Take a trip to Koh Laan

Posted by Party Pete on June 9th, 2010 filed in Beach areas, Entertainment, Water sports

The picturesque tropical island of Koh Laan is located just a 15-minute speedboat ride away from Pattaya Beach, making this the idea place to get away from it all for a while.

Featuring powedery white sand, clear blue water and colourful coral, Koh Laan is the perfect piece of paradise that so many travellers come to Thailand in search of. This is an ideal place for swimming, snorkelling and even scuba diving. A number of water sports companies can be fund near Pattaya Beach and offer to hire out equipment to visitors.

There are a number of small, cosy restaurants lining the main beach on Koh Laan, making it possible to simply lay here lazily in the sun all day, soaking up the atmosphere. Those who are feeling a bit lively can hire a jet-ski and zip around the island, while parasailing is also a great way to view the island and surrounding area.

The best thing about chilling out on Koh Laan during he day is that when the sun sets the bright lights of Pattaya beckon and visitors will be able to spend the evening dancing the night away in one of Pattaya’s vibrant nightclubs.

In addition to speedboats, ferries complete the journey between Pattaya Beach and Koh Laan at regular intervals, and the journey takes just 40 minutes. Ferries run from 06:30 to 18:00 and the trip costs just 20 Baht. The tiny islets of Koh Saak and Koh Krok are also just a short boat ride away from Koh Laan and are also good places to explore on a diving or snorkelling trip.