Excursions with Kolipe. How to get to Pakbara Pier
Koh Lipe is a small island of the Adang Rawi archipelago in the Andaman Sea, part of the Satun province, in the southwest of Thailand, near the border of Malaysia. The Thai name for the island is spelled differently in Russian, but the most common variants are "Koh Lipe" or "Koh Lipe" - the name, by the way, means "Paper Island" in the local Chao Lei language (more on them later).
Koh Lipe is located right on the border of the Tarutao National Marine Park, south of the large islands of Koh Adang and Koh Ravi, approximately 50 kilometers from Koh Tarutao. The L-shaped island, 2.5 kilometers long and 1.5 kilometers at its widest point, is inhabited by about 500 sea gypsies (chao leh in Thai) originally from Malaysia, known today as Urak lava. They live in small villages, mainly on the eastern side of the island, near Sunrise Beach, and are mainly involved in tourism. read in full
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There are many beautiful places in Thailand that are worth visiting at least once. Therefore, the question often arises of where exactly to go. Should you give preference to the islands in the south of Thailand or go to the waterfalls of the north? Surely, most people, having heard about the island of Ko Lipe, first of all asked the question “why go to Ko Lipe?” What is so attractive, interesting and beautiful about this tropical island of Thailand?
Koh Lipe is not as crowded as Phi Phi. Lipa has much better infrastructure and is much easier to get to than the Similan Islands. Lipe is much more compact than Samui. If we talk about the size of Koh Lipe, then it is only 3 km long (half of these 3 km is an uninhabited mountain), the distance between the beaches is a maximum of 1 km. You can take a leisurely walk and walk from one beach to another in 15 - 20 minutes. For those who do not like to walk, there are motorcycle taxis (moped with sidecar) in Lipa.
Lipe Island is a kind of rising star of tourism in Thailand, which is only gaining popularity. You can rarely hear Russian speech on the island. Koh Lipe is a popular holiday destination among Thais and their Malaysian neighbors. Therefore, on weekends and holidays the number of vacationers on the island increases significantly. Why do these tourists go to Koh Lipe when there are so many alternatives in Thailand?
1 | Incredibly beautiful seascapes
The beauty begins already on the way to Koh Lipe; from board a speedboat or ferry you can take many beautiful photos and enjoy the endless sea distance with islands rising out of the water here and there.
Seascape (photographed from a speedboat on Koh Lipe) 2 | Rich underwater world
A variety of fish, corals, and strange marine life that anyone can see (even those who can’t swim). There is no need to wear diving equipment to see the underwater beauty of the Tarutao National Marine Park (which includes the island of Koh Lipe) - just a mask and snorkel, which, if necessary, can be rented from a hotel or travel agency. You can get to the most interesting and beautiful points by purchasing a group excursion or ordering an individual tour.
Prices for excursions start from 650 baht (~$20) per person.
The most popular excursions on Koh Lipe:
- sunset tour to the most beautiful places with snorkeling and a picnic on the beach,
- morning tour with lunch on the beach and snorkeling in the most beautiful places,
- tour with 2 scuba dives (experience not required),
- walk through the jungle of Koh Adang island with a visit to the observation deck and snorkeling.
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Clownfish and anemone A short video clip (2 minutes), which contains sunsets, beaches, underwater beauty of Koh Lipe and neighboring islands:
Video clip from Koh Lipe and excursions to neighboring islands 3 | Snow-white fine sand and turquoise water of the beaches of Koh Lipe
Despite a number of shortcomings (which I will talk about later), the beaches of Koh Lipe delight with their natural beauty. First of all, we are talking about the snow-white and fine, like powdered sugar, sand on Pattaya beach. Please do not confuse it with the resort of the same name in Thailand, which is located near Bangkok, which is much north of Koh Lipe.
Pattaya Beach on Koh Lipe is famous for its white sand Good hotels for a holiday on Pattaya beach:
- The Breeze Lipe Resort 3* (you can book the hotel on booking.com or agoda.com),
- Bunbhaya Villas 4* (you can book the hotel on booking.com or agoda.com).
Sunrise beach is no less beautiful, especially its northern part:
Northern part of Sunrise beach Good hotels to stay on Sunrise beach:
- Salisa Resort 3* (you can book the hotel on booking.com or agoda.com),
- Idyllic Concept Resort 4* (you can book the hotel on booking.com or agoda.com).
