7 Real Escapes in Lanta Island
Refresh your soul… in the slow rhythm of Lanta
Start your day with the first light over the mangrove forest. Walk alongside tiny hermit crabs, savor local dishes made with love, and find peace where nature sets the pace of life.
Lanta Island is on its journey to join the Green Destination Top 100 in 2025 — not just a place to visit, but a meaningful escape that supports sustainability.
How to go: Take your car on a ferry (vehicle raft) from Ban Hua Hin Pier on the mainland to Ban Khlong Mak Pier on Ko Lanta Noi. The crossing takes around 15–30 minutes.
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Mangrove Forest of Tung Yee Peng, Ko Lanta, Krabi
Surrounded by green mangroves, birds singing, and a soft breeze, this peaceful place helps you slow down, breathe deeply, and refresh your body and mind.
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Lanta Island is made up of two main islands — Ko Lanta Noi and Ko Lanta Yai. The travel season runs from November to April, when the weather is at its best.
Tung Yee Peng Community is a Muslim settlement established about 100 years ago, located along the eastern coast of Ko Lanta Yai in Sala Dan subdistrict.
The name Sala Dan originates from the past, when many merchant and local boats would stop to shelter from monsoons near a pavilion (Sala) built by villagers and a checkpoint (Dan) for inspecting boats entering and leaving.
The highlight is a traditional paddle boat with no engine — where you can soak in the energy of nature in a true low-carbon way. Enjoy the serene beauty of sunrise or sunset, and along the way, you might spot fiddler crabs, mudskippers, or long-tailed macaques.
Explore Sriraya Old Town is home to four ethnic groups — the Urak Lawoi, Malay Muslims (the island’s largest population), Chinese, and Thai
The town’s signature wooden row houses face each other along a central street, with one side built on land and the other extending over the sea — known as the “Longhouses of Koh Lanta.”
The old community features colonial-style architecture built in 1901 during the reign of King Rama V. It now serves as a learning center and a repository of Lanta’s heritage — from traditional ways of life, history, art and culture, and ethnic diversity to cultural ecology and the local wisdom of the Urak Lawoi (Sea Gypsies), Chinese, and Muslim communities
Take a 3-kilometer nature trail hike, about 1–2 hours through lush rainforest filled with birdsong and the earthy scent of damp soil. Along the way, you’ll encounter diverse plant life and clear flowing streams. A highlight is the Khlong Chak Bat Cave, followed by Khlong Chak Waterfall — a small jungle cascade with a cool, crystal-clear pool perfect for a refreshing dip. It’s a simple yet fulfilling way to refresh both body and soul in the heart of nature.
consists of 25 islands grouped into four clusters: the Rok Islands, Ha Islands, Ngai Island, and Lanta Islands. Popular activities include snorkeling and scuba diving to explore vibrant coral reefs and diverse marine life.
The park headquarters area is home to about 20–25 dusky leaf monkeys, which often forage in the treetops around the site. The area also hosts a large population of soldier crabs. To support their habitat, a “Return Home for Hermit Crabs” project was launched, encouraging donations of seashells to replace marine debris as shelter for these crabs.
The locals call it “Laem Tanot” because, from the lighthouse viewpoint, you can see numerous palmyra palm trees lining the coastline. At sunset, the golden light spilling over the landscape creates an unmissable moment for anyone visiting Ko Lanta.
A long stretch of white sandy beach curves gently around a clear, pristine bay. It’s one of Ko Lanta most beautiful spots to watch the sunset. The area is also known for its large population of soldier crabs, as Ko Lanta is one of the top habitats for these fascinating creatures in Thailand.
