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The Lan
Islands are about 7.5 kilometers from South Pattaya Beach, or
about only 40 minutes by passenger ferry. Tourists prefer a swim
along several beaches around these islands because of the white
sand and clear water. Hat Ta Waen is popular for its bustling
touristy
atmosphere, aquatic sport gear, souvenir shops, and
restaurants. Hat Thian offers a more restful atmosphere. Other
small islets in the area, like Ko Krok or Ko Sak are popular for
scuba diving and fishing. There is also a diving school. The
Phai Islands are under the charge of the Royal Thai Navy.
Overnight camping is not permitted, but fishing, swimming and
scuba diving around the islets in the area are possible.
Ko Lan
is just one of the many small
Islands off Pattaya's
shores. Get away
from your getaway in Pattaya with a private of charted trip to many of
the Islands.
45 minutes offshore by tourist boat or 15 minutes by speed boat, is the
largest of Pattaya's archipelago. Major attractions include viewing coral
reefs from glass bottomed boats, snorkeling, scuba diving, wind-surfing,
skiing and parasailing. There are a lot of seafood restaurants on the
island's main beaches. Deep sea fishing can be arranged to Ko Lan's
neighboring islands such as Ko Khrok and Ko Sak.
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