Koh Lanta

Koh Lanta (Officialy named Koh Lanta Yai, or Big Lanta Island) is an Island on Thailands West Coast. Located in the Andaman sea, Koh Lanta is easily accessible by boat from Krabi, Koh Phi Phi, Phuket, Trang, Koh Lipe, Koh Jum and many more islands. A car ferry also serves Koh Lanta, crossing Koh Lanta Noi (Little Lanta island) and reaching the mainland roughly halfway between Krabi and Trang.

 

The population here is a combination of Traditional Thai's (a mix of Buddhist and Muslim), Chao Ley (Sea gypsys, Koh Lanta's first residents) and a wide variety of foreign residents as well.

One thing many visitors comment on is the extremely friendly community on Koh Lanta. It is very easy to make new friends, whatever your background or nationality.

The Swedish have a large community with several schools teaching all ages. You will also find English, Germans, French, Spanish, Irish, Canadians, Dutch, Danish, Finnish and many more nationalities that live on Koh Lanta most of the year.

 

What else is there to do on Koh Lanta?

You can do any of the following:

• Horse Riding
• Catamaran Sailing
• Lying on the Beach
• Thai Cookery Courses
• Thai Boxing Course
• Thai Language Course
• Live Music
• Enjoy Thai or Oil Massage
• Thai Massage Course
• Spa
• Jungle Trekking
• Elephant Trekking
• 4-Island Tour
• Visit Mai Kaew Cave
• Fishing
• Yoga or Yoga Course
• Swimming
• Visit Waterfalls
• Shopping at Sunday Market, or Saladan Town
• Canoeing / Kayaking
• Rent Car/Motorbike to explore the Island

 

How do you get here?

After arriving in Thailand, you need to make your way to Krabi. Krabi has an International Airport, Bus Terminal and excellent Minibus connections.

Internal (national) flights in Thailand are cheap (often not much more than public buses or minibuses) and this is by far the most comfortable way to travel. If you are unable to fly, take a VIP Public Bus - you get a lot more leg-room than in a minibus, which you will certainly appreciate after 11 hours!

When you arrive in Krabi you can arrange private taxi, minibus, private speedboat or ferry transfer from any travel agency or guesthouse. If you let us know when you are coming we can pick you up from anywhere on Koh Lanta, or from Krabi Airport.

If you are flying into Phuket, there are direct ferries, buses & minibuses to Koh Lanta. During high season, the ferry is by far the fastest & most direct route.

There are people on the ferries and minibuses who can book accommodation on Koh Lanta for you. If they say that Lanta Palm Beach Resort is full - it's still worth coming to see for yourself, as sometimes this is just a selling trick.