Koh Lanta south of Krabi is part of an archipelago which is made up of over fifty small islands. Koh Lanta is a very long Island running North to South and the West coast line stretches around 25 kilometers. The East and West coast’s are not far apart only being separated by a mountain range.

If you only have 3 days to explore then planning ahead is your best option. That way you won’t miss out on any excursions giving you more time to relax and enjoy Koh Lanta.

A guide to 3 days fun on Koh Lanta:

Day 1:
After traveling you must be tired so why not use the first day to relax and go exploring the many Koh Lanta beaches. Hiring a motorbike is the best and cheapest way to get around but please be careful, the roads and Thai drivers are not so good. A restaurant for lunch with great views on to the many Islands on the East coast and delicious food is ViewPoint Restaurant. If your not confident on a motorbike or your with your family then you can enjoy a leisurely day excursion by car taking in Koh Lanta’s stunning scenery as you travel.

After a hard day in the sun why not relax and rejuvenate your skin with an Aloe Vera Massage at Serenity Massage and Spa which can be found in Saladan. Then head back down to one of the beaches where you can watch amazing sunsets and eating and drinking in one of the beach bars.

Enjoy a stroll on Kantiang Bay

Day 2:
After your fully chilled out and relaxed now its time to have some more fun. Koh Lanta offers some exciting one day tours by speedboat.

Koh Rok is a favorite snorkeling trip due to its emerald green water which normally exceeds 30 meters visibility. Just of the shore you will find beautiful soft corals and numerous different species of tropical fish. With a buffet lunch on one of the unspoilt and pristine beaches it creates an unforgettable memory.

Two of the most stunning and beautiful Islands in the Andaman Sea are the famous Islands of Koh Phi Phi. Maya Bay is a special place where they filmed the movie the Beach. Enjoy a buffet lunch on the soft sands at Lolana Bay. Then after head to Koh Phi Phi Don where you have time for a little shopping.

The 4 Island Speedboat tour you can enjoy snorkeling at Koh Cherk and Koh Ngai with pristine clear waters, shallow colorful reefs and various aquatic life. Have lunch on the white powdery beach at Koh Kraden. The highlight of the day is entering Emerald Cave at Koh Mook and enjoying the breathtaking scenery.

Day 3:
Many people just come to Koh Lanta for the great scuba diving. With calm seas, warm crystal clear waters and an amazing array of marine life you will have an experience of a life time. If you have been on a snorkeling trip and thought wow! You can also have a go.

If you have never tried before then doing a one day Discover Scuba Diving also known as a DSD is the best way. here you will be given tuition and be shown some skills to make the day safe for you. Then you will be allowed to do 2 dives. How ever this day is not a certification.

For those who can already dive then a one day dive trip is a great day out. You can choose from Koh Ha where you may experience the caves, Koh Bida to view the Leopard and Black Tip sharks or Hin Daeng and Hin Muang where if your lucky you may get the chance to swim with Manta Rays. All the site are dived in rotation. If your really into diiving then you can enjoy a three day dive package heading to all the best sites which also saves you money.

How about using your three days on Koh Lanta to learn to be an Open Water Scuba Diver. A lot of people dream about diving and Koh Lanta is an amazing place to learn. With a nice relaxed pace to the course and some incredible dive sites you will be pretty amazed. To learn to dive normally takes 3 days.

The only thing now to think about is where to stay and how to travel to Koh Lanta.
If I was heading to Koh Lanta for only three days I would like a bit of Luxury by the beach. Three hotels I would recommend are the Layana Resort and Spa, Rawi Warin Resort and Spa or the Pimalai Resort and Spa.

Layana Resort and Spa.

For those who are traveling and on a shoe string budget check out Kaw Kwang Beach Resort, Clean Beach Resort and Ocean View Resort. For a more detailed list of hotesl and resorts check out Koh Lanta Hotels.

If your heading to Koh Lanta from krabi airport, Ao Nang, Phuket beaches or Phuket airport he best way to give you more time to enjoy is by using the express transfer service. They can specialise in transferring large groups of guests especially weddings.

When you travel to Koh Lanta have a safe trip and I hope you enjoy all the best Koh Lanta has to offer. When you arrive the one thing you will realise is three days on Lanta is not enough!