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| One Day Koh Phi Phi Tour |
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| Koh Phi Phi probably needs no introduction. The snorkeling is excellent here, and the beaches idyllic. The book/movie inspiring Maya Bay is on the itinerary, as is a short hike to a view point with stunning views of the surrounding rain forested hills, beaches and the sea. There will be several snorkeling stops, and then you will stop for lunch on the island and have a chance to do a little exploring on your own. |
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| 4 Islands Tour |
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| There are many companies doing 4 island tours on different types of boats, starting from around 1000 baht for a day trip. All of them include lunch and soft drinks, and stop at four different islands. You will probably snorkel in at least four locations, and will certainly stop at the emerald cave (see below). Most stop at Koh Ngai (Koh Hai), Koh Chuek, Koh Ma and Koh Mook and maybe Koh Kradan, although it can be any four of these islands. They are all beautiful to behold as you skirt the coast, with amazing limestone formations and caves. The beaches on all of the islands are very distinct, and all gorgeous, with crystal clear waters and a stunning variety of corals and fish. |
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| Koh Muk/Emerald Cave |
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| The legendary emerald cave is on Koh Mook. At low tide, a cave opens up from the sea. You will swim around 100 meters through this cave (pitch black inside, but your guide will have a light) and end up at a small, hidden cove, with a white sand beach and surrounded by towering, rain forest covered cliffs, the cave being the only access. Pirates used to hide their booty here, for obvious reasons. When looking from the cave towards the cove, the water takes on an almost fluorescent emerald glow; hence the name. |
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| Scuba Diving |
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Koh Lanta and surrounding waters and islands boast many of the best SCUBA diving sites in the region and are world class. There are a dozen or so popular sites around Koh Phi Phi alone (about half an hour away). Koh Haa is the best spot if you have both SCUBA divers and snorkelers as there is a sheltered lagoon for snorkelers. Around Koh Haa, for SCUBA divers, there is a labyrinth of caves and chimneys which are fascinating to explore, and there are some deep drop-offs where deep sea fishes can be seen, as well as reef corals and all sorts of sea life. Hin Deang and Hin Muang are for the more experienced diver and you can sometimes see giant whale sharks and giant mantas in these areas. Koh Bi Da and the King Cruiser Wreck are also quite popular sites. We will help you plan your dive and a dive instructor will come to explain all details about your trip the day before you go. |
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| Koh Rok |
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| Once the best and most popular snorkeling destination in the area, Koh Rok has suffered from coral bleaching and some reef destruction and has lost some of its splendor, but it is still well worth a visit. It is actually composed of two islands separated by a deep channel, and surrounding this channel is the “magic 100 square meters” where the best snorkeling is. When you stop for lunch, you will see quite a few enormous monitor lizards that come begging for handouts. The waters are still crystal clear and teeming with fish, and there are plenty of hard and soft corals left |
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| Elephant Trekking |
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| Everyone back home will ooh and ahh at your pictures of baby elephants and of you riding through the jungle on the back of a full grown elephant. There are several options offered which include other activities, including kayaking in the mangroves, monkey and elephant shows and presentations of local rubber production. |
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| Kayaking in Mangroves or Sea |
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| The mangroves here on Lanta are almost as big as the island. A leisurely day of kayaking is well worth the trip, where you will see monkeys, monitor lizards and many pretty birds. It is quite relaxing to float in this silent world and the water is lake-like even in rough conditions. You can also catch dinner if you are so inclined – mostly red and white snapper. Sea Kayaking is also available. |
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LANTA PAVILION RESORT
120 Moo 2, Saladan, Koh Lanta, Krabi, 81150, Thailand. Tel: (66)75 667079, Fax : (66)75 667211, Mobile : (66)896521148,
Email: info@lantapavilion.com, reservation@lantapavilion.com Website : www.lantapavilion.com
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