Quiet alternative island.
Best time: Dec–Apr
Budget: $40-80/day
Top fact: Koh Lanta was previously home to the sea gypsies, known as the Chao Ley, who have lived in the region for centuries.
View Koh Lanta →Relaxed luxury.
Best time: Jan–Apr
Budget: $40-80/day
Top fact: Koh Samui is home to the Big Buddha statue, which stands at 12 meters tall and is one of the island's most iconic landmarks, completed in 1987.
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