Flying To Koh Lanta
Krabi Airport is the nearest airport to Koh Lanta. Air Asia, Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways all provide daily flights from Bangkok to Krabi Airport. Check Kayak.com and Skyscanner for the latest flight schedules and prices. (Tip: Airport codes – enter BKK for Bangkok and KBV for Krabi). Nok Air have unfortunately suspended their flights to Krabi but do fly to Trang Airport. You can book a taxi from Trang Airport to Koh Lanta with us if required.

Koh Lanta speedboat transfer

Fast Speedboat Transfer to Koh Lanta
The fastest way to get to Koh Lanta is with a fast speedboat transfer. The transfer involves a 45 minute car journey and then a scenic 15 minute speedboat ride along Lanta’s beautiful coastline, followed by a transfer to your Koh Lanta hotel by minivan. Total travel time is 75 minutes or so. See for more information.

We offer speedboat transfers from

• Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta
• Krabi Town to Koh Lanta
• Ao Nang to Koh Lanta
• Phuket Town and Beaches to Koh Lanta
• Phuket Airport to Koh Lanta

Please follow the links for more info and to book your speedboat transfer online

Private Minivan Transfer To Koh Lanta
You can book a private minivan taxi transfer from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta direct through AmazingLanta.com. Visit our Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta Transfer page for more information and to make your booking.

We offer private minivan transfers to and from the following destinations:

• Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta 3000 Thai Baht
• Koh Lanta – Ao Nang 3500 Thai Baht
• Koh Lanta – Krabi Town 3200 Thai Baht
• Koh Lanta – Trang 3500 Thai Baht
• Koh Lanta – Trang Airport 3500 Thai Baht
• Koh Lanta – Phuket Airport 5000 Thai Baht
• Koh Lanta – Phuket Town 5500 Thai Baht
• Koh Lanta – Patong, Kata, Karon 5500 Thai Baht
• Koh Lanta – Khao Lak 6000 Thai Baht
• Krabi Airport to Ao Nang
• Krabi Airport to Krabi Town
• Krabi Airport to Klong Moung
• Krabi Airport to Trang

Photos of the luxury minivan

Inside the luxury minivan

Public Minivan Taxi to Koh Lanta
The cheaper option is to get a minivan taxi at Krabi airport, which seats up to 10 people and departs from the airport when the taxi is full. Backpacks or suitcases are stored on top of the van and conditions can be a little cramped.

Minivan taxi cost: 250 Baht per person.

To catch a minican taxi, we strongly recommend you get an early flight from Bangkok to Krabi as the last departure for minivan taxis from Krabi Airport is around 1pm.

The journey time from Krabi Airport to Ban Saladan is between 2 to 3 hours. The time varies as there are car ferry crossings between the mainland and the islands. We recommend you bring water and snacks for the journey.

Lanta Ferry

3) Phuket and Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lanta Ferry
A daily ferry runs from Rassada Pier on Phuket to Koh Lanta via Koh Phi Phi during November to April. The ferry departs at around 8.30 am from Phuket and stops in Phi Phi for 15 minutes before continuing to Koh Lanta and arriving around 12.30.

4) By Seaplane From Krabi Or Phuket to Koh Lanta
Unfortunately, as of 2009, this is currently no longer an option as the operator has gone out of business.

Follow the link to read more info about the amenities of Krabi Airport.

Explore southern Thailand’s spectacular dive sites and the world famous Similan Islands on our fully equipped liveaboard boat, the M/V Flying Seahorse.

The M/V Flying Seahorse Koh Lanta liveaboard

During June, July and August 2011 the MV Flying Seahorse operates 3 day liveaboard trips to Hin Daeng, Koh Haa and Koh Phi Phi. Please see our separate Phi Phi Liveaboard page for pricing and schedules .

This well-appointed liveaboard visits the famous sites of Hin Daeng, Hin Muang, the Phi Phi Islands, Shark Point, Anemone Reef, Koh Haa, Koh Bida and the Similan Islands. The liveaboard has 2 day, 4 day, 5 day and 7 day itineraries.

Similan Island trips will resume in November 2010 through to April 2011 as per the schedule below.

We have several liveaboard options. Please follow the links for departure dates and itineraries.

