Koh Lanta Guide

This guide is designed for first-time visitors to Ko Lanta with some general information about the different beaches, restaurants, hang-outs and services available in specific areas throughout Koh Lanta. For specific area information, please click on the links below.

There are nine beautiful beaches running on the west coast side of Ko Lanta, running from north to south for 25 kilometers. The north end of the island, where you find Klong Dao and Phra Ae Beach is the more developed, with the most resorts and services available (although even in the busiest time of the year these beaches are never crowded).

The farther you get south, heading towards the National Park at the end, the beaches become more secluded and are most often empty. There are pockets of basic services - ATM, travel and tour offices -- available in each beach area, but it is generally less developed the farther down the island you get. Ban Saladan, the tourist service center of Ko Lanta, is where you'll most likely arrive on the island, and where you'll find a choice banks, medical center, dive shops and shopping.

Lanta Old Town , across the island on the southeast corner of the island, is where the police station, post office and limited services are available.

For the most part all the beaches on Koh Lanta have white sand and are great for swimming. There is limited snorkeling from the shore at the south end of Phra Ae Beach and at Ao Mai Pai Bay but your best to book a day trip to snorkel at nearby islands.

From North to South

First Beach Area:
Ban Saladan
Klong Dao Beach

Second Beach Area:
Phra Ae Village
Phra Ae Beach (Long Beach)

Mid Island Area:
Klong Kong Beach
Klong Tob Beach

South Beach Area:
Klong Nin Beach
Klong Hin Beach

Far South Beach Area:
Kan Tiang Beach
Ao Nui Beach
Ao Mai Phai