4 | Sunrises and sunsets within walking distance
In the morning you can meet the beginning of the day on one side of the island, and in the evening take a walk to the sunset point on the other side. Few islands can boast a beach where you can watch both sunrise and sunset. Ko Lipe can. This is Sunrise beach. Although it is customary to watch the sunset on the corresponding “sunset beach” - Sunset beach.
Sunset on Sunset beach 5 | Beach bars where the sea laps at your feet
Relaxing with a glass of your favorite cocktail or juice on the beach, in a comfortable sun lounger, enjoying the seascape and gentle waves at your feet - this is truly a heavenly holiday.
Beach bar on Sunrise beach 6 | Lunch or dinner in a restaurant with a gorgeous view of the sea and neighboring islands
In good weather, the Langkawi Islands belonging to Malaysia are visible from Koh Lipe. The most beautiful view of the sea opens from the restaurant on the cliff at the southern edge of Sunrise beach, at the Serendipity Resort hotel. The restaurant is open from 12 noon to 9:30 pm, drinks are served from 10:00 to 22:00 (the prices are not high, the food is delicious). If you want to wake up in a room with a beautiful view of the sea, then you should stay in Serendipity Beach Resort(you can book the hotel on booking.com or agoda.com).
Restaurant overlooking the sea and neighboring islands 7 | Wide range of seafood in restaurants
In the evening, feasting begins on the main street of the island, Walking street. Restaurants display trays of seafood, light barbecues and lure hungry tourists with the alluring smells of cooking food. There are so many temptations around that it’s not a sin to arrange a real belly celebration. In addition to the classic restaurant options, where you can choose a specific dish from the menu, on Walking street there are seafood buffets, where for a certain amount you can try everything that is in the establishment’s assortment (the price for such a buffet is from 490 baht ~ $15 per person).
Assortment of seafood in one of the restaurants on Koh Lipe Disadvantages of Koh Lipe and what you should be prepared for
Vacation disappointments await those who are not aware of the shortcomings of the place where they are going. The island of Koh Lipe is rapidly gaining popularity and many disadvantages are associated with the growing tourist flow:
Save this article as a keepsake on Pinterest - there is too much garbage that local authorities do not have time to deal with;
- a large number of boats, which are designed to satisfy the needs of tourists, filled the beaches (especially Sunrise and Pattaya beaches),
- there are many quite large dogs that make a good living on restaurant waste (they can be annoying and unceremonious),
- prices on Koh Lipe are higher than in other places in Thailand (even in the 7 Eleven store chain prices for all goods are 1.5 - 2 times higher),
- The service in many hotels is lower than expected (due to the lack of experienced and qualified staff) and choosing a hotel on Koh Lipe should be approached with special care.
The natural disadvantage of the island of Koh Lipe is the pronounced ebb and flow of the tides. At high tide, most of the sandy edge of the beaches is under water and there is no place to sunbathe, and at low tide it becomes so shallow that it is impossible to swim. The only place on the island where you can sunbathe and swim almost at any time is the northern part of Sunrise beach.
At the southernmost point of Thailand there is a picturesque island with beautiful beaches called Koh Lipe. In recent years, it has been actively developing, and from a wild island it is gradually turning into a popular tourist resort. More and more new hotels, cafes and entertainment are appearing here. However, there are still many places with pristine nature and secluded beaches.
Lipe Island is located just 20 km from Malaysia. It is significantly removed from popular resorts: Phuket is 250 km, Krabi is 220 km, and the mainland is 70 km. The closest islands to Koh Lipe are Koh Adang and Koh Tarutao.
Lipe Island is included in the Tarutao National Park, which includes more than 50 islands. Many of them are uninhabited and have pristine nature. You can visit such islands along with an excursion, which can be purchased in Koh Lipe at any travel agency.
The island of Lipe itself is inhabited; mainly sea gypsies live here, who moved here from Malaysia. The infrastructure on the island is gradually developing: there are quite a few cafes, restaurants, shops and hotels. If you wish, you can stay overnight or spend your entire vacation on the island. There are all the necessary conditions for this.
Not so long ago there were no banks or ATMs on the island, but now the situation has changed. It will not be difficult for you to change or withdraw money from your card. However, the course is completely unprofitable. Therefore, it is better to change money in Bangkok or another popular resort in Thailand.
