Koh Lipe is an island in the Andaman Sea; it is part of the Tarutao National Marine Park. Small islands populate Koh Lipe, which is renowned for its coral-rich waters and stunning turquoise waters.
Koh Lipe, often referred to as the Maldives of Thailand, captivates visitors with its breathtaking beauty. As you arrive at the pier, its beauty astounds.
The island’s mere 2.5 km length makes it effortless to explore the entire island in a single day, especially on foot. The streets are narrow, making it rare to spot cars or trucks. You can easily find motorbike taxis with sidecars that provide seating for both luggage and passengers, particularly near the pier location. The taxi cost per person is 50 THB for anywhere on the island.
The island boasts sandy white beaches – Pattaya Beach, Cosy Cove Beach, Sunrise Beach, Sunset Beach, and Sanom Beach – which all have something special to offer everyone.
The vibe around Koh Lipe is very chilled and made up of small local villages in between each beach location. Walking around the island is the better way to explore the small villages tucked away.
In the evening time the Walking Street is a popular place to hang out. It’s only a small walking street in comparison to other islands around Thailand; however, it’s bursting with restaurants, cool bars, and coffee shops. Souvenir shops sell items different from those seen on other Thai islands.
Food and drinks are slightly higher than on most Thai islands, but the increase is simply because all the goods are shipped to Koh Lipe via long-tail boat from Malaysia or Pak Bara.
Outside the Walking Street, you can find low-budget Thai restaurants dotted around the island.
Koh Lipe’s streets are narrow, making it difficult to spot cars or trucks. Around the island, you can find motorbike taxis with sidecar seating for luggage and people. The taxi cost per person is 50 baht for anywhere on the island.
The sunsets on Koh Lipe are spectacular and best seen from Sunset Beach and Cosy Cove Beach. Sunrise Beach offers breathtaking views of the sunrise.
Must-see places – On Sunrise Beach, you will find the coolest bar, with chill-out music and a cool vibe – Sea La Vie beach bar. You can take breathtaking selfies at this bar while lounging on a variety of stylish sofas, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the sea’s vibrant colours.
Castaway Bungalows, just a 3-minute walk from Sea La Vie, serves delicious food from their menu. The atmosphere in this place is very relaxed, and it offers comfortable seating.
Happy Hour 16.00 pm = 18.00 pm, but for 1 cocktail, get 1 free.
Benny’s Bar @ Cosy Cove for sunset. This is a fantastic location for unwinding and capturing stunning images and videos as the sun sets.
You can purchase vegetarian and vegan snacks here.
Sunset Beach —has the best snorkeling offshore for those not choosing to take a long-tail boat snorkeling tour.
Koh Lipe is popular for diving and snorkeling from shore or around the Tarutao National Park. The crystal-clear waters and abundance of marine life make it the perfect location for snorkeling trips.
One-day diving trips are perfect for those thinking about taking a full diving certificate. Koh Lipe will definitely encourage you to sign up for additional diving trips. Book via the link below.
1-Day Try Scuba Diving Programme in Ko Lipe
Scuba diving around Koh Lipe is by far the best snorkeling experience around Thailand after Koh Tao. Learning to dive in Koh Lipe is an opportunity that will not disappoint. Book via the link below.
Snorkeling tours from Koh Lipe to the neighbouring small islands and the Tarutao National Park should be on your bucket list of things to do from Koh Lipe. Book via the link below.
Experience a full day of snorkelling at seven islands near Koh Lipe, including lunch.
Getting to Koh Lipe – Koh Lipe is linked to a small island around Trang, making connecting speedboat transfers easy.
From Pak Bara Pier in Satun, the speedboats depart morning and mid-afternoon daily. Book via the link below.
Travel from Pakbara Pier to Koh Lipe using the Satun Pakbara Speed Boat.
From Koh Lipe to Pak Bara Pier in Satun, use the link below.
Travel from Koh Lipe to Pakbara Pier using the Satun Pakbara Speed Boat.
Alternatively, you can choose to fly with a budgetne or take a joint bus/ferry ticket from Don Muang International Airport, Bangkok, to Hat Yai Airport or Trang Airport. Below are transfer links for both Hat Yai Airport and Trang Airport. Hiring a car and driving from Krabi, Phuket, Khao Lak, and Trang to Pak Bara Pier is also an option.
Travelling from Hat Yai Airport to Koh Lipe can be done by Minivan and the Satun Pakbara Speed Boat.
Island hopping from Koh Lipe is effortless; therefore, if you are planning to continue island hopping instead of returning to Pak Bara Pier, head to Koh Mook. From Koh Mook, take a short ferry to Trang City.
A convenient way to book is by using 12Go’s booking platform for shared transfers via buses, trains, flights, ferries, and speedboats. Click the link here : https://12go.asia/?z=11858629
Koh Lipe to Koh Mook by Satun Pakbara Speed Boat
Travel from Koh Mook to Koh Lipe using the Satun Pakbara Speed Boat.
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