Koh Lanta Holiday
About Koh Lanta
A destination for fantastic holidays, Koh Lanta sits in the Andaman Sea and is easily reach from the islands of Ko Phi Phi, Phuket and from the west coast of Thailand. With miles of sandy white beaches, hundreds of beach bars and some great luxury resorts, Koh Lanta is a holiday paradise. Come and enjoy the cocktails, go horse riding along the beach or snorkelling in the warm crystalline waters. At night watch the phosphorescent glow of plankton as they turn the sea into a shimmering and bright green.
For those that wish to spend their holidays exploring, rent a car or a motorbike and tour the island of Koh Lanta, taking in the wonders of fishing villages, soft sandy beaches and the natural wonder of the National Park in the south of the island. Mangrove forests line the southern coast and soft white beaches offer the perfect place to chill out and relax. Spend your holiday in the warm tropical sunshine which beats down throughout the year.
Spend some time hopping between the nearby islands, such as the beautiful Ko Phi Phi which was the setting of the film “The Beach”. This exotic and tropical gem is a unique and beautiful island which has to be visited. Take the daily boat from Koh Lanta and spend the day exploring the uninhabited southern island.
Koh Lanta Holiday Attractions
Holidays in Koh Lanta can offer many attractions. Take a dive trip from the bustling port of Ban Saladan which sits on the northern tip of the island. There are plenty of operators who can arrange PADI certified courses and offer equipment rental. Spend the day on the boat diving coral reefs and swimming with tropical fish and maybe even a whale shark. Enjoy the clear warm waters and the excellent visibility and most of all the cheap prices.
The Mai Kaew cave system is located in the middle of the island and is definitely worth making the trip to visit. Holidays aren't complete without taking the family run tour, which delves deep into underground caverns, down ladders, through tight gaps and across underground rivers. Stare in awe at the vast spaces and stalactites and stalagmites which line the caves. The tour includes hire of head torches for use in the cave system and is an extremely informative excursion. A must see on your holidays to Koh Lanta!
Koh Lanta Nightlife
Koh Lanta has a relaxed and chilled nightlife which is centred in the port town of Ban Saladan in the north and on the beaches which line the west coast. Some of the best beach bars can be found on the long white sand beach known locally as Ao Phrae Nae. This 2km long beach has a great atmosphere and is perfect for those who enjoy a mixed and varied holiday nightlife. This is the perfect place to come and escape and enjoy the beautiful sunsets in the early evening.
Koh Lanta Recreation and Activities
There are plenty of things to see and do on holidays to the charming and chilled out island of Koh Lanta. Go for an elephant ride through the wooded interior of the island and get up close to these wonderful animals. Relax and unwind with a traditional Thai massage which will invigorate and refresh you. For the ultimate in treatment enjoy being spoilt with a stay in a luxury spa resort which will leave you feeling energised and rejuvenated.
Koh Lanta Weather & Climate
Like most of the islands in Thailand, holidays to Koh Lanta are best taken from early December until March. Most of the islands hotels and dive shops close down during the rainy season which lasts from May through to October. November can be a good month to visit the island as prices are cheaper and there is less chance of rain. The hot season kicks in around March and April and can make Koh Lanta island unbearably hot and humid.
Our Bestselling Koh Lanta Hotels Hotels
- Holiday at the Chada Beach Resort Hotel Koh Lanta
- Holiday at the Langham Place Hotel Koh Lanta
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