Travel Guide Ile de Koh Lanta
Made famous by the reality show of the same name, Koh Lanta is a paradise island in Thailand, among the most peaceful and pleasant destinations in the Andaman Sea. A bamboo hut or a luxury hotel with its feet in the water? It's possible! It's possible! A whole art of living by taking the time and enjoying the environment, tropical fruits, fresh fish and all the small dishes of Thai cuisine is the deal. You will meet couples, families, backpackers, expatriates from Europe who have chosen to live there all year round or almost all year round and of course the local people whose hospitality contributes to the charm of this destination. In fact, Koh Lanta is composed of several islands, the two main ones being Koh Lanta Yai (30 km long and 6 km wide) and Koh Lanta Noi. Tourist facilities are in Koh Lanta Yai with beaches. The eastern coast is the wildest. Koh Lanta Noi, for its part, is an island of fishermen and farmers with mangroves and forestry operations. The other small islands of Koh Lanta are deserted and make up the national park of the same name, rich in biodiversity, where paths allow you to discover lush tropical vegetation. Bring your tour guide!
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When to go to en Ile de Koh Lanta?
When to go to Koh Lanta? The high tourist season in Koh Lanta is from November to April. It was then hot and dry, with a few windy episodes and rare storms that were still short. Temperatures increase further in March and April (35°C). If you are afraid of the heat, you may prefer to stay in Koh Lanta from November to March. The low tourist season is from May to October during the rainy season with sporadic and sometimes violent storms and lower temperatures. The water temperature remains at 29°C all year round. Most tourist sites remain open all year round and offer lower prices in the low season. From October to February, it is the dry and cool season and finally the best time to go to Koh Lanta (sun and 25°C). If you go to Thailand in April, don't miss the Water Festival, or Songkran, which celebrates the Buddhist New Year, everyone drinks themselves in the streets, laughs guaranteed!
Weather at the moment
Thailand has a tropical climate in 3 seasons. It is hot and dry during the dry season from November to April when temperatures oscillate around 25 °C with heat peaks (35 °C) and brief storms from March. The tropical rainy season is from May to October, when the territory is very wet especially in the southern islands like Koh Lanta. October-February is the cool season with summer-like weather on Koh Lanta by European standards.
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This is one of the big advantages of Thailand, the standard of living is much lower than in a European country like France, 60% on average. In Koh Lanta, you can easily eat in restaurants and sleep in guesthouses for a modest sum and even in luxury hotels for an excellent quality-price ratio. The currency is the baht, and currency exchange and credit cards are readily available. Tipping is customary but not mandatory.
No visa is needed for Thailand and to reside in Koh Lanta if you stay less than 30 days. And a return trip to the border (Laos, Myanmar or Cambodia...) is enough to renew this 15 days stay authorization, renewable only 4 times, after that you have to take an additional plane each time you leave.
No vaccinations are mandatory for Thailand and Koh Lanta but DT-Polio, typhoid, hepatitis A and B vaccines are recommended. An anti-malaria treatment is officially recommended, but a protection against insects is sufficient except if you go to the North which is more at risk. Water is not drinkable, it is recommended to drink bottled water and to avoid raw vegetables and seafood in popular shops.
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How to go to en Ile de Koh Lanta? Our advice & tips
Thailand is a mass tourism destination and is under attack by many tour operators, but not all offers are equal. Take the time to choose the right tour according to your travel desires and do not hesitate to compare the services offered. Beware of low prices, they do not always include transfers, drinks and meals. Even if Thailand is a cheap destination, it can represent a significant amount of money on a long circuit.
You will usually travel to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. Domestic and international flights are concentrated in Suvarnabhumi, located 35 km east of the city centre. No particular security risks for people travelling alone, the country is generally safe, but care must be taken with personal belongings in tourist areas as theft can occur. Finally, don't have fun using drugs on the spot, it's a guaranteed prison for a minimum of 10 years.
Domestic flights are convenient and quite cheap. There are also ferries between the islands and the mainland. In Thailand, the buses which make the connections between the cities offer a varied level of comfort and all the budgets will find there their account. As for the railway network, it is rather good in Thailand, but the not really modern cars are not very comfortable.
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