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Plan Koh Lanta well

Practical answers about islands, beaches, weather and travel times.

Swimmer jumping from the bow of a longtail boat into turquoise water below limestone cliffs

Four Islands from Koh Lanta: Longtail or Speedboat?

Compare longtail and speedboat trips from Koh Lanta to Emerald Cave, Koh Kradan and the Trang islands by duration, price and pace.

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Couple walking hand in hand along a sandy beach beside two longtail boats, with a limestone island offshore

Koh Lanta Beaches: Long Beach, Klong Dao or Kantiang Bay?

Choose between Koh Lanta's west-coast beaches by setting and trip style, and decide whether a private island circuit is worth booking.

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Muay Thai on Koh Lanta: Watch a Fight or Take a Class?

Compare a Koh Lanta boxing-stadium ticket with a 60- to 90-minute Muay Thai lesson, including prices, duration and the checks to make before booking.

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Koh Lanta Old Town, Batik and Sea Nomads: Tour or Independent Visit?

Compare a short cultural tuk-tuk tour, an Old Town and mangrove combination, and an independent visit to Koh Lanta's east coast.

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Aerial view of a limestone islet with a small white beach, turquoise water over the reef and two boats

Koh Rok and Koh Haa: Snorkelling Day from Koh Lanta

Compare Koh Rok and Koh Haa snorkelling trips from Koh Lanta by duration, price and boat style, with a clear recommendation.

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Kayaks moving through calm green water between dense mangrove roots

Mangrove Kayaking on Koh Lanta: Half Day or Full Day?

Compare Koh Lanta mangrove kayaking trips by duration, route and price, from a three-hour paddle to a full day with Ko Talabeng.

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Couple walking hand in hand along a sandy beach beside two longtail boats, with a limestone island offshore

Mu Ko Lanta National Park and Lighthouse: Is the Drive Worth It?

Plan a visit to the national-park headquarters at Koh Lanta's southern tip, with seasonal opening, route choices and an honest tour comparison.

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Four people standing in shallow turquoise water in front of the limestone cliffs of a bay

Phi Phi and Maya Bay from Koh Lanta: Is the Long Day Worth It?

A practical comparison of Phi Phi and Maya Bay day trips from Koh Lanta, including duration, pace, price and who should skip it.

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Snorkeller with fins swimming underwater above the seabed in clear blue water

Scuba Diving from Koh Lanta: Hin Daeng, Hin Muang or a Try Dive?

Choose the right Koh Lanta dive day: advanced sites at Hin Daeng and Hin Muang, easier reef trips or a first supervised try dive.

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Plate of Thai salad with meat, cucumber and red chilli on lettuce, on a wooden table

Cooking Class on Koh Lanta: Lunch or Evening Course?

Compare the four-hour lunch and evening courses at Lanta Thai Cookery School by menu, timing, price and how they fit your day.

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