Travel guide

Koh Lanta

Andaman calm without the party

🗓️ Best time: November–April💰 Budget · ~$55/day📍 Thailand

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About Koh Lanta

A long, laid-back Andaman island of golden west-coast beaches, sunset bars, mangroves and old-town charm — the mellow alternative to Phuket and Phi Phi.

⭐ Things to do in Koh Lanta

Long Beach (Phra Ae)Koh Lanta Old TownMu Ko Lanta National ParkFour Islands snorkel tourEmerald Cave (Koh Mook)Lanta lighthouse viewpointBamboo BayOld Town stilt houses

🍽️ What to eat in Koh Lanta

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Fresh seafood BBQSouthern Thai curriesRotiTropical fruit shakes

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Rent a scooter; car ferries connect the mainland.

💡 Local tip

Base on the quieter southern beaches and take a boat to the stunning Trang islands.