Joanna James
Koh Lanta is a beautiful island which is administratively part of the Krabi province of southern Thailand. Although referred to as Koh Lanta, it is more widely known as Koh Lanta Yai. Being of medium stature it has spectacular beaches and infrastructure to welcome visitors Koh Lanta Yai still retains a charming laidback atmosphere which appeals to visitors looking for crowd-free beaches for a holiday with quality. Easily accessible through Krabi or Phuket find options to arrive in Koh Lanta Yai.
Speedboat Service – This is the fastest mode of travel from Rassada Pier in Phuket ending at Saladan Pier in Koh Lanta Yai. Taking approximately 1.5 hours, the price for the ride is high but is worth it for those wanting to make a side trip to Koh Lanta Yai. The tickets for speedboat service can be obtained on 12go.Asia website.
The speedboat makes a stop at Koh Phi Phi Island to pick up passengers or for a change of boat. The ride up to Koh Phi Phi is 45 minutes. As this is a definite stop, booking just a leg of the speedboat ride from Phuket to Koh Phi Phi is also possible, while from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lanta Yai can also be done separately which is a 30-minute ride.
Some visitors from resorts near Phi Phi Island use the speedboat service often to arrive in Koh Lanta.
Ferry Service – This approximately 4-hour journey is reasonably priced as compared to the faster speedboat ride and operates regularly except during the monsoon season.
The ferry journey takes you initially to Koh Phi Phi Island like the speedboat service to pick up other passengers or for a change of boat. The total time for both legs adds up to around 4 hours.
You can split the Phuket to Koh Phi Phi and Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lanta Yai as done on speedboat service.
Tickets for this ferry service can be booked easily using 12go. Asia and it is ideal if the service is booked in advance so that you arrive at the pier on time without having to waste time unnecessarily. Alternatively, if you are already spending a few days in Phuket, you can also book the ferry service through one of the travel agents in Phuket. Ensure that reliable ferry companies are used by looking up the reviews.
Many visitors are opting for a combination of ferry and speedboat services to arrive in Koh Lanta as the experience is different. It is possible to move about on the ferry and thoroughly savour the beauty of the environment you pass through on the ferry.
Visitors bound to hotels such as Avani+ Koh Lanta use the ferry up to Koh Phi Phi and switch to speedboat service from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lanta as it gives them a little time to admire Koh Phi Phi as well.
Travelling from Krabi to Koh Lanta Yai has similar travel options of Speedboat and Ferry however travel times are a little different. Based on the pier you start from in Krabi the speedboat or ferry will stop at Railay Beach or Koh Jum before proceeding to Koh Lanta Yai.
Visitors can also do combinations as possible from Phuket.
If you get a taxi from Phuket, it is a mix of car ride and car ferry crossing which is included in the taxi fare and varies from where you take the taxi in Phuket to your hotel in Koh Lanta Yai. The same applies in the case of travelling from Krabi.
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