We have all the latest sightseeing tips for your trip to Ko Lanta. Grab your travel diary and prepare to start filling up that itinerary.

From beautiful sea creatures to large bits of driftwood, there are heaps of interesting treasures peppered along a seashore. Why not take a long walk and see what you can pick up at Klong Dao Beach? Adventurers in this destination are spoilt for choice. Flying a kite at the seaside is something the entire family can enjoy. If wind is forecast, why not try to launch one at Kawkwang Beach? Still got some time to spare? Indulge in a leisurely walk from the shore out onto the water at Sala Dan Pier. It's an unbeatable vantage point for basking in a mesmerizing sunset.

Travelling is always so much more than just seeing new places. It's all about the things you can do while you're there.

Jump-start your trip to Ko Lanta by checking out some of these things to do:

• Lanta Thai Cookery School
• Snorkel Tour to Koh Rok and Koh Ha by Speed Boat from Krabi
• Snorkelling Safari From Koh Lanta
• PADI Discover Scuba Diving Experience
• Ko Lanta 4 Islands Snorkeling Adventure with Buffet Lunch
• Phi Phi Islands Snorkeling Excursion with Buffet Lunch from Koh Lanta

Head to our Ko Lanta things to do page for a full list.

Before you jet off to Ko Lanta, book a comfortable bed on Expedia. You'll have approximately 124 properties to pick from — your luxury getaway or cheap holiday awaits!

Start your search for an upmarket Ko Lanta base by checking out the amenities and rates at the Layana Resort & Spa - Adults Only (272 Moo 3 Saladan) and the Twin Lotus Koh Lanta by Burasari (199 Moo 1, Tambon Saladan). Alternatively, the Lanta Dream Garden Pool Villa (640 Moo 2 Soi Lanta Gym Mouy Thai) and the Coco Cape Lanta (443 Moo 1, Saladan, Klong Dao Beach) are a couple of properties well worth investigating if you're travelling on a budget.

There's nothing as satisfying as finally arriving at Phuket International Airport (HKT) after sitting down in a cramped cabin for hours. After you've collected your bags and had a good stretch, you'll find yourself around 60 miles from the centre of Ko Lanta.