Dive the World Class Hin Daeng & Hin Muang, Manta Rays & Whalesharks...

Diving Hin Daeng & Hin Muang

Let us introduce you to an unforgettable diving experience, Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. These two dive sites are often referred to as one of the top ten dive sites in the world. They are situated only 35 kilometres south of Koh Lanta, a one-hour speedboat ride. It has to been taken into consideration that these dive sites are in open sea and therefore sensitive to weather conditions (such as currents and waves). These same weather conditions make these sites a perfect feeding ground for Manta Rays, Whale Sharks and all kind of fish, but make them less suitable for beginner divers or snorkelers.

The rock formation of Hin Daeng (Red Rock) breaks the surface and slopes gently down to a depth of 50 metres. The walls and rocks are covered with red and purple soft corals and anemones. These corals are home to millions of small reef fish, Boxer Shrimps, Octopus and Giant Morays. Schools of Jack Fish, Barracudas and Rainbow Runners circle around this reef to feed. Between the months of November and March, Manta Rays are often found around here and you might even come eye-to-eye with the gentle giant, the Whale Shark, which is spotted several times a year at this site.

Hin Muang (Purple Rock) is located only a few hundred metres away from Hin Daeng. The top of the reef starts at a depth of around 12 metres and drops down to 70 metres, making it one of the deepest dive sites in Thailand.

The rock formation is covered in purple soft corals that feed on the currents. Even though the corals and marine life around this reef are breathtaking, keep an eye out in the blue, because there is always a surprise to be seen there. Schools of Tuna Fish, Barracuda and Jack Fish circle in the blue, but on a lucky day you might even come across a Manta Ray or a Whale Shark.

If an underwater paradise on earth existed we would say it is Hin Daeng and Hin Muang. Definitely a MUST for the more experienced diver, because these two sites are about as good as it gets!

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Our photo gallery gives you a preview of some of the diving and snorkeling which we have to offer here at Dive & Relax.

Get picked up in style from your resort each morning! Book any Multi-Day Diving Package online, and where possible, we will send our speedboat to your resort in the morning to pick you up from the beach, returning you by speedboat directly to your resort again in the afternoon, completely free of charge. If you plan to stay at a resort on Long Beach (Phra Ae), Klong Dao beach, or Kaw Kwang beach then please ask us about our free speedboat transfers.

With the chance to see manta rays and whale sharks at the world famous Hin Daeng & Hin Muang, Koh Lanta is a divers paradise. Add Koh Phi Phi. the Bida Islands, Koh Haa, King Cruiser wreck, Shark Point & Anemone Reef, and there is plenty here to keep you diving Koh Lanta for a week or more...

If you don't have your own underwater camera, we have several for rent. We'll show you how to prepare the camera, give you tips on how to take shots underwater and then burn all your photos to CD once back on Koh Lanta.

All dive sites are between 30 and 60 minutes journey time on our private speedboat, which means you can sleep late and enjoy a 9am beach departure and an early afternoon return to Koh Lanta with plenty of time to relax on the beach, or prepare your hammock for one of the spectacular sunsets here on Koh Lanta.