Koh Lanta
District in Thailand
Koh Lanta is an island and district of Krabi Province in Thailand
When To Visit Koh Lanta
November to March is high season on Koh Lanta. Prices are comparatively highest.May to September is rainy season. It’s very quiet and you’ll find empty beaches and some hotels and restaurants close. Hotels reduce their rates by half. Some ferries and tours do not operate.
How to Reach Koh Lanta
Nearest airport of Koh Lanta is Krabi or Trang.From Krabi Airport: From Krabi you can take the ferry or shared minibus. It costs 350 Baht. Both take about two hours. You can book minibus tickets at the airport. You could also get a private taxi around 2500 Baht.
Phuket to Koh Lanta: Ferry from Phuket to Koh Lanta that stops at Koh Phi Phi on the way takes 2 hours. Ferries depart Koh Lanta at 3 PM and cost 1500 Baht.Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lanta: Ferry takes one hour.
Koh Mook, Trang to Koh Lanta: Ferry depart Koh Mook at 10:45 AM and 3.30 PM. Fare about 650 Baht. It takes about 1.15 hour.
Koh Lipe to Koh Lanta: Koh Lipe is a Island of Satun province in Thailand near Langkawi, Malaysia. From Koh Lipe there is Tigerline ferry from to Koh Lanta takes about 5 hours. Fare about 1530 Baht.
From Langkawi, Malaysia: Ferry from Langkawi, Malaysia to Koh Lipe, Thailand takes 2 hours and cost 135 Malaysian Ringgit. From Koh Lipe come to Koh Lanta.
Hotels in Koh Lanta
Baan Saladan is located on the northwest end of island, where most tourists arrive by ferry. There are many hotels in Koh Lanta.You can book hotel from the below search engine, which compare Booking.com and other all hotel related website and show the different prices of the same room. So, you can book at the lowest price.
Type your city name "Lanta Island". Select your check-in and check-out date and click on search.
For budget tourist there are many hostel such as ‘Peacock Hostel’ near pier offering dorm beds at $6 per night.
Transportation in Koh Lanta
Renting Scooter is the cheapest way to explore Koh Lanta.Tourist Attractions in Koh Lanta
Klong Dao Beach
BeachHow to go: Nearest beach from Baan Saladan.
Phra-Ae Beach
BeachIt is the longest and one of the most attractive beaches on Koh Lanta.
How to go: About 1 km from Klong Dao Beach.
Lanta Animal Welfare
OrganizationHow to go: About 1 km from the end of Phra Ae Beach.
Secret Beach
BeachHow to go: About 1.5 km from the end of Phra Ae Beach and 1 km from Lanta Animal Welfare.
Klong Khong Beach
BeachHow to go: About 850 meters from the end of Secret Beach towards south.
Klong Nin Beach
BeachHow to go: About 2.5 km from the end of Klong Khong Beach towards south.
Kantiang Bay
BeachHow to go: About 4.5 km from the end of Klong Nin Beach towards south.
Ao Klong Jark
BeachHow to go: About 1 km from the end of Kantiang Bay towards south.
Bamboo Beach
BeachHow to go: About 1 km from the end of Kantiang Bay towards south.
Koh Lanta’s National Park
ParkEnd of the park to the south, there is a beach.
Entry Fee: 200 Baht.
Khao Mai Kaew Cave
CaveHow to go: This is close to Klong Nin beach, Take a 30 minute nature hike. Guide must to the cave entrance. Guide cost about 300 Baht.
Tiger Cave
CaveIt is in the south of Koh Lanta.
How to go: Close to Nui Beach. 800 meters towards West.
Koh Lanta Old Town
PlaceIf you have time, you can visit this place.
Koh Ngai (Hai)
IslandHow to go: From the mainland at Ban Pak Meng in Trang are daily boats throughout the year needing 40 minutes at 12 AM. Fare about 350 Baht.
Speedboat connection between Koh Lanta and Koh Ngai during high season. It leaves at Ban Saladan on Koh Lanta daily at 9 AM and needs about 90 minutes.
Things to do in Koh Lanta
* Snorkeling at Koh Rok.* Scuba Diving
* Kayaking
* Book package for Full-Day Sea Kayaking in Koh Talabeng & Koh Phee.
* Book package for 4 Islands (Koh Maa, Koh Chuek, Koh Ngai and Koh Mook) Tour by Longtail Boat with Emerald Cave.
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