The usual way to get to Koh Lanta is to take a private taxi or minibus from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta. The journey usually takes 2.5 hours, although this is dependent on 2 car ferries. [See our page How To Get To Koh Lanta for more info]

A quicker and more exciting way to make the transfer is by fast boat transfer from Krabi to Koh Lanta. This involves a 45 minute car journey from Krabi Airport to the first car ferry. However, instead of going on the ferry, you go on board a speedboat which then takes you on a stunning boat ride across the water along the coastline of Koh Lanta. The journey takes around 30 to 60 minutes depending on weather and conditions and you arrive directly on the beach of your hotel. That means the total journey time should be 1 to 1.5 hours and a lot more fun!

Pimalai transfer boat

The bad news is that there is currently no dedicated private boat transfer service running to Koh Lanta which you can book independent of which hotel you decide to stay at.

You need to be staying at the Layana Resort on Long Beach or the Pimalai Resort on Kantiang Bay in order to get a fast boat transfer to and from the island. You can ask for the boat transfer at the time of booking. Both hotels are luxury establishments - follow the links to make your booking and to request a private boat transfer.

Please note that the private boat transfer only operates in high season from November to April and is dependent on the weather. The usual car ferry option would have to be substituted if the sea was too rough for the speedboat.

At Layana the boat transfer costs 1900 Baht per person from Krabi (minimum 2 people).

At Pimalai the boat transfer costs 1400 Baht per person from Krabi.

Both hotels also offer transfers from Phuket and Trang to Koh Lanta for roughly double the price, and this involves a longer car journey - 2 hours plus - and then the boat ride.

Click here to book either Layana or Pimalai online.

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Khlong Khong Beach is known for having very friendly locals. It’s a 3 kilometre stretch of beautiful soft sand fringed with palm trees. The accommodation here is nearly all family run giving a special personal touch and it’s slightly cheaper than the other beach areas.

Another beautiful day on Khlong Khong Beach

During high tide the beach and colour of the water are amazing. However, whilst it is low tide many rocks appear in many places making it not good for swimming and slightly ugly. Luckily though most resorts have got swimming pools.

Khlong Khong is a great place to watch the sunset and at night many bars have their own fire shows and parties. Check out The Sound Shack Bar, Fisherman’s Cottage, Where Else, The Chocolate Bar and Bubble Jungle who host parties on different nights. Some you may be able to dance till the sun comes up. Not so many restaurants are situated on the beach but are set back in the resorts. All of them you can visit but if you want really really great food head south on the beach to Fisherman’s Cottage.

If you walk to the road you have a a few scattered internet shops, coffee shop, and Thai Restaurants where you are always welcome. Please take a torch with you as this stretch of road has no lighting.

Here is a short video to show you what it is like on Khlong Khong Beach:

Book Khlong Khong Hotels Online:

• Midprice:Darawadee

Some more Pictures taken on Khlong Khong Beach for you to enjoy.

Have a drink in this beach bar on Khlong Khong Beach

On Khlong Khong Beach rocks appear when it is low tide

Witness an amazing Lanta Sunset, picture taken from Khlong Khong Beach

Kawkwang Beach is situated at the northern tip of Koh Lanta, very near to Saladan village.

Here’s our Top 2 Choices for Kawkwang - the budget option here is super cheap!

• Luxury:
  No luxury hotels on Kawkwang
• Midprice:
  Twin Bay Resort
• Budget:
  Kawkwang Beach Resort

If you want peace and quiet, Khlong Toab is a great choice. There are only a couple of resorts here set on this small beach, but it’s not far to the other, more developed beaches like Long Beach if you want a change of scene one evening.

• Midprice: Lanta Thanya Beach Resort
• Budget: Moonlight Bay Resort
  

Kantiang Bay is located towards the southern end of Koh Lanta, about a half hour drive from Saladan Village.

This video gives you perfect view of Kantiang Bay:

Here are our Top 3 Choices for hotels in Kantiang Bay:

• Luxury:
  Pimalai Resort
• Midprice:
  Phra Nang Lanta Resort
• Budget:
  Eyes Lanta

The easiest way to get to Koh Lanta is to fly to Krabi Airport and then take a private taxi transfer from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta.

The journey time takes between 1.5 to 2.5 hours as there are two car ferry crossings on the drive from Krabi to Koh Lanta. We recommend you bring water and snacks.

Minivan cost: 3000 Thai Baht total. You can split this cost between a group of you.
Maximum passengers: 10 people

Other Destinations - all prices are one way:
Lanta – Krabi Airport 3000 Thai Baht
Lanta – Krabi Town 3200 Thai Baht
Lanta - Trang 3500 Thai Baht
Lanta – Phuket Airport 4800 Thai Baht
Lanta – Phuket Town 5000 Thai Baht
Lanta - Patong, Kata, Karon 5500 Thai Baht
Lanta – Khao Lak 5000 Thai Baht
Lanta - Hat Yai 5500 Thai Baht

Private Minivan to/from Koh Lanta

Private Minivan interior

We can also send a 4 wheel drive car to collect you if there are 3 people or less for 2500 Baht price.

Private Car to/from Koh Lanta

Private Car interior

You can make your booking for a private taxi transfer direct through AmazingLanta.com. Once your booking is made, the taxi driver will be waiting for you at Krabi Airport Arrivals with your name on a placard. He speaks fluent English too, so no concerns about miscommunication or getting lost.

To make your booking, simply fill in the Booking Form below. If you have any questions, please enter them into the Message box below.

Once we receive your booking, we will then send you a PayPal Deposit Invoice for 500 Baht. This can be paid with any major credit card. PayPal is an internationally recognised online payment system that protects your transactions. Once the Deposit is paid, your booking will be secure and the taxi will be waiting for you on arrival.

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You can read more info about the amenities of Krabi Airport as well. We recommend you bring water and snacks for the journey to Koh Lanta.