Koh Lanta lies in the Andaman Sea off the west coast of Southern Thailand not far from Phuket. Twenty kilometres of white sand beaches with clear aquamarine water are set against a backdrop of verdant mountainous jungle.

While tourism has grown quickly in the last few years, Koh Lanta has retained its traditional charm and great natural beauty.

Long a haunt of backpackers, the tourist facilities have expanded. Almost all of the resorts are small and most are family run. Many are built with natural, ecological materials that blend well with the surroundings.

The island is mostly under the control of the Ko Lanta National Marine Park that protects the jungle and forest areas. Tree cutting is strongly prohibited, therefore most resorts are set in their natural surroundings.