Koh Lanta
Thailand
Where better to spend 6 weeks than relaxing on the tranquil island of Koh Lanta. For many years this tropical paradise has remained known and visited by only the most languid travellers. Although gaining in popularity, it still remains the stereotypical hippie haven where life rolls along at a snail’s pace. Expect most evenings to be spent watching the sunset on Long Beach, most mornings practicing your downward dog and time in-between scuba diving, hiking, and generally gallivanting around this monument to a less commercialised Southern Thailand.
Study Abroad Fees:
$2,200
N/A
We don't run Study Abroad Programs to this location currently.
This is where fees start for a 6 week Study Abroad Program to this location.
It's important to note that program fees increase as programs draw closer, so typically the sooner you secure your place on a program the lower fees you will pay.
Sometimes we run programs that are not 6 weeks. The fees for those programs will reflect the time frame.
To see what's included in your program fees, head to our dedicated Study Abroad page.
Gap Year Fees:
$2,400
N/A
We don't run Gap Year Programs to this location currently.
This is where fees start for a 6 week Gap Year Program to this location.
It's important to note that program fees increase as programs draw closer, so typically the sooner you secure your place on a program the lower fees you will pay.
Sometimes we run programs that are not 6 weeks. The fees for those programs will reflect the time frame.
To see what's included in your program fees, head to our dedicated Gap Year page.
Program Living Expenses:
$1,062
This is what we suggest Edumads bring as spending money on a 6 week program to this location. This estimate includes allowance for all:
- Food & drink
- Activities
- Entertainment
- Excursions
This figure is our estimate for a typical experience on a program. It's possible to spend far more or far less depending on your choices and priorities during your time abroad.
Our estimate for Gap Year programs and Study Abroad programs is the same.
Solo Edumad Budget:
$1,301
This is what we estimate it would cost per month to live in this location if you were to organize your own trip.
We teach students how to organize their own trips in the Edumadic Academy.
What to expect from life in Koh Lanta
Tour the Archipelago
There are over 50 islands in the Koh Lanta Archipelago. There’s no better way to explore them than by hiring a Thai Longtail boat for the day. Explore hidden coves, snorkel around pristine bays, and have lunch on an untouched beach. Don’t forget your sunscreen though!
Marvel at the Sunsets
For the month in Koh Lanta you’ll be lucky enough to live a short stroll away from the west coast of the island. It’ll become a ritual every evening to amble down to the beach and reflect on life while marvelling at the beautiful show put on by the sun day after day.
Explore the Island
Koh Lanta is a great place to rent a scooter. It’s quite a large island so having your own scooter makes it easy to explore. With next to no traffic, it’s one of the safer islands to whizz around in the region. There are dozens of secluded beaches to explore, caves to get lost in, and also a National Park with some challenging hikes to take on and waterfalls to admire.
Hop over to Penang
If you're feeling extra adventurous, take the looong journey to Penang, across the border in Malaysia. Either 9 hours on ferries, or something similar in minivans will get you there. But Penang offers you a change of pace from the languid Koh Lanta vibes.
Malaysia is an extremely multicultural country, a real melting pot of Asia. Penang showcases this excellently, as well as the British influence from the colonial days. If there's a more thrilling cocktail of Eastern cultures than in Penang, we've yet to find it!
Are you for Scuba?
Although Koh Lanta isn’t the premier destination in Thailand for diving, it still has some spectacular dive sites that are well worth exploring. The island is home to a number of dive shops that offer recreational dives for the experienced diver and courses for novices to gain their PADI certifications. Fortunately for us the diving conditions happen to be the best when we visit!
