Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
creasingly plotted, planned and international island. Expect tasty cocktails, Jack Johnson
in stereo and seafood barbecue in the high season. There's also a number of well-kept
rooms (fan/air-con 1000/2800B) available.
BAR
Pirate's Bar
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(Hat Phrae Ae; 11am-late)
A fun, well-managed tiki bar with tables and chairs scattered un-
der private thatched shelters on the beach and a larger stilted roof which hosts the main
semi-circular bar, complete with tree stump bar stools and sound system. The beer's cold,
too.
Opium Bar
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NIGHTCLUB
(
www.opiumbarkohlanta.com
; Hat Phra Ae; from 6pm)
This chic club has live music some nights,
guest DJs and a big dance floor. It's still the top party spot on Lanta.
Information
Ban Sala Dan has plenty of restaurants, mini-marts, internet cafes (1B per minute), travel
agencies, dive shops and motorcycle rentals. There are several 7-Elevens spread along
the island's west coast - each one has an ATM.
0 7569 7085)
The hospital is 1km south of Ban Ko Lanta (Old Town).
Ko Lanta Hospital
(
0 7569 7017)
North of Ban Ko Lanta.
Police Station
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Getting There & Away
Most people come to Ko Lanta by boat or air-con minivan. If you're coming on your own
steam, you'll need to use the frequent vehicle ferries
(motorcycle 10B, pedestrian 23B, car 170B;
7am-8pm)
between Ban Hua Hin and Ban Khlong Mak (Ko Lanta Noi) and on to Ko Lanta
Yai.
Several information desks in Ban Sala Dan can fix you up with minivan and boat tick-
ets and so can your guest house. Prices are standard and shouldn't vary.
BOAT
