Activities – Leisure
Cinema
About a 30 minute drive from Samui Ridgeway, Koh Samui now proudly boasts its own three screen cinema in the Tesco lotus complex. Showing both Western and Thai movies, the cinema is modern and is proving a big hit with the locals. Reasonably priced and with comfortable and spacious seating, the cinema is the same as any in the west.
Horse Riding
About a 30 minute drive from Samui Ridgeway,for those of you who love horses and horse riding, Samui is home to Ride on Ranch. Offering several different tours around the island’s jungles and beaches, you can enjoy a ride on well trained and calm horses accompanied by a guide, with all equipment provided.
Big Game Fishing
About a 5 minute drive from Samui Ridgeway, with the islands waters and reefs teeming with fish, big game fishing is available around Samui. You can have the chance to catch Barracuda, Cobia, Shark, Mackerel, Sailfish, Snapper, Grouper and Trevally, just to name a few. You can set out for the day on a genuine Thai fishing boat which offers plenty of shade, with all equipment supplied including your rod, lines, trawling gear, bait and lures.
Golf
About a 15-30 minute drive from Samui Ridgeway, if yo’re a lover of golf, Samui is home to a few courses, that lend themselves to both amateurs and professionals alike.
Santiburi Samui Country Club
A championship golf course landscaped on the mountain of Samui Island.
Each of the 18 holes on these 6,930 yards, par-72 course, has its own unique character and challenges. From steep uphill and downhill slopes to winding fairways that cuts into the coconut forest to cliffs and mountain creeks, Santiburi Samui Country Club is simply one of the most unique golf course that is built in perfect harmony with its natural settings.It’s a new chapter of your golfing adventure. Each hole has its own character and challenges and will be one of the most memorable experiences of any course in Asia. Santiburi Samui Country Club sets itself in a class of its own!State of the art grasses, Tifeagle for greens and Seashore Paspalm for Tees and Fairways were skillfully planted from the Golf’s nursery and are maintained to the highest degree of “International Standards.” Each hole has been positioned along the different altitudes of the natural hills which constructs an up-and-down-hill golf game. It is an interesting and entertaining game to play. Moreover, golfers are able to enjoy magnificent view of the ocean and beaches almost at all time. Architectural design enhances the natural beauty and blends into the surroundings by conserving the coconut jungle, which is also the symbol of Koh Samui. With such characteristics, Santiburi Samui Country Club has its own special identity and becomes distinguished from other courses in Thailand. Also Santiburi courses in Changrai and Huahin www.santiburi.com
Royal Samui Golf and Country Club
A full service, 18-hole golf and recreation facility, as well as a first class real estate development. The club offers the ultimate in enjoyment and relaxation to local residents, long-term visitors and holiday makers on Koh Samui. At RSGCC, our goal is to not only provide members and guests with the best amenities and services, but also to make them feel at home. Whether you’re out on the golf course, in the clubhouse enjoying leisure activities and fine dining, or actually living on the development, Royal Samui Golf and Country Club will provide the perfect leisure retreat. Our team of friendly professionals from all over the world shares a passion for golf. They also have a common desire to warmly welcome people to a truly unique experience, in a stunning environment on the beautiful island of Koh Samui. Built throughout the mountainside of Lamai and Chewang, the course offers spectacular views of Lamai, Chewang and the surrounding islands in the background. Each hole also offers panoramic views of adjacent and neighboring holes with many breathtaking drops in elevation. While not overly long, the first 9 holes at Par 33, 2081 yards offers a good test of golf with small fast greens, narrow fairways as well as out of bounds and many strategically placed hazards on most holes. The drops and raises in elevation also play havoc with the mind on club selection. Kept in immaculate
condition year round, RSGCC is a course that all golfers from novice to experienced will truly enjoy. The second 9 holes are scheduled to be complete in about 18 months time.Koh Samui‟s golfers paradise. www.rsgcc.co.th
Bophut Hills Country Club
A perfect for beginners or groups with a 9 hole, par 3 layout.
Mini-Golf
Located in Cheong Mon, this is a course for those who just want to have a bit of fun, or a day the whole family can enjoy.
Football Golf
Situated in Cheong Mon, this is a unique course where instead of clubs and golf balls, you use footballs and your feet! A great day out the kids are sure to enjoy. Round trip transfers can be arranged.