• 7 day Similan Islands and Southern Thailand Liveaboard – 23 dives
  A/C Two bunk bed cabins 32,900 Baht
  A/C Double bed cabins 34,900 Baht
  Click here for departure dates, itinerary and booking info
  
• 5 day liveaboard to Similan Islands and Southern Thailand – 17 dives
  A/C Two bunk bed cabins 26,900 Baht
  A/C Double bed cabins 28,900 Baht
  Click here for departure dates, itinerary and booking info
  
• 4 day Hin Daeng/Koh Ha and Koh Bida / Shark Point Liveaboard – 14 dives
  A/C Two bunk bed cabins 19,900 Baht
  A/C Double bed cabins 21,900 Baht
  Click here for departure dates, itinerary and booking info
  
• 2 day Hin Daeng / Koh Ha or Koh Bida / Shark Point Liveaboard – 6 dives
  A/C Two bunk bed cabins 10,900 Baht
  A/C Double bed cabins 11,900 Baht
  Click here for departure dates, itinerary and booking info
  

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Liveaboard Price includes:

• Accommodation on the M/V Flying Seahorse
• Light for night dives
• Professional PADI dive guide
• All meals, snacks, fruits, water, electrolyte drinks, tea, coffee
• Access to Recompression chamber and Boat Accident insurance
• Maximum of 14 guests on each trip

Liveaboard Price Does Not Include:

• Beer and fizzy drinks on the boat.
• Scuba Diving Equipment Rental

2 Day Trip – 1200 Thai Baht
4 Day Trip – 2400 Thai Baht
5 Day Trip – 3000 Thai Baht
7 Day Trip – 4200 Thai Baht

• Marine Park Fees

2 Day Trip – 500 Thai Baht
4 Day Trip – 1000 Thai Baht
5 Day Trip – 1600 Thai Baht
7 Day Trip – 2100 Thai Baht

Equipment rental and Marine Park Fees are per person and are to be paid direct to the dive shop before the trip.

Liveboard Departure Time:

Koh Lanta: 9 am: Lanta guests get free pickup from their hotel.

Koh Phi Phi: 11 am Pickup at Koh Phi Phi – Tonsai Pier. Guests from Phuket can transfer to Koh Phi Phi on the 8am morning ferry from Phuket’s Rassada Pier and meet the liveaboard at Koh Phi Phi’s Tonsai Pier.

Phuket: Phuket pickup is available but you will miss the first day of diving. Email us for more info.

Liveaboard Trip Dive Site Itineraries:

2 Day Trip South: 2 Days/ 1 Night – 6 Dives
1. Day: Ko Ha Islands/ 2 Day dives & 1 Night dive
2. Day: Hin Daeng – Hin Muang – Ko Ha / 3 Day dives

4 Day Trip South & North: 4 Days/ 3 Nights – 14 Dives
1. Day: Ko Bida Yai, Ko Bida Noi, Phi Phi Palong / 2 Day dives & 1 Night dive
2. Day: King Cruiser, Shark Point, Anemone Reef, Hin Bida / 3 Day dives & 1 Sunset dive
3. Day: Ko Ha Islands/ 3 Day dives & 1 Night dive
4. Day: Hin Daeng – Hin Muang – Ko Ha / 3 Day dives

5 Day Trip Similan Island And Southern Thailand: 5 Days/ 4 Nights – 17 Dives
1. Day: Ko Bida, Anemone Reef, Ko Doc Mai / 2 Day dives & 1 Sunset dive
2. Day: Similan Islands , Ko Bon / 3 Day dives & 1 Night dive
3. Day: Ko Tachai, Richelieu Rock / 3 Day dives & 1 Night dive
4. Day: Ko Bon, Similan Islands / 3 Day dives
5. Day: King Cruiser, Shark Point, Phi Phi / 3 Day dives

7 Day Special Hin Daeng and The Similan Islands:7 Days/ 6 Nights – 23 Dives
1. Day: Ko Ha Islands / 2 Day dives & 1 Night dive
2. Day: Hin Daeng – Hin Muang / 3 Day dives
3. Day: Ko Bida, Anemone Reef, Ko Doc Mai / 2 Day dives & 1 Sunset dive
4. Day: Similan Islands , Ko Bon / 3 Day dives & 1 Night dive
5. Day: Ko Tachai, Richelieu Rock / 3 Day dives & 1 Night dive
6. Day: Ko Bon, Similan Islands / 3 Day dives
7. Day: King Cruiser, Shark Point, Phi Phi / 3 Day dives

Liveaboard Schedule for 2010 / 2011 Season – Beginning October 2010
We have several liveaboard options. Please follow the links for departure dates and itineraries.

