily accessible waterfall with multiple cascades and swimming holes in Koh Samui's quiet interior.
Mr. Dee Chilling Hill Bar

Mr. Dee Chilling Hill Bar

1.5 km away5.0(364)
G2C8+MC, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
A hilltop daytime bar and activity venue in Bo Put offering elevated views, drinks, and a relaxed atmosphere.

Tips for Visiting Activities & Tours

Do Outdoor Activities in the Morning

Heat and humidity peak from noon to 3 PM. Schedule jungle treks, cycling tours, and outdoor cooking classes for early morning. Water activities are more flexible since you're in and out of the sea.

Samui View Point: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samui View Point worth visiting?

Samui View Point holds a 4.5★ rating from 449 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated activities & tours in Koh Samui.

When is the best time to visit Samui View Point?

The best months to visit Koh Samui are January – September, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in July – August & December — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: October – December (Gulf Coast monsoon).

Where is Samui View Point located?

Samui View Point is at G265+68P, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand, in Koh Samui. Getting around Koh Samui: Songthaews (fixed routes around the ring road); Motorbike or scooter rental.

Also popular in Koh Samui

THE COCOON - SAMUI VIEWPOINT

THE COCOON - SAMUI VIEWPOINT

4.7(10,565)$$$$
33, 67, Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Hanging nets over the jungle canopy, sunset timed right, and a live band once it gets dark.
Wat Sawang Arom

Wat Sawang Arom

4.7(214)
109 ถ. ทวีราษฎร์ภักดี Tambon Bo Put, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
A quiet white temple where the appeal is the welcome and the calm, not polished upkeep.
Chaweng Beach

Chaweng Beach

4.3(2,173)
Chaweng Beach, Surat Thani, Thailand
Koh Samui's main beach, about 7 km of fine white sand on the east coast, with most of the island's hotels, beach clubs and nightlife right behind it.
Fisherman's Village Night Market

Fisherman's Village Night Market

4.4(5,766)
H25J+9HJ, Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani 84320, Thailand
Friday is the night. Bophut's beach road closes for the Walking Street from about 17:00 to 23:00, with street food, seafood and souvenirs under the lights.

Similar Activities & Tours across Thailand

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket
Sponsored

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Phuket

4.7(6,925)$$$$
2, 12, Tambon Kathu, Amphoe Kathu, Chang Wat Phuket 83120, Thailand
Elephant Jungle Sanctuary's Kathu camp and Phuket office, with programs from a one-hour feed to half days of feeding, a mud spa and bathing.
Phasawan Viewpoint

Phasawan Viewpoint

4.8(895)
Q2QR+G49, Ko Pha-ngan, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand
A hilltop panoramic viewpoint on Koh Phangan offering sweeping views across the island and surrounding sea.
John-Suwan Viewpoint

John-Suwan Viewpoint

4.7(3,466)
3R6H+3QG, Ko Tao, Ko Pha-ngan District, Surat Thani 84280, Thailand
A short, sweaty scramble through jungle and boulders that pays off with the island laid out below you.
Darling View Point Bungalows

Darling View Point Bungalows

4.0(177)
120 Moo 1, T. Maehee, Pai, Mae Hong Son 58130, Thailand
Elevated bungalows in Pai offering panoramic valley and hillside views, ideal for nature lovers and photographers.