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Koh Lanta Guide
Everything you need to know about Koh Lanta
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Koh Lanta consists of 52 islands including the largest, Koh Lanta Yai. It's located approximately 70 kilometres from Krabi town.
Koh Lanta's scenic beauty may not quite compete with some other areas in the province. However, if you're looking for complete peace and quiet away from the bustling tourist areas, with a few home comforts, head for the island of Koh Lanta.
Low key development and unspoiled nature are Lanta's main attractions. Mountainous and rugged in some areas, especially near the southern tip, its green forested hills, gravel and sand beaches, pretty coral reefs, clear emerald water and traditional lifestyle, provide a charming retreat from modern life. Only 20,000 people live on Lanta including a clan of Chao Ley, or Sea Gypsies. This distinct ethnic group still follow their traditional customs and culture. Along with the Muslim and Chinese locals they give the island its unique ambiance.
Although more locals are becoming involved in the tourism industry, many remain unaffected by tourism, still earning their living from rubber, prawn farming and fishing. Traditional houses and friendly faces still remain. A little to the south of Koh Lanta lies Koh Ngai, Koh Kradan and Koh Muk which offer stunning beaches, great snorkelling and total seclusion.
Where to Stay in Koh Lanta
Koh Lanta's west coast offers stunning white sand beaches and clear water. In recent years steady tourist development has increased the range of accommodation from simple and basic bungalows, to more sophisticated resorts in the 4/5 star category like the Pimalai Resort overlooking beautiful Kantiang Ba. (Read more...)
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What to Do in
Koh Lanta
Activities and services have also expanded over the last few years, with trekking, diving, kayaking, elephant trekking and snorkeling available in and around most of the resort areas or hotel desks. (Read more...)
Nightlife
& Restaurants in Koh Lanta
Generally low key. Eat, drink, meet people at the local bars, sing at the Karaoke, see a local Thai boxing match. Lanta isn't about a rollicking nightlife but you can have fun. Many beach bars exist but the only way to find them is walk along the beach, in high season they often stay open until 3-4am when the last customers leave. (Read more...)
Getting Around Koh Lanta
Rent a car or a motorcycle from most resort counters. Drive with extra care when passing through villages and remember, that swimsuits and shirtless bodies are fine on the beach, but won't earn you much respect on the road driving through local villages.
Getting to
Koh Lanta
Koh Lanta is located in the southern part of Krabi province, almost facing the mainland of neighbouring Trang province further south, so it can be accessed from several points. (Read more...)
