Lamai Muay Thai Camp

The island's best moo·ay tai (also spelt muay thai ) training (best for the seriously serious) is at this place catering to beginners as well as those wanting to hone their skills. There's also a well-equipped gym for boxers and non-boxers who want to up their fitness levels.

Address  82/2 Moo3 Lamai

Telephone +66 8 7082 6970

More information www.lamaimuaythaicamp.com

Prices 1-day/1-week training sessions 250/1250B

Opening hours 7am-8pm

Coco Splash Waterpark

Kids under 10 will love this small park of fun painted concrete water slides. Towel hire is 60B and there's mediocre food available. Note that if you're planning on watching the kids and not going in the water yourself, you get in for free. Arrive after 4pm and the price drops to 60B.

Address Ban Lamai

Prices admission 200B

Opening hours 10.30am-5.30pm

Koh Samui Round Island Sightseeing Tour

Koh Samui is a popular boutique island that is favourite to many travellers of all kinds. Situated in the lower gulf of Thailand it offers that 'coconut' feel and boasts some of the best beaches and resorts in the country. As the name suggests this tour will take you around the island to see a number of the highlights and attractions Koh Samui has to offer.
The 'Big Buddha', Samui's most popular attraction sits 15 meters tall and is a monumental landmark on the islands north coast. Grandpa and Grandma Rocks (or locally known as 'Hin Ta and Hin Yai') are natural rock formations that raise indulgent chuckles from those who go to see them. Namuang waterfall and Nathon town are just some other examples of the places you will visit on this tour.

What's included

• Transport by air-conditioned coach
• Local guide
• Hotel pickup and drop off

What isn't included

• Gratuities (optional)
• Food and drinks
• Cruise port pickup/drop off

Duration 5 hours

Tour departs from you Koh Samui hotel

Returns to your hotel at approximately 2:00pm

Time of departure 9:00am

The Passage Samui Villas & Resort
57/ 6-7, Moo 5
Angthong,
KohSamui, Suratthani
Postal code 84140

Phone: +66 77 421 721
Fax: +66 77 421 726-7
Email: rsvn@thepassagesamui.com
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Kiteboarding Asia

With two locations – one on Hua Thanon in the south of the island for May to October winds and the other at Na Thon on the west side for November to March winds – this pro place will get you kitesurfing on flat shallow water. The instructors here claim that Ko Samui is the best place in the country to learn the sport.Telephone +66 8 3643 1627

More information www.kiteboardingasia.com

Prices 1-/3-day courses 4000/11,000B

Yoga Thailand

Secreted away along the southern shores, Yoga Thailand is ushering in a new era of therapeutic holidaying with its state-of-the-art facilities and dedicated team of trainers. Accommodation is in a comfy apartment block up the street while yoga studios, wellness centres and a breezy cafe sit calmly along the shore.

Address  Phang Ka

Telephone +66 7792 0090

More information www.yoga-thailand.com

Prices retreats around €840

Namuang Safari Park

Located near Na Muang Falls, Namuang has safari options and packages galore. Adventure tours (from 900B) vary in length and can include elephant trekking, monkey shows, 4WD rides and even a visit to a rubber plantation to drain the trees (now that’s excitement). Prices include hotel transfer.

Telephone +66 7742 4098

Blue Stars

There are many choices for snorkelling and kayak tours to Ang Thong Marine National Park, but Blue Stars has the best reputation and the coolest boat. Even if you don't go with this company, don't miss taking a trip to these islands.

Address  Hat Chaweng

Telephone +66 7741 3231

More information www.bluestars.info

Prices kayak & snorkelling tours 2200B

The Passage Samui Villas &Resort
57/ 6-7, Moo 5
Angthong,
KohSamui, Suratthani
Postal code 84140

Phone: +66 77 421 721
Fax: +66 77 421 726-7
Email: rsvn@thepassagesamui.com or sales@thepassagesamui.com

Tamarind Springs

More like a spa journey than a day spa, Tamarind Springs incorporates an exploration of the natural world into its steam baths and spa treatments. Follow the path to the steam room carved into towering boulders, plunge into the pool dappled in sunlight and then pad softly to the massage pavilion serenaded by bird song.

Telephone +66 7742 4311

More information www.tamarindsprings.com

Prices spa treatments 2600-6000B

Opening hours 10am-8pm

Koh Samui Island Safari and Elephant Ride

Discover the nature, culture and the rural way of life on Koh Samui in a half day tour. Ride a top an elephant for a great view of the natural beauty of the island before you see the elephants and monkeys demonstrate their daily work 'Cute and intelligent!' Continue on the back of an Ox-cart through the village of coconut palms to really get the feel of rural life.
There will also be a demonstration of Thai cooking, and one of the islands biggest resources - rubber tapping. To cool down you can end the tour with a pleasant walk through the jungle to a waterfall followed by lunch or dinner (depending on option chosen).

