Scuba Diving
Many diving companies offers PADI certified courses as well as day excursions for beginners and experienced levels. Some of the best dive sites in the world are found outside Koh Lanta! Open all year.
Socializing
Follow Facebook groups and pages connected to Koh Lanta to get more out of your stay. Start with https://www.facebook.com/lantahideaways/ page for the latest news.
Spa
Dreamy Spa is one example of where you can get a highly professional treatment with many packages to choose from. A great atmosphere with certified staff. Both for him and her.
Sunsets & fruit shakes
Fruit shake is a speciality on Lanta! Order a Mango with Passionfruit or Ginger at 18.00 and get ready for the sunset!
Thai Cookery School
Get all the secrets unveiled to the core of making the dish taste delicious! A fun way to learn how to make the Thai food right.
Thai Massage
Thai massage is an ancient knowledge and a beautiful way to get stress out from your body. Massage huts along the beach gives you usually a mix of the waves and the staff giggling, unless you end up with the professionals. Ask around for the best ones.
The People of Lanta
The people in Lanta are a mix of Thai-Muslims and Chao Naam – sea gypsies – who settled down for about 100 years ago. Most the population is Muslims followed by Buddhists, Thai Chinese, Chao Naam and Christians in a peaceful mix.
The sun and the heat
Koh Lanta is quite close to the equator and it is easy to get dehydrated. The water bought in big barrels lacks minerals so you can get mineral powder from the pharmacy or Lanta Mart to keep your electrolyte balance. Also remind the children to drink plenty of water. With minerals!
The village Saladan
Time for Lime
Time for Lime is located on the south part of Klong Dao Beach and has been teaching tourists about Thai cooking for over 15 years. A fun and tasteful learning experience where you cook what you eat in a group.