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Ko Lanta
Lanta Old Town & Mangrove Tour: See Wildlife & Culture
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Overview
Discover the charm of Koh Lanta with the Lanta Old Town and Mangrove Forest Sightseeing Tour. This adventure offers a peek into local life and the island's natural beauty. Explore the historic Old Town, where buildings stand as a testament to a bygone era, with traditional wooden shophouses that have stood for over 100 years.
The journey continues to Tung Yee Peng Village, where a peaceful stroll awaits through the mangrove forest. A cement path winds through the mangroves, revealing a quiet habitat for fish, crabs, and other sea creatures. A longtail boat ride unveils more of the mangrove areas, allowing visitors to watch colorful birds, mudskippers, and fiddler crabs. There is also a stop at Monkey Point, where the monkeys swim and dive.
This tour includes convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off in Lanta, plus a tasty local lunch. Guests will travel to Thung Yee Peng and can glimpse local wild animals. Then they will visit the old town, a historic and preserved part of Koh Lanta. Afterward, enjoy a delicious Thai set lunch at a local restaurant before venturing into the mesmerizing mangrove forests by a longtail boat and a knowledgeable guide. 
Highlights
Explore Koh Lanta's Old Town: See historic buildings and learn about local culture in a preserved area.
Discover Mangrove Forests: Take a boat trip through the Tung Yee Peng mangroves and see local wildlife.
Spot Monkeys in Their Natural Habitat: Watch monkeys swim and play at Monkey Point.
Enjoy a Delicious Thai Lunch: Savor local flavors with a tasty Thai set lunch included in the tour.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally enjoy this tour for its glimpse into local culture and nature. The monkeys and mangroves are popular, and the guides are appreciated. Some find the monkey encounter intense or the tour length too short.
Guests loved seeing the monkeys and the beautiful mangrove forests.
Many reviewers appreciated the friendly and helpful tour guides.
Customers enjoyed the chance to see a less touristy side of Koh Lanta.
The included lunch was a highlight for many, with tasty local dishes.
Some visitors found the monkey experience a bit overwhelming.
A few reviewers felt the tour was too short.
The Journey
Thung Yee Peng Mangrove Forest
Thung Yee Peng is a small village on the East coast of Koh Lanta with a lush mangrove forest. A cement path goes through the mangroves creating a quiet and protected area for fishes, crabs, oysters, lobsters, and shrimps. Visitors can explore the mangrove areas by longtail boat and observe local fauna, including colorful birds, mudskippers, and fiddler crabs.
Lanta Old Town
Lanta Old Town is a historic and preserved part of Koh Lanta, featuring buildings that are over 100 years old. The shophouses in Old Town are constructed from wood in the traditional style, providing a glimpse into the island's rich cultural heritage and architectural history.
Mangrove Forests (Koh Lanta)
The mangrove forests of Koh Lanta are a unique ecosystem, providing a habitat for diverse wildlife. These forests offer a tranquil setting for exploration by longtail boat. The mangrove roots create quiet and protected areas. The area is a natural haven for fishes, crabs, oysters, lobsters, and shrimps.
Know Before You Go
This tour includes a professional English-speaking guide, basic accident insurance, a life jacket, lunch, drinking water, seasonal fresh fruit and a snack, as well as hotel pick-up and drop-off from Lanta. This tour excludes any items not specifically mentioned as included. Guests can expect round-trip transportation from their hotel in Lanta to all destinations. Confirm pickup time directly with operator upon booking.
Hot Tip
Reviewers suggest bringing extra snacks for the monkeys. Wearing comfortable shoes for walking in the old town and mangrove areas is a great tip. It's also good to bring sunscreen and insect repellent for the boat ride.
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