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General information about O. Lanta
Lanta Island (Koh Lanta) is an island in the Andaman Sea in southern Thailand, in the province of Krabi (Lanta on the map of the province). The population is slightly more than 30 thousand people. The island of Lanta includes a whole group of 52 islands, the largest of which are Ko Lanta Noi (small Lanta) and Ko Lanta Yai (big Lanta). They are separated by a small channel, and there are many very tiny islets around, many of which are formally uninhabited.
From a tourist point of view, the most important is Ko Lanta Yai (big Lanta), measuring 21 by 5 kilometers. It is here that the tourist infrastructure is located, and it is he who is meant when they talk about Lanta as a resort.
Rest
Koh Lanta is popular with tourists as a place of beach holidays, excellent diving and snorkeling. From other tourist places of the province of Krabi, including the most famous island of Phi Phi, Lanta is distinguished by tranquility, silence and open spaces. There is a much smaller concentration of noisy bars and discos and very long beaches, which are just nice to walk and admire the scenery. Therefore, the guests of the island are mostly older people and families with children.
However, this does not mean that you will die of boredom here. In fact, nothing like that, and the island has a full set of infrastructure and entertainment for tourists. You can find bars and discos, active entertainment and even simple shopping, you just need to know where to look.
When you get bored with a relaxing beach holiday, you can do more active activities on Lanta: diving and snorkeling (but only on neighboring islands); kayak or yacht rental, Thai boxing training. The southern part of Lanta is occupied by a National Park, where you can go trekking through the jungle on foot or by elephant.
Infrastructure
There are several separate tourist areas (separate beaches) on the west coast, each of which is different from the other, and you can choose a place to stay for your taste and budget (see beaches and hotels of Lanta). There are plenty of hotels here, and on some beaches you can stay in bungalows on the shore or rent a house for a long time.
Travel agencies and branches of diving centers can be found on almost every beach. Tickets for transport to other resorts in Thailand can be purchased at the offices of travel agencies and at the receptions of most hotels and guest houses.
Shopping on Lanta is not developed. Basic necessities and food can be purchased in small shops 7/11 and Family Mart, which are found at every turn, but there are no large supermarkets like Big C or Tesco, shopping centers. ATMs, currency exchange, banks are available.
Weather and tourist seasons
Koh Lanta is a year–round resort. There are two seasons:
High season (dry season) runs from November to April. The peak season is December-January. At this time, the most favorable conditions for rest: there is almost no rain, it is always clear, not too hot. But there are a lot of tourists, prices are high.
Low season (rainy season) from May to October. Despite the more frequent precipitation and merciless heat, even at this time you can have a great rest. Prolonged rains are rare, there is enough sun. Yes, plus there are discounts on hotel accommodation. What's really bad is that big waves appear.
Seasons on Lanta by month, when is the best time to go
| Jan | Feb | March | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
* the best time to visit;
acceptable time to visit;
not recommended time to visit
Koh Lanta weather and forecast
Useful tips
Travel Guide At Krabi Airport, you can get a colorful free island guide at the tourist information desk for free.
Shopping on Lanta. Small stores 7/11 and Family Mart are found everywhere, there are no large stores. The nearest shopping centers are located in Krabi Town 80 kilometers away.
Banks. ATMs are found everywhere, especially along the main road on the west coast. Banks and currency exchange can be found in Ban Saladan Village, Klong Dao and Long Beach beaches.
The Internet. Free WiFi is available in almost all hotels, comes across in cafes and restaurants. There is an Internet cafe with a rate of 1 baht/minute.