Location
The Locale
Villa Sila Varee is situated high on a private tropical hillside estate in the unspoilt area of Laem Set, Taling Ngam, in the south of Koh Samui, Thailand, with uninterrupted views across the Gulf of Siam to neighbouring islands. It’s within a three-minute drive of the beautiful golden sands of Laem Set beach and the popular Kamalaya wellness centre and spa resort, and 10 minutes from local restaurants, attractions and boats to the neighbouring islands of Koh Tan and Koh Madsum. Samui international airport is 20 kilometres to the north and most of Samui/s attractions are within a 40-minute drive of the villa.
Distances
- Lamai Beach
- 5 km
- Nathon (capital of Koh Samui)
- 8 km
- Chaweng Shopping Centre
- 17 km
- Samui International Airport
- 20 km
Things to Do
Villa Sila Varee’s manager and other staff will have a wealth of information about places of interest both on and around Koh Samui island. Do chat with them for suggestions of what to do in the local area. They are very knowledgeable and would love to share information with you. They will help with bookings and transport. There are also Thai cooking classes, spa treatments and yoga classes all available at the villa.
In the meantime, here are some of the many activities on offer within easy reach of the villa.
- Boat trips; brunch, all-day and sunset cruises and charters on a traditional sailing junk yacht.
- Diving and snorkelling; scuba diving courses, snorkelling tours and speed boat charters.
- Santiburi Golf Course; an 18-hole championship golf course on a stunning hillside set amidst a preserved coconut palm plantation.
- Canopy cable rides; adventure awaits you amongst the luscious canopy of Thailand's most beautiful rainforests.
- Go-carting; four different carts available to suit all skill levels.
- Samui Elephant Sanctuary; a retirement home for elephants who have worked exhausting hours in the logging and tourism industries. Feed, walk with, and observe them as they roam, socialise, bathe and enjoy a peaceful life that they deserve.
- Spa’s; pamper yourself with a treatment or massage from professionally trained staff in gorgeous surroundings.
