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Koh Larn Island - Pattaya
Koh Larn Island Only 7 kilometres off Pattaya shore, Koh Larn is the most visited island in Chonburi Province. It’s conveniently accessible with regular ferry and speedboat leaving Balihai pier in south Pattaya as early as 8 o’clock. It’s the island of fun. Each beach offers a variety of activities from water sports to sunbathing.

Getting to and from Koh Larn is very easy if you are staying in Pattaya. The passenger boats start at 8.00 from the Bali Hi Pier and run a fairly frequent service which takes 45 minutes and will cost 20 baht. Ferries leave at 07.00, 10.00, 12.00, 14.00, 15.30, 17.00 and 18.00 and return from the island at 06.30, 07. 30, 09.30, 12.00, 14.00, 17.00 and 18.00.

Bali Hai Pier

Na Baan Pier

A speed boat is a very popular vehicle to hire if there are several of you going to Koh Larn. For between 1500 and 5000 baht you can hire a speedboat for part of or the whole day to take you all around the islands, or just to Koh Larn. It will either wait for you there, or to pick you up later. The trip only takes 15-20 minutes and you can be dropped on the far side of the island from Pattaya, which is much quieter and will save you having to take taxis to get there.

To hire a speedboat and skilled local pilot, just go down to the beach and either ask one of the speedboat drivers, or look for the charter companies. You will be able to charter a speedboat and driver at any tour operator in Pattaya as well as at specialist shops. You will save money if you go to the beach and bargain with the operator.

Getting around Koh Larn is equally easy with songthaew minibus taxis (the same as in Pattaya) taking you to your chosen beach, or motorbike taxis if you are in a hurry to catch the last ferry back to Pattaya.

Beaches in Koh Lan
Haad Ta Waen (Tawaen beach)
Samae Beach

Tien Beach
Is on the western side of Koh Larn, is around 500m long and has the same facilities as Ta Wean, albeit quieter. There are jet-skis and banana boats here, but they don't intrude sun-bathers and swimmers, where both Thais and Westerners enjoy themselves. You can stay the night here in a bungalow or tent, although Samae Beach is a better option. Traveling to Tien Beach : Taxi, Speed boat : Taxi fare from village 50 baht

Naul Beach
Is in the southern part of the island and is under private privilege. There is a 250m beach, complete with hotels and some good coral, making it a favourite with snorkellers for the shallow coral formations. Traveling to Naul Beach : Taxi, Speed boat : Taxi fare from village 40 baht

Tonglang Beach
Has a relaxing atmosphere, with the foremost activity here being snorkelling. This small beach is very private and tranquil and, if you don’t want to snorkel, you can go out in a glass-bottomed boat, or ‘sea-walk’ to see the corals for a fee of 1,500 baht. Traveling to Tonglang Beach : Speed boat

Located in the west of Koh Lan is Haad Tian. This scenic beach in the cove stretches 500 metres long and features some coral reefs. It is as popular as Haad Ta Waen with loads of sport activities and restaurants on the offer. Another beach near Haad Ta Waen is Haad Sungwal. It is a small beach, only around 150 metres long. Without any shops or restaurant in the area, the beach is quieter than Haad Ta Waen and good for sunbathing. For those who prefer basking in the sun in peace, Haad Samae and Haad Ta Yai may serve your purpose. The first beach, which is only 10 minute walk from Haad Tian, is relatively quiet with shops and restaurants dotting the area. Nestling on the northern tip of the island, the latter beach has fewer beach goers and only one beachside restaurant.

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