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Must-see places in Koh Lanta
Things to see and do in Koh Lanta
At the end of the page, I have also listed some good tours, excursions and activities you can do in or from Koh Lanta. Click here to see them.
Map of sights in Koh Lanta
Must-sees Other sights
Must-visit places in Koh Lanta
Dive at Koh Haa Islands
เกาะห้าMy opinion : 5/5
One of the most popular diving sites in Thailand with underwater caves. The largest one is called the cathedral because of its shape. Koh Haa is actually a set of 5 islands located within the Mu Koh Lanta National Marine Park. Diving is offered in high season (from October 15 to May 15 in general).
Koh Rok island
เกาะรอกMy opinion : 5/5
This beautiful island (in fact, it is 2 islands) with preserved nature is about 30 kilometers from Koh Lanta. White sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters and coral reefs and the junge that surrounds it make Koh Rok the ideal destination for diving or snorkeling. Day trips are offered by all agencies from Koh Lanta or Trang islands.
Following Giants
My opinion : 4/5
This elephant sanctuary in Koh Lanta offers, as its name suggests, to follow the elephants. Here, you will walk alongside them, you will observe them but never touch them, nor will you have any other interaction than looking at them (no riding on their backs, no bathing with them, even feeding them, only the mahouts feed them).Find a room in Koh Lanta
Other places worth visiting in Koh Lanta
Lanta Old Town
Tung Yee Peng Village
More suggested visits in Koh Lanta
- The coast
still mostly wild, admiring the meeting of the turquoise sea water and the blue of sky, the brown rocks and green palm trees is a beautiful scenery ! - Neighboring islands
Koh Rok Nai and its coral reefs, Koh Rok Nok. The beaches are beautiful, the nature still unspoiled.
Tours in Koh Lanta and around
Snorkeling Trip in Koh Lanta
Offered in English
You do not feel very comfortable in scuba diving. You prefer a snorkeling trip or just relax by visiting paradise islands. This tour is for you!
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Thailand: Initiation to diving for children (Bubblemaker PADI)
Offered in EnglishMake your children live their first underwater adventure like a real diver with a real diving certificate at the end! (from the age of 8)
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Discover Scuba Diving in koh Lanta
Offered in EnglishMake your diving baptism in Koh Lanta in Southern Thailand with a team of exeprimented instructors. For a day, you will feel what it is to be a real diver and explore exceptional sites.
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Junior Open Water Diving Course
Offered in EnglishThis 3-day diving course in Koh Lanta will teach you how to become a young certified diver by acquiring all required basic knowledge of scuba diving.
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Open Water Diver course and certification program in Koh Lanta
Offered in EnglishThis 3 days course will teach you how to become a certified diver by acquiring all required basic knowledge of scuba diving.
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Advance Open Water course and certification program in Koh Lanta
Offered in EnglishDuring this Advance Open Water diving course, you will have 5 adventure dives to complete over 2 or 3 days. They will allow you to improve your diving skills.
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Koh Lanta: Jungle Walk with Elephants
Offered in EnglishWalk in the forest of Koh Lanta alongside the elephants of this sanctuary which is one of the most ethical in Thailand. Here, you will not show them, you will not soap them, you will not bathe with them... You will only observe them and follow them at a reasonable distance while leaving them free to live their life as domestic elephants.
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PADI Divemaster course in Koh Lanta
Offered in EnglishFull training to make you an excellent Divemaster, fit to practice, and equipped for your future courses, if you choose to become a diving instructor.
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Places to see elsewhere in Thailand
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
a must see. On the top of a mountain, it is the most famous temple in the area. It is very popular with the thais and of course tourists and offers a magnificent view (often more clear in late…
Overlap Stone
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Amphawa Floating Market
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Phra Nang Beach
This is the most beautiful beach in Railay! Anyway, it's my favorite. Pretty postcard setting with often turquoise sea and golden sand, there is also a cliff with a climbing wall and two sanctuaries…
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