Koh Haa
Literally meaning ‘five islands,’ Koh Haa actually has five and a half if you care to count next time you go there. This is a heaven on earth for many people. Divers love to come here as the visibility is exceptional and the coral is strikingly beautiful. Snorkellers don’t feel left out as Koh Haa hides a to-die-for lagoon with shallow water. Koh Haa is also good for those who aren’t interested in water sport activities. The lagoon is a great place to just swim or sunbath while the others do the hard work. The adventurous and curious types can swim into intriguing caves, the chimney and soft coral covered walls. Expect to see tiger shells, turtles and hermit crabs. Lobsters, squids and cuttlefish are not rare. There is an extensive chamber of stalactites around this area which completes Koh Haa as one of the most enriching islands around Koh Lanta.

Koh Rok
Koh Rok Nok and Koh Rok Nai are two sister islands lying next to each other. The distance between the two islands is a few hundred meters crossing by the water channel. The beaches of the two islands are pristine, unspoilt and have powder soft sand which makes Koh Rok a great island for snorkeling and swimming. Divers may prefer to go to a deeper site such as Hin Daeng and Hin Muang or Koh Haa but if the depth is not a big deal, the marine life at Koh Rok is no less exciting. There are soft corals and tropical fish to see. Koh Rok’s beauty comes from its wilderness as there are not many tourists here. There is a possibility to stay at Koh Rok more than a one-day trip. Camping is one of the choices. Just rent the tent from the national park and ask the boat to pick you up the next day.

Koh Ngai
There are resorts on Koh Ngai where you can stay the night. It is a place to explore slowly because in heaven nobody has to do anything. The shallow water, the soft and sandy beach are components of a perfect holiday. At the south of the island lies a tiny bay. The best place to dive is a little further at the Koh Ngai Resort. Walking around Koh Ngai is a two-kilometer ramble. Those seeking adventures can also camp on Koh Ngai. It may be difficult to imagine that on this little island there are plenty of activities. You can choose to learn scuba diving on this island as well as paddle a canoe along the beach. Better yet, why not get a massage which is on offer here. Koh Ngai may not be the epitome of luxury per se but it represents the ultimate extravagance that no money can buy.

Koh Muk
Koh Muk is one of the must-see islands on the island hopping list. One of the main attractions is the Emerald Cave. The narrow path into the cave is perfect to swim into or at best in with a canoe when the tide is low. The distance to the cave is about 80 meters—you will be swimming or canoeing in the dark, now is the time to hold your breath and prepare for the next fascinating view—once inside you will be stunned by the secluded lagoon with emerald green water. There is no other place on earth like this. Be it swimming or snorkeling, even though you don’t want to leave, just remember to get out of the Emerald Cave before the water comes in when the tide is high or else you will not be able to come out until the next day. Can you imagine how scary that would be?