Coral Island of Pattaya

 Koh Larn, or Coral Island, is a beautiful little island in the Gulf of Thailand. Koh Larn is located about 7km off the coast of Pattaya Beach. It seemed this island is confined to the area of 4*2 km only. There are about six beaches on the island that boasts white sand and clear blue water. The terrain is mostly mountainous which is covered in most part with dense vegetation and wild monkeys. Because the island is mountainous, there are also some spectacular views for those that like to take a few snapshots. Then there are the places to eat, many rights on the beach, serving up fresh, catch of the day seafood. If,  you really want to have some. When you are planning for coral Island, you are at least talking about time from 8am to 3pm or so

Packing your bags for Island,

Don’t forget to keep a swimming costume trust me you will regret it if you don’t take my advice seriously now. Pick your footwear water and sea wave friendly.It might be a good idea if you ask the hotel you are staying in for beach towels and carry them along with you. Wear water friendly costumes as there will be lots of chances to get drenched in water so you will not like to shiver in an over loaded full-length pair of genes. Mostly you will not get any locker facilities around beaches so keep valuables at your own risk. Beach chairs are a paid service which is mainly taken care of in a planned tour else you have to seek on your own.

Activities on the way:

There are many activities here for visitors to enjoy, including parasailing, snorkeling, jet ski, banana boat, swimming in tropical waters, and there is even a shooting range! Which I became aware of after reaching back to Bankok. 

Parasailing: Its fun, safe and fast so this should be a must to do activity for your day planner in Coral Island. Travelling in the air above water has its own fun. Charges are around 400- 600 Bhatt  

Snorkelling: Enjoy underwater life. There will be guides with you to hold hand and make you

feel the corals and fishes passing by you.

 Word of caution changing rooms will not be fancy so be ready for some messy stuff. If you like you can also buy an underwater cd with you in it for 900 Bhatt or so. Charges of snorkeling are 1200-1500 Bhatt per person

Shopping :

There are small beachside shops selling products which are mostly overprized bargaining is highly recommended. There are no changing rooms by any authority so residents of nearby village mostly Naban have opened changing rooms and charge around 5-10 Bhatt per person.

Eatables :

Though eatables are available here as well, that did not seem a great idea to me.

The Island is about 4km long, and about 2km wide and has nearly a thousand residents, most of whom live in the main village called Naban. Once on the island, you can get to all parts from both by song tao, or motorbike taxi for as little as Baht 10 on the narrow roadways that criss-cross the island.

It often said what’s in destination the fun is in journey so to make your trip more interesting and fun-filled try picking up one for the following ways which ever suits best to your pocket and temperament

There are following possible ways to reach the coral Island

WAY 1: Coral island tour with lunch package  : 

Includes transfer from hotel to the departure point. Depart by speedboat to KOH LARN(coral island). You may enjoy various beach activities at your own expense. Indian buffet lunch will be served at a local restaurant on the mainland. In the mean time, you will be given ample time to enjoy all the activities on the way.

This will cost around 400 - 500 Baht pp. Includes Lunch & transfers from your hotel.(general timing 9 am to 5 pm). SO it is advised to book in a day advance to enjoy the hassle-free travel and transit.

However, if you are of the self-exploratory types and don’t want to be tied up with any package or so here is the suggestive plan

WAY 2: Break up journey in your style

If you like to go by ferry, you need to get to the Bali Hai Pier, which is at the end of the Walking Street. Once you reach the Bali Hai pier, you have to buy the ticket at the counter, only 30 baht pp. If someone asks you to pay more than 30 Baht, then you are probably not at the right stand.

Getting to Koh Laan:

By Ferry Boat &; 30 Baht pp, per way.

To Taiwan Beach

From Bali Hai pier to Tawaen pier 8am, 9am, 11am, 1pm

From Tawaen pier to Bali Hai pier 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 6pm

To Naban pier

From Bali Hai pier to Naban pier 7am, 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 3.30pm, 5pm, 6.30pm

From Naban pier to Bali Hai pier 6.30am, 7.30, 9.30, 12pm, 2pm, 5pm, 6pm.

After this, you have to walk about 400 meters and board the ferry. The ferry will start exactly on time and will take about 35 - 40 minutes. The entire route will be very scenic & photogenic.

You want to go fast and explore on your own then there is a third way out for you

WAY 3: Speed Boat

It charges around 1500 - 2000 Baht per boat which can accommodate 6 to 8 persons.What determines price is the size of the boat if you have a small group pick out one of the smaller boats. Speedboat operators are easy to find. They operate all along Beach Road. In fact, you really don't have to see them they will find you, sooner than you think. The will take only 15 minutes. You can even ask for an 3 islands tour Koh Krok island – Koh Sak island – Koh Larn island.

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