Things to do & places to visit in Ko Lanta, Krabi Province, Thailand

The dive sites surrounding Ko Lanta are considered to be some of Thailand’s finest. An intricate system of reefs, islets, and underwater caves are teeming with vibrant sea life. While you splash in the waves you may catch a glimpse of a Moken (sea gypsy) boat, gliding nomadically through the waters. Cap off your day with mouthwatering seafood, freshly caught and spicy enough to make your tongue tingle.

Ko Lanta island in , Krabi Province, Thailand. Timezone: Asia/Bangkok, current date and time: Thursday, May 09, 2024, 17:54.

Top things to do (18)

Top places to visit (29 attractions)

5.0 Time For Lime (734 reviews)
- Amazing New Year experience
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Cooking Classes

We are the first and best Cooking School on the Island, and have been teaching students for 21 incredible years! • Different menu everyday, designed as a Thai meal should be • Suited for vegans / vegetarians / pescatarians • We start with a fun Cocktail Class to get into the mood, then follow with an in depth tasting theory / curry paste intro. Continue with 3-4 dishes; Learning, chopping, laughing, meeting new friends, cooking and eating, with breaks in or out of our swimming pool just two steps away from the kitchen. You will roll out around 5 pm full of info, good memories and a very satisfied stomach! • Includes: free two way transport - recipes - apron to take home. • By joining us you will support Lanta Animal Welfare a non profit charity, as all profits go directly there, which gives vital help to stray, abused, abandoned dogs and cats, so be prepared for some furry cuddles too! See more..
5.0 Lanta Thai Cookery School (602 reviews)
- Thai Cooking Koh Lanta
Spent More than 3 hours Cooking Classes

Where you get the deep knowledge of Thai Culinary Cooking! Started 2006, with the same main teacher, Aon. Outstanding skills, 40 years of Thai cooking experience. We do 3 classes per day, 7 days per week; Morning, Afternoon and Evening, all different programs. You as a part of the group choose what dishes to make, individually you choose type of meat; chicken, seafood, prawns, vegetarian and for some dishes beef. Everything is done individually, from first cutting to spice level etc. We also do Private classes and longer classes for professionals and amateurs, where you can learn practically every existing Thai dish from someone that know how to do it! Veggies, Herbs and Spices from our own garden (mostly), Freshly squeezed coconut milk and curry paste made on the premises. Everything done in our Classic big Thai Teak house, all designed for as a Cookery School in a quiet area of Prae Ae. Two-way transport, welcome drink, cooking book, coffee, tea and water is included. Many other drinks for sale Very Welcome to an experience above the rest! See more..
5.0 Shaan and Jeevan's Eco-Farm (20 reviews)
- Inspiring and hoppful visit
Farms

"In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we are taught." (Baba Dioum, 1968.) We need to conserve Nature. We need to conserve Humanity. We want to conserve Compassion and Empathy. Thanks to the eco-tours at Shaan & Jeevan's eco-farm, YOU walk the talk and start building Peace. A much needed step. See more..
5.0 Fins Swimmers (18 reviews)
- Competent swimming teacher
Spent 1-2 hours Sports Camps & Clinics

Learn to swim in the warm tropical sun..... We provide swimming lessons on Koh Lanta for all ages and abilities, both group and private lessons are available. Swimming instructor is police checked and a qualified ASA instructor. See more..
5.0 Lanta Muay Thai Complex (17 reviews)
- Beginners Class
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Sports Camps & Clinics

Lanta Muay Thai Complex is a traditional gym which focuses on providing excellence in Muay Thai training for everyone. From beginners to advanced, children to women we have it all covered. Our location near the most popular beach on Koh Lanta, Klong Dao Beach, makes us one of the most desirable gyms on the island to visit and train at. See more..
5.0 Lanta Art (11 reviews)
- Special gallery excellent paintings
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries

The “lanta art” gallery is an excellent place to find a great style of drawing . We buy in vacation 2 pictures for our home in Germany. In Germany we contact mitree and ordered one more picture He send so fast to us here in Germany I can only say perfect In painting In service Thank u so much See more..
5.0 Sabai Sabai Viewpoint & Lounge (10 reviews)
- An 'Amazing' find !
Thursday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

What a lovely experience we had at ' Sabai Sabai '. I went with 3 friends for sunset + we picked a cozy corner with a large, comfy sofa looking right out at the dynamic view. There are suspended nets to chill out in, bar stools + areas for eating at tables. With lovely staff/owners, fantastic views of the landscape/seaviews, a super menu, cold beers, cute dogs, parking + simply the best toilets !!! Just go + enjoy ! See more..
4.5 Long Beach (2.160 reviews)
- Incredible!! Bright indigo ocean as far as the eye can see!
Spent 1-2 hours Beaches

