Next time you are in Pattaya and need a break from the usual entertainments, you might want to colnsider a trip to Koh Larn.
Koh Larn is a beautiful little island just off the coast of Pattaya and you can have a day trip over there to swim in crystal clear waters and relax on one of the islands sandy beaches without breaking the bank.
Now for many readers you will be here on holiday on a budget and while everyone’s budget will be different this is a guide on how to have a day trip for not a lot of money at all.
Ok so first a little background on Koh Larn which is located just off the coast of Pattaya 11.1 kilometres to be exact. The island offers six main beaches along with several other smaller more secluded spots. The main village Naban Port is home to a variety of hotels, restaurants and shops and transportation to the various beaches is available from there.
First things first. A little planning will save you a lot of money so head to one of the many bottle shops located around Pattaya and pick up a disposable drinks cooler. They’re widely available and on sale for around 100 baht.
Once you have picked one up, head over to Bali Hai Pier which is located just past Walking Street. This is where the ferry departs which will be your mode of transportation. Times can be found online but as a general rule, they tend to leave on the hour and all you need to do is walk to the end of the pier.
You want to make sure you get the ferry to Na Baan Pier which will set you back 30 baht per person. A little tip, try to avoid the lower deck at the back of the boat as the noise from the engine can get a little loud. The journey itself can vary from trip to trip but depending on the number of passengers and sea conditions, a trip can vary anywhere from 40 minutes to an hour.
Once you have arrived and are in Na Baan port, head to one of the many convenience stores and stock up that cool box you previously brought in Pattaya with whatever refreshments you might require for the day ahead.
Ice is available at 10 baht a bag and buying a couple of bottles of water to mix in with a few bags of ice in your cool box will help keep your beverages cold all day long. Once you have stocked up on supplies, follow the signs to the baht bus rank and choose your beach.
As stated earlier, there are six main beaches on the island which are Na Baan, Tonglangm Twaen Beach, Tien Beach, Samae Beach and Naul Beach also known as monkey beach and where it is recommended that you go to.
So next time you are in Pattaya, this may well be worth checking out.
(Source:-Pattaya News)