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Exploring Koh Lanta

Ban Saladan

From Ban Saladan to the National Park

From Ban Saladan to the East Coast

Roundtrip Koh Lanta

Koh Lantas Caves and National Park

Koh Lanta Noi and Krabi Hot Springs

@ Koh Lanta

Koh Lanta

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Local Transport on Koh Lanta

Activities

Bars and Parties

Sandra's Favourite Restaurants

Wellness and Health

Diving and Snorkeling

Koh Lantas Beaches

Klong Jak Bay and Bamboo Bay

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From Ban Saladan to the East Coast

It is easy to explore Koh Lanta yourself as the roads were all paved since 2011. You can either rent a motorbike or a small car or jeep to start the tour around the island. If you are not an experienced motorbike driver it is safer to rent a car.

Two suggestions of where to rent a car or bike, you can also ask at the front desk of your accommodation.

Car Rental

Dachanat Service

Tel.: 082-4196790 or 089-7333103

Not Rated

Dachanat Service (PhraAe (LongBeach))

Dachanat Services rents cars, jeeps, pickup trucks and motorbikes as well as scooters. Dachanat Services also does airport transfers and organizes tours on Koh Lanta.

230/5 Moo 3, Ban Saladan, Koh Lanta, Krabi 81150
Tel.: 082-4196790 or 089-7333103

Travel Agency

O & M Tourist Center

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O & M Tourist Center (BanSaladan)

O & M Tourist Center is a professional travel agent that offers excursions and day trips as well as flight, train and bus ticket reservations. They also organize tours around the island, boat trips and excursions to the main land.

Moo 1 Ban Saladan Koh Lanta, Krabi 81150

Loop 1 from Ban Saladan via the Elephant Trecking

The first route takes you from Ban Saladan along Lanta´s West Coast to Phra-Ae where you take a left and start to cross over to the East Coast. In Saladan turn right at the school and follow the road to Kaw Khwang Bay. From here you have a nice view over Klong Dao Beach to one side and over Koh Lanta Noi on the other side. Going back from here to the main road you head further south passing Klong Dao Beach.

After Holiday Villa Resort Phra-Ae Beach commences. Take the dirt road to Klapaklam Restaurant down by the beach, have a dip in the sea and enjoy some refreshment. Going back to the main road follow the road further south. The road takes you along several restaurants and bars by the road.

German Restaurant

Lanta Beer House

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Lanta Beer House (PhraAe (LongBeach))

Lanta Beer House is a little bit off the track towards Phra-Ae Elephant Camp. Nonetheless it is worth going there for Thai or German food in a quiet atmosphere. Richard, the German owner does the German cooking and Tschup, his wife is responsible for mouthwatering Thai dishes. Sport events are shown on a big screen and many expatriates meet there. Lanta Beer House supports animal welfare, Koh Lanta.

Phra-Ae, Koh Lanta, Krabi 81150

Just after Feedom Estate turn left and follow the sign Elephant Trekking and Lanta Beer House. Why not take a ride on one of the elephants before enjoying some refreshment at Lanta Beerhouse. And have a look at the orchids at the Lanta Orchid and Butterfly Garden. Then continue your journey eastwards. The road leads you through rubber tree plantations, until you can see the shining ocean in front of you. Welcome to the East Coast.

Nature

Lanta Orchid Nursery and Butterfly Garden

Tel.: 085-2777488

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Lanta Orchid Nursery and Butterfly Garden (PhraAe (LongBeach))

Closed in the Green Season

Lanta Butterfly Garden and Orchid farm is run by German Ecky and his wife Renoo. He exhibits numerous orchids and butterflies and gives an insight about the species. A small cafe on the premises offers refreshments.

Tel.: 085-2777488

Elephant Riding

Sumate Koh Lanta Yai Safari

Tel.: 075-684845

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Sumate Koh Lanta Yai Safari (PhraAe (LongBeach))

Closed in the Green Season

Elephant Trekking Koh Lanta offers elephant trekking every hour during high season between 09.00 and 15.00. The trips last about one hour and include pick-up service and soft drinks.

284 Moo 2 Phra-Ae, Koh Lanta Krabi 81150
Tel.: 075-684845 - Fax.: 075-684846

Nature

Mangrove Forest Park

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Mangrove Forest Park (KohLanta)

Rates: 100 to 100 Baht

Mangrove Forest Park on the East Coast is a small conservatory for mangroves. Friendly staff take you through the mangrove forest by boat and tell you all about this complicated and very fragile Eco system.

You can now either go back to Saladan turning left and the road takes you back to Saladan in about 15 minutes. On your way there you can stop at the Monkey School and the Mangrove Forest, then pass the car ferry pier and the police box and Ban Saladan is just ahead of you.

Or you take a right and continue to Lanta Old Town. The former Capitol of the island, as all the boats landed here. Now Old Town, also called Lanta Pier is still a place of interest as most of the Chinese population live here and the boats to the East depart from there. For further information please see Route 2.

Boating

Sun Island Tours

Tel.: 087- 8916619

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Sun Island Tours (ซันไอร์แลนด์ ทัวร์) (LantaEast)

Closed in the Green Season

Sun Island Tours run by American Susanna offers boat tours off the beaten track to the islands East of Koh Lanta. The long tail boat will take you to unspoilt islands where you have the chance to snorkel and sunbathe. BBQs and individual charters can also be booked. 2 day camping trips are also held. Sun Island Lanta Tours also offers transfers to Koh Ngai.

