Take a breath in Koh Lanta
Welcome to a beautiful and friendly island situated on the
Andaman Sea, in the South West of Thailand. Koh Lanta is easy to reach, being
only a few hours from Phuket, Phi Phi, Trang and Krabi and accessible by both
passenger ferry and car (via car ferries).
Koh Lanta are the largest islands within the National Park
of Trang, an archipelago consisting of more than 50 islands, many of which
being uninhabited. It comprises of 2 islands, Koh Lanta Noi and Koh Lanta Yai.
These islands were initially settled by sea Gypsies, while many of their
descendants still live in the south of the larger island. Most tourists head
towards Koh Lanta Yai, largest of these two islands situated furthest in the
West. It is a location of various resorts and the best beaches along the west
coast. These beaches offer beautiful sand, clear warm waters and stunning
sunsets. Koh
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Koh Lanta has managed to retain much of its original charm
being much less commercial than many other Thai destinations. There is
definitely a much more relaxed approach to life on Koh Lanta and many tourists
find it difficult to leave. With over 26km of beaches on its west coast, Koh
Lanta is in a position to offer accommodation that will suit everyone, which
includes romantic getaways, family holidays and backpacker huts on the beach
(Hotels & Resorts). Cool drinks are available from beach bars during the
day and at night there are plenty of bars and restaurants, both Thai and
European, to suit every pocket (Bars and Restaurants).
There are over 10 beaches on Koh Lanta Yai, starting from
Long Beach (Phrae Ae), a 3km stretch that offers a beautiful coastline and
plenty of beach bars, to Kantiang Beach, a stunning secluded beach in the south
of the island. Koh Lanta is ideal for both novice and experienced SCUBA divers
as the Andaman Sea is warm, clear and overall diving conditions are excellent.
Koh Haa situated to the west of Koh Lanta offers a beautiful lagoon for
freediving beginners and snorkelling whilst there are caverns and swim-troughs
for the more experienced divers. Hin Daeng and Hin Muang located on the far
South of the island are World Class destination sites providing an opportunity
to see large pelagics.
There is plenty for everyone on Koh Lanta, including
canoeing in the mangroves, elephant trekking, cave walking, and jungle treks
(Activities). Our favourite end of day activity is sitting at one of the many
beach bars and watching the sun go down.
Why Koh Lanta?
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Less touristy than other Thailand destinations
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Easy to get to and easy to get around
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Amazing flora and fauna
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Something for everyone, in terms of activities,
resorts, food and entertainment
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Beautiful beaches and stunning aquatic life
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Very affordable, stay on Koh Lanta is cheaper
than on many other Thai islands
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It is hot all year round
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Great people, stunning smiles.
A bit of story
Old Town and Sea Gypsies
Not more than a 20 minute drives from the main tourist
areas, the “Old Town” and the “Sea Gypsy Village” offer a more traditionally
Thai and certainly less touristy destination! Life here is much more about
fishing as you can see from the number of Long-tail boats secured alongside
traditional beautiful wooden homes. Cave
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Sea Gypsies are the original inhabitants of Koh Lanta and
their traditions and cultures are thousands of years old. Traditional
handicrafts are available here and there are some great Thai restaurants that
extend out into the Mangroves where you can enjoy lunch and fresh drinks.
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