Koh Chuek
Koh Chuek is actually one of the four islands packed into the infamous ‘Four Island Tour’ (Koh Ngai, Koh Muk, Koh Kradan and Koh Chuek). If your idea of a perfect holiday is sun, sand and sea, then Koh Chuek is the right one to visit. The island is known to have beautiful and colorful corals for snorkeling. The unmatched white sand beaches and turquoise water make swimming more than pleasant. But it’s almost a cliché as any island around Koh Lanta is breathtaking and as far as blue water, white sand and pristine beaches go, each island has its own characteristic and Koh Chuek also has something different from the rest. Not-too-serious divers can explore colorful corals and fish in the narrow channel that separates the two small mountains of the island. Although the sightseeing and thrills are limited, the view justifies your time here.

Koh Waen
The island has a round shape and has plenty of rocks. Island hoppers don’t spend too much time here as there are no beaches although the view is stunning. You can do as little as you wish when hopping to Koh Waen. Sometimes staring at nature is quite refreshing on its own.

Koh Talabeng
Located at the east coast of Koh Lanta Noi, Koh Talabeng is a limestone island similar to Koh Phi Phi Lay. It is also famous in the itinerary of canoe and kayak trips. To come to Koh Talabeng you don’t need to prepare a big-budget boat trip. Koh Talabeng does have a beach but the scenic attractions are more lush green forest than tropical shoreline. The mangrove greenery around the island is amazingly beautiful. At Koh Talabeng, prepare to explore steep cliffs and caves. It takes just a few hours to explore this island and you can do so during the low season as Koh Talabeng is located at the east coast of Koh Lanta Yai and is not exposed to the open water which makes it is less dangerous to take a boat at any time of the year.

Koh Bu Bu
Koh Bu Bu is a privately-owned island located on the east coast of Koh Lanta Noi and is considered to be a secret getaway by many. There is one resort open during the high season but going there is possible during the low season if you seek solitude. Koh Bu Bu offers a private swimming experience as it is not featured in the famous island tours, so you have to arrange the trip on your own if you have an urge to visit every island around Koh Lanta such as this one.

Koh Po
Koh Po has a long stretch of sandy beach for swimming. It is possible to stay over as there are a few resorts there. Located opposite the pier of Lanta Old Town Village, Ko Po is a short sail from Koh Lanta Yai and is popular for tourists seeking tranquility and those who don’t mind the low-key lifestyle. This is the place to practice the art of doing nothing. Koh Po is a great island to watch the sunrise. It is wise to visit Ko Po while it’s still wild and the natural beauty is still well preserved. Because of its location and unspoilt shoreline, Ko Po has the potential to attract more tourists and better resorts in the future, which means it will no longer be just an island tour destination. It will become just a destination, period. If you are the type of people who stay in luxurious hotels when you come to Koh Lanta, it’s likely that your speedboat transfer will pass the islands of Koh Bu Bu and Koh Po, just tell the captain or the crew earlier in advance so they can slow down for you to have a look. It will save you one island to see. And even though time is not a big concern during a holiday, it is becoming one if you want to see all the islands around Koh Lanta.