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Luxurious bungalow at Costa Lanta resort near Hat Khlong Dao beach.

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Overview

Once the domain of sea gypsies, Lanta has morphed from a luscious Thai backwater into a getaway for both Asian and European, especially Scandinavian, visitors who come for the divine miles-long beaches (though the northern coast is alarmingly eroded) and nearby dive spots of Hin Daeng, Hin Muang and Ko Haa.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Main street "Old Town" Koh Lanta, Chinese banner

Ban Si Raya

Ko Lanta

Located halfway down Lanta's eastern coast, Ban Si Raya was the island's original port and commercial centre, providing a safe harbour for Arab and…

Mu Ko Lanta National Park

Ko Lanta

Established in 1990, this marine national park protects 16 islands in the Ko Lanta group, including the southern tip of Ko Lanta Yai. The park is…

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Tham Khao Maikaeo

Ko Lanta

Monsoon rains pounding away at limestone crevices for millions of years have created this complex of caverns and tunnels. There are cathedral-size…

Laem Tanod

Ko Lanta

The wild, jungled mountainous southern tip of the island has sheer drops and massive views for intrepid motorbikers. The road to the Mu Ko Lanta National…

500px Photo ID: 143659299 - Два необитаемых островка посреди индийского океана. Единственные жители здесь - вараны и белки. Дословно острова называются как остров белки левый и правый

Ko Rok Nai

Ko Lanta

Part of the Mu Ko Lanta National Park, Ko Rok Nai is very beautiful, with a crescent-shaped bay backed by cliffs, fine coral reefs and a sparkling white…

KRABI, THAILAND - 2013/11/09: Panorama of the Tiger Cave on Koh Lanta Island near Klongjak Waterfall. (Photo by Olaf Protze/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Tham Seua

Ko Lanta

Reached via a signposted track heading east off the national park headquarters road, 2km south of Hat Khlong Nin, Tham Seua has interesting tunnels to…

Hat Khlong Khong

Ko Lanta

This is thatched-roof, Rasta-bar bliss, with beach volleyball, moon parties and the occasional well-advertised mushroom shake. Still, it’s all pretty low…