#1
Following Giants Koh Lanta Ethical Elephant Sanctuary
4.9 (2,323)·Koh Lanta
An ethical elephant sanctuary on Koh Lanta where welfare comes first and riding is never on the agenda.
The 10 Best Activities & Tours in Koh Lanta, Ranked
Dive shops dominate this list, five of them, with a couple clustered in Sala Dan, plus two ethical elephant sanctuaries and a cooking school for variety. Following Giants takes the top spot for its no-riding welfare policy, and Mu Ko Lanta National Park is the big outdoor draw.
10 placesAvg 4.9 on GoogleUpdated Oct 2026
- #2
Mu Ko Lanta National Park
4.4 (4,346)·Koh LantaA quiet jungle and coastal national park at the southern tip of Koh Lanta, with monkeys, sea views, and a short trail.
- #3
Lanta Elephant Lover by Lanta Elephant Conservation
4.9 (1,737)·Koh LantaEthical elephant sanctuary near Klong Jak Waterfall offering feeding, forest walks, and gentle water care with well-cared-for elephants.
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Best Hotels in Koh Lanta
My pick at each price level in Koh Lanta, going by Google's hotel class. Hotels from my ranked list of the 10 best come first, then the best-reviewed. Each button opens the hotel on Booking.com with your dates filled in.
#2Luxury · 5-star
Avani+ Koh Lanta Krabi Resort4.6 (1,202 reviews)
Upscale rooms & villas, some with private pools, plus 2 restaurants, a beachfront bar & a spa.
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#3Budget · 3-star
Anda Lanta Resort4.6 (798 reviews)
Modest beachfront getaway offering an outdoor pool, a Thai/European restaurant & loaner kayaks.
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- #4
Phoenix Divers - Koh Lanta Diving, Freediving, Snorkeling
4.9 (1,677)·Koh LantaPADI-certified dive center in Sala Dan offering scuba courses, freediving, and snorkeling trips across the Andaman Sea.
- #5
Blue Planet Divers Koh Lanta
4.9 (1,232)·Koh LantaA highly regarded scuba and freediving center on Koh Lanta, open daily with courses for all levels.
- #6
Cooking with Mon - The Best Cooking School in Koh Lanta
5.0 (835)·Koh LantaA hands-on Thai cooking school on Koh Lanta island, teaching traditional recipes with fresh local ingredients.
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- #7
Lanta Diver – Koh Lanta Diving and Snorkeling
4.9 (737)·Koh LantaA highly regarded dive shop in Sala Dan offering scuba diving courses, dive trips, and snorkeling tours around Koh Lanta.
- #8
Andaman Islands Tour and Travel
4.9 (660)·Koh LantaA well-regarded tour operator in Trang offering island and sea adventures across the Andaman region.
- #9
Flip Flop Divers
5.0 (561)·Koh LantaA highly regarded dive center on Koh Lanta offering scuba courses and dive trips for all experience levels.
- #10
Nice Dive | Scuba diving Lanta
4.9 (544)·Koh LantaA highly regarded scuba diving operator on Koh Lanta offering courses and dive trips for all experience levels.
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