Anantara Resort, Koh Samui, Thailand

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. Your 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 the day 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.

The setting is tranquil, but recreation and fun are always close by. Every day, Anantara features a range of organized and do-it-yourself activities in the gorgeous surrounds of our resort. Days at Anantara can be as laid-back and relaxed or as action-packed as you desire. Choose your own adventure!

• Cocktail Mixing Classes
  Become an expert mixologist after spending a few hours with one of our colourful drink masters, who will teach you the tricks of their trade and some of the most exciting cocktail concoctions you have ever tasted! A perfect skill to hone for entertaining back home and certainly a terrific and fun way to spend an afternoon with friends.
• Jacuzzi
  Lazy lounging with cocktail in hand or invigorating hydrotherapy to reinvigorate tired muscles after windsurfing – our poolside Jacuzzi is yours to enjoy by the beach.
• Swimming
  Our 30-metre freeform infinity-edge swimming pool right on the beach is on of the highlights of any Anantara experience. Spend your days in the water enjoying sweeping views across to Phangan Island, and don't forget to swim up to the pool bar for sunset happy hour!
• Thai Cooking Classes
  Don't just leave home having tasted one of the world's most renowned cuisines – let our expert culinary staff teach you the tricks of the trade so you can dazzle back home. Our enthusiastic instructors can tailor a course to the level of detail you desire, whether you want to learn multi-course menus, or just want to try your hand at the Thai art of decorative fruit-carving.
• Traditional Crafts Classes
  Spend a relaxing afternoon developing both local and classical arts and crafts skills as a perfect way to bond with friends or family in the beauty and laid-back atmosphere of Anantara. Choose from painting in watercolours, oil-based colours and pencil, or develop the traditional Thai art of fruit and vegetable carving, wax carving or floral garland-making with some of our local artisans. Return home invigorated, refreshed and energised, with a unique new hobby!
• Fitness
  Featuring treadmills, free weights, bicycles and other strength-training and cardio equipment, your fitness regimen won't miss a beat at Anantara Samui.
• Pilates
  Look even better in your swimsuit after an intense private Pilates session with an expert trainer and world-class equipment. Developed to lengthen and tone your muscles, resulting in a longer, leaner, firmer body, you'll feel and see results even after one session.
• Reiki & Sacro-Cranial
  Therapy Unblock your energy channels, relieve stress and achieve inner clarity through the holistic, hands-on healing practices of Reiki and Sacro-cranial therapy. Our Reiki master will teach you how to unlock your own unlimited supply of life force energy and channel it into every aspect of your daily life.
  Sacro-cranial therapy will not only relax your mind and body, but will also correct any imbalances in your body's natural healing system through light head massage. Both will leave you transformed, motivated and revitalised.
• Tennis
  Hit the courts! Anantara features tennis courts in our lush gardens by the resort entrance. Learn or perfect your game with a lesson.
• Yoga & Meditation
  Explore the connection between body and breath by working with our Yoga master on incorporating the universal principles of alignment and relaxation into your everyday lifestyle. Our Hatha Vinyasa Yoga and Meditation classes are designed for beginners through all levels who seek to develop balance, strength and flexibility through yoga or inner peace and calm through meditation.