My Koh Lanta Travel Guide
Koh Lanta is the long, thin Andaman island about 90 minutes south of Krabi airport. It’s quieter than Phuket, less dramatic than Krabi, and much less day-tripped than Phi Phi. The west coast has a series of progressively quieter beaches as you head south (Klong Dao, Long Beach, Klong Khong, Klong Nin, Kantiang Bay), each with its own pace. Kantiang Bay at the south end is the lowest-key luxury stretch.
We did a slow Lanta week with the family during low season once and it remains one of our better Thailand beach trips. The price-to-quality math in May-September is hard to beat anywhere in the country.
My 2026 Koh Lanta Travel Guide
- Skip to our Koh Lanta FAQ
Koh Lanta Basics
- Where to stay in Koh Lanta (Klong Dao vs Kantiang Bay) (coming soon)
- Best time to visit Koh Lanta (coming soon)
- Getting to Koh Lanta from Krabi or Phuket (coming soon)
Koh Lanta Hotels
- Best Hotels in Koh Lanta (coming soon)
- Best Pool Villas on Koh Lanta (coming soon)
- Best Family Hotels on Koh Lanta (coming soon)
- Pimalai Resort & Spa review (coming soon)
Koh Lanta Activities and Attractions
- Best Koh Lanta beaches (coming soon)
- Koh Rok and Koh Haa day trips (coming soon)
- Best Koh Lanta restaurants (coming soon)
- Old Town Koh Lanta (coming soon)
Koh Lanta Travel Planning
Frequently asked questions
Koh Lanta vs Koh Phi Phi?
Lanta if you want long quiet beaches and to settle in for a week. Phi Phi for the dramatic karst scenery and a short stay. They're very different islands; Lanta is the slow one.
How do I get to Koh Lanta?
Fly to Krabi airport, then minibus and car-ferry (90 minutes total) to Lanta. From November the new bridge from Lanta Noi makes it a quick drive instead of two ferries. From Phuket, ferry direct in dry season.
How long should I stay?
Five to seven nights. Lanta is a do-nothing island; it rewards slow days.
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Bangkok John was started in 2020 when I posted my first hotel review. The site now publishes regularly updated guides to Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, Krabi, Hua Hin, and all of Thailand.
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