Leisure
Every day, Anantara features a range of organized and do-it-yourself activities. You can take a cooking class, visit a market, interact with local history and even pick up some phrases in a new language, all in one day.
Golf
Spend an afternoon or quiet morning on the greens, which look even greener set against the rolling island hills and sparkling azure seas. Nearby Santiburi Country Club, a par-72 course nestled in the hills in the northern reaches of Samui is set amidst coconut gardens and features views of the ocean from nearly every one of its 18 well-designed and challenging holes. Nearby is also a driving range, between Bo Phut and Chaweng, featuring a 250-yard driving range, putting green and instructors on hand to help you practice your swing or sharpen your putt.
Historic & Cultural Tours
Make the most of Anantara's unique location at the heart of one of the world's most intriguing destinations. Our local experts and guides will take you on an up-close exploration of some of the island's most evocative and unique cultural and historic treasures, providing in-depth explanations of their significance to Thailand and the region. Discover gleaming forest temples, "Big" Buddhist shrines, a "secret garden" and more as you wander Samui, exploring its hidden treasures and natural wonders. Tell us what you want to see – we'll make sure you get there.
Mountain Biking
Start off your day as the sun rises and the island is at its most tranquil with a leisurely mountain bike tour to some of the area’s intriguing local sites. Take in Big Buddha and surrounding temples where you can see beautiful hand painted frescoes of ancient Buddhist iconography. Proceed to the Temple Island and climb the stairs to the Buddha and ring the iron bells to ring in good luck for you! Return via Fisherman's Village in time for breakfast.
Mountain Tour by Land Rover
Venture off the beaten track and explore the scenic natural beauty Koh Samui’s island hinterlands. Our well-outfitted luxury Land Rover will take you and a maximum of 5 other friends or loved ones into the green hills that form the heart of this bejewelled isle. One of our most popular Samui resort activities, this tour will take in lush greenery, stunning virgin rainforest, inland temples and possibly introduce you to some of the island’s diverse wildlife. Truly an excursion to remember.
Shopping & Handicrafts Tours
Exquisite Thai silks, unique local handicrafts, solid teak wood furniture, hand-woven cotton clothing, and hand-made arts are just some of the hidden treasures that your guide will help you to uncover on a shopping and handicraft tour of the island. Spend your outing taking part in some of our most popular Samui resort activities, including scouring local markets and shops with their endless displays of artwork, jewellery, textiles and more. Our guide will help you scope out the best finds (and the best bargains!) that Koh Samui has to offer.