As for prices, on the island of Lipe they are not much different from the mainland. You can dine in the restaurant at very affordable prices.
When is the best time to go to the island?
As throughout Thailand, Lipe Island is always warm and the air temperature does not drop below 20 degrees Celsius. However, tropical climates have dry and wet seasons. The most favorable weather for a holiday on the island is during the dry season, which lasts from December to March. From April the weather begins to deteriorate, the winds become stronger, the sea waves rise and relaxing in nature is no longer so pleasant.
Hotels
The island has quite a large selection of hotels and bungalows to suit every taste and budget. The cheapest accommodation will cost you an average of 500 baht per day. If you want to rent a comfortable room with all amenities, you will have to pay at least 1,500 baht per day. Prices may vary depending on the season, but are highest in winter.
If you want to rent inexpensive accommodation, it is better to stay in the center of the island near the main street. It may be noisy here and the view from the window may not be as beautiful, but the housing prices are the most affordable. For more budget options, I can recommend the Harmony Bed & Bakery Hotel, A Plus Delux Hotel, Mountain Resort Koh Lipe and Ricci House Resort.
If your budget allows, I recommend staying at one of the best hotels on the island: Idyllic Concept Resort, Bundhaya Villas or Mali Resort Sunrise Beach.
If you are going to visit Lipe Island during the dry season, then book your hotel 1-2 months in advance, because the good options are almost all booked at this time.
Beaches
There are four main beaches on Koh Lipa. These include Pattaya, Sunrise, Sunset and Karma Beach. There are two more very small beaches: Sanom and Bila Beach. Moving from one beach to another is quite convenient, as there are paths between them.
Pattaya Beach- the most important beach on the island. There is a port where all the boats arrive. However, this beach is also suitable for swimming. Near Pattaya Beach is the main street of the island - Walking Street. This is where there are many inexpensive hotels, as well as cafes, restaurants and shops.
SunsetBeach- the most secluded beach on the island. Here you can admire beautiful sunsets, relax from the hustle and bustle in solitude.
KarmaBeach located north of Sunset Beach. There is white sand, a clean and calm sea. This beach is preferred by families with children.
SunriseBeach- the longest beach on Koh Lipe. An ideal place to watch the sunrise. The sand is white, the sea is clean. This is where the best snorkeling and diving on the island is.
What to do on the island?
People come to Lipe Island to enjoy natural views, beach holidays and completely relax away from the hustle and bustle. The main entertainment on the island are excursions to neighboring uninhabited islands, relaxing on the beach, snorkeling, diving and sea fishing. There are many diving centers on Koh Lipe.
In the evening there is a wide selection of cafes, restaurants and bars available, many of them located on the seashore. Closer to midnight, all establishments close, and active life dies down until the morning.
Transport
There is no public transport on Koh Lipe, since its territory is small; you can walk around the island in a few hours. But if you wish, you can always use the services of a taxi, which is a motorbike with a sidecar. You can also rent a bicycle or a fast boat that will take you to the neighboring islands.
Video review of Lipe Island
Thanks to the video, you will see what Koh Lipe looks like, how beautiful its beaches and picturesque nature are.
How to get there?
To get to Koh Lipe from other popular resorts, the easiest way is to fly to the city of Hat Yai. Here is the closest airport in Thailand from Lipe Island. You can book a transfer from Hat Yai Airport to Koh Lipe. The road to Pakbara pier takes approximately 2 hours, then you will have to sail the same amount by sea to Lipe Island.
Only by sea can you reach Koh Lipe from the islands of Phuket, Phi Phi Don, Lanta and Krabi province. Such flights are carried out by ship. The average cost of a trip is about 1,500 baht.
Ko Lipe on the map
See the exact location of Lipe Island on this map.
If you want to diversify your holiday in Thailand, spend time away from the hustle and bustle, then go to Lipe Island. Here you will receive many new positive emotions, beautiful photographs and unforgettable impressions.
The article contains all the useful information about the island of Koh Lipe in Thailand: how to get to the island, what to do, Koh Lipe beaches, hotels and other infrastructure. And, of course, our review with photos and advice.
