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Krabi
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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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