Klong Jak Bay

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A gorgeous small bay towards the southern end of Ko Lanta, Khlong Jak features steep rocky headlands covered in tropical forest and a fresh stream running down to the middle of the beach.

The bay is south of Ao Kantiang and just north of Ao Mai Pai, making it the second last beach along this coast of Lanta.

The beach is simply superb for swimming, free of rocks and with deep blue waters – we reckon it is probably the best beach on Ko Lanta.

Khlong Jak Beach is definitely one of Lanta’s better places to stay. The vibe is definitely more relaxed and hippy than touristy and party found on other beaches. Here, more than most places on Lanta, you'll find that you get what you pay for.

Off the beach, following the stream past the road and into the jungle, is a waterfall, originally named Khlong Jak. It is a fair walk up to the falls, taking a couple of hours there and back. The waterfall itself isn’t one of Thailands best, but it is Lanta’s best. It is far more impressive in the wet season, from July to October, as in the dry season it reaches barely a trickle and can disappoint some who choose to do the trek. Signs along the main road point the way, so there's little risk of getting lost, but you can ask for a sketch map from your resort if you need it.

 

Khlong Jak used to be home to a single resort, the Waterfall Bay Resort, which has reinvented itself as the Andalanta Resort, but these days a few other players are on the bay. Last Beach Resort, which has moved north from its old home on Ao Mai Pai, is about the pick of the budget bunch, although there are only two huts so booking is advised.

Text and/or map last updated on 18th March, 2010.

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Other spots near here
 » Klong Dao Beach
 » Klong Khong Beach
 » Klong Nin Beach
 » Long Beach
 » Mai Pai Bay

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