Leisure
Leisure activities in our Chiang Mai resort.
Chiang Mai is known for its unique culture, architecture, flavours, and lush green surroundings. Top things to do in Chiang Mai include getting out to explore or unwinding at the resort with Thai cooking classes, kickboxing and spa healing.
Riverside Pool
Our 34-metre pool invites tranquil unwinding overlooking the river. Sunbathe an afternoon away with beverages brought to your lounger.
Open 7.00 am – 7.00 pm.
Fitness Centre
Create a well-rounded workout using weights and Technogym cardio equipment with personal video screens. Pick up the pace with a personal trainer. Benefit from tailored exercise, weight loss and diet programmes. Mix up your exercise routine with yoga ball, ab core, fitball, box step and aerobics classes.
Open 7.00 am – 9.00 pm.
Yoga
The resort’s natural serenity provides the perfect setting to find inner peace through yoga. Practise asanas with a fresh breeze and scenic view, as you stretch out on the riverside lawn.
AN IMMERSION IN LOCAL CULTURE
Please join us each afternoon for complimentary workshops that showcase the rich artistic history of Thailand.
Time: 3.30 – 4.30 pm | Location: The Service 1921 Veranda
Monday
Tung flags are unique to the Lanna north, marking the sacred, a vertical pathway to the heavens.
Tuesday
Learn how to weave palm leaves into children’s toys and prepare lotus flowers for display.
Wednesday
The freshness of local teas, fruits and herbs comes to the fore for a uniquely exotic concoction.
Thursday
Part of the art of Thai hospitality, making for ideal gifts for loved ones.
Friday
Find your own personal style and refine your technical skills and with a renowned local artist.
Saturday
Learn about the healing powers of indigenous herbs, then make a compress to use during massage.
Sunday
The perfect embellishment to any meal you may host at home.
Muay Thai Kickboxing
Take up the energising challenge of Thailand’s traditional martial art, known as the “art of eight limbs”. Book a private or group 90-minute class, receiving a gift of Muay Thai short.
Thai Massage Lessons
Passed down through the generations, traditional Thai massage incorporates pressure point and stretching techniques to balance energy flow, release tension, increase flexibility and boost vitality. Learn and practise the unique techniques of this non-oil massage with a skilled Anantara Spa therapist.
Twilight Voyage
The sunset cruise departs at 5.00 pm, sailing north past some of the city’s most iconic bridges, small temples and into lush green. This is a magical time of day, when the air stills and the sky begin to glow ochre then pink. Guests enjoy the option of free-flow sparkling wine and canapes for a romance to savour.
Elephant Experience
Feed, bathe and interact with rescued elephants in a one-of-a-kind encounter with some of Chiang Mai's gentle giants. Visit an elephant centre where you can interact with rescued and retired elephants in a sustainable manner. Learn about elephant nutrition, then spend time with the centre's majestic residents by helping their veterinarian perform their daily health check-up, preparing food for them and bathing them at the centre.
Chiang Mai from Above
Float across scenic countryside in the tranquil early morning. Take in bird's-eye views of mountains, valleys and glittering temples.
Helicopter Charters
Chiang Mai to the Golden Triangle
Enjoy Chiang Mai’s riverside and old city charms, then soar over jungle beauty to Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort.
Sightseeing Tour of Chiang Mai
Admire the lush green city, glittering temples and serpentine bends of the Mae Ping River.
For further information, please visit the official website of Advance Aviation.
Chiang Mai City Temples
Hop on a rickshaw to visit the Three Kings Monument, the 700-year-old temple Wat Phra Singh, and the spectacular monument at Wat Chedi Luang. Explore a street of traditional silversmiths and watch them craft intricate murals, before admiring the ornate silver temple Wat Sri Suphan.
Full-Day Streetwise Guru
Discover Chiang Mai’s highlights by tuk-tuk with a local guide. Explore eclectic Chinatown, the riverside flower market, and enjoy refreshments at a charming coffee shop. Experience ancient ruins, historic sites, and merit making with temple monks, before trying Chiang Mai’s most famous dish.
Summit Green Valley
Offering a tough but fair challenge for all skill levels, the course features an abundance of well-placed sand bunkers, water hazards, expansive greens and changing elevations.
Alpine Golf Course
Nestled in a valley surrounded by rain forest, the award-winning 27-hole championship course provides a spectacular natural retreat to challenge serious players.
Chiangmai Highlands Golf and Spa Resort
Voted among the top three golf resorts in the 2015 Asia Golf Awards, Chiangmai Highlands boasts a 27-hole championship course with magnificent mountain views throughout.
North Hill Golf Club
Practise your swing on this challenging 18-hole course surrounded by panoramic views of Doi Suthep.
Chiang Mai Inthanon Golf Resort
Set amidst 200 acres, the hilly design of the 18-hole course features expansive fairways and tricky bunkers, rewarding players with spectacular views of Thailand's highest mountain, Doi Inthanon.
Mae Jo Golf Club
This 18-hole championship course provides views of Doi Suthep from fairways dotted with water hazards, fruit trees and pretty orchids. Relax afterwards in the Lanna-style clubhouse.
Trekking at Doi Inthanon
Climb the peak of Thailand’s highest mountain, nearby Doi Inthanon. Deliciously cool year round, Doi Inthanon is famous for its sea of mist at sunrise, evergreen forests, hidden waterfalls and sakura blossoms in winter.
Paramotoring
Soar through the clouds in a powered paraglide. The nearby hills of Mae Taeng are the ultimate place to take flight, with breathtaking natural scenery that constantly shifts with the seasons.