One in the Ten Best Dive Sites of the World

The beauty of the underwater world made up of plenty of red soft coral and red sea fan coral on underwater rock cliff about 60 meters high. Not far away is Hin Muang, the Purple Rock, with underwater cliff of 200 meters long, where numerous purple soft coral can be found. It is also an assembling point for large fish, especially the Manta Ray, and the whale shark. It is ranked as one in the ten best dive sites of the world.

Best time to visit : December to April, with February to march as the prime period

Best period of the day : 10.00 to 13.00 hrs.

How to get there : The most convenient point is Sala Dan Boat Landing, Lanta Yai lsland, a distance of about 75 kilometers, for a boat trip of about 3-4 hours.

The Superb Beauty of the Ko Lanta Beaches

Ko Lanta Yai is known as anislandofKrabiwith several beautiful beaches along the western side of the island, all open out to theAndamanSea. All these beaches are perfect for relaxing and swimming. But the most beautiful beach is Ba Kan Tiang Beach, over 1 kilometer long as the apex of Ko Lanta beach beauty.

Best time to visit : Late November to May

Best period of the day : Morning 8.00 to 12.00 hrs.and at sunset about 18.30 hrs.

How to get there : From Krabi, use Highway No. 4 past Khlong Thom District up to the intersection to the pier, into Lanta lsland, use Highway No. 4206, and cross by ferry twice from Lanta Noi to Lanta yai lsland, with beachfront road on the West throughout the entire island.

The Fascinations of the Beaches of Twin lslands in the Sea

Comprise two identical islands – Ko Rok Nai or the Inner Ko Rok is located to the South, and Ko Rok Nok, the Outer Ko Rok to the North. Both islands feature white sand beaches in the midst of bright green lagoon to the East. In the rainy season, there are chances to see Long Lae Waterfall, a small cascade from steep cliff into the sea to the North of Ko Rok Nok, the only such as phenomenon in Thailand.

Best time to visit : Late November to April

Best period of the day : 8.00 to 15.00 hrs.

How to get there : From Lanta island, take a hired boat to Ko Rok, costing about 1,000 baht each.Boat trip service offer only the high season from November to April.

The Old Way of a Perfect New Life

The charm of Ko Lanta lies in the beachfront on the West with several fine beaches from the North tip of the island to the Southern tip. On the contrary, the Eastern side of the island which lacks fine beaches is lined with original settlements and sea tribe communities which retain their culture and remarkable natural way. Local tradition such as the Sea Tribe’s Boat Floating Festival makes up fascinations of the old lifestyle sought by tourists.

Best time to visit : All through the year, but the best period is November to April

Best period of the day : Morning, 7.00 – 9.00 hrs. late afternoon 17.00 to 19.00 hrs.

How to get there : From Krabi, follow Highway No.4 up to the intersection to Ko Lanta Pier on Highway No.4206, and take ferry to Ko Lanta Yai, with beach road on the Eastern side up to the old town community of Ko Lanta.

The wondrous rock erosion in the form of a huge scull. Cruising along the canal to theKarosMountainstakes one through diverse tourist attractions Viewed in the morning, the shadowy scull appears like a sad devil, while in the afternoon, with direct light, the scull looks like a smiling devil. Also, in the neighboring cliff, ghost-masks appear alongside the scull stone.

Best time to visit : Late November to May

Best period of the day : Morning 6.00 to 9.00 hrs. Afternoon, 15.00 to 17.00 hrs.

How to get there : From Khuan O Pier, take a long-tailed boat to the mouth ofSaiCanal. The trip takes about 20 minutes.