Water sports
Apart from Diving and snorkelling in the waters around Koh Samui, there are also several other water sports available to those who like to get wet. Swimming is obvious choice, whether it be in the warm island waters or in the pool. Jet skis can be rented on Chaweng and Lamai beach, there are speed boats available for charter near the Big Buddha temple, kayaking and snorkelling trips can be arranged to offshore islands in the marine park, and you can also try windsurfing, sailing, water-skiing and fishing with various companies based on the island.
Adventure Sports
If you prefer your challenges on dry land, there are several other options for adventure on Koh Samui including go-cart tracks in Mae Nam, Quad bikes through the jungle, a professional shooting range where you can actually fire off rounds from an AK 47, and even a bungy catapult set up on a huge crane outside the Reggae Pub for the ultimate fifty metre thrill. All the above facilities are managed proficiently, to international safety standard.
Jungle treks and mountain biking
Koh Samui`s mountainous hinterland provides excellent hiking and biking opportunities, and there are now some companies offering guided trips to the island`s relatively untamed interior. Also possible, is to head inland by yourself in a four wheel drive jeep or on an off road bike, just look for one of the many side roads leading off the main round island ring road and see where it takes you.Für alle Golf Begeisterten oder die es noch werden wollen, gibt es einen eindrucksvollen Achtzehnloch-Golfkurs auf hohem internationalen Standart. Er liegt hinter dem Santiburi in der nähe des Mae Nam Strandes.
Golf
For those who like to play golf, they will love the impressive international standard eighteen-hole golf course in the foothills behind the Santiburi Dusit Resort on Mae Nam Beach, which is sure to attract plenty of enthusiasts from all over the world.
Weight Training
There are several public gyms with circuits and weights such as the World Gym on the main island road in Chaweng and similar set up at the Lamai Gym, where you also can get trained in Thaiboxing.