• 7 day Similan Islands and Southern Thailand Liveaboard – 23 dives
  A/C Two bunk bed cabins 32,900 Baht
  A/C Double bed cabins 34,900 Baht
  Click here for departure dates, itinerary and booking info
  
• 5 day liveaboard to Similan Islands and Southern Thailand – 17 dives
  A/C Two bunk bed cabins 26,900 Baht
  A/C Double bed cabins 28,900 Baht
  Click here for departure dates, itinerary and booking info
  
• 4 day Hin Daeng/Koh Ha and Koh Bida / Shark Point Liveaboard – 14 dives
  A/C Two bunk bed cabins 19,900 Baht
  A/C Double bed cabins 21,900 Baht
  Click here for departure dates, itinerary and booking info
  
• 2 day Hin Daeng / Koh Ha or Koh Bida / Shark Point Liveaboard – 6 dives
  A/C Two bunk bed cabins 10,900 Baht
  A/C Double bed cabins 11,900 Baht
  Click here for departure dates, itinerary and booking info
  

Enjoy a leisurely day of diving at Koh Lanta’s best dive sites on Go Dive’s spacious dive day boat. Slower than a speed boat but with much more room to relax, sunbathe and enjoy the magnificent views over the Andaman Sea.

Go Dive’s dive boat visits Koh Lanta’s best dive sites in daily rotation, providing two dives each day at Hin Daeng/Hin Muang, Koh Haa, Koh Bida Nok and Koh Phi Phi. Everything you need for a full day’s diving is included in the price of a daytrip with Go Dive. Scuba gear, lunch, dive guide and marine park fees. Go Dive’s dive boat departs and returns to Ban Saladan pier on Koh Lanta each morning and evening. Complimentary hotel pickup and return is included as part of your day trip.

Price including scuba diving equipment:
Day Trips:

• to Koh Haa, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Phi Phi – 3000 Baht
• to Hin Daeng / Hin Muang – 3500 Baht

These prices INCLUDE the Thailand Marine Park fee of 200 Baht per person

Save Money Booking A Dive Trip Package:
(Hin Daeng/Hin Muang is classified as a Super Dive and Koh Haa, Koh Bida Nok and Koh Phi Phi as Local Dives)

• 3 Day Package – 2 days local dives 1 day super dive – 8,500 Baht
• 4 Day Package – 2 days local dives 2 days super dives – 11,500 Baht
• 5 Day Package – 3 days local dives 2 days super dives – 13,600 Baht
• 7 Day Package – 4 days local dives 3 days super dives – 18,000 Baht
• 10 Day Package – 6 days local dives 4 days super dives – 24,000 Baht

Dive packages do not have to be dived consecutive days. After your first day’ s diving you just let the dive staff know when you would like to dive again. This not only gives you value for money but time to relax and enjoy the island.

Prices includes:

• Complete set of fully serviced scuba gear
• PADI Qualified Dive guide
• Transfer to and from your hotel
• Breakfast
• Lunch – Thai food buffet
• Soft drinks, coffee and tea
• Electrolyte drink
• Snacks
• Insurance
• Marine Park fee

Here is a short video showcasing the Go Dive Shop, a tour of the Go Dive Boat and what you may see on a dive trip to Koh Ha.

Scuba Diving Courses:
Let Go Dives experienced dive instructors teach you Scuba Diving from the
beginner level Open Water Course to a professional Divemaster level.

• Padi Open Water Course 3-4 days – 13,900 Baht
• Padi Advanced Open Water Course 2 days (5 dives) – 10,500 Baht
• Padi Advanced Open Water Course 3 days (6 dives) – 11,500 Baht
• EAN – Enriched Air Nitrox 1 Day- 3,900 Baht
• EFR – Emergency First Response 1 day – 4,400 Baht
• Rescue Diver 3 days – 14,900 Baht
• Dive Master Course 3-8 weeks – 40,900 Baht (Padi members fee not included in price)

Please contact us using the form above for more info on doing a PADI dive course with us.

Experience the ocean around Koh Lanta on Lanta Sailing’s 32 foot yacht with experienced, licensed Canadian captain Wyn Davis. Lanta Sailing offers a variety of different sail packages to choose from, ranging from seeing Koh Lanta’s spectacular sunsets for a couple of hours to four day charters for interested groups.

Our Boat – Beneteau Oceanis 320

2 Day Scuba Diving Sail Liveaboard
Price: 27,000 Thai Baht for full charter of the boat – Max 4 Person

+ 2,000 Thai Baht Equipment Rental and Scuba Tank Hire – Price Per Person

Combine the peace of sailing with the excitement of scuba diving on our 2 day scuba diving sail liveaboard. We pick you up from your hotel at 8 am and then set sail for the beautiful island of Koh Haa. There we enjoy two dives with lunch served in between. We enjoy the rest of the afternoon and the awesome Thai sunset from the comfort of the yacht, and then do a night dive before enjoying dinner and sleeping on the yacht.

