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Koh Lanta Island is a favourite spot for those who seek peace and
solitude, and is the home of the District and National Park offices.
Mountainous and rugged in some spots, especially near the southern tip;
with a combination of gravelly and fine white sandy beaches, the island
is also home to a clan of Chao Ley, or Sea Gypsies who preserve many
of their ancient customs and ceremonies.
Koh Lanta
Koh Lanta consists of two adjacent islands: Koh Lanta Yai and Koh Lanta Noi.
Koh Lanta Yai, this island is home to "Chao Le" or sea gypsies
who continue to maintain their traditional lifestyle and beliefs, such as setting
a boat a drift to drive out evil and bring good luck, which is practiced
during the full moon in June and November. In addition, the island
provides tourist facilities while Koh Lanta Noi is the location of
the district office. Most of the beaches on Koh Lanta Yai such as
Kho Kwang, Khlong
Dao, Phra Ae, Khlong Khong, Khlong Nin and Ba Kan Tiang lies in the west,
can be reached by road and offer a wide range of accommodations.
Travel to Koh Lanta
Boat departs from downtown Krabi to Ko Lanta Yai daily. The journey takes 2.5 hours.
KOH LANTA HOTELS
Hin Daeng
Despite being a hazard to ships this submerged open water reef on
the outer edge of the Andaman Sea is a superb diving spot featuring diverse colorful corals.
Koh Ha (Five Island)
An archipelago of five islands, Koh Ha Yai is where shallow water coral reefs are located.
Koh Ngai
This small island has a long sandy beach in the east and unspoiled
shallow water coral reefs at the beachfront. The island is accessible
by taking a ferry and a chartered boat from Pak Meng Pier, Trang province.
Koh Rok
This attraction is actually comprised of two islands: Koh Rok Nai and
Koh Rok Nok. Koh Rok Nai is composed mainly of steep cliffs with superb
beaches and unspoiled coral reefs among rocks. On the other hand,
Koh Rok Nok has soft white sandy beaches and shallow water coral
reefs towards the southeast and south with Hat Thalu and Ao Man
Sai situated at the end of the island. Visitors can contact tour operators,
resorts and bungalows on Koh Lanta Yai for an excursion to Koh Rok
by speedboat. However, it is not recommended to take the trip by long-tail boat.
Koh Talabeng
This is a limestone island similar to Koh Phi Phi Le with numerous
small and attractive beaches and caves that are clearly visible during
low tide. Another attraction is the swallows that can be seen on the island.
Mu Koh Lanta National Park
 Covering
an area of 152 square kilometers,
the Park is comprised of many different-sized
islands, some of which are surrounded
by beautiful coral reefs such as
Koh Ha, Koh Rok and Koh Hai. The
Parks main island is Koh Lanta Yai,
where both the Headquarters and
National Park Office are located.
The island itself is generally rugged
and mountainous with gravelly and
sandy beaches to the south. The
most suitable time to visit Koh
Lanta is from November to April.
For more information please contact
Mu Ko Lanta National Park, No.5,
Tambon Koh Lanta Yai, Amphur Koh
Lanta, Krabi 81150, Tel. 075-629018 --9.
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