Koh Lanta consists of two adjacent
islands: Koh Lanta Yai and Koh 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.
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.
Travel to Ko Lanta
Boat departs from downtown Krabi to Ko Lanta Yai
daily. The journey takes 2.5 hours.
