Leisure & Activities at Koh Lanta

               Koh Lanta is very diversity of nature. The archipelago comprised of over 70 small islands. Most of them are in the national park area which guarantee truly unspoiled. Many islands nearby are very rich of underwater life on a square mile of coral reef. Some have magnificent beaches which worthy to visit.
               Visiting Koh Lanta is never boring.Because Koh Lanta has many activities to do on the beautiful beaches, relaxing body and mind.
                Many people come to Koh Lanta for some of the world's best scuba diving in the surrounding Andaman Sea . However, the island offers many other great activities and tours suitable for all members of the family including snorkeling, hiking and caving, boat tours, fishing, kayaking or rent a Jeep and sightseeing around this diversity island is worth.
                After tiring of the activities.A variety of leisurely ways to pass the time are on offer - Thai massage on the beach, Spa treatments with great views.Or to learn the way of Thai people and Thai culture is to learn Thai cooking with the atmosphere of the seaside course.
                 Sightseeing on Koh Lanta
            Driving or riding around Koh Lanta is a challenge and makes for an excellent adventure. You can explore independently by renting a bike or Jeep 4WD at any of the tour agents on the island. The road conditions are good with paved surface s, with the exceptions of two roads - the first running across the island to the East coast, and the second the last 10km of road at the southernmost point on the way to national park. This should be attempted by experience riders only.
                 Koh Lanta's people are a mixture of many races; Muslim, Thai, Thai-Chinese and Sea Gypsies. This diversity means you can see old Chinese style houses, Islamic Mosques, Buddhist Temples and traditional Thai housing styles, all on one tiny island.
                 Many of the local people work in fishing communities, and you can easily spot large groups of the colourful long-tail boats moored on almost every beach. Further inland, you can see rubber and palm farming set against the back drop of Koh Lanta's mountain range. On the East coast flat lands prawn farming and fish farming using floating baskets.
                  Koh Lanta presents a wide variety of differing geographic conditions, from high mountain ranges perfectly covered with a rainforest canopy, waterfalls, canals, reservoirs and caves, to the flatlands and the many beautiful beaches of sunset coast.
                 Nearby, many small limestone islands offer a chance to peek into an amazing underwater world and neighbouring national parks boast hot springs and crystal pools.

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                 Information - Getting Around on Koh Lanta
            Koh Lanta has one paved road running from Ban Saladan (the main town) along the length of the West coast, then turning across the island and following the East coast southwards.
                  The unpaved roads are generally in pretty good condition, but can deteriorate quickly in rainy season, becoming more difficult to negotiate without a 4 wheel drive.
                  The main form of transport on the island is small motorcycle or scooter. These can be rented by the day, week or month at any resort or travel agency - you can expect to pay around  ฿ 250 per day plus petrol.
                   Even though there is little traffic, please keep to the left, drive with care and go slowly enough to enjoy the views!
                   Many visitors return home with a “Thai tattoo” on their leg – a small scar left by the burn mark from a motorcycle exhaust – remember they get hot! If you have a flat tire, you’ll probably find a small 'patch tire' shop nearby that will fix it quickly and cheaply.
                    A safer way to explore the island, particularly for families, is by Jeep. Small Jeeps area available for rent by the day or week through most travel agents on the island. Booking in advance is recommended as there is a limited supply of jeeps on the island.
                   A limited Song-Thiew service is in operation, offering cheap transport available along  the main road, in the back of pick-ups fitted with canopies & benches. Motorcycle taxis and tuk-tuks can be hired easily in Ban Lanta Transfer Saladan and along the West coast of the island.
                    Resort transport runs from most resorts to the Pier in Ban Saladan, meeting the ferry and mini bus arrivals & departures daily, at 8 am, midday and late afternoon.

Mu Koh Lanta National Park(4)

             Mu Koh Rok(Rok Islands) is in the Mu Koh Lanta National Park,Koh Lanta District,Krabi Province. Located away from Tanoad Cape(Laem Tanoad) the location of the park office about 30 kilometers and 47 kilometers away from Saladan pier,Koh Lanta.Consists of two islands, with Koh Rok Nok and Koh Rok Nai.Side facing the beach.Separated by a shallow sea channel. The distance of the island about 250 meters.
             Koh Rok Nok        
The location of The Mu Koh Lanta National Park’s Ranger Station.The beach in front of Koh Rok Nok is a white sand beach. Extending the length of head island to the end of island able to swim and have a lot of coral reefs in the south of the island.From The Mu Koh Lanta National Park’s Ranger Station has the pedestrian to Aow Thalu on the back of Koh Rok Nok.
             Aow Thalu has a rocky beach.The bay, concave curve is a horseshoe shaped.The low tide will find quaint stone shapes and colors.And surrounded by black limestone cliffs.Has path to the point of view.
             Red Samed Cliffs Viewpoint is a cliffs with the larger red samed trees at the edge of a cliff overlooking Trang Islands and see how far to Koh Lanta.Located in the back side of Koh Rok Nok.
            Aow Man Sai is next to the front beach to the end of island. If it is low tide you can walk along the beach to Aow Man Sai.At Aow Man Sai has a giant banyan(Ton Sai in Thai) which has a lot of roots droped from its branchs, let it looks like a big curtain with 5-6 meters width.It is noteworthy that the forest in this area is mixed forests.Combination of mangrove,beach Forest and rainforest.In front of bay is the white beach,the slope is suitable for swimming. And relatively privacy because most tourists will visit the front beach of the island only.

