Ko Kradan
A largely undeveloped national-park island famous for a long powder-white main beach, clear turquoise water and an offshore reef; frequently ranked among Thailand's best beaches.
- Category
- Islands
- Entrance fee
- Hat Chao Mai National Park fee applies, roughly up to 400 THB foreign adults as of 2026, often included in day tours; confirm locally
- Hours
- Daylight; day-tour dependent
- Best time
- Nov-Apr dry season; operators cut back in the May-Oct low season
- Time needed
- Full-day trip (or overnight)
- Difficulty
- Easy
About Ko Kradan
Ko Kradan is famous for its beach, and it earns the reputation. It's a largely undeveloped national-park island with a long powder-white main beach, clear turquoise water, and an offshore reef, and it frequently lands on lists of Thailand's best beaches. If you're chasing that perfect stretch of sand, this is it.
The thing to know is that it's a Trang island, so it's a longer haul than Lanta's own coast. That's why it works best as part of a combined day tour rather than a quick solo dash.
Most trips pair it with Emerald Cave and Ko Ngai on a Trang-islands run out of Saladan. Come in the dry season, since operators cut back in the low season, and the park fee is often included but worth confirming.
Highlights
- Long powder-white main beach, frequently ranked among Thailand's best
- Clear turquoise water
- Offshore reef for snorkelling
- Largely undeveloped national-park island
Tips
- Best done as part of a combined Trang-islands day tour, not a solo dash
- Trips usually pair it with Emerald Cave and Ko Ngai
- Come in the dry season; operators cut back in the May-Oct low season
- The national park fee is often included, but confirm locally
How to get there
Speedboat day tour from Saladan pier, roughly 1-1.5 hours, usually combined with Emerald Cave and Ko Ngai on a Trang-islands trip