On the island of Koh Lipe in Thailand
Koh Lipe: general information
Koh Lipe Island- a small island in the south of Thailand in the Andaman Sea in the province of Satun, located next to Malaysia (the nearest Malaysian island of Langkawi is only 30 km away). Koh Lipe island on the map
Ko Lipe is part of the Tarutao Marine National Park, for a visit to which you need to pay 200 baht per person (don’t throw away your tickets, they will come in handy if you go on an excursion to the neighboring islands, and even before leaving the island we were asked to show our tickets!).
The island of Koh Lipe became known among tourists relatively recently: some 40 years ago it was inhabited by sea gypsies from Malaysia, and the first European tourists appeared in the 90s of the last century.
Koh Lipe: Sunrise Beach I was lucky enough to visit Koh Lipe in Thailand in 2006 and find a small piece of paradise :) At that time, the island was already equipped for tourists, but, of course, not on the same scale as now: on Koh Lipe there were only cheap wooden bungalows, almost deserted beaches, one store in the center of the island and Pooh Bar - the only place on Koh Lipe where there was internet :) And in general, all Europeans gathered in this bar every evening for dinner and beer :) There were no concrete roads on the island of Koh Lipe, everywhere there was sand, and before entering any room you had to take off your shoes, and in general you didn’t need shoes on the island - you walked around barefoot everywhere.
Ko Lipe in 2006 A couple of years later, the total development of the island began, the first large hotels appeared (some of them even with a swimming pool), old wooden bungalows were also reconstructed, and a little later Koh Lipe was connected by sea with Langkawi, an immigration office appeared on the beach for passing through passport control when arriving from Malaysia and departure from Thailand. A little later, the central street was concreted - this is how the walking street appeared.
Immigration office on Koh Lipe in the center of Pattaya Beach 
Entrance to the promenade from Sunset Beach 
Volkin Street: the central street was concreted and a walking street with shops, cafes, bars appeared 
Roads almost all over the island have been repaired 
Although there are still clay and sandy roads on the island, and there are deposits of garbage on the way to Sunrise Beach 
Signs in the center of the island 
Houses of local residents 
But there are also shacks of local residents that have not changed at all in 10 years... The funny thing is that in such houses there are huge plasma TVs hanging on the walls :) 
Island locals 
There are many well-groomed cats and dogs on the island Of course, the development of the island’s tourism infrastructure could not but entail an increase in the flow of tourists, and crowds, huge crowds of vacationers flocked to Koh Lipe. For some reason, the island of Lipe is especially loved by the Chinese (every self-respecting Chinese wants to have a selfie with Koh Lipe and 🙂). And there are plenty of other Asians there now; Thais and Malaysians especially like to come to Lipe Island on holidays and weekends. There were times when there were so many tourists on the island that they couldn’t fit in the hotels, and people spent the night in tents on the beach!
According to rumors, travel agencies even tried to send our compatriots “package travelers” to the island of Koh Lipe and people were very unhappy with what hole they were sent to (where are the entertainment and shopping centers, as in? :)
But now, fortunately, the unhealthy rush to the island has subsided, there are no package holidaymakers on Koh Lipe, but Chinese tourists come in large numbers, especially in winter for the Chinese New Year.
The bright colors of Koh Lipe Sketch map of Koh Lipe island
Map of the island Seasons and weather on Koh Lipe: when is the best time to go to the island
There are two main seasons on the island of Koh Lipe:
- Rainy and stormy season: April-May to October
- Dry season: November to April
Previously, the island was “closed” for the summer; due to strong storms at sea, sea communications with the mainland almost completely ceased, hotel workers went on vacation :) In recent years, communications with the island and the mainland of Thailand have not stopped all year round, only the number of flights has been reduced. And the weather and climate are now so changeable that even in the summer you can find good sunny weather, but during the peak season you can get caught in the rain.
But hotel prices usually differ according to the three seasons:
- Low season: summer
- High season: October – November and March – April
- Peak season: December - February
When is the best time to go to the island?
The best weather on Koh Lipe is in winter, in December - February, but during this period there are a lot of tourists on the island and prices for everything, especially accommodation, rise significantly. Summer is the rainy season, but there are deserted beaches and low hotel prices. In my opinion, the optimal time to visit Koh Lipe in Thailand is November and March-April.
