Hin Daeng
Despite being a hazard to ships this submerged open
water reef on the outer edge of the Andaman Sea is
a superb diving spot featuring diverse colorful corals.
Ko Ha (Five Island)
An archipelago of five islands, Ko Ha Yai is where
shallow water coral reefs are located.
Ko Hai
This small island has a long sandy beach in the east
and unspoiled shallow water coral reefs at the beachfront.
The island is accessible by taking a ferry and a chartered
boat from Pak Meng Pier, Trang province.
Ko Lanta
Ko Lanta consists of two adjacent islands: Ko Lanta
Yai and Ko Lanta Noi.
Koh Lanta Yai, This island is home to "Chao
Le" or sea gypsies who continue to maintain their
traditional lifestyle and beliefs, such as setting
a boat a drift to drive out evil and bring good luck,
which is practiced during the full moon in June and
November. In addition, the island provides tourist
facilities while Ko Lanta Noi is the location of the
district office. Most of the beaches on Ko Lanta Yai
such as Kho Kwang, Khlong Dao, Phra Ae, Khlong Khong,
Khlong Nin and Ba Kan Tiang lies in the west, can
be reached by road and offer a wide range of accommodations.
Ko Rok
This attraction is actually comprised of two islands:
Ko Rok Nai and Ko Rok Nok. Ko Rok Nai is composed
mainly of steep cliffs with superb beachs and unspoiled
coral reefs among rocks. On the other hand, Ko Rok
Nok has soft white sandy beaches and shallow water
coral reefs towards the southeast and south with Hat
Thalu and Ao Man Sai situated at the end of the island.
Visitors can contact tour operators, resorts and bungalows
on Ko Lanta Yai for an excursion to Ko Rok by speedboat.
However, it is not recommended to take the trip by
long-tail boat.
Ko Talabeng
This is a limestone island similar to Ko Phi Phi Le
with numerous small and attractive beaches and caves
that are clearly visible during low tide. Another
attraction is the swallows that can be seen on the
island.
Mu Ko Lanta National Park
Covering an area of 152 square kilometers, the Park
is comprised of many different-sized islands, some
of which are surrounded by beautiful coral reefs such
as Ko Ha, Ko Rok and Ko Hai. The Parks main island
is Ko Lanta Yai, where both the Headquarters and National
Park Office are located. The island itself is generally
rugged and mountainous with gravelly and sandy beaches
to the south. The most suitable time to visit Ko Lanta
is from November to April. For more information please
contact Mu Ko Lanta National Park, No.5, Tambon Ko
Lanta Yai, Amphoe Ko Lanta, Krabi 81150, Tel. 0-7562-9018-9.
Travel to Ko Lanta
Boat departs from downtown Krabi to Ko Lanta Yai
daily. The journey takes 2.5 hours.
