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Must-sees & Must-Dos in Koh Lanta?

What to do and see in Koh Lanta


I also listed at the end of the page some good tours, excursions and activities that you can do in Koh Lanta or from Koh Lanta. Click here to see them.

Must-visit places in Koh Lanta

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Dive at Koh Haa Islands

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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).
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Koh Rok island

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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.
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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).
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Other nice places to visit in Koh Lanta

Lanta Old Town

Lanta Old Town

starstarstar Lanta Old Town was the capital of the island about a century ago. There is a more authentic atmosphere with wooden houses, some on the waterfront on stilts. Not many tourists go there but it dies not lack of charm and offers beautiful views of the surrounding islands.
Tung Yee Peng Village

Tung Yee Peng Village

starstarstar This small village on the East side of Koh Lanta allows access to the mangrove where you can or kayak or rent longtail boats trips to the neighboring islands. Still little known, this is one of the places to do in Koh Lanta if you like ecotourism and want to change a bit from the beaches.

Other visits suggestions 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

This selection includes tours, excursions and activities to do in Koh Lanta that I personally tested or were tested by people I fully trust and offers by recognized agencies or websites known for their seriousness and quality.

snorkeling trip in koh lanta

Snorkeling Trip in Koh Lanta

Offered in Englishenglish guide
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!

thailand: initiation to diving for children (bubblemaker padi)

Thailand: Initiation to diving for children (Bubblemaker PADI)

Offered in Englishenglish guide
Make your children live their first underwater adventure like a real diver with a real diving certificate at the end! (from the age of 8)

discover scuba diving in koh lanta

Discover Scuba Diving in koh Lanta

Offered in Englishenglish guide
Make 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.

junior open water diving course

Junior Open Water Diving Course

Offered in Englishenglish guide
This 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.

open water diver course and certification program in koh lanta

Open Water Diver course and certification program in Koh Lanta

Offered in Englishenglish guide
This 3 days course will teach you how to become a certified diver by acquiring all required basic knowledge of scuba diving.

advance open water course and certification program in koh lanta

Advance Open Water course and certification program in Koh Lanta

Offered in Englishenglish guide
During 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.

koh lanta: jungle walk with elephants

Koh Lanta: Jungle Walk with Elephants

Offered in Englishenglish guide
Walk 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.

padi divemaster course in koh lanta

PADI Divemaster course in Koh Lanta

Offered in Englishenglish guide
Full training to make you an excellent Divemaster, fit to practice, and equipped for your future courses, if you choose to become a diving instructor.

Places to see elsewhere in Thailand

Long Beach

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It is the longest and wildest beach on Koh Yao Noi. It is not that easy to access. But precisely because it is almost deserted and wild, it gives you the impression of being a Robinson Crusoe lost...


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Tha Khao Beach

tha khao beach

It's not the busiest beach in Koh Yao Noi and that's exactly what makes it interesting! It also offers a pretty setting with its view of Phang Nga Bay's karst peaks, the small island of Koh Nok and...


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Phra Prang Sam Yot

phra prang sam yot

located on a little hill not far from the railway, it consists of 3 prangs and is very popular with monkeys, it is the most famous monument in Lopburi.


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Amphawa Floating Market

amphawa floating market

It is the main reason why visitors here come from Bangkok. It takes place from Friday to Sunday at noon and is particularly interesting to see at night. At night is also the famous fireflies visit.


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