Koh Lanta is a beautiful island in Thailand, located in the Andaman Sea and easy to reach because it's not too far from Krabi. Koh Lanta is known for its cool vibrations, long beaches with white sand and boat trips. Yes, Koh Lanta is a great destination for travelers who like to go snorkeling or diving. In this post we will talk about the best snorkeling trip in Koh Lanta and, more importantly, how to have the best snorkeling experience out there. Before you start, you should know that there are two very popular snorkeling options around Koh Lanta.
Since I was in Koh Lanta, I experienced both snorkeling, I am in a good position to share my tips with you. The tour of 4 islands offers great snorkeling spots, but can be crowded. This is because these islands are closer to the island of Koh Lanta. This makes it cheaper to get there, so this is the most affordable option for snorkeling. Although after my tour of Koh Rok and Koh Haa my mind was blown! Snorkeling was epic here for several reasons. Snorkeling places are bigger, so they didn't feel crowded at all. The water was cleaner, the corals were in better conditions and we could admire the greater diversity of marine life. Koh Rok is 30 km south of Koh Lanta. It consists of two small islands - Koh Rok Nok and Koh Rok Nai. The island is located in the National Marine Park, so it is well maintained.
where you will find monkeys newt, some of the world's largest lizards! (don't worry, they are more afraid of you). Although there are lovely views of the islands, water is the real attraction. Koh Rok is known for its great snorkeling and has been referred to as the "snorkeling paradise". Visitors can enjoy the white sandy beaches without large crowds, creating a feeling of being on a private beach. You will also find beautiful, turquoise, crystal clear water. Once in the water you are greeted by beautiful, almost untouched corals and lots of tropical fish. Coarse water makes it an excellent place to snorkel because you can see so much, not far from the coast. Sounds impressive, doesn't it? Koh Haa translates to five islands and yes, it includes five islands. The view from the islands above and below the water is spectacular. As you approach the islands, visitors can see limestone rocks rising from the sea.
where visitors can swim and snorkel. The lagoon contains colorful and varied coral reefs. During snorkeling, you can admire a variety of marine life. Marine life is very different, to octopuses, eels, turtles, walus, the possibilities are abundant. The water is bright and has excellent visibility, so you won't have trouble finding something useful. If you compare the picture of Koh Haa with the real thing, the water really looks like pictures! So Year of Koh or Koh Haa? How do you decide? Fortunately, Klook is offering a day trip where you can visit these two beautiful places. You can escape to these two islands and get out of the crowd of tourists that you can find (almost) everywhere in Thailand.
In this section, we will give you more information on what is included in the snorkeling tour by Koh Lanta, as well as global information about the two islands. You will be picked up from the hotel and a guide will guide you along the way. You arrive at Saladan Pier, where a speedboat awaits your group. The ship can welcome up to 70 passengers, but when I did we were only 40. Note that I'm not a big fan of the bands, but as mentioned above, the snorkeling places in Koh Roku and Koh Haa are huge and you won't feel the crowd at all. Because it is further, fewer ships go there. In the morning you spend water using clean water by visiting two different snorkeling sites around Koh Rok. At each snorkeling site you will have 45 minutes, which is plenty of time. For lunch you can enjoy the flavors of Thailand with a delicious lunch buffet. You will also have time to walk to the beach, enjoy the scenery and swim in the turquoise waters. Speaking of the island of Koh Rok, the beach was crowded (all boats go there for lunch), but it was fine. Our boat left later than the others, which meant we even managed to find some peace on the beach. The afternoon is spent snorkeling in one place around Koh Haa and watching the wonderful views of coral reefs and marine life. At this point we managed to find one small shark, which was very interesting and we had a great experience. As we headed back to Koh Lanta, snacks were served, and then the driver brought us back to our hotel. This tour is a great way to experience the beauty of both islands as well as the surrounding areas. Recommended for anyone who wants to see another beautiful side of Thailand without all the crowds.
