I visited Koh Lanta in Feb, 2023 and really loved it. I'm planning on going back next year. I have to say that Koh Lanta Noi is worth visiting, very quiet but worth it.
We spent 4 days in Koh Lanta in September and we have to admit it was a lot quieter than other parts of Thailand we visited. We still enjoyed it and had a good time relaxing there. Thank you for this!
Spent some time in Koh Lanta during January 2023 and loved it! If you want a laid-back, beautiful island without all the tourists, this is your island. Most of the closed down shops are now open. I didn't get any sense of a struggling economy whatsoever. In fact, this was my favorite place I visited while exploring Thailand!
I'm going to Thailand next week, for my birthday I booked Koh Lanta as last stop :) Still not sure if want to take off 2 days from there and go to Koh Lipe too, it's my first time in thailand!
@@FabioMocci Koh Lipe and Koh Lanta are very different. Lanta is peaceful and quiet with more people age 40+, plenty of nature, animal sanctuaries, yoga/meditation, etc. Lipe is more of a remote party island (a smaller-scale version of Ko Phi Phi) with more people in their 20s and 30s partying on the beach, in my observation.
Hi Gabi, thanks again for the lovely video. I was in Koh Lanta in January for around 4 days. I enjoyed my stay relaxing on the beach and riding around on a bike to see the national park. Nice time to visit actually and i could also see places opening up. There are more people at night around Saladin Pier, but not as bustling as the walking street was. I will return at the end of the year again. Let's hope all this paperwork to come back to Thailand disappears. In fact, Koh Lanta appeals to me a lot.
Very nice Video Gabi. Unfortunately we won't be coming back to Thailand until all the restrictions are dropped .... Holidays are supposed to be relaxed and stress free.... Not worrying about test results. We are both fully vaccinated and boosted.
Been many times to Koh Lanta since 2006, last time was 2016 and what a change in 10yrs, more mosques now and building into the hills , not always a good thing though, thanks for the video 👍
I was there in February 2020 and just two weeks ago! It’s totally different and it makes us really sad, to see how bad it is now. But the island will come back stronger!
Hi Gabi, I'm traveling to SE Asia in a few weeks for the first time. I see that a lot of people, like you, seem to rent those scooters/motorbikes to get around the island. Does it take any skill to ride them (e.g., changing gears) or do you basically just twist your wrist to make the bike go and therefore anyone can do it? Also, I'm interested in both Koh Lanta and Koh Samui. Anything thoughts on the differences between them based on your experience? Thanks so much!
I visited koh lanta in 2006 so that was a while ago, stayed at the Pimalay resort. I have plans to visit again in January 2023 and stay in the klong dao area. I hope there will be more tourists soon and that it will be easier for people to visit Thailand. Greetings from Sweden.
Great tour of Koh Lanta…..sad to see how deserted it is…locals seem ready to receive tourist! Excellent comments on easing restrictions for tourist arrivals into Thailand…the idea of simplifying the requirements may be gaining some traction with authorities. Hoping the month of March brings an expedited one RT-PCR test requirement to enter Thailand! Keep up the good work! 😉😊
Your 100% correct Gabi, Its so sad to see it this way, if they don't fully open without the headache and restrictions then i feel it will not get any better, i hate to say it but this will be our last trip cause of it all and it hurts to know that will be the case.
The restrictions are slowly being lifted and I hope it won’t be long before tourists are back, I was last in Thailand Feb ‘20, just as Covid was spreading, I will be back in Nov/Dec ‘22 and will spend some time in Koh Lanta, I am hopeful that it will be a little busier by then 🤞
Hi there! Thank you for the very useful vlog ! I'm planning the trip for Nov '22 but I stucked at finding the way to get Koh Lanta from Krabi Town or Ao Nang. The ferries doesnt work anymore ? Mayby you could share some tips ? Many thanks!
Visiting in early October with the Mrs for 4 days. I hope it will be a lot more lively then. Is it possible to bike (bicycle, that is) around - I mean for an almost-70 couple?
Too right Gabi. It's time. The pandemic is officially declared endemic in the UK from Thursday. Done. 1 month shy of 2 years. Time for the world to start spinning again. I'd give anything to be on one of them secluded beaches right now.
@@ridewithgabi we got to nearly quarter if a million cases a day in the UK. We're only just dropping below 50,000 but deaths are below the average for flu every year.....therefore the desicion has been taken to declare it endemic. Omicron BA.2 is nature's vaccine.
