Old Town · Snorkelling · Koh Rok · Kayaking · Beach Bars
Andaman Coast, Thailand — Old Town charm, world-class diving, and Koh Rok day trips. Everything you need to plan Koh Lanta, built by locals for real travellers.
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Most common route. Shared minivan from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta via two short car ferry crossings. Door-to-door takes about 2.5 hours. Private transfers also available.
High-speed ferry from Rassada Pier, often stopping at Phi Phi en route. Runs November–April (high season). Off-season: minivan via Krabi instead. Book a day ahead in peak.
↺ Round trip availableQuick hop between Phi Phi and Koh Lanta. Multiple daily ferries (Tigerline, Ao Nang Princess). Arrives at Saladan Pier on the north tip of Koh Lanta.
↺ Round trip availableTigerline ferry runs this route during high season (Nov–Apr). Stunning Andaman crossing. Check schedules carefully — this route doesn't run year-round.
↺ Round trip availableCrystal-clear water, pristine white sand, incredible snorkelling over shallow coral. Koh Rok is Koh Lanta's crown jewel. Speedboat from Saladan Pier, lunch included. Open Nov–Apr only.
Koh Ngai, Koh Mook (Emerald Cave), Koh Kradan, and Koh Chueak. Longtail or speedboat. The Emerald Cave swim-through is unforgettable — arrive early before the crowds.
Thailand's best wall diving. Manta rays, whale sharks (seasonal), soft coral gardens dropping to 60m. Advanced divers — Hin Daeng. Beginners — Koh Haa or Koh Bida. Multiple dive shops in Saladan.
Stilt houses, Chinese-Thai shopfronts, and local seafood in Lanta Old Town. Then kayak through mangrove forests on the east coast. Quiet, authentic, zero crowds.
The classic Andaman triangle. Fly into Phuket for beaches and nightlife, ferry to Phi Phi for Maya Bay and diving, hop to Koh Lanta for slow island life, then exit via Krabi.
Add Koh Lipe onto your Koh Lanta trip. Walking Street, Sunrise Beach, world-class snorkelling. Often called the Maldives of Thailand. High season ferry only (Nov–Apr).
Koh Lanta connects to more islands than most people realise. Here are the most popular onward hops:
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Maya Bay, Viking Cave, Shark Point diving. 1-hour ferry from Koh Lanta.
Explore In Phi PhiAndaman coast's biggest island. Beaches, nightlife, Patong, Old Town. Ferry or minivan via Krabi.
Explore In PhuketThe Maldives of Thailand. Crystal water, Walking Street, world-class snorkelling.
Explore In Koh LipeRailay Beach, Ao Nang, limestone karsts. Gateway to the Andaman islands.
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