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Koh Lanta travel guide

Laid-back beaches, sunsets and dive trips

12h 45mflight from London
KBVnearest main airport
29° in Aprwarmest month
27° in Jancoolest month

Koh Lanta is a long, relaxed island south of Krabi, with sunset beaches on the west coast and an old wooden town on the east. It's quieter than Phuket and Phi Phi.

Dive and snorkel trips go to Koh Rok and Koh Haa, and the national park sits at the southern tip.

Good forRelaxingFamiliesDivingBeaches

What Koh Lanta is known for

  • Sunsets

    West-facing beaches.

  • Long Beach

    Quiet sands and beach bars.

  • Koh Rok

    Snorkelling over coral reefs.

  • Old Town

    Wooden stilt houses over the water.

Top things to do in Koh Lanta

  1. 1

    Koh Rok snorkelling

    Day trips to clear-water reefs.

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  2. 2

    Lanta Old Town

    Stilt houses and seafood.

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  3. 3

    Mu Ko Lanta National Park

    A lighthouse and beach at the southern tip.

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  4. 4

    Kantiang Bay

    A beautiful quiet bay.

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Where to stay in Koh Lanta

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Best time to visit Koh Lanta

Best value: Apr, Nov. November to April: dry and calm. Many places close from May to October.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 12h 45m from London to KBV, and flights from most UK airports.

Tuk-tuks and scooters. Ferries and minibuses from Krabi.

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Good to know

  • Many places close in the low season.
  • Bring cash: ATMs are few in the south of the island.
  • Book dive trips with reputable operators.
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Koh Lanta FAQ

Is Koh Lanta good for families?

Yes, it's calm and relaxed.

How do I get there?

Minibus and car ferry from Krabi airport.

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