Destination guide
Koh Lanta
Thailand
Ko Lanta (เกาะลันตา) is an archipelago off the Andaman Coast of Southern Thailand. Like many other destinations in Krabi Province, it is known for its diving and long white beaches.
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Prioritize a motorbike rental to explore Ko Lanta Noi; the island is fully paved, lacks the heavy tourist infrastructure of the main island, and offers a genuine look at local daily life that you won't find on the southern beaches.
Plan your visit to the National Park with caution regarding your route; while the main roads are well-maintained, the road leading to the park is unpaved and ends at the park entrance, making it impossible to loop around the island's eastern side.
When seeking authentic local flavors, skip the generic tourist-facing beach resorts and head to the Old Town or local stalls in Saladan; look for Abdul's Pancakes, a motorcycle-sidecar vendor parked near the dive center, which is a reliable spot to visit when the daily dive boats return to the pier.
Support Lanta Animal Welfare by booking a cooking class at Time for Lime; these sessions are designed to fund local animal rescue efforts and allow you to transition directly from learning Thai culinary techniques into a sunset dinner overlooking the coast.
If you are interested in Muay Thai, visit Lanta Muay Thai Gym; the sport is deeply integrated into the local scene, and the gym offers training sessions that welcome everyone from complete beginners to those looking to observe or participate in the local fight culture.
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Best time to go
Best window: January–March
September and October are the months to avoid — very heavy rain. The window below is when it is genuinely pleasant.
Rated from ten years of daily temperature and rainfall recorded at this destination, via Open-Meteo's ERA5 reanalysis. Hover a month for its real numbers.
Getting around
Getting around
The main roads on the island are well paved. However the road just north of Mu Ko National Park is still unpaved dirt. That road ends at the park and so it isn't possible to drive from that point up the eastern side of the island.
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What to see
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Ko Lanta National Park
Worth itAlso recommended by Lonely Planet
Covering a total area of 135 square kilometres is in Ko Lanta District and consists of many islands. The two major islands are Ko Lanta Yai (เกาะลันตาใหญ่) and Ko Lanta Noi (เกาะลันตาน้อย)It has 2 km trail leading to the small beach and…
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Koh Lanta Old Town
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Walk a slower-paced commercial strip of historic wooden shophouses turned into local craft stores and galleries.
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Bamboo Beach
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Swim off a jungle-backed stretch of golden sand and teal water on the island's quieter west coast.
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Lanta Old Town
A small village on Ko Lanta's east side. It's one of the region's most culturally diverse, with Chinese merchants, original Thai fishing families, and an ancient sea gypsy community.
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Sea Gypsy Village
Known to Thais as "chao-le", sea gypsies have occupied the area for hundreds of years, settling along the coast in stilted houses erected between the water level of high and low tide.
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Klong Dao
just 2 km from Saladan Pier
Over the years, Klong Dao has developed into the most popular beach on the island with a spectacular 3 km long beach of fine white sand and shallow clear water. Yet, because of its length, it is never really that busy.
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Ko Lanta Noi
Island just north of the main Ko Lanta, with no tourist facilities as such but is well-worth a visit. Hire a motorbike and drive across the bridge connecting the two islands.
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Klong Jaak Waterfall
a poorly marked trail up from Klong Jaak/Khlong Chak Beach· Free
A nice spot to cool down in fresh water.
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What to do
Mu Ko Lanta National Park
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Explore the Khao Mai Kaew cave complex and Khlong Chak waterfall in a marine park protecting 16 islands and the island's semi-nomadic Chao Leh sea communities.
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Lanta Muay Thai Gym
Near Phrae Ae Beach opposite Relax Bay Resort Rd, a dirt road off main road to the gym
A professional, exciting place to train in muay Thai. They welcome any ability from beginners and children. They have a range of trainers, some ex- and current-champion fighters from all over Thailand.
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Time for Lime
Klong Dao Beach
Professional and fun evening Thai & fusion cooking classes right on the beach. It's run with a passion, usually only 1 class per day. What is most unique is that all the profit goes to Lanta Animal Welfare, founded by the owner, to help…
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Serenity Massage and Spa
Travel into Saladan and turn right at the water's edge
Open all year. Built entirely on the sea on wooden stilts and enjoys a private pier where you can relax before and after your treatments.
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Lanta Longtail / Sun Island Tours
Lanta Old Town, Ko Lanta Yai
Private charters, island tours, beach camping and fishing trips.
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Lanta Massage
Long Beach (Phra Ae Beach). Walking towards the water, it's on your left, near where the road meets the beach
A wonderful, humble little studio with a wall fully adorned with photos of happy customers. Very relaxing, good massage, with care and attention. You may have some difficulty finding this place.
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Beach hand tennis
A game with a tennis ball and a net played in front of Hans Restaurant every day from 16:30. It's great fun.
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What to eat
Citrus Restaurant & Bar
On Klong Dao roadside, nearly opposite the 7-Eleven shop next to the Royal Lanta Resort
A casual restaurant and bar with a great vibe on the main road in Klong Dao. Selection of Western dishes and Thai food and delicious desserts. Kids menu.
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Drunken Sailors Coffee Shop
On the main road 100m N of 7-Eleven
Aspires to be nothing more than a laid-back café. Serves Western dishes such as pasta and burgers as well as Thai dishes and fusion creations.
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Baan Laanta Bay View Restaurant
Kantiang Bay
Serves great fresh seafood BBQ. Enormous tiger prawns, fresh squid, snappers galore. All fish & seafood is caught fresh, locally each day, and cooked in any style you like, served with baked potatoes and a free salad bar (with the best…
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Abdul's Pancakes
A crêpe stall run from a motorcycle sidecar. You can most often find him in Moo 1, Saladan, opposite Lanta Diver when the dive boats come back (around 15:00). His chocolate and banana crêpe and his chicken crêpe are especially tasty.
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Cook Kai
Just across the street from Klong Nin Beach
Wholly built of wood and beautifully decorated, it offers a spacious open dining area and bar. The restaurant, run by the cook, his brothers and sisters, serves bland Thai food at 140 baht for curries and soups.
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Mary Ann's Bar & Restaurant
Near 7-Eleven in Saladan
Fun place to start the evening. Good food and a lively place in the evening.
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Where to stay
Lanta Mermaid Boutique House
Across from Mermaid Beach Front Resort
Amazing hotel that is not on the beach, but extremely clean, very comfortable beds, very helpful staff, well-managed. The rooms look like the ones posted on their site, unlike some other hotels.
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Royal Lanta
Luxury villa with beautiful bungalows in the Thai architectural style, pool, and laundry service.
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Time for Lime Restaurant, Bar, Bungalows
Well-known professional Thai and fusion cooking school, it also has a beach and tree-top restaurant where you can relish the sunset and breeze while peeking at what the cooking “students” are creating down below.
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Maya Lanta Resort
Hotel-style building on the beach. They have a fancy (by Lanta standards) restaurant.
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Lanta Summer House
208 Moo 3
Typical beach-side bungalow resort with three-bed air-con bungalows. The restaurant is in the lower price range but the offerings, while extensive, are very watered down (they don't do spicy). Nice and friendly staff.
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Lanta All Seasons Beach Resort
303 Moo 1, Saladan
All equipped with air-conditioning, cable TV, and phone. Restaurant, swimming pool and massage.
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