WHITE SANDS, BLUE SEAS, AUTHENTIC TRADITIONAL SETTING
Our secluded white-sand bay in Laem Sor is a gem. There are outstanding sea views across to Koh Matsum and Koh Tan while at low tide meandering sand bars head out into the shallows- you’ll believe that people can walk on water! Shallow waters, a white sand beach fringed with palm trees only steps from the villa makes this the ideal location for young and old. As the bay is quiet and not lined with hotels, you’ll be forgiven for thinking it’s your own private beach!
Local Area
Laem Sor is well known for being traditionally Thai and as it’s not over run with tourists, it retains a sense of a time past, mirroring the early days of Koh Samui. Away from busy roads and tourist enclaves of Samui’s other coastlines, here coconut plantations line quiet roads, Thai villagers smile as you pass by, Thai teak houses are dotted around the village, and isolated beaches beckon.
While loving the remoteness, with Lamai beach 15 minutes’ drive away and Chaweng beach 25 minutes, it is easy to access vibrant nightlife and upmarket shopping attractions. It is 20 minutes to the island’s capital town, Nathon, and a 40 minute trip to Koh Samui International airport.
Kids on Koh Samui
Koh Samui is an ideal destination for children and there is plenty to occupy the little minds while the adults clock-up some hours of vital of relaxation. Thai people love children and will fawn dotingly on babies – so expect a shower of cooing attention, smiling tickles and pulling funny faces. Unsurprisingly, the major attraction for children are the sandy beaches and the shallow waters. . Water-parks with inflatables, slides and trampolines are always a winner – and they are managed safely and reliably.
The kids will enjoy a trek on an elephant through the lush jungle or a trip to the aquarium to see what sea life inhabits the waters around Koh Samui. There is Go-Karting and Canopy Adventures for older children plus much, much more.
Kids on Koh Samui
Koh Samui is an ideal destination for children and there is plenty to occupy the little minds while the adults clock-up some hours of vital of relaxation. Thai people love children and will fawn dotingly on babies – so expect a shower of cooing attention, smiling tickles and pulling funny faces. Unsurprisingly, the major attraction for children are the sandy beaches and the shallow waters. . Water-parks with inflatables, slides and trampolines are always a winner – and they are managed safely and reliably.
The kids will enjoy a trek on an elephant through the lush jungle or a trip to the aquarium to see what sea life inhabits the waters around Koh Samui. There is Go-Karting and Canopy Adventures for older children plus much, much more.
Activities around Laem Sor
Within a few kilometres of Villa Kalyana you can find some great activities. Try your hand at horse riding on the beach, some action packed ATV riding or a round of Frisbee golf. How about some amazing sea-walking – the newest activity to arrive on Samui! Try a little lake fishing at the Fishing Café or do some tasting at the local rum distillery, better take a taxi for that excursion! Visiting the oldest teak house in Samui, at over 151 years old, is a more sedate local sight.
Plenty of water sports are easily arranged from boat excursions to snorkelling trips and deep sea fishing trips. The Wang Sao Thong and Na Mueang waterfalls are great for a dip in cool crystal waters.
Shopping
Chaweng is an amazing shopping wonderland and the sellers happily haggle and banter with you as browse for anything from sunglasses and bags to copy watches and high end brands. Remember, don’t pay the original asking price; you’re expected to bargain! Each village on Samui has an evening of stalls selling arts and crafts, cocktails and street food and these markets are called ‘Walking Street’. The nearest on to the villa is Ban Khao and it happens every Saturday.
For a more formal style of shopping, Chaweng’s Central Festival Samui is an open air shopping centre with over 200 shops, bars, restaurants and recreational activities spread over four themed sections.
Shopping
Chaweng is an amazing shopping wonderland and the sellers happily haggle and banter with you as browse for anything from sunglasses and bags to copy watches and high end brands. Remember, don’t pay the original asking price; you’re expected to bargain! Each village on Samui has an evening of stalls selling arts and crafts, cocktails and street food and these markets are called ‘Walking Street’. The nearest on to the villa is Ban Khao and it happens every Saturday.
For a more formal style of shopping, Chaweng’s Central Festival Samui is an open air shopping centre with over 200 shops, bars, restaurants and recreational activities spread over four themed sections.
Nightlife
Villa Kalyana is within easy reach of Lamai beach (15 mins) and Chaweng beach (25 mins) – the central hubs of nightlife. You’ll find great live music bars as well as beach bars and chic cocktail lounges. Thai boxing events make for an exciting cultural experience and check to see if your visit coincides with one of the many music festivals that grace the island. Chaweng’s draws the biggest crowds for the island’s best club scene. The thumping epicentre is Chaweng’s Green Mango, which has the most popular clubs and bars. Lamai is more relaxed and you’ll still find old style bars nestled into the rocks and along the beach.
