Koh Lanta is located about 70 kilometres from Krabi Town, consisting of two major islands, the larger and more populated Koh Lanta Yai and the smaller Koh Lanta Noi, as well as several minor islands. Tourists know Koh Lanta in the name of Koh Lanta Yai which has 9 attractive white sandy beaches, splendid scenery; coastlines have more than 70 small islands and plenty with forest, coral reefs and under water life. Along the East side, is the villages, hospital, police, schools, etc. The other side (the West coastline), there are many resorts scattering near the beach mostly.
Ko Lanta National Park Covering a total area of 152 square kilometres, Mu Ko Lanta National Park is located in Amphoe Ko Lanta and consists of many islands. The two major islands are Ko Lanta Yai and Ko Lanta Noi
Lanta Old Town It's one of the region’s most culturally diverse with Chinese merchants, original Thai fishing families and an ancient Sea Gypsy community. Many years ago, Ko Lanta's Old Town acted as the port and commercial center for the island and provided a safe harbor for Arabic and Chinese trading vessels sailing between the larger ports of Phuket, Penang and Singapore.
Khao Mai Kaew Caves These Caves, located in the centre of the island, house impressive stalactites and stalagmites, some of the caves are just very large and one contains a pool.
Sea-Gypsy Village Known to the Thais as Chao-Le, sea gypsies have occupied the area for hundreds of years settling along the coast in stilt-built houses erected in the sea. They are unique in that they mix very little with the general population, speak their language and have their very own supernatural and traditional beliefs and rituals.
Orchid Nursery Farm This farm is for those who like flowers. The Orchid Nursery Farm is located at Long Beach (Pra Ae beach).
How to get there:
From Krabi: Micro-bus: At Thanan Tour opposite City Hotel in Kribi Town servicing 3 times a day taking about 2 hours and will be transported to Koh Lanta Noi by the motor ferry and again to Koh Lanta Yai which is very convenient for tourists who do not prefer to board the public boat.
Public boat: Boarding at Chao Fah Pier in Krabi Town servicing twice a day in the morning and afternoon taking about 2.30 hours. The service starts from November to May each year.
From Trang: Take the mocro-bus of K.K Travel and Tour behind Trang Railway Station taking about 2.30 hours (3-5 times a day)
Flying To Koh Lanta
Krabi Airport is the nearest airport to Koh Lanta. Air Asia, Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways all provide daily flights from Bangkok to Krabi Airport. Nok Air have unfortunately suspended their flights to Krabi but do fly to Trang Airport. You can book a taxi from Trang Airport to Koh Lanta with us if required.
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