Extreme Sports Cafés partner Freediving School in Thailand offer freediving courses, from beginner level to instructor training, through A.I.D.A. - the most recognized and respected international freediving organization. A freediver relies on a single breath of air to explore the undersea world. Moving gracefully without wasting energy, a freediver can spend minutes underwater and experience the ocean as any other marine mammal does. Free from cumbersome equipment a freediver can sneak up on a turtle, or glide to the bottom for a meeting with a manta ray. Freediving on Lanta’s dive sites is an incredible experience not to be missed!
Koh Lanta offers an appealing escape from the highly popular tourist destinations of Phuket and Phi Phi islands. Once a backpacker's haven, nowadays Lanta sports some exclusive resorts and spas as well. But the friendly locals and unspoiled nature are still Lanta's main attractions. 
- Koh Lanta has been named among “the world's sexiest islands” in a Forbes Magazine article. It is delightfully exotic thanks to its remote location, pristine beaches and balmy weather. Koh Lanta actually comprises 52 islands in the southernmost region of Thailand's Krabi Province. The largest and best known of these islands is Koh Lanta Yai - approximately 70 kilometers from Krabi town.
- The main island is divided in two, and shares the same name: Koh Lanta Noi and Koh Lanta Yai. The island is mainly inhabited by the ‘Sea Gypsies’, a people whose tribal culture dates back several thousand years.
- The tourist season stretches from October to April. Most tourists, however, tend to visit the island between December and March. Each year, an increasing number of people visit during the low season, and as a result, most resorts now remain open year-round.
- The average temperature year-round is 27-33 degrees Celsius/81-91 degrees Fahrenheit. From May through September, the monsoon brings strong rains – however, the rains start and stop with sunny periods in between. From mid-October until April, you can expect low humidity and cool breezes in the evenings.
To get started in Freediving, all you need is a basic knowledge of freediving safety, a buddy to dive with, equipment and a few tips on technique. Each training day starts with a preparatory yoga session with a focus on relaxation and breathing techniques.
Freediving Koh Lanta Courses in Thailand from Extreme Sports Cafe
All of our Freediving Courses on Koh Lanta can be booked online
2-Day Freediving Course - Freediver *
This 2 day introductory course is for complete beginners wishing to discover the pleasures of freediving. You will wonder why you took so long to experience this natural euphoria!
By training your body and mind and learning the proper breathing techniques you will feel comfortable and safe in this calm and silent environment.
Specifications:
- AIDA* Freediver Course includes optional sled dives, in both variable and no limits, to a maximum depth of 10m.
- After passing the course, sled dives can be made between 10 and 20 m deep.
Prerequisites:
- 16 years of age or older .
- Able to swim at least 100m non-stop.
Course Price includes: Certification, Hotel transfer, Insurance and Full Equipment, as well as Breakfast, Lunch, Fruits and Drinks on board.
3-Day Freediving Course - Freediver **
This is a basic freediving course, designed for students who are already confident and happy in the water. It aims at helping the student develop the skills and knowledge necessary to enjoy freediving safely.
Specifications:
- AIDA** Freediver course includes optional sled dives, in both variable and no limits, to a maximum depth of 20 m. After passing the course, sled dives can be made between 20 and 30 m deep.
Prerequisites:
- 16 years of age or older.
- Able to swim at least 200m non-stop without fins and at least 300m non-stop with mask, fins and snorkel.
Course Price includes: Certification, Hotel transfer, Insurance and Full Equipment, as well as Breakfast, Lunch, Fruits and Drinks on board.
3-Day Freediving Course - Freediver ***
This advanced course is designed to continue a freediver’s training beyond the level of AIDA **. The aim of this course is to help the student develop the skills and knowledge necessary to independently plan and participate in freediving activities with similarly experienced freedive buddies.
Technical skills are honed and theoretical aspects of the sport are studied in depth, with an emphasis on breathing and swimming techniques as well as rescue skills.
Specifications:
- AIDA*** freediver course includes optional sled dives, in both variable and no limits, to a maximum depth of 25 m.
- After passing the course, sled dives can be made between 25 and 35 m deep.
Prerequisites:
- 16 years of age or older.
- AIDA ** Freediver course. (or equivalent)
Course Price includes: Certification, Hotel transfer, Insurance and Full Equipment, as well as Breakfast, Lunch, Fruits and Drinks on board.
4-Day Freediving Course - Freediver ****
This master course continues training beyond the level of AIDA ***, reviewing and building upon prior skills. Students continue to push personal limits of depth and time while maintaining stringent safety standards. AIDA Freediver **** standards give you access to the AIDA instructor course.