Cosa dire di koh Lanta? Quello che mi ha sempre colpito è Ao Yai la spiaggia lunga dritta e immensa e senz'altro la natura immacolata all'interno data dal fatto che è sotto protezione.
We were in Koh Lanta in August 2018. Before Covid, but even then it was too quiet and boring for us. Wr were supposed to stay a full month, ( had rented a brand new villa) but left after one week. We had seen it all. Not that much to see actually..
Ahah I hear you :) it’s extremely quiet and perfect if you want to “get away” from the world and immerse yourself in nature. But me too I don’t think I can live here long term. I need a bit more action.
I visited Koh Lanta in Feb, 2023 and really loved it. I'm planning on going back next year. I have to say that Koh Lanta Noi is worth visiting, very quiet but worth it.
We spent 4 days in Koh Lanta in September and we have to admit it was a lot quieter than other parts of Thailand we visited. We still enjoyed it and had a good time relaxing there. Thank you for this!
Spent some time in Koh Lanta during January 2023 and loved it! If you want a laid-back, beautiful island without all the tourists, this is your island. Most of the closed down shops are now open. I didn't get any sense of a struggling economy whatsoever. In fact, this was my favorite place I visited while exploring Thailand!
I'm going to Thailand next week, for my birthday I booked Koh Lanta as last stop :) Still not sure if want to take off 2 days from there and go to Koh Lipe too, it's my first time in thailand!
@@FabioMocci Koh Lipe and Koh Lanta are very different. Lanta is peaceful and quiet with more people age 40+, plenty of nature, animal sanctuaries, yoga/meditation, etc. Lipe is more of a remote party island (a smaller-scale version of Ko Phi Phi) with more people in their 20s and 30s partying on the beach, in my observation.
Amazing place！！！！I am falling in love with this island when I first time to travel here！Hope can travel again soon！！！！！
Hi Gabi, thanks again for the lovely video. I was in Koh Lanta in January for around 4 days. I enjoyed my stay relaxing on the beach and riding around on a bike to see the national park. Nice time to visit actually and i could also see places opening up. There are more people at night around Saladin Pier, but not as bustling as the walking street was. I will return at the end of the year again. Let's hope all this paperwork to come back to Thailand disappears. In fact, Koh Lanta appeals to me a lot.
Koh Lanta looks very nice. Thanks for the tour Gabi, great video again !
I was there in 2018 and loved it, I'm planning to go back this fall. Hope I can make it work, the scuba diving there is fantastic!
Very nice Video Gabi.
Unfortunately we won't be coming back to Thailand until all the restrictions are dropped .... Holidays are supposed to be relaxed and stress free.... Not worrying about test results.
We are both fully vaccinated and boosted.
Yes I totally understand and agree with you. Hopefully by the middle of the year all the restrictions will be gone
Thank you! We are coming to Lanta in March 23 - then for the 3rd time.
I'm here now, it's still very quiet. Nice video you have made!
Been many times to Koh Lanta since 2006, last time was 2016 and what a change in 10yrs, more mosques now and building into the hills , not always a good thing though, thanks for the video 👍
I was there in February 2020 and just two weeks ago! It’s totally different and it makes us really sad, to see how bad it is now. But the island will come back stronger!
Wow must have been an hard comparison between feb 2020 and feb 2022.
I am sure It will come back stronger 😉🇹🇭
Hi Gabi, I'm traveling to SE Asia in a few weeks for the first time. I see that a lot of people, like you, seem to rent those scooters/motorbikes to get around the island. Does it take any skill to ride them (e.g., changing gears) or do you basically just twist your wrist to make the bike go and therefore anyone can do it?
Also, I'm interested in both Koh Lanta and Koh Samui. Anything thoughts on the differences between them based on your experience?
Thanks so much!
I visited koh lanta in 2006 so that was a while ago, stayed at the Pimalay resort. I have plans to visit again in January 2023 and stay in the klong dao area. I hope there will be more tourists soon and that it will be easier for people to visit Thailand. Greetings from Sweden.
Looking and planning a long awaited Thai trip and hoping to be able to go to Koh Lanta ! This will our first ever trip to Thailand 🇹🇭 🥰
Sabrina 🇫🇷🇬🇧
Great tour of Koh Lanta…..sad to see how deserted it is…locals seem ready to receive tourist!
