Koh Rok and Koh Haa snorkel day by speedboat
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Speedboat out to Koh Haa and the twin Koh Rok islands in the national park, with a lunch buffet. Runs only while the park islands are open.
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Mu Ko Lanta National Park
Snorkel Koh Rok, then camp by the lighthouse
The road south ends at Laem Tanod, the tip of Lanta Yai, where the park has its headquarters, a short beach and the lighthouse. Offshore, the park takes in Koh Rok and the smaller islands.
Koh Rok and park trips
Speedboat to Koh Rok, the park's best snorkelling, or paddle the mangroves.
Half-day mangrove kayaking with lunch
Paddle the mangroves on the east side of the island. A half day, so it fits around a beach afternoon.
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4 islands, Emerald Cave and Koh Kradan by speedboat
Same islands, less time on the water and more at each stop.
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Park fees and hours
| Item | Figure |
|---|---|
| Adult entry, foreign visitors | 200 baht |
| Child entry, foreign visitors (3–14) | 100 baht |
| Car / motorcycle | 30 baht / 20 baht |
| Opening hours | 08:30–16:30 daily |
| Smaller islands closed | 16 May to 14 Oct each year |
| Camping at Laem Tanod | 80 baht per person a night; tent hire 450 baht |
| Nature trail from the visitor centre | About 1.7 km loop |
| Park size | 134 km², marine park since 1990 |
The gate shuts at 16:30, and the road in is a dead end. Bamboo Bay is the last bay before it.
What’s at Laem Tanod
- Lighthouse: at the west end of the beach by the headquarters. Thai National Parks gives the beach as 300 m.
- Nature trail: a loop of about 1.7 km from the visitor centre, rated moderate.
- Camping: by the headquarters, with tents for hire.
Koh Rok
Koh Rok Nai and Koh Rok Nok are twin islands 26 km south of Lanta Yai, 250 m apart. Thai National Parks calls them the park’s best snorkelling. A speedboat takes about 1 hour each way. A longtail takes about 2 hours and isn’t recommended. The islands close from 16 May to 14 October.
Questions about Koh Lanta
How much is the Mu Ko Lanta National Park entrance fee?
200 baht for foreign adults and 100 baht for children aged 3–14, plus 30 baht per car or 20 baht per motorbike. These are Thai National Parks' figures, dated June 2026. We couldn't confirm them on the Department of National Parks site, so check at the gate.
When is Koh Rok closed?
Most of the park's smaller islands close from 16 May to 14 October every year, for safety and reef recovery (Thai National Parks, read 21 Oct 2026).
Can you camp in Mu Ko Lanta National Park?
Yes, at Laem Tanod by the headquarters: 80 baht per person a night, or 450 baht to hire a tent. Tents are arranged on the spot. Camping on Koh Rok needs permission from headquarters.
How do you get to Koh Rok from Koh Lanta?
By speedboat, about 1 hour each way to the twin islands 26 km south of Lanta Yai. A longtail takes about 2 hours and Thai National Parks doesn't recommend it.
Is there a hiking trail in Mu Ko Lanta National Park?
Yes, a nature trail loop of about 1.7 km from the visitor centre at Laem Tanod, rated moderate (Thai National Parks).
