Ko Lanta Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island group in southern Thailand
About Ko Lanta
Ko Lanta consists of several islands, the two largest of which areKo Lanta Noi(เกาะลันตาน้อย, "Small Lanta Island") andKo Lanta Yai(เกาะลันตาใหญ่, "Big Lanta Island"). However, Ko Lanta Yai is where all the tourist action is, so this article will refer to it simply as "Ko Lanta". Ko Lanta is popular with tourists seeking a holiday away from the parties. It's popular with a significantly older crowd than nearbyKo Phi Phi: more walking on the beach and watching the sunset than drinking and dancing. However, there are plenty of bars and the longer term stayers are friendly and know how to party. It is also popular with families with young children, and of course, with divers. Ko Lanta can provide a party if you know where to look. Ko Lanta is a little less well-known than Ko Phi Phi, which h
Top Attractions in Ko Lanta
Explore the best things to see and do in Ko Lanta:
- ★Ao Nui
- ★Beach hand tennis
- ★Kantiang Bay
- ★Khao Mai Kaew Caves
- ★Klong Dao
- ★Klong Jaak Waterfall
- ★Klong Khong
- ★Klong Nin
Where to Eat in Ko Lanta
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Abdul's Pancakes
- 🍴Baan Laanta Bay View Restaurant
- 🍴Citrus Restaurant & Bar
- 🍴Cook Kai
- 🍴Drunken Sailors Coffee Shop
- 🍴Kampong
Where to Stay in Ko Lanta
- 🏨Baan Kantiang See Panorama Villa Resort
- 🏨Baan Laanta Resort & Spa
- 🏨Baan Phu Lae
- 🏨Bamboo Bay Resort
- 🏨Blue Andaman Lanta Resort
- 🏨ChaDa Beach Resort & Spa
Ko Lanta Travel Guide Sections
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