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Description

Lanta Old Town, the southeast coast and a proper sweep of island hills sit below this bamboo-built hilltop perch. Sunrise is the headline, with roosters carrying up from the valley and enough quiet to make the early alarm feel less like a personal failure.

The approach is half the outing. Ignore the misleading map pin and enter from the west side, near Darussalam Mosque, following the handmade View/Viewpoint signs up the dirt track. Park at the base and walk the final steep stretch; it takes about ten minutes and saves your scooter from attempting a career change.

At the top, there are chairs, cold drinks, coconuts and coffee when the small cafe is operating. Camping structures and festival space give the place a slightly improvised, bamboo-and-hillside character.

Go for dawn, bring water, and leave enough daylight for the descent. The eastern approach goes nowhere useful; the western track is the route that actually gets you to the view.

Highlights

Insider Tip
Use the west-side access near Darussalam Mosque and follow the physical View/Viewpoint signs; the eastern road is a dead-end detour.
Pros
- Wide southeast-coast view with Lanta Old Town in the distance
- Strong sunrise spot above the island hills
- Bamboo hilltop seating with cold drinks, coconuts and coffee
- Quiet natural setting with camping and festival space
Cons
- Google Maps can send you to the wrong side of the hill
- The final dirt track is steep and unsuitable for two riders on one scooter
- The cafe is not operating every morning
Best For
Couples, Solo traveler, Budget

Location

H388+894, 4245, Ko Lanta Yai, Ko Lanta District, Krabi 81150

Business Hours

Business Hours

Open
  • Monday
    00:00 - 23:59
  • Tuesday
    00:00 - 23:59
  • Wednesday
    00:00 - 23:59
  • Thursday
    00:00 - 23:59
  • Friday Today
    00:00 - 23:59
  • Saturday
    00:00 - 23:59
  • Sunday
    00:00 - 23:59
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