Koh Lanta Yai Holidays, the archipelago known after Ko Lanta Yai, is perfect for those seeking a less commercial Thai location. Ideal for living an experience near the sea and environment, between trekking, diving, snorkelling and leisure, it is about fifty islands situated three hours from Bangkok and approximately an hour and a half from Krabi. The tourist offer in Ko Lanta Yai, an island roughly 25 km long, is marked by a pleasant welcome under the name of ecology owing to gorgeous resorts, bars made with local wood where you may drink a cocktail at sunset, open-air spas where you may relax and enjoy traditional Thai massages. At the far north of the island, we come upon the town of Ban Sala Dan, whose name implies a Muslim community with one of the principal fishing ports. The two major streets of this little cross-led village face every shop and every service. The Chao Ley ethnic group, which means citizens of the sea, is among the residents. This group of over 3000 people lives in the Burmese and Thai marine regions and is dedicated to fishing and trading molluscs and crustaceans. Separated from each other by rugged hills, this ethnic group is to whom the island owes the name Pulao Steak, or island with long beaches, which aptly defines the lengthy sandy stripes that follow one another on the west coast. Apart from fishing, the rest of the local population works in agriculture in certain arable areas between hill woods and the sea. On the east coast, on the other hand, you can kayak to approach mangroves, which abound there along the coastline. Unlike most of the island’s shores, swimming or diving here is impossible. However, just further away, near the other archipelago islands, the prospect of amazing scuba diving near the coral reef becomes clear. A Trip to Koh Lanta Yai completes your holiday. Trust us; there’s a good reason this local monument is among the most often visited. Nearest International Airport: Krabi Airport (KBV) Currency: Thai Baht (THB) Time Zone: Indochina Time (ICT), UTC+7 (No Daylight Saving Time) Driving Side: Left-hand side Electricity: Voltage: 220V, Frequency: 50Hz / Plugs: Type A, B, and C (two or three-pronged) Official Language: Thai. While Thai is the primary language, English is understood in tourist areas but not widely spoken in rural parts of the province.
The coral reefs around Ko Lanta Yai Holidays are one of the main attractions. Because they are protected, they are better preserved than those in other nearby islands. This has led to the growth of snorkelling and diving centres. The best ones are between Ko Lanta and Ko Phi Phi, like the Hin Bidah coral reef, where you can see tuna, barracuda, and leopard sharks. The islands in the Ko Ha group are also great for exploring underwater, between caves and big rocks that are underwater. The rocks of Hin Daeng and Hin Muang are beautiful, with walls over 50 meters high that look out over the water. Sea creatures like manta rays, pike, tuna, silver-tipped sharks, and even whale sharks live in these seas. The islands of Ko Mook, Ko Hai, and Ko Krada are great places to enjoy the beauty of the Thai sea in every way. You can swim in the clear water and rest on the beach. You can enjoy calm seas the most from November to the middle of April. Hat Khlong Dao has the longest and most well-known beach on Ko Lanta Yai, the island with most of them. At the base of the Laem Kaw Kwang, the famous “deer neck” headland, there is an unbeatable sandy beach where you can see sunsets you’ll never forget and do everything you’d expect from a Thai beach. A few kilometres away, you should also remember the beautiful white beach of Ao Phra-ae, whose water is almost always calm, and the one of Hat Khlong Khoang, which is surrounded by rocks where you can swim during high tide and has hammocks hanging in the trees. Ko Lanta Yai also has many interesting caves inland from the sea. Our caves meet those of Tham Mai Kae right in the middle of the island. They have a natural pool, stalactites, rocks with strange shapes, and bat colonies. Not everyone should explore the caves. People afraid of being squished should stay away from some of them because you have to crawl through narrow passageways to get to other parts. It’s important to research, wear clothes and shoes that are good for rough terrain and bring a torch. Also, you can reach a beautiful waterfall by hiking up the stream that runs through the island. The hike should take about two hours. Lastly, flower lovers should visit the Lanta Orchid Nursery’s beautiful garden. As the name suggests, it’s where the island’s most beautiful orchids grow, and an exhibit shows how they are grown.
