Koh Samui provides a popular environment for kayaking.Bird WatchingSamui’s pristine forests are decent for bird watching. The areas are a nesting ground for several rare species of birds.
Sailing Yachting & CruisingAll types of boating have soared in popularity in Samui over the past decade. This is probably the result of the success of the Ko Samui Regatta and day cruises and sunset cruises aboard large catamaran Kia Ora.
The only problem with sailing however, in Ko Samui, is that there isn’t much in the way of safe mooring, good support infrastructure and services.FishingFishers catch the likes of marlin, sailfish barracuda and tuna.
The majority of the fishing tours leave from the south-west corner of Ko Tong Krut.Jungle TrekkingKrabi’s forests with attractive flora and fauna are popular for trekking.
The Khao Phanom Bencha National Park and the Khao Pra-Bang Khram are regarded as the two of the favorites among trekkers.Bungy JumpingBungy Jump situated on the Reggae Street side of Chaweng lake.
Thai BoxingThai Boxing or Muay Thai has risen in popularity in Koh Samui and there are a number of gyms such as Lamai, WMC and Pinyo.GolfThere is one 18-hole golf courses available on Samui called the Santiburi Samui Country Club. It is popular for its scenic natural surroundings and high valley fairways. The island is also the location of a few golf shops, especially on Chaweng Beach.
Trekking & Elephant Trekking, Due to diversity of the landscape and tropically lush forests, Samui is a great place for trekking, either on foot or by elephant.
Snooker & Pool, There are snooker clubs at the main beaches in Thailand and they are popular with the local Thais. More popular with the western tourists is pool which can easily be found at the island’s bars. At most bars, pool can be played for free.
Spa, For those who love to ‘spa’, Thailand is the perfect destination to indulge in this pastime therapy. The country prides itself in countless spas offering the highest world class services at extremely reasonable rates. Much of the recent success of this therapy is due to the tremendous support given by the Thai Spa Operators Association. Not only have they assisted in the training of therapists to international standards but also trained them in keeping methods traditionally and distinctively ‘Thai-style’. Spas can be found at major hotels and resorts on Ko Samui.
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