Excellent comments on easing restrictions for tourist arrivals into Thailand…the idea of simplifying the requirements may be gaining some traction with authorities. Hoping the month of March brings an expedited one RT-PCR test requirement to enter Thailand!
Keep up the good work! 😉😊
I really hope so ✌️🇹🇭 thanks for your comment Edward
Great videos Gabi. Let's hope things will be better by November 2023!! 🙏🏾😊
Yes 🤞😉
Your 100% correct Gabi, Its so sad to see it this way, if they don't fully open without the headache and restrictions then i feel it will not get any better, i hate to say it but this will be our last trip cause of it all and it hurts to know that will be the case.
Looks mint bro. What camera you using ? Crystal clear !!!!
Thank you, I am using a GoPro 8
The restrictions are slowly being lifted and I hope it won’t be long before tourists are back, I was last in Thailand Feb ‘20, just as Covid was spreading, I will be back in Nov/Dec ‘22 and will spend some time in Koh Lanta, I am hopeful that it will be a little busier by then 🤞
Hi there! Thank you for the very useful vlog ! I'm planning the trip for Nov '22 but I stucked at finding the way to get Koh Lanta from Krabi Town or Ao Nang. The ferries doesnt work anymore ? Mayby you could share some tips ? Many thanks!
Andaman Taxis or King Travel. I've used both and was very happy with the service. Avoid the ferries. They are a nighmare in Thailand!
Cannot wait to get together back to Koh Lanta in March!
If you are still there please try a restaurant called shanty shanty beautiful food and French food. You are making my holiday blues have come back 🥺
Thanks for the tip Chris, but it will be for the next time as we already left Koh Lanta :)
Thanks for the tour, I am going there in 4 weeks
Great to hear! Enjoy ✌️🇹🇭
Visiting in early October with the Mrs for 4 days. I hope it will be a lot more lively then. Is it possible to bike (bicycle, that is) around - I mean for an almost-70 couple?
nice video brother, thanks :)
The hair looks better my friend 😆
Definitely
Thank you :) but unfortunately the colour already went away and I am becoming blonder by the day 🙈
@@ridewithgabi better than orange
I’m right in Phuket right now and thinking about going to koh lanta or koh samui. It was nice to get an insight about the island thank you!
Great to hear that 😉🇹🇭
Too right Gabi. It's time. The pandemic is officially declared endemic in the UK from Thursday. Done. 1 month shy of 2 years. Time for the world to start spinning again. I'd give anything to be on one of them secluded beaches right now.
Yes, even though the cases are rising again here 😏 today we are at 18.000
Hopefully things will get better soon
@@ridewithgabi we got to nearly quarter if a million cases a day in the UK. We're only just dropping below 50,000 but deaths are below the average for flu every year.....therefore the desicion has been taken to declare it endemic. Omicron BA.2 is nature's vaccine.
Yes been 4 times in last 20 years
Your plea to the government worked! Now the country is fully open again!
Cosa dire di koh Lanta? Quello che mi ha sempre colpito è Ao Yai la spiaggia lunga dritta e immensa e senz'altro la natura immacolata all'interno data dal fatto che è sotto protezione.
Già... è bello sapere che è protetta e non verrà rovinata troppo dal turismo
We were in Koh Lanta in August 2018. Before Covid, but even then it was too quiet and boring for us. Wr were supposed to stay a full month, ( had rented a brand new villa) but left after one week. We had seen it all. Not that much to see actually..
Ahah I hear you :) it’s extremely quiet and perfect if you want to “get away”
from the world and immerse yourself in nature.
But me too I don’t think I can live here long term. I need a bit more action.
i will come in 2 weeks :p its paradise
Nice! 😉 happy to hear that 🇹🇭☀️
👍🏼
Hi Gabi, just a question - where did you rent the Africa Twin?
I bought it 🤪
@@ridewithgabi Oh - ok thanks 🙏🏾😊!
What;s the name of that hotel where you had the coffee?
You can check the shirt of the bartender. That’s the name 😉
Hey Sir why 2 vdos have been hided? Can't we watch these? Okay never mind 😎
Do they still not ask for license on islands??
I am not sure. But I haven’t seen any police around
I didn't think Koh lanta was anything special. I really regretted not visiting koh samui like everyone else does.
17. Feb. 2022 👀🙈.
What a dis 😂(tumhi kha Kay)
Kungen kebab till frulle min broder
Looks boring as hell.
Yep, exactly why I love it! ;)