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Ko Lanta offer many interesting
activities for the visitors. So,
if you are here. You shouldn’t miss these.
LANTA ISLAND
On Your own
Tham Khao Mai Kaew, The Caves A great break from the beach is a trip to this couple of caves in the centre of the island. Even the hike in through original forest, is pleasant. But the real fun begins when you descend through a small indistinct hole in the rocks and enter the series of diverse caverns. Some
sections are large as church halls, others required you to squeeze through on
hands and knees. Sights include impressive
stalactites and stalagmites, bats and even a cavern pool that you can swim in,
if you descend via a long slippery slope with a knotted rope, a bit of a challenge
on the way back! A
Muslim family who lives near the trailhead to the caves offers guide service for
50 baht per person. You really need
a guide to find your way around, particularly inside the caves, and the service
is definitely worth it. The family
also runs a basic restaurant. The
caves are located off the lower of the two cross-island roads, down a narrow 1.5
km. Dirt track through a rubber plantation that ends up at the Muslim home. The Village Ban Saladan
Ban
Saladan at the northern tip of the island of Ko Lanta, is the largest settlement
on the island and has a couple of ferry piers, tour agents, supermarkets, dive
shops, small post office and a Siam City Bank with exchange service.
Lanta
Old Town
The district capital (Also called
the old Town by the locals) is situated on the Southeast coast.
It has a post office, police station and the island’s hospital as well
as a long pier, which can reach you to nearby islands, such as Bu Bu Island etc.,
The buildings are more solid looking than in Ban Saladan.
The village of Ban Sangkha Ou on Lanta’s Southern tip is a traditional
Muslim fishing village.
Ko Lanta National Marine Park ( Light House) In 1990, fifteen islands in the Lanta group, covering an area of 134 sq.km. were declared part of Koh lanta national Marine Park in an effort to protect the fragile coastal environment. Orchid
Nursery farm
If you like flowers we recommend
you to visit the Orchid Nursery Farm at Long Beach.
It is easy accessible by motor bike or bicycle.
Entry fee 30 baht per person
Renting Bicycle, Motor Bike
& Jeep
Bicycle Rent a mountain Bike and go as you please. Driving on the beach is allowed, as long as showing respect of people sun bathing.
Motor
Bike Rent a motor bike and go as you please. You don’t have to wear the helmet on this island, but for your own safety if you required. Driving a motor vehicle on the beaches is not allowed. Insurance for driver or third person is not available so make sure you have a valid home insurance from your country.
The
person renting the motor bike will be responsible for any possible damage costs.
Normally, the cost for renting a motor bike is around 200-250 baht per
day.
Jeep Rent a jeep and make your own excursion within Lanta island. No international driver’s license is needed when driving inside Lanta island. Driving a motor vehicle on the beaches is not allowed. Personal accident insurance or collision damage waiver is not available so make sure you have a valid home insurance from your country. The person renting the jeep will be responsible for any possible damage costs. The cost for renting a jeep is around 1,200 baht per day. Snorkeling Most of the tourists when they visit on Ko Lanta. They will buy a day trip for snorkeling. Ko Rok Trip or Four Islands trip ( Ko Ngai, Ko Mook, Ko Chuek, Ko Kradan ). These two are the most popular places. Because of the white sand beach and crystal clear water that you can see the coral reefs and fishes. And it’ s more easy from here to get to these islands. Trekking Elephant trekking, which you can do in Ko Lanta. You can sit on the elephant trek and go to the viewpoint or the waterfall. It’s fun and get a good experience for you. Diving Many
divers from over the world love to come to Andaman Sea for diving. Ko Lanta is
also in Andaman Sea and closed to many popular dive sites of the world, such as
Hin Daeng - Hin Muang, Ko Ha, Hin Bida etc., There are many dive shops here offers
you the diving padi courses which depending on your budgets.
Sea Kayak or Canoe There are many of perfect nature, scenarios around the island. Kayak is also the best way to explore the scenarios by paddle through the mangrove forest and to the sea cave. You can see beautiful stalactite, big halls, bats, swallows steep cliff and an open area if beach such as Ko Talabeng. Fishing Three different kinds of fishing trips by private long tail boat: half-day, full day or night fishing. The usual catch is Barracuda and White and Red Snapper among other sorts. Imagine how delicious it will taste, a cook preparing your own fish at a table on the beach when getting back to the resort!
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Southern Lanta Resort 105 Moo 3 Tumbon Saladan Aumphur Ko LantaKrabi 81150 Thailand | |||
