If you leave Samui without having discovered
the beauty of the island's mountainous interior, you will have missed an
opportunity. There are several companies that offer guided tours that stop at
various attractions along the main ring road, then head up into the hills. These
trips in all-terrain vehicles may shake your dentures loose, but they are well
worth a little bone jarring. The views are awe-inspiring, the air is a little
cooler, and even the gorgeously large blossoms seem bigger and more brightly
colored.