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         Koh Rok Nai
         The area is mostly steep cliffs. Peak height from sea level to about 200 meters.Over the whole island is covered with forest green end of the rainy season, water from the mountains to flow down the cliffs, the white line, leaving the beauty blue sea.Here also a source of freshwater where fishing boats are very filling. Around Koh Rok Nai has snorkeling. Especially Haad Sanchao during low tide, will have a cape sticking out apocalyptic. Very fine white sand.
               Aow Sanchao Is the only sandy beach of Koh Rok Nai.Located on the east face to Koh Rok Nok.The white sandy beach. Can swim, and snorkeling. If any day sunny skies, you can see the beautiful coral reefs from the the boat.
               In this area the fishermen were build the shrine.They called"San Chao Mae Tubtim".In order to protect the ship afloat.It is a source of Aow Sanchao.
               Next Aow Sanchao to the south of Koh Rok Nai is the Siam peninsula(Laem Siam).It has the old pillars since the reign of King Rama 5 in a state of disrepairy.May be referred to a border of Thailand.Near the old pillar area is the bay.We can snorkeling.It is a beautiful diving point.
                The southwest side or behind the island has a waterfall.(Koh Rok Nai Waterfall). It is a symbol of Koh Rok Nai only. Water flows from the peaks down to the sea is a long way. But the water only during the rainy season to early in November only.
                There is also Aow Hinngam.Adjacent to the Laem Siam is located south of Koh Rok Nai.It is the gulf with colorful rock formations and rocky beach so called Aow Haad Hinngam.
                 Highlights of Koh Rok is a coral reef around the island and the carved aquachutes. Most of the coral pieces. The anemones and Many Clownfish live. Where depth is also the soft coral. However, there are relatively few.Koh Rok is paradise of the divers both deep and shallow water. Reef on the east side of the island is filled with coral, staghorn coral, brain coral, abundant flowers and a colorful clown fish.

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                 Getting to Koh Rok has two convenient routes.
                 1. from Koh Lanta, Krabi province.
                 Distance of 30 kilometers from which Koh Lanta comfort rather than as a passenger's tour to Koh Rok every day you can buy a package tour, a day tour at resort. The boat will pick you up off the beach of Koh Lanta about 8:00 am and pick up passengers in the other resort.Then towards to Koh Rok.When go to Koh Rok and park for swimming. And to leave down to snorkeling. The evening was a trip back. By boat from 16.00 to go like this easy and do not cost much. The trip to Koh Rok is one day tour per person from 1200 to 1400 baht.
                 2. From Pak Meng Pier, Trang province.
                 Distance of 45 kilometers can be obtained by purchasing a package tour Day trip or buy a destination for the night. Which have to check the boat out that day or not. If people could come together to charter a boat,Speed ​​Boat and a large longtail boat. Speedboat trip takes about an hour.

Mu Koh Lanta National Park(3)

              Andaman sea is known as the best area for diving in Southern Thailand. But one of the best parts of the southern Andaman Sea, the site of the largest. "Hin Daeng and Hin Muang" - world top ten rated by international dive magazine located.Divers need to spend time with the quality of diving in the base themselves in Koh Lanta.
              Hin Daeng and Hin Muang are located about 60 miles from Koh Lanta takes about three hours fraction with a relatively long distance. Thus Hin Muang and Hin Daeng is also rich in natural beauty. And large aquatic animals.
              Hin Daeng meaning Red Rock in Thai and Hin Muang meaning Purple Rock.
              Hin Daeng Called Hin Daeng because the color of coral.when sunlight is seen as a soft coral the red.Hin Daeng is easy to find as above water for about three meters. Although not very impressive to see the top of a very large rock on the south side down over 60 meters and a drop in the fiercest of oceans. The wall itself is a growth of corals and sea fans less. But otherwise devoid of life.
              On the east side, where the slope is gentler to the mountain ridge is the blue water, flowing long dark as it is possible to swim along these ridges to a depth of 40 meters.
              This is especially soft corals and lush with large schools of jacks, which are drawn through the mountains, surrounding the diver with a shiny silver wall. Ascending to the shallows where you can see needle fish (long toms) to the surface and barracuda stalking through their underwater world.Manta, Whale Shark and the lush tropical underwater gardens.
              Swimming is possible from a large rock, causing a red stone on the surface of the great schools of Fusiliers voting data to and fro as if they are afraid that the water that comes through the channel.

