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From Tup Kaek to Koh Lanta



This road takes you from Tup Kaek past Krabi Town  to the island of Koh Lanta. With a stop at the Hot Springs and the Emerald Pool, which you pass on your way.

Rents for motorbikes start at 180 Baht per day, depending on the duration of the lease. Cars start at 1.000 Baht per day. Budget Car Rental has an office in Klong Muang, others, such as Avis,  and Hertz as well as local companies are located at the Airport. Cars can also be rented with a chauffeur if you do not want to drive yourself.  Most Travel Agencies also rent motorbikes and some do rent cars, too. Just ask at the front desk of your accommodation.
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Transport
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Krabi International Airport - Public Services
Tel.: 075-636541-2 or 085-8892664
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Krabi International Airport (สนามบินนานาชาติกระบี่) (Krabi)

Domestic and International flights leave from Krabi Airport, which is located about 12 km from Krabi Town.

133 Moo 5, Highway 4 Road, Nua Klong, Krabi
Tel.: 075-636541-2 or 085-8892664 - Fax.: 075-636549

Motorbike Rental
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Beach Wear Motor Bike for Rent - Services
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Beach Wear Motor Bike for Rent (ชายหาดจักรยานมอเตอร์ให้เช่า) (KlongMuang)

At Beach Wear Shop you can rent motorbikes. Either Automatic, such as a Yamaha Elegance or semi automatic bikes like Honda Dream and Honda Wave.


Car Rental
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Budget Car Rental - Services
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Budget Car Rental (KlongMuang)

Next to 7/11 in Klong Muang Budget Car Rental has an office and you can rent cars from 900 Baht/day.


Travel Agency
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Klong Muang Chopper Tour - Services
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Klong Muang Chopper Tour (คลองสับเมืองทัวร์) (KlongMuang)

Klong Muang Chopper Tour offers all kinds of travel services such as flight bookings, reservations for buses, trains and minivans. Good English, friendly service.


From Tup Kaek go through Klong Muang, take the road towards Nong Thale until you get to the junction  with H4034.

Turn right and follow the road and turn left at the first traffic light (Shell Petrol Station on your left). Then turn right into H4 towards Trang.
 Follow the Highway until you see the sign to your left Emerald Pond turn left into H4038. Then follow the signs Emerald Pool and Hot Springs. Both are worth a visit. You can swim in the pond and take a bath in the hot springs. Just make sure you dress respectfully, especially ladies. Please  wear a swimming suit instead of a bikini.
At the entrances to the parks you will find various food stalls offering authentic Thai food and refreshments.


Nature
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Emerald Pool - Attractions
Emerald Pool (Emerald Pool - Aew) (Krabi)

Emerald Pool,known as Sa Morakot,is a natural pond that originates from a warm stream in the lowland forest of Khao Nor Juji.

The pool is an amazing green and aquamarine color. The intense turquoise color varies according to the light and time of the day. The pool can be visited all year round. Entrance fee is 200 Baht for foreigners and 20 Baht for Thais.

It's about an hours drive from Krabi.



Hot Springs
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Klong Thom Hot Springs - Attractions
Klong Thom Hot Springs (Ron Klong Thom Waterfall - Aew) (Krabi)

Ron Klong Thom Waterfall, better known as Krabi Hot Springs, is located close to the Emerald Pool. The waterfall is in a shady forest area with numerous hot springs.
The hot and cool streams converge on a slope of warm water with a temperature of 40C. Entrance fee is 50 Baht.

Ron Klong Thom Waterfall is located about 45 km. from Krabi Town.



After your visit to the parks go back the same route until you hit H4, turn left and follow the Highway to the south until you see Wat Klong Thom Tempel and Museum to your left. If you are interested in the history of Krabi the museum is worth a visit. Then just follow the road further down until you see the sign Koh Lanta. At the petrol station you turn left on H4206.

Museum
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Wat Klong Thom Museum - Attractions
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Wat Klong Thom Museum (วัด คลอง ท่อม) (Krabi)

Wat Klong Thom Museum contains various objects from the early history of Krabi Province. During excavations in the 1980's, seals from the 5th to 7th century came to light as well as pearls and bronze mirrors from the Chinese Han Dynasty.
Wat Klong Thom Museum is situated within the compound of Wat Klong Thom between KM 69-70 on Petchkasem road, just 1 km from the District office.


Follow the road until you get to the ferry pier. The first ferry takes you to Koh Lanta Noi, Lanta´s quiet sister island with no tourist services. You cross Lanta Noi and then take the second ferry that takes you to Koh Lanta Yai  - Ban Saladan. The first ferry takes about 30 minutes and the second one only ten. You do not need a reservation for the ferries, they run from 06.00 - 22.00. From here you can start to explore Koh Lanta.  Take a right off the ferry and another right and you are in Ban Saladan. Why not stop at the Safety Stop , get some more information about the island and have a cold drink before deciding which beach to go to to look for accommodation.

Cafe & Restaurant
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Safety Stop - Restaurants
Safety Stop (BanSaladan)

The Safety Stop belongs to Koh Lanta Diving Center, located next to Saladan Health Center. It is a Coffee Shop Restaurant and when the dive boat returns you find many divers enjoying their 'decompression drink'. At Safety Stop you can enjoy fresh coffee, mixed juices as well as cold beers and mixed drinks.

180 Moo 1, Saladan, Koh Lanta 81150 Krabi , Thailand

Thai & International Restaurant
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Nong Cat - Restaurants
Tel.: 083-1735520 or 075-668254
Nong Cat (ร้านอาหาร น้องแคท) (BanSaladan)

Closed in the Green Season

Nong Cat is a Thai and German Restaurant. Set back from the bustling main road in a beautiful garden, Nong Cat Restaurant offers tasty Thai food and some European delights. Daily Specials and occasionally BBQs just watch out for the black board next to Lanta Pharmacy. Kerstin, the friendly owner has been on Lanta for more than 12 years, so if you need any hints do not hesitate to contact her.

162 Moo 1 Ban Saladan, Koh Lanta, Krabi 81150
Tel.: 083-1735520 or 075-668254

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