The weather on the island depends on the seasons. The best season is in winter, but there are a lot of tourists at this time How to get to Koh Lipe
The island of Koh Lipe in Thailand is located in the Andaman Sea, the island is small, there is no airport here :) The airports closest to Koh Lipe are:
- Hat Yai (Thailand)
- Trang (Thailand)
- Langkawi (Malaysia)
You can only get to Lipe by water - on fast boats or speedboats by sea that go from the piers:
- Pakbara Pier, Thailand. You can say this is the main pier, the connection from Pakbar to Lipe is year-round
- Trang (Hat Yao Pier), Thailand
- Kuah Jetty, Malaysia, Langkawi
- Telaga Harbour, Malaysia, Langkawi
Direct boat connections between Langkawi and Koh Lipe are closed during the low season.
Also, in the high season, sea communication opens between the islands - Lanta - Lipe.
Many boats and boats take tourists to the island Briefly, the algorithm for getting to Lipe Island is as follows:
- Flight to or Kula Lumpur. We are looking for air tickets
- Flight from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi, from Bangkok to Hat Yai or Trang, or you can get to Hat Yai by land - by bus or train
- Taxi/minibus/transfer to the pier
- Boat to Koh Lipe
A very detailed article with prices and tips on how to get to Koh Lipe from different places in Thailand, Malaysia and from Russia:
Transport on the island: what to use
There are no big roads on the island of Lipe, there are no cars and few bikes (some locals ride bikes, but they don’t rent them to tourists :)
Ko Lipe is a small island and you can move around it:
- on foot
- if necessary, take a motorbike taxi (this is a bike with a trolley) for 50 baht per person one way, or ride around the island for 400 baht / hour
- bicycles for rent - 200 baht per day.
- You can also move between beaches by boat. But taxi boats on the island are not as common as, for example, on or in, because... You can easily walk between almost all the beaches of Koh Lipe
Prices for motorcycle taxis around the island Koh Lipe hotels: where to stay on the island
Every year more and more new hotels open on the island, but despite this, finding accommodation on site can be a problem during peak season. Therefore, I advise you to book Koh Lipe hotels in advance.
Most hotels in Koh Lipe are located directly on the coastline, many are bungalow hotels, although there are also hotels with rooms in buildings.
Air-conditioned bungalow right on the beach: Andaman Resort 
A very popular hotel among Europeans 
New villas on the green lawn of the Z-Touch Lipe Island Resort 
Some of the hotels in the center of the island Koh Lipe hotel prices are quite high:
- a double room in an average lousy hotel on the beach will cost +/- 3000 baht
- cheap bungalows on the beach – from 1000 baht
Prices are for high season; in summer, housing is half the price. Perhaps you can find huts for 500 baht, for example, the huts in the photo below are located right on the beach and belong to the Andaman Resort hotel. The cost was not known.
Very budget houses right on the beach Example of prices for hotels in Koh Lipe
Detailed article about Koh Lipe hotels with their features, prices, recommendations:
Our review of the hotel where we stayed for several days:
All Koh Lipe hotels can be booked on the following booking sites:
Beaches of Koh Lipe
Koh Lipe island in Thailand is famous for its gorgeous beaches. The following main beaches are distinguished:
- Pattaya Beach
- Sunrise Beach
- Sunset Beach
- Karma Beach or northern beach
- Beaches in bays
Pattaya Beach
The most popular beach in Koh Lipe is Pattaya Beach. It is located in a bay in the south of the island. Snow-white sand, clear sea, not far from the shore there is a living coral reef with fish. Good infrastructure, but can sometimes be noisy and crowded, especially when boats with tourists from the mainland and Langkawi arrive and in the evening before sunset. Details about Pattaya Beach:
Pattaya Beach in the south of Koh Lipe 
View of a piece of Pattaya Beach from the sea 
Long and quite wide Pattaya beach 
The beach can get crowded before the boats leave 
Before sunset, a crowd of vacationers also gathers here :) Sunrise Beach
Sunrise Beach is the second most popular beach in Koh Lipe. I liked it for its silence and tranquility. The beach has snow-white coarse sand, a good sharp entry into the sea. More details about this beach here:
Sunrise Beach: southern part 
Sunrise Beach: northern part 
Central part of Sunrise Beach Sunset Beach
Beach in the west of Koh Lipe. The sand is grayish, the entry into the sea is very smooth, there are many picturesque stones on the shore. To be honest, this beach did not impress me at all, perhaps we were there at the wrong time...