Specification:
- AIDA**** freediver course includes optional sled dives, in both variable and no limits, to a maximum depth of 32 m.
- After passing the course, sled dives can be made between 32 and 42 m deep.
Prerequisites:
- 16 years of age or older .
- AIDA *** Freediver course. (or equivalent)
- First Aid and CPR certification within the last two years.
Price includes: Certification, Hotel transfer, Insurance and Full Equipment, as well as Breakfast, Lunch, Fruits and Drinks on board.
All of our Freediving Courses on Koh Lanta can be booked online
Accommodation Koh Lanta
Along the entire west coast of the island is where you will find most of the accommodation available. The resorts vary from quiet peaceful bungalows on a small plot of land right on the beach to the more luxurious resorts with many facilities and swimming pools.
- At the budget end of the scale, you can find simple Thai style thatched roof bungalows with double beds, private bath with cold-water shower, and fans to keep you cool at night.
- Mid- range resorts will offer more creature comforts such as air-con, hot water, satellite TV, and maybe a mini-bar for a little more money.
Most of these resorts will offer services such as motorbike rentals, Internet facilities, on-site restaurants, and tour packages and booking services. A few might even have a swimming pool.
Koh Lanta
The beaches are certainly one of the most appealing aspects of the island. Koh Lanta boasts more than 10 beaches, each of them with its own certain charm. It might, however, be difficult for you to see them all – it usually happens that you fall under the spell of one of them and end up staying there for the duration of their time on the island. Going out on Koh Lanta.
- Ozone- Thursday night is Ozone night in Koh Lanta and you will find many people head to this popular beach bar to meet up with friends and party all night long. Located on Long Beach (Phrae Ae) just north of Funky Fish.
- Bar Racuda- The only bar in Saladan, this upstairs bar attracts a lot of the local dive community after a day’s diving.
- Corner Bar- Saturday night has to be Corner Bar, located at the southern most end of Long Beach (Phrae Ae) this small but busy bar is very popular and one of the best places to watch the sun go down.
- Independence Bar- Located on the very quiet beach of Relax Bay (just past Long Beach) this is a large beach bar offering great music long into the night.
- The Irish- Traditional Irish bar, located on the main road just before Phrae Ae, often shows International Sports matches alongside a good selection of International beers.
- Opium- Newly refurbished bar, in the centre of Phrae Ae, has regular party nights.
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Getting There Koh Lanta
From Phuket, Bangkok, and Malaysia, Koh Lanta is easily accessible. The nearest airports are Krabi, Trang and Phuket. The island is serviced daily by passenger ferries from Phuket, Krabi,Koh Phi Phi and many of the surrounding islands. All ferries run from November to April.
From Phuket and Phi Phi
- There are 2 ferries per day from Phuket with a very short stopover in Phi Phi. Ferries leave Phuket at 8.30am and 1.30pm and Phi Phi at 11.30am and 3pm.
- Return ferries leave Koh Lanta at 8.30am and 1pm.
- Single ticket costs 250 baht to Phi Phi and 350 Baht to Phuket.
From Ao Nang and Krabi
- Boats leave at 10.30 and 1.30pm and return at 8am and 1pm, a single ticket costs approx 200 baht.
By Minibus
- Minibuses run throughout high and low season and usually every hour (dependant on demand). Minibuses can be picked up from Phuket, Krabi and Trang. Krabi and Trang take around 2 hours and Phuket about 4 hours (dependant on car ferries).
By Train
- Trains can be caught to Trang from Hat Yai or Bangkok and a minibus can easily be caught from just outside the train station.
By Car From Krabi or Trang
- From Krabi take route 4 heading South to Trang, after about 40 minutes there is a right turn to Koh Lanta. From Trang take route 4 heading North to Krabi, after about 1 hour there is a left turn to Koh Lanta.From this turning it takes 30 minutes to get to the first car ferry. After the ferry follow the signs to the second car ferry (approximately 10 minutes).
- Car ferries run from 7am to 10pm everyday and it costs about 130 baht for one car with 2 people.
Freediving Koh Lanta Courses in Thailand from Extreme Sports Cafe
All of our Freediving Koh Lanta Courses can be booked online
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT FREEDIVING SHOULD NEVER BE ATTEMPTED ALONE - EVEN IN WATER AS SHALLOW AS YOUR BATH. ALWAYS TRAIN WITH AN EXPERIENCED BUDDY AND KEEP WITHIN THE LIMITS OF YOUR TRAINING.
