Attractions Near Your Resort In Koh Lanta


Scuba diving and snorkeling in Thailand is big in the Andaman Sea and certainly one of the main attractions or activities for many enthusiasts who visit Koh Lanta. Below are a few of the things to do on Koh Lanta. Excursions can be arranged by most resorts in Koh Lanta. Alternatively, when you book your Thailand hotels with us, allow us to arrange this for you in advance.

		Clear visibility, often up to 30 meters, and the abundant coral and other marine life attracts many divers to this marine paradise every year. Dive operators on the island run trips to several dive locations daily. Padi dive courses are also available for beginners for as little as 12 500 THB. Many operators organize snorkel trips to Ko Rok Nok, Phi Phi and several other locations around the many islands that make up the national marine park.

		Ko Ha Lagoon with its group of five islands close to Koh Lanta is popular with scuba divers and snorkelers. The 5 islands (Ha is Thai for five) offer at least eight unique dives. The highlight of diving here is on Koh Ha Yai where two enormous caverns are found with their entrance at 5-14m deep. The lagoon is also a great place to start for beginners.

		Liveaboad scuba dive excursions, offering you the opportunity to travel by boat to many popular diving sites, including the Similan and Surin Islands, are popular here. This will allow you the opportunity to stay on board a very well equipped boat for anything from three to seven days while diving. Ample time to explore the Andaman underwater wonders.

		What better way of exploring the beauty around Koh Lanta. Paddle through caves and past towering cliffs and get in touch with nature.

		Travel through Koh Lanta’s unspoilt jungle on the back of these gracious animals. View waterfalls from elephant back or swim in the pools. See what it feels like to gawk at the scenery from a view point while sitting on the back of an elephant. The experience will stay with you for a lifetime.

		Make sure to visit the gypsy village at Ban Songkha-Au, where these people, living of what the sea provides, still practice their age old customs, culture and superstitious beliefs.

		Sightseeing opportunities around Koh Lanta are plentiful. Visit the caves situated in the middle of the island and swim in the crystal clear pools inside the caves. See the stalagmites and stalactites which have developed over many, many years.

		If you are a flower lover, you will love this place. It is located on Pra Ae Beach and has a 30 THB admission fee.

		Horse riding has become a favourite enjoyment for families and friends. On Koh Lanta it is available at Khlong Dao Beach and Lanta Long Beach and it is suitable for the beginner right through to the more advanced rider.

		Dining and shopping spots on Koh Lanta are fairly simple and basic but enjoyable to the shopaholics. All resorts in Koh lanta will have their own restaurant and there are a number of other places serving Thai and international cuisine, particularly along the road that runs parallel to the beaches but be careful where you walk.

		Jump on a boat and cruise around the marine park and view the other islands around Koh Lanta. Some of the best hotels in Koh Lanta will even offer their own yachts for scenic cruises. Spend some time on a secluded beach on an island you did not know exist. It is all possible when you visit Koh Lanta.