9/1 Sri Raya Road Koh Lanta, Krabi 81150
Tel.: 087- 8916619

Animal Show

Lanta Monkey School

Tel.: 087-8896586

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Lanta Monkey School (BanSaladan)

Closed in the Green Season

Lanta Monkey School shows well trained monkeys and brings them closer to the tourists. Monkeys even nowadays are still important to clean Palm Trees and harvest coconuts.

Moo 4 Ban Saladan Koh Lanta, Krabi 81150
Tel.: 087-8896586

Route 2 - From Ban Saladan to Ban Sang Kha Ou

This road takes you past Klong Dao Beach, Long Beach and Klong Khong Beach. Just before you reach Klong Nin Beach you take a left eastwards. If you take a right and follow the signs to Mai Kaeow Cave, it takes at least two hours to visit the caves. You have to come back the same route and take a right then the road climbs up to a viewpoint and you can stop at any of the two restaurants to enjoy the view over the East coast.

Viewpoint Restaurant

Khao Yai Restaurant

Tel.: 075-697244

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Khao Yai Restaurant (LantaEast)

Khao Yai Restaurant is on top of the mountain just before you go down to Lanta Old Town. The restaurant is a popular viewpoint over the East coast of Koh Lanta.

182 Moo 3 Koh Lanta Yai Krabi 81150
Tel.: 075-697244

Viewpoint Restaurant

ViewPointRestaurant

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ViewPointRestaurant (วิวพ้อยท์) (LantaEast)

View Point Restaurant is located on top of the hill between Lanta´s East and Lanta´s West Coast. The restaurant is busy during the day. Thai food, breakfasts and refreshing shakes and drinks are served at View Point Restaurant.

Cave

Tham Mai Kaeo (Diamond Cave)

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Tham Mai Kaeo (Diamond Cave) (ถ้ำเข้าถ้ำแ้ก้วไม้เพรช) (KohLanta)

Tham Khao Mai Kaeo(Diamond Cave) is close to Klong Nin and was discovered several years ago. Follow the signs before the turning to Klong Nin Beach and turn right. You can find a small settlement at the entrance to the cave. From there a small footpath through intact forest with trees of 50 meters high leads you to the caves. You have to climb over bamboo ladders and steep steps that lead from one cave to the next. The cave system consists of three caves. We recommend taking a guide from the village who will take you there safely and the price of 200 baht includes a torch.

After the pause go downhill to the t-junction and take a right here, you are now heading into Lanta Old Town if you take the first or second left turn towards the water. You pass old Chinese Houses and you are right in the middle of Lanta Pier, Old Town is often referred to. The houses and restaurants are built on stilts over the water. Why not take a stroll through the village before continuing your journey to Ban Sang Kha Ou.

If you want to explore the islands in the East contact Susanna at Sun Island Tours. They do long tail boat trips, camping tours and also shuttle services to Koh Ngai.

Boating

Sun Island Tours

Tel.: 087- 8916619

Not Rated

Sun Island Tours (ซันไอร์แลนด์ ทัวร์) (LantaEast)

Closed in the Green Season

9/1 Sri Raya Road Koh Lanta, Krabi 81150
Tel.: 087- 8916619

Hammocks

Hammock House

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Hammock House (LantaEast)

Closed in the Green Season

Hammock House Lanta is located in one of the old teak wood buildings in Lanta Old Town and offers all sorts of hammocks, even if you are not planning to buy one, a visit is worthwhile.

Restaurant & Bar

Mango Restaurant and Bar

Tel.: 081-4453774

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Mango Restaurant and Bar (LantaEast)

Mango Restaurant and Bar is a cozy place to be. The restaurant is famous for its burgers and steaks and is the meeting point in Old Town. Live DJs and Parties every Sunday during High season.

Lanta Old Town Koh Lanta, Krabi 81150
Tel.: 081-4453774

The road to Baan Sang Kha Ou takes you along the water past the Police Station and the Hospital through rubber plantations and palm trees. Ban Sang Kha Ou the old sea gypsy village has nothing much to offer. Passing the village you can find a nice resort the Baan Sang Kha Ou Resort, its bungalows are built like ships and the restaurant overlooks the ocean. So why not take a rest here before heading back.

Bungalow Resort

Sang Kha Ou Resort

12 rooms from 1,200 to 4,000 Baht

Tel.: 081-4433232 or 081-9897959

Not Rated

Heading back you stay on the road towards Ban Saladan always heading North, the ocean to your right side. you pass the farmhouses and it seems as time had stood still on Lanta´s East Coast.

Before reaching Saladan, you find a great Cafe and Silver shop. a Monkey School and a fishing lake. Also two Viewpoints invite you to take a rest. Gypsy Restaurant also organizes long tail boat tours and camping trips to the islands in the East.

Cafe

Silver Cafe and Jewellery

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Silver Cafe and Jewellery (LantaEast)

Silver Cafe is actually a silver and jewellery shop that has a nice coffee corner. You can watch the friendly owner making bracelets and necklaces whilst sipping your coffee listening to chill out music.

Moo 3 Ban Na Koh Lanta, Krabi 81150

Viewpoint Restaurant

Gypsy Restaurant

Tel.: 081-5376128

Not Rated

Gypsy Restaurant (LantaEast)

Closed in the Green Season

Gypsy Restaurant is about 4 kilometers away from Lanta Old Town. From Gypsy Restaurant you can catch a long tail boat to Koh Kwang any time during the day. The restaurant offers Thai food, especially the grilled fish which can be recommended here.

Koh Lanta, Krabi 81150
Tel.: 081-5376128