Sunset Beach in the west of the island Karma beach
Karma Beach or the beach next to the Mountain Resort hotel is the northernmost beach of the island with a beautiful sand spit (the spit is washed closer to winter, it may not be there in summer). The sand is very coarse, white, the sea is bright turquoise, there is a beautiful view of the neighboring Adang Island. This beach often experiences strong winds in winter. More details here:
The picturesque sand spit in the north of the island is the symbol of Koh Lipe :) 
Karma Beach in the north of the island 
Beach in the north of the island What is the best beach on Koh Lipe? – it’s difficult for me to answer this question, I like both Pattaya Beach and Sunrise Beach :) Detailed description of all the beaches of Koh Lipe:
Almost all Koh Lipe beaches are good :) Infrastructure
The tourist infrastructure on the island is well developed. Of course, there are no large stores like Tesco and Big C on Lipe Island, but there are:
- two 7-eleven (which for some reason have eternal queues)
- small shops with water and food
- shops with souvenirs and beachwear
- a huge variety of cafes and restaurants, which offer not only Thai cuisine and seafood, but also Indian and European food
- bars and coffee shops
- stalls with pancakes, fruit shakes, ice cream
- massage parlors
- and even a beach club on Pattaya beach :)
- several ATMs, currency exchange (the rate at exchange offices is not favorable, it is better to come to Koh Lipe with cash in baht)
- travel agencies where you can buy excursions, tickets, exchange money, etc. etc.
- pharmacies
- hospital
There are two 7-elevans on the island 
Several pharmacies 
Shops with souvenirs and beachwear 
Cozy bars 
Cafe with delicious ice cream 
Pancakes, baguettes, croissants, fruit shakes, smoothies 
Walking along Volkin Street 
Evening relaxation on the beach Basically all the infrastructure is located in the center of the island on the walking street. More details here:
Prices for Koh Lipe
About the prices on Koh Lipe, we can say the following: there are expensive hotels here, prices are 7 eleven higher than on the mainland, expensive fruit, but the prices in the cafe are quite adequate, I would say even low for this quality of food.
This is not the first time I have noticed a strange feature: on small islands in Thailand everything is usually more expensive, except for food in a cafe. This was the case, for example, on Phi Phi - the island is not cheap, but the food in the cafe is not only tasty, but also inexpensive!
For example, our average bill for a beer dinner in Koh Lipe never exceeded 500 baht (except for one evening when we went to the Progress restaurant for an unlimited buffet dinner).
Some prices for Koh Lipe:
- Water 1.5 liters at 7 elven – 26 baht
- Yogurt – 21 baht
- Coffee in seven – 60 – 65 baht
- Prepared food in boxes at 7 eleven (for example, rice + meat) – 70 – 80 baht
- Beer Chang 0.6 in seven - 90 baht, in a small shop - 65 baht
- Packaging of water 6 bottles of 1.5 liters in a store - 100 baht
- Pancakes with different fillings ~ 40 – 70 baht
- Fish in a cafe ~ 240 baht
- Squid, shrimp in a cafe ~ 150 baht
- Tom yum ~ 120 – 150 baht
- Rice with meat or seafood ~ 80 baht
- Beef steak at Steakhouse – 450 baht
- Coffee in a cafe ~ 70 – 90 baht
- Breakfast in a cafe – 200 – 300 baht
One of our dinners 
Seafood buffet at Progress restaurant on Walking Street 490 baht per person 
Around 6 pm, restaurants and cafes begin to put fish on display. Prices for photos 
Cocktails in bars average 200 baht, beer 100 baht Things to do in Koh Lipe
Koh Lipe is an island for a relaxing beach holiday, there are no noisy parties, nightclubs or attractions here :) The main attraction of Koh Lipe is its beaches, the neighboring islands of the national park and the underwater world. Therefore, the list of things to do on Koh Lipe is not that long:
- Visit and swim at all the beaches of the island
- Go snorkeling. The island of Koh Lipe is the only place in Thailand where we have been where there is good snorkeling close to the shore
- Go to
- Swim to the neighboring Adang Island
- Take a course at a diving school - there are excellent diving spots near Koh Lipe
- Eat – drink – sleep – go for a massage – relax :)
Cost of diving in Koh Lipe 
Cost and description of excursion tours from Koh Lipe 
Visit neighboring islands during one of the excursions 
View of Adang Island, which can be visited by renting a boat 
Adang: filmed with extreme zoom Koh Lipe Island reviews
You know, there are such places on earth that at first sight sink into your soul. I had a similar situation with Koh Lipe :) I fell in love with the island not even at first sight, but even earlier, when I read about it on a forum (if I’m not mistaken, this was in 2003). Soon my dream came true: I flew to Thailand. But for the first time, the route was simpler and did not include the island of Koh Lipe, but included - -.
