Koh Lanta Island, Krabi

Koh Lanta Island Quick Guide

If to compare with Ao Nang, Koh Lanta island is more to relax, and cozy island with long stretch of beaches. Saladan Town, Long Beach and Kantiang Bay are popular spots for traveler. Having activities like island / beach hopping, scuba diving or visit Phi Phi Island, this made the island as favorite choice for solo traveler, scuba diver and group of friends.

Getting to Koh Lanta Island

Main access to Koh Lanta Island still via Krabi Airport (KBV), but if you're coming from Ao Nang, PhuketFerry.com will be your friend.

Flight to Koh Lanta Island

Krabi Airport (KBV), the main international airport for most of the international flight to Krabi (1.5 hours flight from Kuala Lumpur International Aiport, KUL), with 1 hour of van transfer to Hua Hin Pier, 15 minutes of transfer to opposite jetty by car ferry (waiting time depending on season and crowd), another 10 minutes you will reach the 1st town in Koh Lanta (Saladan Town).

Connecting flight to KBV Airport

From Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) Flight journey: 1.5 hours Airlines: Airasia.

Ao Nang to Koh Lanta Island

For sea transfer from Ao Nang, PhuketFerry.com having variety option of the ferry transfer to Koh Lanta Island, ranging from 2 to 3 hours journey. Van transfer from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta Island can be arrange, 3 hours is typical journey.

Self drive to Koh Lanta Island

From the southern part of Thailand (Malaysia border), it may takes up to 6 hours car drive to reach Koh Lanta Island including the car ferry transfer. There's many stopover / shops along the journey, an good option for road trip lover!

Season

December - May is the best season travel to Krabi. It's the dry season and calm sea. But, travel out of the dry season will often get better deal, don't forget to check out Koh Lanta Island stay & activity promotion.

Krabi National Park Fee

With effective from June 2015, all National Park fees for Island tours in Krabi must be paid in cash on entrance to the parks. Below are the fee structure for 5 main national parks near Koh Lanta.

Phi Phi Islands

Adult: 400 THB Child: 200 THB

Hong Islands

Adult: 300 THB Child: 200 THB

4 Islands (Poda, Chicken & Tub)

Adult: 400 THB Child: 200 THB

Emerald Pool

Adult: 200 THB Child: 100 THB

Mu Ko Lanta National Park

Non-Thai Adult: 200 THB Child: 100 THB

Thai Adult: 40 THB Child: 20 THB

Car: 30 THB

All Krabi National Parks Child Age is 4 - 11, age 3 and below is FOC (Free Of Charge)

Koh Lanta Island recommendation

Koh Rok is a MUST visit island for both island lover and scuba diver, stunning beach view and amazing underwater!

Scuba diver's paradise, Hin Daeng & Hin Muang use to encounter the gentle giant - whale shark and manta ray, remember to check out our dive center with this trip arrangement.

Having a cup of tea over the cliff restaurant is a typical itinerary for traveler who visit Koh Lanta Island, and don't forget to take a walk at Laem Kho Kwang Beach to enjoy the scenic sunset view.