Mu Ko Lanta National Park
The southern tip of Koh Lanta: a lighthouse, a cliff trail, two quiet beaches and a jungle full of monkeys.
Mu Ko Lanta National Park occupies the southern tip of Koh Lanta, 25km from the main beaches. Entry is 200 baht and a half day covers the lighthouse, the nature trail and two quiet beaches. A car or scooter is essential.
Open Mu Ko Lanta National Park in Google Maps7.4667, 99.0667
National park fee, valid all day
Entry fee checked against operator or park publication, October 2026. Hours can change without notice — confirm on the day.
The southern tip of Koh Lanta: a lighthouse, a cliff trail, two quiet beaches and a jungle full of monkeys.
The park was declared in 1990 and covers 134km² including 15 islands, of which Koh Lanta Yai is the largest. The southern tip is the last stretch of intact coastal forest on the island — the rest was cleared for rubber and palm — and the lighthouse there marks the channel used by ships heading for the Strait of Malacca.
It is the wild end of an already quiet island. Walk the trail to the second beach and you will likely have it to yourself.
What you’ll actually see
- The white lighthouse at the southern cape, with the Andaman on both sides
- The 2km nature trail through coastal forest, with hornbills and dusky langurs
- Ta Noad Beach and Bamboo Bay, the two beaches inside the park
- The old lighthouse keeper's house, now a small museum
How to visit it well
- Rent a scooter or take a songthaew — it is 18km from Long Beach.
- The lighthouse trail is steep but short.
- Watch your bag; the monkeys are bold.
Mistakes worth avoiding
- Arriving without transport — it is 25km from Long Beach and there are no taxis
- Coming at midday; the cape has almost no shade
- Expecting facilities; there is one small shop and no restaurant
Is it worth it?
Worth a half day, and the best thing on Koh Lanta after the beaches. The cape is genuinely beautiful and the wildlife trail is the only place on the island where you will see real forest. Come in the morning and bring water.
Common questions
It is 25km south of Long Beach at the tip of the island. You need a scooter, a rental car or a songthaew — around 400 baht each way from Long Beach.
200 baht for foreign adults, 100 baht for children. The ticket covers the whole park for the day.
Yes — Ta Noad Beach and Bamboo Bay, both quiet and accessible by a short trail. No facilities, so bring water.
8:30am to 4:30pm daily. It stays open during the green season but the trail can be muddy.
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Last updated: October 2026 · Prices and hours checked by Nattapong Srisuwan