This is the nicest beach I've seen in Thailand! Not very crowded, and there are plenty restaurants and shops to get a cold drink at so you dont necessarily have to stay put if you dont want too. The water is perfectly temperate for those 35+°C days. There is a restaurant called LYMs on the beach at the long beach chalet resort, the food is great and prices there are very reasonable, I would recommend that to anybody who finds them selves in the long beach area. I'll be coming back here garunteed! See more..
4.5 Koh Rok Island (1.538 reviews)
- Absolutely Fantastic
Islands

This without doubt has to be in the top 10 places to snorkel in the world. I’ve swam in other tropical places around the world & on some special reefs, but this place takes some beating by a long way. Our hotel ( Layana) in Ko Lanta arranged everything for us in a group of 12. Maximum was 16 so no crowds. Yes there was other boats around at the stopping off points but I was able to swim in 3 different locations & nobody came within 100mts of me. The fish are soooooo abundant & the varieties are to many to mention. The water is so clear. To be honest you’d think you were swimming in an aquarium. If you get the chance? Just go!!!! See more..
4.5 Lanta Klong Nin Beach (700 reviews)
- Long, clean, safe beach
Beaches

A long golden sand beach backed by a few resorts and a whole range of bars and restaurants which all seem to offer good quality cheap food and happy hour(s) cocktails. Most offer deck chairs and sun umbrellas for free with little or no pressure to order food or drinks. Try Jai-Dee Home, my favourite. See more..
4.5 Kantiang Bay (578 reviews)
- Nice sunsets
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Beaches

4 lsland. Rok lsland. Phi phi lsland. Rok halsland by speed boat.or catamaran. Private charter speed boat or luxury longtail boat ..we use 2 - 3-4 engine for make trip .. See more..
4.5 Khlong Dao Beach (563 reviews)
- One of the best beaches in Thailand
Beaches

Perfect beach, sun, sea and sand. Oh and a few bars and restaurants and massage parlours and shops. The sun is hot, the sea is warm the sand is soft and the cocktails and sunsets are amazing! What's not to love about it! See more..
4.5 Ko Rok Nok (375 reviews)
- Koh Rok and Koh Ha day trip
Islands

Lying south of Phuket, these twin islands are known for their pristine white beaches and colorful coral reefs for snorkeling and diving. See more..
4.5 Khao Mai Kaew Cave (313 reviews)
- Great adventure
Caverns & Caves

We got quite a bit more than we expected. The whole trip requires some sure footedness. The walk to the cave is in the forest which is very pretty and they have made ladders in the difficult places. the cave is awesome but we were warned there are some difficult bits which turned out to be easily manageable as we are relatively fit and do walk at home alot. We were lucky in that our guide spoke very good English and was really informative about the area, the history the culture and the farming, as well as the caves itself. It certainly enhanced our experience. Most of the cave is spacious so I did not get claustrophobic as I have done in other caves previously. See more..
4.5 Nui Beach (255 reviews)
- favorite beach
Spent More than 3 hours Beaches

Really quiet and beautiful beach. Takes a little effort to get there but it's really close to Paradise I'd say. One little bar at the beach itself which is playing some music and one bar on the steep path down to the beach. Overall laid back feeling and great water condition as well. Just be cautious when going down the hill to the beach. Will be 100% worth it. See more..
4.5 Diamond Cliff Beach (231 reviews)
- Hidden gem of a beach bar with superb views
Beaches

What a hidden gem!! Took a motorbike out to discover this side of the island and came across this cool bar. Amazing views of the beach with laid back chilled music and great service. My new fave beach bar so far!! See more..
4.5 Ko Jum (168 reviews)
- Perfect Getway !!
Islands

If you want an authentic taste of Thai island life then Koh Jum, in the region of Krabi is the perfect place for you. It's a tropical bliss is what a friend of my told me who had been there , so this is where i was headed for my Christmas break away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Koh Jum is probably one of the few peaceful islands in Thailand where you can still be completely alone on the beach at times. Let's hope they keep it that way it is nice sometimes to be away from all that loud music party atmosphere it's certainly a great place to clear your inner soul. We stayed at the Rock View Terrace it was just perfect by the calm sea waters i highly recommend this cute resort. See more..
4.5 Bamboo Beach (Had Mai Phai) (145 reviews)
- Gorgeous Beach
Beaches

A friend and I had the chance to walk along this beach one afternoon. The sand is pale white and the water crystal clear. I really wish I could've spent more time here. There is a masseuse on the beach as well. Next time I come, I might stay at one of the bungalows on this beach as it looks to be the perfect place to vacation. See more..
4.5 Thung Yee Pheng Mangrove Forest (61 reviews)
- Kayaking in the mangrove
Spent 1-2 hours Forests

We suggest renting the kayak directly at the Thungyeepeng Natural Study and Eco Tourism Center. We went there because the price was the same as in the travel agencies around but they let you kayak as long as you want (or can). We arrived at 8h30 am and stayed for 2h30. It was enough for a trip of 8-10 km in the mangrove. It was absolutely gorgeous! We saw a lot of monkeys, some of them came in the kayak. We followed the long tail boats and found the green tunnel, but we were also able to reach smaller ones were the other boats couldn’t go. Our best experience in a mangrove forest! Note: Keep your gps with you, not to get lost in this maze. If you stay in the main channel, no risk at all. See more..
4.5 Ko Ha Yai (36 reviews)
- Combine the trip with diving or snorkelling
Reefs

