Located 258 nautical miles south of Bangkok, Koh Samui is an island of coconuts and forested hills with lovely beaches and bays. A path connects the three waterfalls, called Namtok Hin Lat, Namtok Lat Wanon, and Namtok Na Muang, from west to south. The waterfalls are best visited during the rainy season. Elephant riding is an interesting activity at the Na Muang waterfall. There are some Buddhist monuments and temples on the island too: Phra Yai is a massive seated Buddha image at Fan isle and Phrathat Hin Ngu is a stupa containing the Buddha’s relics.