Lions Gate and Lamai: Mexico vs Thailand training stays
Lamai prices weekly packages in baht on Koh Samui; Lions Gate offers 14 or 30 day programs in Tulum. Convert currency, multiply by weeks and add travel to compare.
Lamai Fitness Retreat describes an 18-year-old program on Koh Samui, Thailand, with weekly packages priced in Thai baht. Lions Gate Retreats describes a Tulum, Mexico sabbatical of 14 or 30 days. The main differences are travel, pricing basis (weekly in baht versus program tiers in dollars), and audience.
What each states
| Factor | Lamai (lamaifitnessretreat.com, checked 2026-10-12) | Lions Gate (lionsgateretreats.com, checked 2026-10-12) |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lamai Beach, Koh Samui, about 25 minutes from the airport | Tulum, Mexico |
| Training | Strength, functional fitness, Muay Thai, yoga, mobility, running clubs | Boxing, Muay Thai, BJJ, strength |
| Audience | All fitness levels and ages | Founders, operators, executives, men |
| Pricing basis | Weekly packages in THB, from 17,000 to 46,500 depending on package | Tiers: $12,000 (30 days solo), $9,500 and $8,500 per person |
| Payment terms | 25% deposit, rest on arrival | Confirm with Lions Gate |
| Accommodation | Resort rooms included in packages | Private villa |
Reading the price differences
Do not compare 17,000 THB with $12,000 directly. Lamai's rates are weekly; Lions Gate's are per program. Convert currency at the rate of the day, multiply weekly rates by the weeks you would stay, add flights, and compare what is included. Use the matrix in How to compare retreat quotes line by line.
Travel and fit
Koh Samui is a long-haul trip from North America with a large time difference. Tulum is much closer. For a deeper look at the destinations see Tulum vs Thailand for a fitness retreat.
Who each fits
- Lamai: all-level training with weekly flexibility.
- Lions Gate: a defined sabbatical for owners with peers.
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Questions people ask
Are Lamai's prices comparable to Lions Gate's?
Not directly. Lamai lists weekly rates in baht; Lions Gate lists program tiers in dollars.
How much deposit does Lamai ask?
Its site states a 25% deposit with the remainder due on arrival, as of 2026-10-12.
Which is closer to the US?
Tulum is much closer than Koh Samui.
Sources and further reading
Ready to see if Lions Gate fits?
Review the current program and request your place directly with Lions Gate. Pricing, eligibility and booking terms are set by the retreat.
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