| Koh Kradan
Koh
Kradan is exremely
solitary and quiet for those who stay overnight on the island; there is
only one resort on the miniscule island of Koh Kradan/Gradan,it has a
radius of 4 square k.m.
Natural living is the
gist of the thing on Kh Kradan. A low-key atmosphere, untamed nature
and incredible coral reefs. The marine life in the surrounding waters
has a vast spectrum of variety and color. \ Another fun activity on Koh
Kradan is kayaking. It
will take you only a few hours to paddle around the island. During your
adventure you may find yourself saying 'ooh' and 'aah' when
encountering the most secluded small beaches at the back of the island.
Fishing is also included in the program for those who don't want to go
anywhere near the water. Divers, snorkellers and swimmers alike will
find Koh Kradan a rare paradise.
Koh Chuek
Koh
Chuek is actually one of
the four islands packed into the infamous 'Four Island Tour' (Koh Ngai,
Koh Muk, Koh Kradan and Koh Chuek). If your idea of a perfect holiday
is sun, sand and sea, then Koh Chuek is the right one to visit. The
island is known to have beautiful and colorful corals for snorkeling.
The unmatched white sand beaches and turquoise water make swimming more
than pleasant. But it's almost a cliché as any island around Koh
Lanta is breathtaking and as far as blue water, white sand and pristine
beaches go, each island has its own characteristic and Koh Chuek also
has something different from the rest. Not-too-serious divers can
explore colorful corals and fish in the narrow channel that separates
the two small mountains of the island. Although the sightseeing and
thrills are limited, the view justifies your time here.
Koh Waen
The island of Koh
Waen has a round shape and
has plenty of rocks. Island
hoppers don't spend too
much time here as there are no beaches although the view is stunning.
You can do as little as you wish when hopping to Koh Waen. Sometimes
staring at nature is quite refreshing on its own.
Koh Talabeng
Located at the east
coast of Koh Lanta Noi, Koh
Talabeng is a limestone
island similar to Koh Phi Phi Lay. It is also famous in the itinerary
of canoe and kayak trips. To come to Koh Talabeng you
don't need to prepare a big-budget boat trip. Koh Talabeng does have a
beach but the scenic attractions are more lush green forest than
tropical shoreline. The mangrove greenery around the island is
amazingly beautiful. At Koh Talabeng, prepare to explore steep cliffs
and caves. It takes just a few hours to explore this island and you can
do so during the low season as Koh Talabeng is located at the east
coast of Koh Lanta Yai and is not exposed to the open water which makes
it is less dangerous to take a boat at any time of the year.
Koh Bu Bu
Koh
Bu Bu is a
privately-owned island located on the east coast of Koh Lanta Noi and
is considered to be a secret getaway by many. There is one resort open
during the high season but going there is possible during the low
season if you seek solitude. Koh Bu Bu offers a private swimming
experience as it is not featured in the famous island tours, so you
have to arrange the trip on your own if you have an urge to visit every
island around Koh Lanta such as this one.
Koh Po
Koh
Po has a long stretch of
sandy beach for swimming. It is possible to stay over as there are a
few resorts there. Located opposite the pier of Lanta Old Town Village,
Ko Po is a short sail from Koh Lanta Yai and is popular for tourists
seeking tranquility and those who don't mind the low-key lifestyle.
This is the place to practice the art of doing nothing. Koh Po is a
great island to watch the sunrise. It is wise to visit Ko Po while it's still wild and the natural
beauty is still well preserved. Because of its location and unspoilt
shoreline, Ko Po has the potential to attract more
tourists and better resorts in the future, which means it will no
longer be just an island tour destination. It will become just a
destination, period. If you are the type of people who stay in
luxurious hotels when you come to Koh Lanta, it's likely that your speedboat
transfer will pass the islands of Koh Bu Bu and Koh Po, just tell the
captain or the crew earlier in advance so they can slow down for you to
have a look. It will save you one island to see. And even though time
is not a big concern during a holiday, it is becoming one if you want
to see all the islands around Koh Lanta.
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Hin Daeng
Despite being a
hazard to ships this submerged open water reef on the outer edge of the
Andaman Sea is a superb diving spot featuring diverse colorful corals.
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Koh Ha
(Five Island)
An
archipelago of five islands, Koh Ha Yai is where shallow water coral
reefs are located.
Koh Talabeng
This is a
limestone island similar to Koh Phi Phi Le with numerous small and
attractive beaches and caves that are clearly visible during low tide.
Another attraction is the swallows that can be seen on the island
Koh Ngai
This small
island has a long sandy beach in the east and unspoiled shallow water
coral reefs at the beachfront. The island is accessible by taking a
ferry and a chartered boat from Pak Meng Pier, Trang province. |
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Leisure Islands
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Mu Koh Lanta National Park
Covering
an area of 152 square kilometers, the Park is comprised of many
different-sized islands, some of which are surrounded by beautiful
coral reefs such as Koh Ha, Koh Rok and Koh Hai. The Parks main island
is Koh Lanta Yai, where both the Headquarters and National Park Office
are located. The island itself is generally rugged and mountainous with
gravelly and sandy beaches to the south. The most suitable time to
visit Koh Lanta is from November to April. For more information please
contact Mu Ko Lanta National Park, No.5, Tambon Koh Lanta Yai, Amphur
Koh Lanta, Krabi 81150, Tel. 075-629018 --9
Koh Rok
This
attraction is actually comprised of two islands: Koh Rok Nai and Koh Rok Nok. Koh Rok Nai is composed mainly
of steep cliffs with superb beaches and unspoiled coral reefs among
rocks. On the other hand, Koh Rok Nok has soft white sandy beaches and
shallow water coral reefs towards the southeast and south with Hat
Thalu and Ao Man Sai situated at the end of the island. Visitors can
contact tour operators, resorts and bungalows on Koh Lanta Yai for an
excursion to Koh Rok by speedboat. However, it is not recommended to
take the trip by long-tail boat. |
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