A group of small rocky islands 1 hour on speed boat SE from Koh Lanta. It's a part of natural marine park and as such protected from human interference. Seeing the rocky popups and the surrounding sea is wonderful, add diving or snorkelling and the experience is unforgettable. See more..
4.5 Phra Ae Beach (25 reviews)
- Great Beach
Beaches

amazing sand . gentle sloping sea . very few , if any, rocks . Check out Fat Turrtle at the Phra Ae end of Long Beach too See more..
4.0 Lanta Old Town (2.858 reviews)
- Very interesting visit
Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas

Lanta Old Town is a small village on Ko Lanta's East Coast in Krabi Province. Many years ago, Ko Lanta's Old Town acted as the port and commercial center for the island and provided safe harbor for Arabic and Chinese trading vessels sailing between the larger ports of Phuket, Penang and Singapore. Today, Old Town is the district capital; it has a post office, police station, Buddhist temple, Chinese temple and the island's hospital as well as a long pier. See more..
4.0 Mu Koh Lanta National Park (994 reviews)
- Don’t bother
National Parks • Parks

We were exploring the west coast of the island when we got to the park entrance and thought why not. At 200bht per person plus an amount depending on your type of transport, it’s not cheap. It’s actually a tiny amount of space. Most of the one beach isn’t swimmable unless the tide is fully in due to the number of rocks. The beach sadly has lots of washed up litter on which we were surprised, especially given the park entry fee, wasn’t being cleared. The scramble up to the lighthouse gives a good view but is a 10 minute activity. The staff seemed more interested in keeping the grass immaculately manicured than anything else, which jarred with this being a national park. We saw one small lizard the whole time we were there. We saw more wildlife on the ride down. Would not reccomend the time/cost of this See more..
4.0 Khlong Khong Beach (280 reviews)
- Beautiful Sunsets
Beaches

Khlong Khong is a great beach. The water is as hot as soup during high tide and little to no wave activity, typical of the coastline. Unfortunately, during low tide you cant swim owing to a dead reef (caused by construction, beach modification and tourism). The establishments along the beach are really nice, with a family friendly and chilled vibe. No doef doef of Phuket and Phi Phi. Plastic straws and plastic water bottles remain a problem. So if you ever visit any of the places along the beach please decline straws. Sometimes a single round of drinks between 4 of you can rack up 8 straws! So any education about this would go a long way. See more..
4.0 Lighthouse (96 reviews)
- Great Views
Spent 1-2 hours Lighthouses

I went to the National Park by scooter (first time on a scooter and the roads to the park were a bit challenging but doable). The path up the the lighthouse was short and not difficult. The view was lovely. There is a walking trail in the park and a stunning beach. Worth the trip See more..
4.0 Muay Thai at Klong Dao Stadium (91 reviews)
- Muay Thai in Koh Lanta
Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Arenas & Stadiums

MuayThai|Thai Boxing Every Friday Nights Start 9.00PM8 Hot Matchs Every Friday NightKlong Dao Stadium at Koh-Lanta, Krabi, Thailand See more..
3.5 Khlong Chak Waterfall (357 reviews)
- A nice little adventure
Islands

I am not a big beach fan and we were staying at the Anda Lanta resort, which is literally at the end of the track to the entrance to the trail leading to this little adventure, so it was a perfect opportunity for us. Unfortunately, you have to pass a so-called elephant sanctuary that claims to be ethical but is most definitely not, offering elephant rides and we saw them hitting the elephant. We went in early December, so the waterfall was still flowing nicely. The path is a bit slippery, and we were advised to stick to walking through the river which some of us did while one of us walked the path, it didn't make much difference. The cave although small was an added bonus. Very few people were doing it when we did it which was also nice. See more..
3.5 Saladan Pier (61 reviews)
- Excellent seafood restaurants
Piers & Boardwalks

we visited Saladin Pier due to the reports we recieved about the Fish restaurants running along the Pier. we were not disappointed, it is a bustelling resort area with a wonderful Vibe. And all the seafood restaurants seem to be well attended with many happy customers. I would definately recommend a visit to the Pier if you are anywhere in the vicinity See more..
3.5 Koh Lanta Old Town Pier (24 reviews)
- A quiet stroll and playground fun
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Piers & Boardwalks • Lookouts

We enjoyed a quiet stroll, after sunset, through old town. The Chinese lanterns look beautiful between the shops and shine softly in the night sky. Although, slightly unkept, my 6 and 3 year old loved the playground! They were also able to walk all the way down and up the ‘old town’ street, without feeling tired. We also had dinner at Pinto Restaurant - a tucked away gem. See more..