Koh Lanta Trip 02

"A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot and realise how blessed you are for what you have..." - David A wolf

(Tranquility at its best)

Date: 07 Nov 23 (Tuesday)
Route: Hatyai - Koh Lanta
Distance: 250 km
Hotel: Lanta Seafront Resort

We had breakfast of Nasi Dagang and Roti Canai at Restoran Khaled next door. By 8.30 am we were already on the road driving towards Koh Lanta.

Ko Lanta is an island district in Krabi Province on Thailand’s Andaman coast. It’s known for its coral-fringed beaches, mangroves, limestone outcrops and rainforests. Mu Ko Lanta National Park spans several islands, including the southern end of the largest island Ko Lanta Yai, home to semi-nomadic sea people known as the Chao Leh. The park contains the Khao Mai Kaew cave network and Khlong Chak Waterfall.

(Elephant trail at the Andaman Gateway Park)

(The Andaman Gateway Park looks deserted)

Koh Lanta is still not as touristy as other islands in Thailand. Most people who come to Koh Lanta are looking to get away from the crowds and just want to relax at quiet beaches. This is our third trip to Koh Lanta. First two trips were by motorbike and this time we drove our Toyota Hi-Lux to the island.

(New resorts on the hill top)

(Glamping, enjoying the outdoors in comfort and style)

It was raining cats and dogs along the way. We made a rest stop at Andaman Gateway and bought some tid-bits. There are a few new resorts sprouting around the hill top around the Khao Pupba Restaurant. The ambience was nice. You can get a good view of the cool stream, greens, and the mountains.

(Buying ferry tickets from the ticket booth)

(Waiting in line to board the ferry)

(On board on the open barge)

(Cars neatly arranged, 30 minutes to cross to Koh Lanta Noi)

We bypassed Trang and drove direct to Koh Lanta Ferry Terminal at the Hua Hin Pier. The ferry ticket for our pick-up and 2 passengers was B130. We did not have to wait long as there were many open barges ferrying vehicles and passengers to Koh Lanta. It was raining hot showers when we boarded the ferry. The 30-minute ferry ride was smooth. We had to drive across Koh Lantai Noi, the smaller island to Koh Lantai Yai, the big island connected by the Sri Lanta Bridge.

(Crossing Sri Lanta Bridge to Koh Lanta Yai)

(Welcome to Koh Lanta)

After we checked-in Lanta Seafront Resort, we crossed the road to Lanta Seafront Restaurant for a hefty late lunch by the beach. The rest of the afternoon was spent napping in the room.

(Lanta Seafront resort, our lodging for two nights)

At night the beach front was quiet during weekdays and there were not much activities as the shops and eateries closed quite early. We took a leisure drive towards town and bought pancakes for dinner.