What's included

• Cooking and rubber tapping demonstrations
• Elephant ride
• Lunch or dinner (depending which time you choose)
• English speaking guide
• Transport by open-air jeep type vehicle
• Hotel pickup and drop off

What isn't included

• Gratuities (optional)

Naish SUP

Paddle it like a boat (although you're standing up) or try to surf it; popular stand up paddle boards have reached Koh Samui and you can rent them here. Take an hour-long lesson in the sandy shallows if it's your first time for 300B.

Telephone +66 8 6947 7233

Prices SUP rental per hr/day 200/500B

The Passage Samui Villas &Resort
57/ 6-7, Moo 5
Angthong,
KohSamui, Suratthani
Postal code 84140
Phone: +66 77 421 721
Fax: +66 77 421 726-7

Email: rsvn@thepassagesamui.com or sales@thepassagesamui.com

Samui Aquarium & Tiger Zoo

The Samui Aquarium & Tiger Zoo features the standard array aquariums and tigers, as well as a large aviary. It’s a pleasant diversion for the kids, though some of the cages and tanks are noticeably rundown. The tiger show is at 2.30pm and the sea lion spectacle starts at 1.30pm. The admission includes the use of the large on-site swimming pool.

Telephone +66 7742 4017

Prices adult/child 750/450B

Opening hours 9am-6pm

Koh Samui 4WD Jeep Jungle Tour

Off the beaten track and through the jungles of Koh Samui is today's adventure tour. See the real jungle on this island from the back of an open top 4WD jeep. The roads are rough and unsurfaced, so hang onto your hats!
Travel through the jungle, across rivers and hidden valleys and to waterfalls in the forest. One of the highlights of this tour is definitely the view from the highest point on the island.

This is a full day out and lunch will be served at a small mountain restaurant.

What's included

• Transport by 4wd open top jeep
• Lunch
• Local guide
• Hotel pick up & drop off (selected hotels)

What isn't included

• Gratuities (optional)

Duration 7 hours

Tour departs from Koh Samui hotels

Returns to original departure point

Time of departure 9:00am

Football Golf

At Hat Choeng Mon there’s a strange combustion called ‘football golf’ where you ‘putt’ your football into a rubbish-bin-sized hole. It’s great for the kids and each game (350B) comes with a complimentary soft drink. It’s a par 66.

Telephone +66 8 9771 7498

Opening hours 9am-6.30pm

The Passage Samui Villas &Resort
57/ 6-7, Moo 5
Angthong,
KohSamui, Suratthani
Postal code 84140
Phone: +66 77 421 721
Fax: +66 77 421 726-7

Email: rsvn@thepassagesamui.com or sales@thepassagesamui.com

Magic Alambic

The only rum distillery in Thailand produces Caribbean agricole style (distilled from fresh, fermented sugar cane juice) in a variety of all natural flavours including a delectable coconut rum obtained from soaking coconut meat in the rum for several months. There's a video about the production process, a tasting area and shop in beautiful palm-shaded surrounds. It's on Samui's southern coast.

Address - Ban Bang Kao

More information www.rumdistillerie.com

Prices tasting shots 50-75B

Opening hours noon-6pm

Health Oasis

If you’re looking to get ‘cleansed’, whether it’s your aura or your colon, then you’ve happened upon the right place. New Age is all the rage at the Health Oasis. Guests can choose from a variety of healing packages involving everything from meditation to fasting. Bungalows are modern and receive plenty of sunshine. There’s also a vegetarian restaurant on site, of course.

Telephone +66 7742 0124

More information www.healthoasisresort.com

Aquapark

Let the kids loose on these gigantic green, climbable, slip-off-able and all-around-fun inflatables (including a UFO, an iceberg climbing wall and trampolines) anchored to a corded-off area of Ao Chaweng. All participants are required to wear lifejackets. Meanwhile you can lounge on the beach and watch, or join them as many parents are enticed to do.

Address - Hat Chaweng

Prices hourly/half-day 200/350B

Opening hours 10am-6pm

The Passage Samui Villas &Resort
57/ 6-7, Moo 5
Angthong,
KohSamui, Suratthani
Postal code 84140
Phone: +66 77 421 721
Fax: +66 77 421 726-7
Email: rsvn@thepassagesamui.com or sales@thepassagesamui.com