Ko Laan

Ko Laan (or Lan or Larn, or Coral Island) is 7.5 km west of Pattaya. It covers an area of 5.6 sq.km and has six popular beaches with a decidedly "touristic day-trip" flavour. Get in Ferry schedule From Pattaya From Ko Laan 07:00 06:30 10:00 07:30 12:00 09:30 14:00 12:00 15:30 14:00 17:00 17:00 18:30 18:00 Regular ferries from Bali Hai Pier cost 30 baht at March 2013. Takes about 1 hour. The pier is located near Pattaya Walking St in South Pattaya. To get there, you can hire a songteow, and the fare will depend on the distance and number of people. From where the bus from Ranong to Bangkok stops the hire was B150 for two persons, which was reasonable considering the distance. The ferry will take you only to the main pier in Ko Laan, and not to any of the beaches. Once on the Bali Hai pier, as you walk through, the speedboat operators are first, and the ferry people are at the end before you walk outside again, on the right. Buy your tickets there. Can also be bought before you board the ferry. Note that the ferry times in each direction are VERY approximate (this is Thailand!). Alternatively, speedboats can be chartered just about anywhere along the main beaches, typically for 1,500-2,500 baht,depending on the numbers. If they got a "full" load, you will pay B300. Or you can book a day trip via an agency. Expect to pay 500-600 baht for minibus collection from your hotel around 09:00, ferry from Bali Hai Pier direct to one of the main beaches (taking about half an hour), lunch, soft drinks, return ferry around 16:00, and minibus back to your hotel. Get around There are songteows which meet every ferry at Koh Laan, and will take you to the beaches. Also you can hire bikes and motorbikes. See Do banana boat rides jet-skiing parasailing various underwater activities such as scuba diving, snorkelling, seabed walking and submarine rides There is an outdoor shooting range located just north of Naban Pier that's open daily 07:30-17:00, with prices from 400 baht for six rounds with a handgun. Ko Laan has six popular beaches with a decidedly "touristic day-trip" flavour, offering banana boat rides, jet-skiing, para-sailing, and the like. There are also numerous restaurants, some accommodations, and a shooting range. Buy Eat Near the pier there are good eating places,as well as a 711. Prices are quite reasonable. There is one place near the 711 where you buy the seafood,and they cook it for you. Drink Sleep Close to the pier is the main "town". There is no beach here, but there is plenty of accommodation. It appears to range from B800, to B1500, depending on how much "luxury" you want. (this is aircon). Non aircon should be cheaper. MONTAA RESORT มนตาริสอร์ท Leave the pier and go to your right. Take the second lane to your right, and walk about 200 metres. The resort is on the left hand side. It is a series of bungalows, very modern,and very well appointed inside. There is a fan in addition to the aircon, and the facilities are better than your average Thai hotel. There is a separate room where you can dry your laundry. The price is somewhat higher than you would expect on the mainland, but, this is a resort island! No swimming pool. Breakfast (American) is included, and can only pay with cash - credit cards not accepted. B1500 on weekdays, likely more on weekends. Get out This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow!