Travel Info Thailand: 2014

Koh Lanta is the most popular in andaman. Renowned for its long beaches, quiet seclusion, and natural beauty both above and under the water like scuba diver’s paradise. Ko Lanta is a large island with 6 km wide and over 25 kms long, 9 beaches lie from north to south along the sunset coast. Less than an hour's boat ride from Krabi,
Located 70 km south of Krabi, Koh Lanta features a pair of large islands so close to the Thai mainland that it not inconceivable that bridges will someday be built to connect them to each other and to the mainland. It may be many years before this happens however, as Koh Lanta is already a popular Thai beach holiday destination, but its still a long way from the development and popularity of nearby Phuket or Koh Phi Phi.Technically a group of islands including the two largest, Koh Lanta Noi and Koh Lanta Yai, Koh Lanta is technically the name of an administrative district in Krabi Province, though when referring to Koh Lanta most people mean Koh Lanta Yai, where most of the nicest beaches and tourist attractions are located. The prime attractions on Koh Lanta are its long beaches, clear water, and laid back atmosphere. Even after a decade of development that has resulted in the construction of a few of the finest beach resorts in Thailand, the sheer size of Koh Lanta’s west coast ensures that there is plenty of space for visitors to enjoy a relaxing holiday even in the height of peak season in late December and early January. The west coast of Koh Lanta features nine beaches along its 25 km shore, most which are great for swimming and ideal for long, romantic walks and sunset views. It’s a great place for a family vacation or a romantic escape. The most developed areas of the island are on the northwest shore, particularly the beaches of Klong Dao and Long Beach (Phra Ae). These beaches feature the highest density of resorts and tourist services, though this is still a relative term as they are well distributed along the beach and up on the main road. Farther south the beaches become more secluded and the road terminates at a national marine park. In fact, beach hopping from north to south, either by rental car, motorbike, or long-tail boat is one of the great attractions of Koh Lanta. The island is also a scuba diver’s paradise as there are many coral reefs, limestone outcrops, seamounts, pinnacles, and undersea caves around Koh Lanta and nearby islands. The main tourist office on Koh Lanta is located at Baan Saladan, where visitors arriving via car-ferry or boat first arrive. Baan Saladan has the highest concentration of banks, dive shops, markets, medical clinics, and motorbike rental services. Koh Lanta’s post office is located in the east coast of Koh Lanta, in Baan Koh Lanta (Lanta Old Town), which serves as the islands capital.

Koh Lanta is actually made up of several little islands, the most-visited of which is Koh Lanta Yai. The waters are calm and the island safe.

Key Tips Koh Lanta.
The smaller islands around Koh Lanta, including Koh Ma, Koh Hai, Koh Rok, Kong Hin Daeng - Kong Hin Muang, and Koh Haa, are typically closed during the monsoon season from May through October.

Get in Koh Lanta.
Many way yo get Koh Lanta by Train, by Bus, by Car, by Van, by Plane /Airport Transfer, and by Boat.

Get in Koh Lanta By Train

Bangkok station - Trang station 845 Km the nearest train station to Ko Lanta is in Trang province just south of Krabi. From there, there are trains to and from Bangkok whice much convenion.

There are two daily trains from Bangkok to Trang

	Train Number	Type	Bangkok Departure	Trang Arrive	Timetable	Fares
1	83	Express	17.05	8.05	No.83	check
2	167	Rapid	18.30	10.31	No.167	check

Air-conditioned First Class Day & Night Coach

Type Service	Adult (THB)
Upper bed	1,280
Lower bed	1,480
*Room	1,980
	Child
Upper bed	950
Lower bed	1,150
*Room	1,650

Air-conditioned Second Class Day & Night Coach - 36/40 Seats

Type Service	Adult (THB)
Upper bed	761
Lower bed	831
	Child
Upper bed	606
Lower bed	676

Bogie Second Class Carriage

Type Service	Adult (THB)
Sit	461
	Child
Sit	306

Bogie Third Class Carriage

Type Service	Adult (THB)
Sit	285
	Child
Sit	218

From Trang train station can arrange passenger van to Ko Lanta price 250 THB approx 2.30 hrs .
time start by 09.30, 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 13.30, 14.30, 15.30, 16.30 end.
From Koh Lanta to Trang start by 8.00 - 15.00 น. price 250 THB approx 2.30 hrs .
Van information tel KK tour Ltd the office is infront of train station tel 07521 1198 ,075223664

By Private Car

Distances from Bangkok
The distance from Bangkok to Krabi is approx 950 km or about 12 hrs by car.
Route 1: Phetburi → Prachuabkirikhan → Chumphon → Phang Nga → Krabi = 946 km.
Route 2: Phetburi → Prachuabkirikhan → Chumphon (Hwy 41) to Chaiya (Surat Thani) → Krabi (Viangsra) → Hwy 4035 → Krabi (Ao Luk) and along Hwy 4 again = 814 km.

Ko Lanta does not have roads connecting it directly to the mainland, but is served by car ferries. Take Rt 4206 off Hwy 4 about 20 km southeast of Krabi airport. Drive to the end of the road, where there is a car ferry from Baan Hua Hin to Ko Lanta Noi. From the pier here, turn right and follow the "ferry" signs to the second car ferry to Ko Lanta Yai. Ferries operate 07:00-22:00.

There are plenty of car taxi and minivan taxi services from Krabi and the nearby airport. A seat in a ten person minivan from the airport to Ko Lanta costs about 300 baht. These minivans usually don't have much room for luggage (although they can usually find room for one or two large suitcases together with backpacks for the rest of the passengers) so if you're not traveling light you might need to get a private taxi.

This is what the divemasters do. A private minivan taxi will usually be quoted as 2,500 baht. It's possible to bargain a few hundred baht off this price but not much more or the tolls will consume too much of the price. Car taxis cost about the same.

When travelling to/from Ko Lanta in the afternoon by road, allow 2–3 hours for the journey as the queues for the vehicle ferries can be lengthy. The passenger ferry which leaves Ko Lanta pier (high season) at 08:00 and arrives at Krabi pier at 10:00 is quicker.