Lanta 4 Islands tour (Longtail boat)
Description
Traditional Longtail Boat – A slower, more local way to explore the islands. • ️ Emerald Cave at Ko Mook – Swim through a sea tunnel into a hidden lagoon. • 3 Snorkeling Spots – Discover different reefs and marine life at Ko Cheuek, Ko Maa, and Ko Ngai. • Beach Buffet Lunch – Enjoy Thai food right on the beach at Ko Ngai. • Less Crowded – Departs from Lanta Old Town for a more peaceful, authentic vibe.
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Itinerary
09:00 AM Depart from Lanta Old Town by longtail boat. (Approximate travel time: 45 minutes to Ko Cheuek) 09:45 AM – Ko Cheuek Arrive at your first stop. Enjoy snorkeling in crystal-clear water surrounded by colorful fish. 11:00 AM – Ko Mook Explore the famous Emerald Cave, a hidden lagoon accessed through a sea tunnel. This is the highlight of the tour. 12:00 – 13:30 PM – Ko Ngai Enjoy a Thai buffet lunch on the beach, followed by free time for relaxing or sightseeing on the island. 13:45 PM – Ko Maa Arrive at your final snorkeling destination. Enjoy the vibrant underwater life once again. 14:30 PM Depart Ko Maa and head back to Lanta Old Town. 15:30 – 16:00 PM Arrive at the pier and transfer back to your hotel with great memories.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please Note: “If your hotel is not on the list, please write the hotel name or a nearby hotel in the "Special Requirements’ section.” * To avoid mistakes, please provide your hotel name instead of the address. * Please wait at the lobby reception area or the hotel entrance. Tour Departure Time: 09:00 AM from Lanta Old Town Pier Hotel Pickup Times by Area Ao Mai Pai: 07:45 AM Klong Jak: 07:50 AM Baan Kantiang: 08:00 AM Klong Hin: 08:00 – 08:10 AM Klong Nin: 08:10 AM Klong Toab: 08:20 AM Klong Khong :08:30 AM Pra Ae Beach: 08:30 AM Long Beach: 08:30 AM Klong Dao Beach: 08:15 AM Kaw Kwang Beach: 08:10 AM Saladan: 08:00 – 08:00-08.10 AM Lanta Old Town: 08:50 AM
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(68)
The experience was amazing, we visited the four islands and had time to snorkel in the sea. The stop at Koh Ngai included a delicious lunch and time to relax. Much of the day is spent on the longtail boat as the islands are some distance from Koh Lanta so take plenty of sunblock and a hat. To get to the breathtaking emerald cave, be prepared for a 200-foot swim through a pitch black underground tunnel. Reviews I've seen online made me think this would be done in a canoe but that's not the case. Thank you to the crew who were great and made it a pleasurable day.
The trip was a bit long, but it was worth the visit. This excursion is full of surprises and the scenery is breathtaking.
The price we paid for four people is a fraction of what we would expect elsewhere. The lunch was flavorful and filling. The guides were knowledgeable and provided snorkeling gear. A great way to spend a full day. Make sure to apply lots of sunscreen!
We felt very unsafe with our tour guide. He did not communicate where we were going or what we were doing. He largely sat at the back of the boat smoking the whole time and threw life jackets at us. He took us to the Cave at high tide when the waves were very rough and said go in there. No one felt safe and he had only one flashlight. My daughter got stung by a jellyfish and they did not have any first aid kit on the boat. We got caught in a bad storm on the way back and the driver got us back safely but it was harrowing. The beach was gorgeous but the snorkeling was not good, so don’t choose this tour to snorkel. Choose it if it is a nice day and you want to get out on the water and make sure you have all the safety precautions you need yourself- think at your own risk.
Dear Sir. Thank you very much for your feedback. I am currently investigating this matter with the team that provided the service to understand exactly what happened. First and foremost, I would like to sincerely apologize for the experience you and your family had. If what you described is confirmed to be true, I will take strict disciplinary action against the staff involved. Your safety and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we take this issue very seriously. I appreciate you bringing it to our attention. Best regard Sak
Excellent experience especially the beach meal at Koh Ngai and the Emerald Cave. We recommend. Guided very nice.
while the agency is mostly professional , the tour organizer are slow. we ended up leaving the pier at 10:30 and came back at 4:00. Also alot of transport time between the island. so we ended up spending 2 hours in total between snorkeling and the lunch/ beach . waste of a whole day for 2 hours ....
Perfect . The staff are amazing and funny , and took us on a beautiful tour. The cave and the beach was amazing
I don’t recommend Lanta Longtail tour, Koh lanta. We booked with them and they cancelled due to being oversold but never bothered to tell us, so we waited for pickup this morning and no one arrived, I rang them, that’s when they told me that they had no space. I have spoken on the phone to book them and followed up with an email at the time of booking but they did not bother to contact me to cancel. We leave the island tomorrow so didn’t have a chance to book elsewhere, so very angry 😡 the silver lining is I read the bad Google reviews and it looks like it might have been a good thing. I guess I’ll never know. Every time I try to level feedback they say this isn’t anything to do with us…. I rang the number listed on brochure to book and communicated by emailed on lantalongtail@gmail.com
The guys on the boat were fantastic and friendly they were 5/5 however what we didn’t know was that it’s jelly fish season. If you ventured in snorkelling you came out with stings. Everyone on the boat experienced this. So we didn’t go through the cave to emerald lake etc. even the people wearing protective clothing were stung on their ankles :(
We booked this tour in September 2024, we were in Thailand for two weeks Jan 2025 and this was the only tour to let us down, the booking was confirmed several times by the company and I even recieved an email the night before but they still failed to show up, after several heated and rude telephone conversations they finally agreed to return my money but wanted me to drive to a restaurant to collect it, no apology or explanation as to why the trip never went ahead I was trying to support a small business but I will use get your guide or Viator in future, very dissatisfied. Money was returned eventually by bank transfer but we still missed seeing some lovely places as it was to late to book elsewhere.😡
Dear Mr.Andrew I have tried to discussion with my supplier with this issued. Could you please advise us the name of the small company that you're refer to " I was trying to support a small business " or it is possible to screenshort or resend those email that you're booked and recived to rainbowlanta@hotmail.com please ? Due to it' not fair with Rainbow Lanta Travel & Tour Page, so i have to cross check with our source who are discussion with you via phone on that day.
