GAY LANTA
ACTIVITIES ON KO LANTA
Commitment Ceremonies, Elephant Trekking, Eco-Tours, Cave
Exploration,
Thai Cookery, Waterfall Walk, Muay Thai Boxing & the National
Marine Park.
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Elephant Trekking
Meandering through the lush, green rainforest, perched
astride one of these gentle, lumbering creatures is a delightful,
alternative way to see the natural beauty of the island firsthand.
The elephants on Ko Lanta were brought here from the north of
Thailand, where their work previously centered on the ability to carry large
cargos over demanding terrain. Each one weighs in at around 3 tonnes and a
height of 2.5 metres when fully grown, with a life expectancy of up to 90
years. Their diet consists of bamboo shoots, grasses, leaves and fruit -
and if you’d like to make them especially happy, indulge their particular
preference for bananas!
A variety of treks are available for all ages and abilities,
from one-hour fun excursions to adventures deep into the tropical jungle.
Eco-Tours
Located on the island’s eastern coast, Tung Yee Peng
villagers drive a project to preserve, and educate others about, the natural
mangrove forest. Operated in conjunction with the United Nations
Development Program, GayLanta.net appeals for guests to donate generously
when visiting, as all profits are returned to the local community to sustain
their continuing efforts.
Cave Exploration
When the heat seems too intense, a welcome respite is
guaranteed by investigating Ko Lanta’s natural caves. Mai Keow, a
five-to-six cavern limestone complex sits in the middle of the island and
boasts a series of interesting chambers with rock stalagmites, stalactites
and other curiously shaped formations. Lesser-known Tiger Cave, situated
off the National Marine Park road, is a further choice for an underground
plunge into cool depths. Stout shoes are advised for both locations.
Thai Cookery
Would you like to take home a holiday memento that will last
longer than your suntan? Want to impress friends and family with your
mastery of exotic cuisine? Thai cookery lessons are an amusing and easy way
to learn not only Asian cooking skills and techniques, but a little more
about Thailand’s culture and the emphasis placed upon sharing food.
Ko Lanta offers a choice of three cookery schools on the island, catering
for all budgets and preferred styles. Experiment – you may surprise
yourself!
Waterfall Walk
Follow the wandering stream through verdant forest to arrive
at the island’s own fresh spring-waterfall. Bathe in the clear, cool waters
of the rock pool and truly ‘get back to nature’.
Muay Thai Boxing
For a taste of authentic Thailand, visit one of the two
mini-stadiums on Ko Lanta and experience the thrill of traditional Thai
boxing. Regular matches are held throughout the peak season, with
competitors encouraged from all age groups and nationalities.
National Marine Park
Opened to the public in 1990, Mu Ko Lanta National Park is
134km² and comprises of 25 separate islands including Ko Lanta Yai. The
land is government-protected and its’ boundary extends through some of the
most beautiful corals and mangrove forests ever seen. The park is open year
round and wildlife there includes Indian Civet, Wild Boar, Mouse Deer and
Squirrel, as well as over a hundred different species of birds and several
species of reptiles such as the Water Monitor. With a wide diversity in
oceanic resources, the eco-system here supports hundreds of types of fish
and marine life including the Whale Shark and the Manta Ray, making this one
of Thailand’s primary diving sites.
A working lighthouse is maintained annually by the navy and a small but
impressively picture-postcard beach stands opposite the Park entrance. The
hiking trail winding its way up into the trees, takes roughly an hour to
complete and is not overly difficult, although visitors are advised to bring
their own water supplies. There are Tents, Pitches and Rest Houses
available for hire and a small restaurant open from 8am-8pm during peak
season. Escape into the panorama and calm of Lanta’s' National Marine Park
and indulge your senses.
GayLanta.net
– A Harmonic Approach
GayLanta.net is obviously aware of destinations within
Thailand that particularly focus upon catering for the ‘sex tourism’
industry, and recognizes the differing tastes indulged. It deviates from
its’ associates however, by seeking to principally promote the island it
adores to all travelers who value respect for diversity, and aims to
specifically invite established couples and families, regardless of their
sexual preference.
© Jessica Davies 2007 © GayLanta.net 2007