Koh Lanta Travel

 

Town/City	:	Koh Lanta
Country	:	Thailand
Other names	:	Ko Lanta
Province / District	:	Krabi Province
Nearest local airport	:	Krabi International Airport (KBV)
Nearest international airport	:	Krabi International Airport (KBV)
Airport tax	:	Included in airfare
Geographical orientation	:	Southern Thailand, Southeast Asia
Surrounding tour venues	:
Currency for payment	:	Baht
Currency for exchange	:	All major currencies, including MYR & SGD
		(higher exchange rates in MY & SG)
Entry Permit / Visa	:	Not required for MY & SG passport holders
Electricity	:	220 volts / 2-prong plugs

 Note:

Koh Lanta is a group of islands with a barge available to transport passengers and vehicles. The 1st barge goes from the mainland pier to Koh Lanta Noi. The 2nd barge goes from Koh Lanta Noi to Koh Lanta Yai, where all the tourist activities are.

 

 

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TRANSPORTATION

Type	Rental Cost (Baht*)	Duration (hour)
Bicycle	100	24
Mountain Bike	Not available	Not available
Scooter (auto)	250	24
Sedan Car (auto)	1,200	24

 

Koh Lanta	From Airport** (Baht*)	To Airport** (Baht*)
Tuk-Tuk / Truck Taxi	Not available	Not available
Taxi (private)	2,000	2,000
Van (shared)	300 / person	300 / person
Van (private)	2,500	2,500
Boat (shared) fr. Krabi #	300-400 / person	300-400 / person

* Actual cost may vary

** Krabi International Airport (KBV)

# Not available during monsoon season

 

THINGS TO DO/SEE

• Swimming & sunbathing

• Snorkeling & diving

• Sea kayaking

• Fishing

• Trekking

• Cycling

• Watching the sunset

• Thai massage & spa

• Thai cooking class

 

 

PLACES TO VISIT

• Lanta Old Town

• Sea gypsy village

• Khao Mai Kaew Caves

 

ITEMS TO BUY

• Dried seafood

• Local handicrafts

 

FOOD TO EAT / DRINK

• Common Thai dishes found in other parts of Southern Thailand

• Fresh & inexpensive seafood: grilled or cooked in broth or tomyam