Location
Koh Lanta is located in the province of Krabi. There are two main islands, Koh Lanta Noi and Koh Lanta Yai. However, there are also fifty-two other islands that rarely see visitors. The majority of the tourist attractions are on Koh Lanta Yai.
Highlights
The Saladan Pier: The Saladan Pier is the center of transport in Koh Lanta. This is where the Chao Fa is located. From here, you can arrange for trips to Koh Lanta Noi.
The Beaches: The beaches on Koh Lanta Yai are mostly on the western side. This makes watching the sunset convenient. Each beach offers accommodations of different styles and prices.
Mu Koh Lanta Marine National Park: Mu Koh Lanta Marine National Park is located in Koh Lanta Yai. It covers a cape and has a small hill at the end. There is a path to the lighthouse where you see spectacular sunsets.
How to Get There
From Krabi. take Highway 4 to Trang. After passing Amphoe Khlong Thorn, turn right on to Highway 4206 to the Ban Hua Hin Pier. The distance is twenty-nine kilometers. From here, you can take a fairy to Koh Lanta Noi. The fairy departs daily between 6:00 am and 8:00 pm. When you arrive at Koh Lanta Noi, you can take another fairy to Koh Lanta Yai. The total distance from Krabi is eighty kilometers.
From the Chao Fa Pier in Krabi, you can take the boat to Koh Lanta two times a day. The boat ride takes two hours.
From Krabi, there is a mini van that will take you to Koh Lanta. It takes two hours including the fairy ride.
The accommodations in Koh Lanta are:
Lanta Palace (Had Khlong Tob) call: 0-7568-4200-2
Andaman Lanta Resort (Long Beach) call: 0-7569-7123-4