Koh Lanta is a great family destination, where children can play safe, and there is some amazing activities to experience where kids will be left happy for hours. Below is a guide to some of the family fun on Koh Lanta.

Make new friends in the pool

Most fun will usually be found on Koh Lanta for free in a pool, on the beach or in the sea. Khlong Dao Beach is a favorite for families due to its shape it retains calm clear water that is not to deep. Accommodation on Lanta is varied so we have added a page to make it easy to view with the best hotels for families which include pools, play areas, child minding and cots.

Getting around Lanta on a motorbike with your family can be quite risky so why not take a one day tour by car. The Koh Lanta animal scenic tour is a perfect choice as it includes elephant trekking and monkey show and a visit to the national park. Children aged 4 to 12 years are half price and Kids under 4 go free.

Have fun with an Elephant on Koh Lanta

Although Koh Lanta has some pristine beaches it really does lack with snorkeling from the beach. How ever there are several one day tours by speedboat taking you to neighbouring Islands which make a great adventure for you and your family! Koh Rok with clear waters, great coral and abundance of marine life is a great day out snorkeling which will amaze kids. Koh Phi Phi Islands is another tour not to be missed which includes snorkeling and a visit to Maya Bay and a chance to shop or visit viewpoint with its breath taking views. 4 Island speedboat tour enjoy snorkeling at Koh Cherk and Koh Ngai with pristine clear waters, shallow colorful reefs and various aquatic life. Have lunch on the beach at Koh Kraden and visit Koh Mook and Emerald Cave where kids will be excited at swimming through an 80 meter long cave only lit up by the guides torch.
Children aged 4 to 12 years are half price and Kids under 4 go free.

Heading in to Emerald Cave

Koh Lanta has some of the best dive sites in Thailand. Going to see Nemo, having a Turtle swimming by or just simply checking out the beauitful colorful reefs and fish will give your kid a fantastic memory for life which they will be talking about it for a very long time.

For those who can not dive, you can enjoy in the fun!
Kids over the age of 10 ( and all the family ) can participate in a one day Scuba Diving experience called Discover Scuba Diving ( DSD) with a little briefing you will be able to experience the underwater world with your own Instructor who will stay with you ensuring safety and enjoyment.

If you have a little more time 3 to 4 days or would want to continue after the DSD then why not try an Open Water Course. Which will give you a full certification in diving.

If your children are under 10 then you can still join the boats when you go diving your kids can go snorkeling.

Find Nemo on Koh Lanta

Family fun Learning to dive at Koh Ha

What ever you do on Koh Lanta have a great time and remember to put the sunblock on!