Ko Lanta Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Ko Lanta
Home to stunning beaches and mangroves rich with wildlife, this increasingly popular island has managed to maintain a laid-back atmosphere.

Ko Lanta is certainly not an off-the-beaten path destination but its long stretches of sand feel quiet and secluded. Steady tourism ensures that the island offers extensive dining and nightlife options, as well as activities ranging from diving to yoga.

Head to Ko Lanta’s east coast to explore Muslim fishing villages, where locals continue to practice their traditional way of life. Quaint Lanta Old Town is particularly wonderful to visit during March, when the neighbourhood comes to life with traditional food and entertainment for the Laanta Lanta Festival.

Although it would be tempting to spend every day stretched out under the sun on one of Lanta’s four main beaches, Mu Ko Lanta National Park is well worth leaving the beach for. Hike through the park’s lush jungle, where you can spot monkeys, egrets, snakes and other fascinating wildlife. Don’t miss the romantic old lighthouse resting on the cliff of Ta Noad Cape, a gorgeous lookout point over the park’s two beaches. 

Khlong Jak Waterfall offers another rewarding hike through jungle vegetation and rocky cliffs. Cool off in the natural pool found at its base. Kayak or arrange a boat tour around Thung Yee Pheng Mangrove Forest, where you can spot fiddler crabs, cranes and sea eagles.

Ko Lanta is one of Thailand’s top yoga destinations, with both full-length classes and relaxed beachside sessions available.  Take a class at one of the island’s cooking schools, where you can learn how to make spicy pad thai and sweet mango sticky rice.

Snorkel, scuba dive or kayak to nearby islands, such as Ko Rok and Ko Bida. The waters off Ko Lanta’s coast are also excellent for surfing, boogie boarding, sailing and fishing. 

The closest airport is Krabi International, from where Ko Lanta can be reached in a little over an hour by a combination of bus and ferry transport. Tourism in Ko Lanta is highly seasonal, with many local businesses closing during the rainy season from May to October.

SriLanta Resort and Spa
SriLanta Resort and Spa
4 out of 5
111 Mu 6 Klongnin Beach, Koh Lanta Yai, Ko Lanta, Krabi
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹2,334 per night from 18 May to 19 May
₹2,334
per night
18 May - 19 May
Stay at this 4-star beach resort in Ko Lanta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Klong Nin Beach and Long Beach are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (342 reviews)
"Was an enjoyable stay. Property is divided into a beachfront area with pools and restaurants and the actual lodging area on the other side of the road. There’s a pedestrian tunnel that goes under the road. Our lodgings were a decent walk from the beachfront. Would have been a little difficult for ..."

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2024

SriLanta Resort and Spa
Layana Resort and Spa
Layana Resort and Spa
5 out of 5
272 Moo 3 Saladan, Phra-Ae Beach, Ko Lanta, Krabi
The price is ₹10,577 per night from 12 May to 13 May
₹10,577
per night
12 May - 13 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (137 reviews)
"Great beach. Hotel is quite small but overall exceed our expectations. It’s pricey but worth it. The room is very comfy and big. We arrived at 1.30pm for check in but the room wasnt ready and will be delayed past the check in time so the staff let us wait by the restaurant and enjoy the complimentary ..."

Reviewed on 20 Apr 2024

Layana Resort and Spa
Rawi Warin Resort and Spa
Rawi Warin Resort and Spa
4.5 out of 5
139 Moo 8, Lanta Yai Island, Ko Lanta, Krabi
The price is ₹6,672 per night from 11 May to 12 May
₹6,672
per night
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ko Lanta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Klong Nin Beach and Long Beach are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (456 reviews)
"Great family resort! Our villa was amazing and had spectacular views! Be prepared to do a lot of uphill walking! My elderly parents used the shuttle/golf cart service each time as they were readily available to pick up and drop off all around the property. Staff were so helpful and friendly! Beware ..."

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2024

Rawi Warin Resort and Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Puteri Lanta Family Villas
Puteri Lanta Family Villas
3.5 out of 5
114 Moo 5 Kantiang Beach, Ko Lanta Yai, Ko Lanta, Krabi
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly villa in Ko Lanta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and breakfast. Popular attractions Klong Nin Beach and Ba Kan Tiang Beach ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (21 reviews)
Hotel has bedbugs
"This hotel had bedbugs. We had a reservation in the 3br suite and around 11pm discovered there were bedbugs infested in all 3 rooms. I struggled with posting this review because all of the the staff are so nice but I see the room is available for reservation again and it was a total nightmare to ..."

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2024

Puteri Lanta Family Villas
Alanta Villa
Alanta Villa
4 out of 5
429 Moo 2, Klong Krong Beach, Saladan, Ko Lanta, Krabi
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
Superb villa
"We had 5 nights at Alanta Villa, and by day two we knew we hadn’t booked long enough. The villas are peaceful, well appointed, comfortable, and very private. We found the staff are incredibly helpful and very friendly… genuinely lovely people There’s a lot of wildlife knocking about in the gardens, ..."

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2024

Alanta Villa
Baan KanTiang See Villas (2 bedroom villas)
Baan KanTiang See Villas (2 bedroom villas)
3.5 out of 5
263 Moo5, Ko Lanta, Krabi
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly villa in Ko Lanta. Enjoy breakfast, room service and in-room massages. Popular attractions Klong Nin Beach and Ba Kan Tiang ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (64 reviews)
Fint boende!
"Allting var mycket bra, det enda negativa var att avståndet till stranden är lite längre än vad som framgick innan. Riktigt fint läge med magisk utsikt och otrolig service!"

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2023

Baan KanTiang See Villas (2 bedroom villas)
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Ko Lanta

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Top destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
22 Mar 2020

Beautiful location and beaches .

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
29 Feb 2020

Had a great stay , peaceful place , hope they don’t destroy lanta like they did the other Thai islands with tourism

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller
8 Jan 2020

We didn’t see it all, what we did see was beautiful and not overly commercial.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
8 Dec 2019

Don't forget to see a local Muay Thai event to support the local clubs.

5/5 - Excellent

Tim
20 Nov 2019

It’s how the other islands in Thailand were 15 years ago.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
19 Nov 2019

Really liked the relaxed feel of the island. Easy to get around and some great view points.

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