Joanna James
Thailand is home to many dreamy island destinations, and Koh Lanta is one of the lesser-known spots. With many attractions to explore and stunning landscapes to look at, here are some of the best things to do when you are on the island of Koh Lanta!
The main thing holiday goers will do is relax away on the beach. And who can blame them! The beaches are beautiful and empty most of the time. The islands old name was Pulau Sayak, which was Malay for 'Long Beach Island', due to its long 30-kilometre shoreline. Some of the biggest and best beaches to relax on are Klong Khong, Klong Nin and Klong Dao, which are all quite secluded for those looking for some alone time.
When you are on an island, you must take every chance you get to discover what lies underneath the gorgeous waters. In Koh Lanta, scuba diving is one of the more popular activities with many tourists coming from other islands to dive into the waters here! For scuba diving, sites like Hin Muang and Hin Daeng are known for their reef fish and hard corals! You can also explore the colourful marine life of the island by snorkelling. Most of the snorkelling tours are around the same area as the scuba diving spots, so you can do both activities back to back!
There is nothing quite like experiencing the local life of the island first hand, so take some time off to take part in the variety of festivals that happen throughout the year. This is a chance to mingle and interact with the locals of Koh Lanta, whilst also making it a learning opportunity. The Laanta Lanta Festival is known to be the grandest local festival on the island, which is full of musical performances, folk games and sports competitions to indulge in!
There are many resorts in Krabi the likes of Avani+ Koh Lanta Krabi Resort for you to indulge in a luxury holiday and take in the island surroundings at your own pace. If you are the type of traveller looking to stay in and de-stress, check out a few of the islands spa treatments as well!
A major highlight of the Koh Lanta Island is the four island tour, namely Koh Chuak, Koh Mook, Koh Ngai, and Koh Kradan. You will be visiting these beautiful islands to swim and snorkel, but a trip to the Emerald Cave on Koh Mook is not to be missed! You will swim through a dark, 80-metre long canal, which is a unique experience.
For nature lovers, exploring a mangrove is the best thing to do! You will find these stunning mangrove forests located on the northeast parts of the island, such as the Thung Yee Pheng Mangrove Forest, which features a pleasant landscape and a wide range of flora and fauna to witness.
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