A little later, I finally ended up in Lipe and was completely delighted with this tropical paradise. Years passed, countries and the most beautiful islands alternated (just look at the beauty in the Philippines or the islands of Saraya and Kanawa in Indonesia), but the island of Koh Lipe in Thailand always remained in my memory and I knew that someday I would definitely return there :) And I returned after more than 10 years!
Yes, the island has changed (but I read about it and this fact did not come as a shock to me), but I still like it just as much as before. Most likely for those who are looking for parties, shopping, etc. etc. It will be boring in Lipa (in this case it’s better to go to Phuket), but it’s just right for us :)
Ko Lipe has been my love for many years :))) How many days to spend on Koh Lipe?
Many people advise not to spend more than 3-4 days on the island of Koh Lipe in Thailand, but we spent almost a week on Lipe and didn’t want to leave at all. If you are traveling around Asia, you can combine Koh Lipe with some larger island and city, for example the routes could be as follows:
- Bangkok – Phuket – Koh Lipe – – Bangkok
- Bangkok – Hat Yai – Koh Lipe – Langkawi – Kuala Lumpur
- Kuala Lumpur – – – Langkawi – Koh Lipe
And many other options :) Enjoy your holiday!
This one can be called one of the most beautiful. This article will tell you about one amazing corner of the Earth. This place is the island of Koh Lipe (Thailand). Sights, recreational features and reviews will be presented below in this article.
The presented island is developing quite quickly, due to the desire to meet the demands of growing tourism in these amazingly beautiful and warm places. Therefore, certain global problems arise: an increase in the volume of garbage, the likelihood of a reduction in the diversity of animal populations. Today, serious projects are being developed, the main goal of which is to preserve the island of Koh Lipe in its pure, pristine form.
Ko Lipe (Thailand): general information
This is a small island of the Adang Ravi archipelago, located in the Adaman Sea. Koh Lipe is located in Setun Province, located in the southwestern part of Thailand. This fabulous piece of paradise borders on Malaysia.
The name of the island sounds in completely different versions, the most common of which are the following: Koh Lipe, Koh Lipeh, Koh Laip and Koh Lipei. The location of the island is the border with Tajutao (Marine National Park), next to the larger islands: Koh Ravi and Koh Adan. This place has long been inhabited by Malaysian sea gypsies, who are known as "Chao Lay" and "Urak Lawoi".
Thailand is a great place for tourists to relax. Lipe is one of the most beautiful places. It is located approximately 50 kilometers from Koh Tarutao (island).
Koh Lipe is 2.5 kilometers long and 1.5 kilometers wide. The widest territory of the island in the shape of the letter “L” was inhabited by those same sea gypsies (there are about 500 of them). They live in small villages, mainly in the east, near Sunrise Beach. Therefore, their main occupation is the tourism business.
Tourism
Koh Lipe (Thailand) has three main beach areas: Pattaya, Sunrise Beach and Sunset Beach. Compared to neighboring islands, this is the most popular holiday destination among tourists. A small island, shaped like a triangle, located 2 kilometers from the island. Ko Adang. The bulk of the local residents were resettled here between the wars from the island of Koh Lanta. The reason for the action was to preserve Thai territory from the invasion of the British who colonized Malaysia.
Koh Lipe, like its neighboring islands, also has excellent diving and snorkeling spots.
There are many diving centers and shops on the island that rent out the necessary equipment for snorkeling (swimming with a mask and fins). Interesting boat excursions on the sea are also organized here.
The water on Koh Lipe is amazingly clear and calm, making it ideal for snorkeling. A total of 25% of the world's tropical fish species live in sea waters here. In coral reefs at great depths you can find fish of the largest species. Koh Lipe is beautiful and convenient for relaxation in all respects.