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              Hin Muang  about 500 meters from Hin Daeng rock submerged beneath the surface, which is a rare variety of marine life were found between the pounding of huge stones.
              The name itself "Hin Muang" (purple rock) come from the thick and soft purple coral found everywhere in the rocks about 200 meters and a width of nearly 20 meters high and shaped like a loaf of bread with steep, vertical sides and a rounded top.The walls are decorated with large red sea fans and orange small fish, glass and sides, silver, School of Navy fans, surrounded by an abundance of marine life in shallow waters to the point. Sprinkle the top of a lively sea anemones.
              Whale sharks, manta ray, they are often found around rock pinnacles sites today sometimes quite strong. Divers who have been recommended.

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Mu Koh Lanta National Park(2)

              Mu Koh Ha is made up of five small islands ( Ha is Thai for five ), and lies between Koh Phi Phi and Koh Hin Daeng.There is only one small beach on these islands.Apart to the west from “Koh Lanta” about one and a half hours this group of islands.The site is ideal for snorkelling and diving, with several divepossibilities.Separated by sections start from 3 - 50 meters depth, Here is characteristically clear water and excellent visibility sometime over 25 meters.
             The best of these is on Koh Ha Yai, where two enormous caverns are situated, their entrances at a 10-14 metre depth. A dive is best started from the reef to the west of the caverns, where there are some nice coral heads and fields of sea whips going down to a depth of 20 - 25 metres.
              The best part of entering these caves is that you can ascend to the surface inside heart of island. Scenic of stalactites hanged from the top of ceiling over 30 meters height. Light filtering through the water from the entrance is the touch of the miracle.
              This site were recommend to all level divers, and provide you the opportunity to see various fantastic underwater creatures such as Manta Rays or even the giant of the fishes - the Whale Shark also the Little star as Leopard Shark and Giant Turtle.

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Mu Koh Lanta National Park(Lanta Islands National Park)

               In addition to Koh Lanta.There are also other islands.
              Koh Talabeng is Located east of Koh Lanta Noi.Koh Talabeng is a small island.The shape long position in a north to south.This is a limestone mountain in the sea. West side of the island is dented and bent.The longest bay of Koh Talabeng is the south of island.Able to swim.
              End of the island whenever it has a high tide.It has a cave there are beautiful stalactites and stalagmites inside It has a large tank with freshwater can swim.
                The main activity of this island is the kayaking trip around the  island.It has a cave near a sea side which is a habitat of swallow birds.
                The right season to travel Koh Talabeng is November to April.Because it is a non-monsoon period. Since there is no accommodation on the island.Tourists travel day tour.
                Koh Ngai Group                                    Another charm of the South Andaman Ocean.Comparable as an island in the two ocean, including Lanta Ocean and Trang Ocean.Surrounded by a small island, which can be considered. As jewel of the Andaman Ocean including Koh Ngai,Koh Chuak,Koh Mook,Koh Whaen and Koh Ma, all of which are a prominent place in the dive see the light coral and anemones.As well as the habitat of a variety of colorful fish.
                 Koh Ngai is in charge of the Mu Koh Lanta National Park.Is a small island.An area of ​​4.8 square kilometers.The island has length of 4 kilometers to the east and the south of Koh Ngai is a stretch across the beach.The south side as bay.The west as steep mountain with a height of about 198 meters above sea level is located about 15 miles from Koh Lanta and is located only 13 kilometers from Trang Province.
                 On the island has subsidiaries office of the park.Located on the northeast coast of Koh Ngai. Around Koh Ngai as coral reef that maintain integrity.And coral reefs are prominent in this area,including staghorn corals, branch corals,block corals,sponges and algaes.Including the weather in the area which is Koh Ma,Koh Chuak and Koh Whaen.Which is up on the front and not far from Koh Ngai.
                 Highlights of Koh Ngai is a private beach, quiet, clear green sea.Until can see a coral or sand in the bottom.Ideal for people seeking a quiet and not busy as well. Because of the small island so there are hotels only a few available now. Beach in front of each resort. You can do snorkeling and diving in it. The diving and snorkeling spots. Away from the beach just a few meters. And not very deep.
                 How to get to Koh Ngai. Many visitors choose to come from Pak Meng Pier, Trang Province,with the 2 times per day boat trip takes about an hour or tourists who want to stay or live in Koh Lanta.Need to travel to see the beauty of Koh Ngai. Able to four islands tour.Or choose to stay at Koh Ngai.The boat leaves from Koh Lanta 2 times per day trip to Koh Ngai, about 45 minutes.
                 Koh Chuak,Koh Mook,Koh Whaen and Koh Ma are in Trang Province.I will be discussed later.
                    

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