Big Buddha Half day Bicycle Ride (Koh Samui)
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Big Buddha Half day Bicycle Ride (Koh Samui)

2 h
Half Day
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About this activity
The bike ride starts anytime between 9-5 from our shop in Bophut, Fisherman’s Village. We call it the Big Buddha and Wat Plai Laem ride as it visits the temples here.
On the way you will passing by some local areas such as Fisherman's Village and the Bangkrak Fishing Markets. The Bangkrak Market is a daily market used by the locals and will give you an authentic experience of everyday Thai living! There are also great snacks and drinks available to enjoy. From here you will join the main coastal road. There will be some traffic light-medium traffic. The coastal road has great views & beaches you can stop at for photos or even a swim.
The Big Buddha temple is just a 10 minute ride away & overlooks the beautiful bay. It is a local icon. The shrine itself is home to a giant gold painted statue of Buddha in a state of calm and purity. It was built in 1972 and it's around 40 feet (12m) tall. you can have lunch here at the variety of restaurants or just grab a fresh coconut to drink. There are many options available around the temples.
After this the next stop is Wat Plai Leam, It is just 5 minutes from Big Buddha. It is a spectacular, much larger temple complex. Photo opportunities abound. The temples over the water which is full of fish & turtles. You can feed them for small pocket change. Please note, you need to dress appropriately and taking off your shoe before enter the temples.
You can continue as you wish & the ride back to the shop should take about 20-30 minutes.
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Included
  • Bike rental
  • helmet
  • lock
Not included
  • Food and drinks
  • Donations to Temples
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Bring your phone & download the Strava App ! You'll never get lost.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cultural
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Sport
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Original
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