Reviews, advantages
There are a huge number of guest houses and hotels on the island for tourists, and almost all of them are located on the coast, especially in the eastern part of the island. These are four-star hotels and 3-star hotels. There are also more modest establishments. Below are the best, according to tourist reviews, hotels in Koh Lipe (Thailand). The reviews and impressions about holidays there are the most wonderful.
1. Sawan Resort 2* It is considered one of the most convenient and pleasant options for relaxation. We offer accommodation here in one of 5 villas, comfortably located on the northern coast of the island. It is located away from the noisier Koh Lipe. Sunset Beach is just a 3-minute walk and Pattaya Beach is a 10-minute walk. Accommodation prices here depend on the house, but almost all of them are quite cozy and comfortable.
2. Ten Moons Lipe Resort 2* represents the most romantic holiday option. It represents 15 bungalows, built of wood, in the jungle, near a beach with snow-white clean sand. This place is also relatively calm and not heavily built up. The only small negative is the small beach, which gets crowded with a large number of vacationers.
Attractions
There are practically no such remarkable places on Koh Lipe. Only in the center of the island is the Hantalai Buddhist temple, which can be reached from the pedestrian street along the road leading to Sunset Beach (i.e. between Sunrise Beach and Sunset Beach). This temple is located in the jungle on a hill. It is not like the usual other temples in Thailand - with luxurious roofs and impressive staircases with fairy-tale dragons. It looks like a shack with a couple of statues and multi-colored ribbons. In the center of the establishment there is a large statue of the Golden Buddha. Local residents of Koh Lipe (Thailand) come to her to pray every day.
There are several monks living in Khantalai who take care of the large number of dogs and cats that live here with them. Although this temple does not look aesthetically pleasing, like many other more luxurious temples in Thailand, it is still a worthy attraction of this place. He also has incredibly strong energy. Being here, people receive peace and tranquility. In addition, the age-old tradition here is that the monks from the temple go for alms in the morning. This exciting event can be seen every morning on the main promenade of the island at 7 o'clock.
How to get there?
There are always many people who want to go on holiday to Koh Lipe (Thailand). How to get there?
The closest airports are in Trang and Hat Yai districts. Both of them are located about 100 kilometers from Pakbara Pier. Hat Yai receives daily flights from Singapore, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur. The plane arrives in Trang only from Bangkok. It turns out that Russians have to get on vacation with transfers, possibly two. Some flights include transfer and ferry to Koh Lipe (but this is only from Hat Yai). Otherwise, you can book a minibus to the island at the tourist offices at any train station.
The nearest railway stations are also located in Hat Yai and Trang. Two trains arrive daily from Bangkok. A train from Malaysia also arrives in Hat Yai.
On your own
Many travelers travel to Koh Lipe (Thailand) themselves. How to get there on your own? Once you arrive in Thailand, the simplest and easiest way to get to the island is via Pakbar Pier (twice daily). From Satun to Pak Bara there is a songthaew (public bus) running every hour, which takes about 50 minutes to the final stop. It is also possible to get there by Ferryboat, the ticket for which costs 100 baht less, but the journey takes 1.5 hours longer.
Many travelers use combination tickets: minibus plus ferry from Trang, Krabi or Hat Yai to Koh Lipe. And you can get to these places from Bangkok and other cities in Thailand by bus.
A little about the western part of the island
Many of the trees growing in eastern Koh Lipe have been uprooted in recent years. Their place was taken by modern concrete structures. But there is also a western part of this island that remains practically untouched by people. Here you can take advantage of wild beaches and jungles for those who like to retire from the hustle and bustle and merge with magnificent nature.
Here you can wander among the trees and clusters of dark gray boulders scattered along the slope. Climbing them, you can admire the amazing pure natural nature.
Conclusion
Ko Lipe (Thailand) is a unique combination of beauty with a special atmosphere of almost untouched nature. This is one of the beautiful heavenly places in Thailand.
It is noteworthy that you can still find wild deserted beaches and places with amazing views and a great atmosphere.
However, how long will this last? A few more years and the last cleanest areas of paradise will be built up with piers, hotels, bars and other buildings... So now we need to take advantage of the moment. After all, there are not many such places in the world.
