Lanta Island

Lanta Island in Krabi is a tranquil family getaway south of Krabi with brilliant tropical beaches, ideal for simply relaxing and enjoying sun, sea and sand. The Lanta or Koh Lanta Island as it is often referred to as, lies just south of Krabi and is another popular island in the area, which though is little known compared to Ao Nang and Koh Phi Phi island is the perfect holiday destination for a relaxed pleasure trip.

The lush and unspoilt beauty of Lanta Island, far from the manic atmosphere of tuk tuks, pushy market traders and sleazy go go bars, have made it a popular alternative. If you are looking for a vacation, where you want to do “just nothing” Koh Lanta is the place o be in. There is not much to do on Koh Lanta and the callous air around soon rubs into the system, so much so that even turning the pages of a book can seem like an effort after a while.

It is Krabi province's biggest island and is blessed with nine sandy beaches that offer total relaxation to the visitors. Despite the rapid growth of tourism industry over the last few years, the island never feels overcrowded and there is there are a vast variety of accommodation choices available to suit every taste and budget from backpacker bungalows to boutique resorts, as well as a luxury five-star hotel.