Going from Koh Samui to Cheow Lan Lake (Ratchaprapha Dam)? Our driver picks you up at Samui Airport or your hotel and takes you there in a private air-conditioned car. If the trip leaves the island, we drive onto the car ferry to Donsak together (about 1.5 h crossing, ticket included). It is about 240 km, roughly 5 h in total.
Cheow Lan Lake (Ratchaprapha Dam) is one of the best nature trips in Surat Thani & Khao Sok. One fixed price per car, not per person.
⛴ Leaving the island? The car ferry (Raja / Seatran, ~1.5 h) is included in the price; we plan pick-up around the sailing times.
Price Koh Samui to Cheow Lan Lake (Ratchaprapha Dam)
| Pick-up → | Samui Airport | Any hotel on Samui | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| one way | round trip | one way | round trip | |
Taxi Sedan 2 passengers · 1–2 bags | 5,440 | 10,440 | 5,440 | 10,440 |
Eco Car 3 passengers · 1–3 bags | 6,190 | 11,880 | 6,190 | 11,880 |
Luxury Sedan 3 passengers · 1–3 bags | 6,830 | 13,110 | 6,830 | 13,110 |
Family MPV 4 passengers · 1–4 bags | 7,470 | 14,340 | 7,470 | 14,340 |
Family SUV 4 passengers · 1–5 bags | 8,110 | 15,570 | 8,110 | 15,570 |
VIP Minivan 8 passengers · 1–8 bags | 10,240 | 19,660 | 10,240 | 19,660 |
All New VIP Van 8 passengers · 1–8 bags | 11,950 | 22,940 | 11,950 | 22,940 |
Pickup Truck 4 passengers · cargo box | 10,880 | 20,890 | 10,880 | 20,890 |
Hyundai H-1 VIP 5 passengers · 4–5 bags | 13,550 | 26,020 | 13,550 | 26,020 |
Toyota Alphard 5 passengers · 1–5 bags | 28,780 | 55,260 | 28,780 | 55,260 |
THB per car · fuel, tolls, driver & car ferry included · 50% deposit to confirm
BOOKNOWQuestions: Koh Samui to Cheow Lan Lake (Ratchaprapha Dam)
How much is a taxi from Koh Samui to Cheow Lan Lake (Ratchaprapha Dam)?+
A private car from Koh Samui to Cheow Lan Lake (Ratchaprapha Dam) starts at 5,440 THB one way per car, with fuel, tolls and (for mainland trips) the car ferry included.
How much is a taxi from Samui Airport to Cheow Lan Lake (Ratchaprapha Dam)?+
A private car from Samui Airport (USM) to Cheow Lan Lake (Ratchaprapha Dam) costs 5,440 THB one way for a sedan taxi, or 10,240 THB for a minivan, per car (car ferry included if the trip leaves the island). The trip takes about 5 h, and your driver meets you at arrivals with a name sign.
How long does it take from Koh Samui to Cheow Lan Lake (Ratchaprapha Dam)?+
About 240 km, roughly 5 h including the ferry crossing if the trip leaves the island.
Is the car ferry included?+
Yes. Every trip off the island crosses on the Raja Ferry (Lipa Noi – Donsak) or Seatran (Nathon – Donsak), about 1.5 hours, and the ticket for the car and passengers is in the price. You stay with your driver.
Can you pick me up at Samui Airport?+
Yes. The driver waits at the open-air arrivals area of Samui Airport (USM) with your name sign and tracks your flight for free.
Is the price per person or per car?+
Per car. Choose the car size for your group and luggage.
How do I pay?+
A 50% deposit confirms the booking (Wise, Thai bank transfer, PromptPay QR or USDT; details are sent by email). The balance is paid to the driver on the day. Cancel 7+ days before the trip and 30% of the deposit is refunded; later cancellations are not refunded.
