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Ko Lanta County (103
km.)
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Lanta Marine National Park |
Covering a total area of 152 sq.km., this marine park consists of 15 offshore
islands, most surrounded by coral reefs. Some major islands are Ko Lanta
Yai, Ko Lanta Noi, Ko Talengbeng, Ko Ha, Ko Rok and Ko Ngai.
Ko Lanta Yai, the main island in the park, is where the National Park's
Office is situated and is also home to sea gypsies. The mountains in the
northern part and southern tip of the island are covered with virgin rain
forests. Several beautiful beaches are along the north and the south of
its west coast, i.e. Khlong Dao beach, Khlong Nin beach, Phra Ae beach and
Khlong Khong beach, where various styles of accommodations are available.
There are coral reefs along some parts of the western side and Laem (cape)
Kho Kwang at the northern tip.
Saladan
pier at the northern tip of the island is where tour operators,
shops and banks are situated. The peak tourist season is from November to
April.
Getting there
By boat from Krabi: During the high
season, two ferries depart from Chao Fa pier on Uttarakit Road daily at
10.00 and 13.00 hrs. The trip takes about 2 hours to reach Saladan pier.
By boat from Ko Phi Phi: During the high season there are two daily
departures from Tonsai pier on Ko Phi Phi Don, at 09.00 and 13.30 hrs.
By road: Minibuses to Ko Lanta leave Krabi town at 11.00 and 13.00
hrs, taking about 2 hours. There is a vehicle ferry between Ban Hua Hin
on the mainland and Ban Saladan on Ko Lanta Yai.
The snorkelling site at Ko Rok Nok
(Picture by courtesy of TAT) |
The scenic view of Ko Rok Nai
(Picture by courtesy of TAT) |
Ko Rok Nok to the south of Ko Lanta Yai, has a lovely
curved bay with a white sand beach and a lot of coral reefs to the southeast
and the south of the island. Tourists can contact tour operators on Ko Lanta
Yai for an excursion to Ko Rok Nok by speedboat.
Ko Rok Nai connecting
to Ko Rok Nok is an island that is mostly steep cliffs. It offers superb
beach and plentiful unspoiled coral reefs among rocks.
This small island has white fine sandy beaches in the east and plentiful
coral reefs lying along most parts of the coast. It is easily accessible
from Trang province. Boats leave Pak Meng pier in Trang for Ko Ngai daily
at 10.00 and 14.00 hrs. These islands are best visited during the non-monsoon
months from November to April.
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