Boat trips from Ko Lanta go in four directions: southwest to Ko Haa and Ko Rok; south to Ko Muk and Ko Ngai; northwest to the Phi Phi islands; or east to a clutch of lesser-known islands closer to the mainland.
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Mu Ko Lanta National Park oversees some islands in the area, but not all, and you may need to pay for tickets to two or three different national parks over the same number of boat trips. Expect to pay 400 baht to Mu Ko Lanta National Park if visiting Ko Haa or Ko Rok; 200 baht to Hat Chao Mai National Park if visiting Ko Muk’s Emerald Cave; and 400 baht to Mu Ko Phi Phi—Hat Noppharat Thara National Park if venturing to Ko Phi Phi Leh. Most tour companies include these fees in their prices along with hotel pick up, lunch and snorkelling gear.
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Note that islands fully overseen by the national parks, including Ko Rok and Ko Phi Phi Leh, close to visitors in rainy season from around 1st May to 1st ... Travelfish members only (Full text is around 900 words.)
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