Koh Lanta Marine National Park
there are dozens of islands off the Krabi coast. Of these, 15 islands make up the Mu Koh Lanta Marine National Park, which covers about 135 sq km. across four main island groups - Koh Lanta Yai and Lanta Noi, Koh Muk, Koh Rok Nok and Koh Rok Nai, and the Koh Ha group of islands.
the island with by far the most facilities is Koh Lanta Yai; there are numerous bungalow resorts and even a couple of luxury spa and resorts, and even more on the way. The island is around 25 km long, with a hilly central section and a string of the superb sandy beaches along its western coastline. The main hub of activity on the island remains at the northern port of Saladan. Here you will find a post office, clinic and banking facilities. There is also a nice selection of restaurants and of course a number of the island's dive operators.
Diving around Koh Lanta
The diving around Koh Lanta and adjacent islands is exceptionally good. This is regarded as one of the best areas in Thailand. There's great variety, with walls, fringing reefs caves and a wreck to explore around the offshore islands islets and rocks. Marine life is abundant with a healthy cross-section of reef species and pelagics. Only the local operators and a few from krabi and the islands of Koh Phi Phi and Phuket currently utilise there sites, so they remain uncrowded.
How to get there
Koh Lanta Yai can be reached by scheduled boat services from Krabi town, Koh Phi Phi, Phuket and Ban Baw Muang pier northwest of Trang town. To reach the island via the town transfer by minibus or taxi to the pier at Ban Baw Muang around 40km north of town. The recommended way to access Koh Lanta Yai is to arrive at Krabi Town and transfer to the boat service or arrive at the airport and have the dive operator arrange the connecting road transfer.
To Trang Town from Bangkok
By bus: VIP air-conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal twice daily. Journey time is 17hrs. For information on the service contact Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal, Tel: +66(0) 2 435 1199, (0)2 435 1200
By Boat:There are daily boat transfers to and from Krabi town, Koh Phi Phi Koh Phuket
By train: Three types of service run from Bangkok to Trang and as it is a 15hr journey it is advisable to travel sleeper class. Train can be booked up to 90 days in advance - recommended as they fill up quickly. For information regarding train service contact Hua Lumphong Railway Station, Tel: +66(0)2 223 7010
By air: Koh Lanta can be reached from the nearby airports in Krabi and Trang. Whichever is used a transfer will need to be arranged to the island. This takes around an hour from either airport and best arranged in advance through one of the dive operators.
For more information on Koh Lanta contract the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Tel: +66(0)76 212213, (0)76 211036
By Boat:There are daily boat transfers to and from Krabi town, Koh Phi Phi Koh Phuket
By train: Three types of service run from Bangkok to Trang and as it is a 15hr journey it is advisable to travel sleeper class. Train can be booked up to 90 days in advance - recommended as they fill up quickly. For information regarding train service contact Hua Lumphong Railway Station, Tel: +66(0)2 223 7010
By air: Koh Lanta can be reached from the nearby airports in Krabi and Trang. Whichever is used a transfer will need to be arranged to the island. This takes around an hour from either airport and best arranged in advance through one of the dive operators.
For more information on Koh Lanta contract the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Tel: +66(0)76 212213, (0)76 211036
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