The next day we do an early morning dive when no other boats are around at the dive sites. After breakfast and a rest we do a final lunchtime dive before heading to shore, arriving back at Koh Lanta around 4pm.

Lanta Sailing’s yacht accommodates a maximum of 4 guests in two cabins. Let us know your requirements and we can tailor this unique sailing and scuba diving liveaboard to be your ideal scuba experience.

If you would like to spend more than two days diving on Lanta Sailing’s yacht, please contact us to discuss your requirements – we are available for 3 night/ four day charters

Sunset Sails
Price: 6000 Thai Baht for full charter of the boat – Max 6 Person

Set sail in the late afternoon along the west coast of Koh Lanta to see one of Thailand’s amazing sunsets from the peace of Lanta Sailing’s own yacht. Water and soft drinks are provided and other beverages are available. We pick you up from your hotel at 3pm and drop you back off again after you’ve enjoyed the sunset.

Day Sails
Price: 13,000 Thai Baht for full charter of the boat – Max 6 Person
+ 200 Baht per person Marine Park Fees.

Enjoy a full day on board Lanta Sailing’s yacht exploring the beautiful islands around Koh Lanta. We drop anchor at the best spots so you can go snorkelling, swimming, or simply laze on the boat and enjoy the view. Lunch, soft drinks and snacks are provided and other beverages are available. Pick up is at 8am from your hotel and the boat returns to shore around 4pm before sunset.

All Lanta Sailing trips include

• Pick up and return to your Koh Lanta hotel

• Food and soft drinks for your journey
• Experienced, licensed captain who’ll ensure your enjoyment and safety
• An introduction to sailing
• Full insurance

Lanta Sail Boat Specifications
Accomodation
2 State rooms with double beds
Saloon with fold out double bed
Plus crew quarters

Features:
32 foot yacht
2 Fresh water showers
Toilet
Full Galley
Fridge
Navigation station
Cd player (bring a cd!)
Dive and snorkelling equipment
Boogie boards and water toys

Safety equipment
Radio
Telephone
GPS
Flares
Life jackets
Life raft
Dinghy
First aid kit and CPR trained staff
Oxygen (on dive trips)

How To Book
Send us an enquiry using the form below and we can confirm availability for you. We will then send you the booking form and request a 20 per cent deposit to secure your booking.

Get to Koh Lanta’s best dive sites super fast with Lanta Scuba’s speedboat. Our 10 metre speedboat gets divers to Koh Lanta’s dive sites within 30 to 45 minutes. The Lanta Scuba speedboat typically leaves around 8.30 am, ensuring it’s one of the first boats to arrive at the dive sites.

Lanta Scuba Speedboat

Our Speedboat Dive Daytrips Are Fully Inclusive

• 2 Dives each day at Koh Haa, Koh Bida or Hin Daeng/Hin Muang
• Full Set of Scuba Gear
• Lunch and Cold Drinks
• Transfers to and from your hotel before and after the day trip
• Marine Park Tax

The Prices:

• Day trip to Koh Haa or Koh Bida Nok (2 dives) – 3300 Baht
• Day trip to Hin Daeng / Hin Muang (2 dives) – 4600 Baht
• Day trip to King Cruiser Wreck (2 dives) – 4600 Baht
• Extra third dive – 1000 Baht
• Night Dive (torch and snack included) – 2000 Baht
• When diving for 3 or more days, you get a 10 per cent discount
• When diving for 5 or more days, you get a 15 per cent discount
• Remember to bring: Scuba Diver certification card, logbook, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat

The Dive Sites:
You will be able to enjoy two dives at the day’s dive site (Koh Haa, Koh Bida Nok, King Cruiser Wreck, Hin Daeng/Hin Muang), with lunch and cold drinks served in between. We have a minimum of a one hour surface intervals between dives to let you enjoy your lunch and ensure safety.

The Equipment:
We use brand new, top quality dive equipment, including Mares semi-wings, the new Seac-Sub BCDs and Aqualung Wave BCDs.

Lanta Scuba Speedboat – excuse the waterdrops on the camera

Scuba Diving Courses:
Our experienced dive instructors can teach you how to scuba dive!

• PADI Open Water course (Standard 4 days) – 14,900 Baht
• PADI Advanced Open Water course (2 days) – 12,500 Baht
• Padi Advanced Open Water course (2 days) – 13,800 Baht
  Includes Hin Daeng and Hin Muang
  
• PADI Advanced Open Water course (3 days) – 15,200 Baht

Please contact us using the form above for more info on doing a PADI dive course with us.