There are many ways to get to Koh Larn. The easiest way is by speed boat, all along Beach Road you will find speed boat operators. Cost of speed boat to the Island is between 1500baht and 2500baht for a group of people. The other way is the Koh Larn ferry, cost is 20baht per person, each way.
    

    Getting to Koh Larn by ferry is really quite easy. Most people that come to Pattaya Beach for the first time really have no idea how to get here in this manner. Instead of making complicated maps or, directions, that are hard to follow I am going to suggest this. If you can get to Walking Street and Beach road you are almost to the pier. Baht busses go by this location all the time. At the entrance to Walking Street you will see an arch with a portrait of the King of Thailand. From this location you can catch any motor bike taxi, just ask to be taken to Bali Hai pier, or say you want to go to Koh Larn. The fare should be 20 to 30 baht from this location. Now it's just a matter of hoping on the boat and that shouldn't be too hard. The fare of course is 20baht, they collect this as the boat leaves the pier. The trip takes about half an hour, so just sit back, and enjoy the ride.


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    If you enjoy a faster mode of transportation, you may want to hire a speed boat for the day. The cost here again is between 1500baht and 2500baht. What determines price is the size of the boat, if you have a small group pick out one of the smaller boats. Most all of the speed boats are well maintained and have safety equipment aboard. All the captains have plenty of experience, they don't just let any one operate these crafts. Speed boat operators are easy to find. They operate all along Beach Road. In fact you really don't have to find them they will find you, sooner than you think. All you have to do is get to Beach Road. All the boat operators have a good knowledge of the area and can assist you in finding just that right spot.

    I know what most are thinking while reading this about now. Why spend 2000baht when the ferry is so cheap? If you have a group of say six or so, with the cost split up, then subtract the cost of all the other expenses ie taxis etc., this ends up really being a pretty good deal. Add all this to the convenience and speed of getting to the island it becomes even a better deal. Ferry Boat is still cheaper by far, however if you come on a vacation really you came to have a good time, not to watch every Baht.

 

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 Sept. 17,2007
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