After we survived the 3 days at Koh Phi Phi, where we got robbed by monkeys and had to wait until the tropical storm passed by, we were finally able to take a ferry to our next stop: Koh Lanta!
It was like a 3 hrs ride which gave us plenty of time to enjoy the sun, listen to good music and just watch the ocean. I just love being on a boat! smelling the see and feeling the wind in my hair!
After 3 hours we saw some land and the first houses passing by. We were starving already and happy to arrive soon.
Koh Lanta Yai is in the Andaman Sea off the west coast of Thailand, between the Phi Phi Islands and the mainland. Same as Koh Phi Phi it is administratively part of Krabi Province.
Together with neighboring Koh Lanta Noi which forms Koh Lanta archipelago and several other islands it forms the amphoe of Ko Lanta District. The island is 25 km long and 6 km wide, with an area of 81 km2, and a small portion of it belongs to the Mu Ko Lanta National Park. The area was designated as the 62nd national park of Thailand in 1990.
In comparison with Koh Phi Phi the island is less developed with most of the accommodation available being basic bamboo huts. Ban Saladan, the main town and port, is at the northern tip of the island and is served by ferries from Krabi, Phuket, and Phi Phi.
The main beaches are on the western shores of the island, the largest being Klong Dao, Pra-Ae (Long Beach), and Klong Khong Beach.
Once we arrived at the peer, we checked in Seahorse hostel and rented some scooters at the spot to get breakfast and explore the island.
From there we went riding the scooters along the coast until a nice reggae bar, where we enjoyed the sun for a bit and played cards.
We had a great lunch and a few nice fruit juices.
After chilling at the beach we went all the way south to check out the Mu Ko Lanta National Park.
Or course we went all the way by scooter. Its so much fun but also weird to drive on the left side of the street. @martibis was going in front and Fie and me in the back.
The national park consists mainly of rugged hills covered with 20 km² rain-forest and beach forest along the coast lines at Ko Lanta Yai and Ko Ngai. Other islands like Mai Ngam, South Mai Ngam and Ngu islands are covered with mangrove forest.
The parks main attraction and activities are many white beaches, trails, viewpoints and some very impressive caves. The smaller islands are popular diving sites for both snorkellers and scuba divers with possibility to see some of exciting tropical marine life found in the Andaman Sea.
National park entrance fee is 200 THB for foreigners (children 100 THB), Thai adults 40 THB (children 20 THB), cars 30 Baht.
On our way back we checked into Long Beach to have dinner and enjoy a beautiful Sunset! It was just the perfect final for a perfect day!
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Cheers,
Liz