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Each day, Anantara features a range of organised and do-it-yourself area excursions that let you see beyond the boundaries of the hotel.
Spend an afternoon or quiet morning on the greens at the nearby Santiburi Country Club, one of Koh Samui’s golfing highlights. This 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. Between Bophut and Chaweng you can also find a 250 yard driving range.
Exquisite Thai silks, unique local handicrafts, solid teak 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. Take 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.
Venture off the beaten track to explore the lush greenery, stunning virgin rainforest, inland temples and diverse Koh Samui wildlife that are otherwise inaccessible. Our well-outfitted Land Rover will take you and up to five other friends or family members into the heart of this bejewelled isle.
Start your day as the sun rises and the island is at its most tranquil with a leisurely Koh Samui mountain bike tour to some of the area’s intriguing local sites. Take in some of the nearby island temples and local morning markets, or explore the mountainous terrain of the island’s rugged hinterlands. Don’t miss watching the sunrise from the perfect viewpoint, and return to the resort just in time for breakfast.
Just a short walk away from the resort is the bustling area of central Chaweng Beach. Known as the island's main night time hotspot, Chaweng is also the hub for some of Koh Samui's best shopping. Take a stroll down the road in the afternoon or evening, and explore the many sights, sounds, and flavours of this exciting area.
Take an enlightening journey into the spiritual heart of Koh Samui. This guided adventure includes visits to two of the island's most stunning Buddhist temples and an opportunity to experience the colour and beauty of the rituals that take place there. Visit the Big Buddha Temple for the monk's prayers and learn the Buddha pose for the day of your birth. Later, be enchanted by your first sight of the amazing 18-arm Buddha statue set in the middle of the lake at Wat Plai Laem. On this interactive and enlightening excursion, you will have the opportunity to make merit, receive a blessing and get a glimpse into the future using traditional siem sii (fortune sticks).
Spend 3 nights or more in a room or villa, right up until 20th December 2013, and your romantic experience in beautiful Samui includes fine wine and dining, as well as relaxing benefits. learn more
