Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Koh Rok consists of two uninhabited islands in the Mu Ko Lanta National Park: Koh Rok Yai and Koh Rok Noi, located far south of Koh Lanta in the open Andaman Sea. Both islands are surrounded by shallow reefs, and the waters off them are the clearest in the entire Lanta region. Just a few meters below the surface, anemonefish, moray eels, and angelfish abound. Day boats offer snorkeling trips along the reefs and stop at Koh Rok beach for a buffet lunch.

Almost all visitors take a day trip by speedboat from Saladan or the beaches of Koh Lanta, often combined with a visit to the Koh Haa lagoon. The cost ranges from 1,600 to 2,200 baht, including lunch on the beach, and the return trip takes about eight hours. The national park fee is 400 baht for most of these excursions, so check if it's included in your offer.

The excursions take place roughly from November to April, and the park closes the island from June 1st to September 30th. During the transitional months, rough seas may cause the morning boat trip to be cancelled, so plan an extra day on Lanta.