Getting There & Information
Ban Sala Dan has two boat piers, one for passengers and one for vehicles.
Tigerline Ferry (
www.tigerlinetravel.com) runs in high season between Phuket and Ko Lanta (1,500B; 2 hrs.). Ferries from Koh Phi Phi run all year and take 90 minutes for a price of 300B; speedboats make the trip in an hour for 700B. Two additional passenger boats leave Krabi in the morning during high season for 400B at a travel time of 2 hours. The popular
12go.asia is a top resource for managing and booking travel to Ko Lanta. The website presents all travel options (boat, car, flight, train) and gives pricing, so it’s easy to make a decision based on your time and budget. Another perk: Paying online with a credit card!
There are two
police stations (one on Phra Ae beach and the other at Ban Sala Dan).
Ko Lanta Hospital (tel.
07569-7017) can help with basic injuries like sunburns, cuts, jellyfish stings, and more. ATMs are all along the island and everywhere along the west coast.
To book a diving lesson or excursion contact the good folks at
Scubafish (
www.scubafish.com; tel
07566-5095). A one-day intro course is 5,200B and they have a class on underwater photography.
For all things Ko Lanta, check out:
www.lantapocketguide.com. It’s a helpful resource for up-to-date travel info and what’s happening around the island.
