Attractions / 14.12.2023

Ko lipe thailand how to get there. Paradise Island Ko Lipe. Food on Koh Lipe

The island of Koh Lipe is located in the south of Thailand, on the border of the territorial waters of Thailand and Malaysia.
There are several options for getting to Koh Lipe

1) Any airport in Thailand-> Hat Yai (air) -> taxi to Pakbara (1800 baht). Pakbara -> Koh Lipe by high-speed ferry or speedboat 3 times a day.

For example, from Bangkok (Don Mueang) to Hat Yai Lion Air flight at 7:45.
At 9:15 in Hat Yai. Receipt of baggage.
Exit and select a transfer (group by minibus or individual by taxi) to Pakbara. Travel time 1:30.
Pakbara: buying speedboat tickets 11:30 to Koh Lipe (450 baht) + 20 baht fi pier.
Travel time to Koh Lipe is 1:30.
Disembarkation either directly onto the shore or onto a floating platform (depending on the tide).
If disembarking on the platform, then +50 baht for delivery ashore by boat at 13:00

2) Malaysia. From the island Langkawi(Langkawi), Malaysia on the ferry Langkawi - Koh Lipe ().
3) Koh Lanta. From Koh Lanta island (Krabi province) by speedboat.
4) Trang. From the pier Hat Yao Pier(Trang) on the yellow high-speed ferry http://www.tigerlinetravel.com/
5) Phuket. From the pier Rassada(Phuket) by high speed ferry with two stops Phi Phi and Hat Yao (Trang):

I described in detail how we got to Koh Lipe from Phuket
Transfer connection: morning (7:15) flight Phuket – Hat Yai + taxi to Pakbara + a speedboat to Koh Lipe allows you to be on Koh Lipe by lunchtime on the same day.

There are several more exotic options, but due to their exotic nature and time-consuming nature, I will not consider them here.
However, option 3 is also not interesting to describe since the transfer is on a speedboat - therefore it is very seasonal and depends on the weather (cancelled if there is a lot of bumpiness).
The most common option: a trip by speedboat or ferry (from November to May) to Koh Lipe from the pier of the village of Pakbara, Satun Province (the nearest airports are Hat Yai and Trang).

What is the village of Pakbara famous for?

It used to be a terrible hole
When I first came to Pakbara, there was not a single hotel in the fishermen's village, except for 4 rooms on the second floor of a grocery store with one toilet in the corridor for everyone. And the ship that brought tourists from Pakbara to Koh Lipe was made of wood and resembled a Spanish galleon of the 15th century (it broke down twice per voyage)

Now you won’t recognize Pakbara: a 7/11 store, ATMs, seafood restaurants (though Muslim ones with menus in Thai)
The port in Pakbar is a building made of stone and glass
It’s a pity I don’t have any photographs of the port of Pakbara-2002 at hand: on the river bank there are sandbags on which 2 boards are thrown

How to get to Pakbara

Airports closest to Pakbara:
– Trang(Trang)
– Hat Yai(Hat Yai)
Trang Airport is slightly closer to Pak Bara than Hat Yai Airport.

For example: you flew to Trang from Bangkok ()
Exit to the arrivals hall and go to the transfer counter (left side of the hall).
A taxi to Pakbara costs 2,200 baht and takes an hour and a half to travel. The price is fixed and written on the board in front of the counter.
If you have high speed ferry tickets Tigerline, then you need to take a taxi to the pier Hat Yao– it’s 50 minutes from Trang airport)

You can team up with someone and split the cost of a taxi.
You can go out onto the main road and try to find a ride or negotiate with a taxi directly.
But the fact remains: a taxi from Trang airport to Pakbara costs 2,200 baht.
Taxi ride from Trang Airport to Pakbara Pier: 1 hour 30 minutes.

Speedboat schedule from Pakbara to Koh Lipe

The schedule varies depending on the season, the weather and the number of tourists going to Koh Lipe.
In general, it is better to clarify the information on the spot.
As of August 2016, the schedule looked like this:

You can see something on the website http://kohlipethailand.com/koh-lipe/transport/boat-timetable/
Speedboats depart from Pakbara at 9:30, 11:30 and 15:30 during low season.
The best option would be to take the first speedboat at 9:30 so that you can be there (in Koh Lipe) at 11-11:30
To do this, you need to arrive in Pakbara the day before leaving for Koh Lipe.

See what flights arrive to Trang or Hat Yai at
Add 20 minutes to collect your luggage and find a taxi.
Add 1.30 for the road to Pakbara and 10 minutes for buying tickets and figure out which speedboat you have time for.

Where to stay in Pakbar

There was a simple hotel near the pier - Best House.
But in August it looked like this, although it was offered by Agoda.

But there is something nearby - Marina Resort and Restaurant.
If you want more comfort, it is better to stay in the city Langu 7 km from Pakbara.
For example, they praise Farmsuk residence and resort or Bara Resort 3 km from the pier (on the right) - not in the booking, but the houses are good.

»»» () »»» Beaches and hotels of Lipe Island. How to get to Lipa. Neighboring islands.

Koh Lipe Island and neighboring islands of Satun Province

Koh Lipe Island, one of the most beautiful Thai islands, is located in the far south of Thailand, a few kilometers from the border with Malaysia.

The popularity of the island of Lipe came relatively recently, and 30 years ago no one knew about the existence of the island of Lipe, with the exception of sea gypsies and local residents.

The first European tourists appeared on the island of Lipe at the turn of the 80s and 90s of the last century, and were amazed by the unearthly beauty of the beach located in the southern part of the island, the beach that later received the name.

Despite the fabulous beauty of this place, the mass pilgrimage of tourists to the island of Lipe had to wait quite a long time. It was only in the early 2000s, with the development of cheap air travel and low-cost sea transport, that Lipe Island became a truly popular tourist destination.

With the beginning of mass tourism, massive development of the island of Lipe began, which, according to many vacationers, greatly affected the beauty of the island. This sad fact really does occur, but you need to understand that not only Lipe Island is being built up, but the whole of Thailand as a whole. And against the backdrop of places like Phuket and Pattaya, Lipe Island, as it was a fabulous island ten years ago, remains so now, despite massive development.

Location of Lipe Island. How to get to Lipe Island.

Below are two maps: a map of the Adang archipelago (which includes Lipe Island), and a map of the islands of the southern Andaman Sea, indicating ship routes.

Click on the preview to get a high-resolution image of the map you need.

Lipe Island is located 70 kilometers from the coastline of the Thai province of Satun and 20 km. from the border with Malaysia.

The closest airport to Koh Lipe Island, which receives flights from Bangkok, is located near the city of Hat Yai. Several airlines fly on the Bangkok - Hat Yai route, including low-cost carriers AirAsia and Nok Air. Ticket prices for this route vary widely, starting from 1,200 baht. This price can be obtained if you pay for the ticket several months before departure. If you buy a ticket a few days before departure, the price can significantly exceed 2000 baht.

At Hat Yai Airport you can buy a combined transfer to Lipe Island, which includes a minibus ride to Pakbara Pier and then by speedboat to Lipe Island. The cost of such a transfer is 900 baht (at the beginning of 2019). Travel time is ~2 hours from the airport to Pakbara pier, and ~2 hours from the pier to Lipe Island.

If airfare seems prohibitive, you can travel from Bangkok to Hat Yai by train. The cost of train tickets, as of January 2019, started from 149 baht for a seat in an unair-conditioned 3rd class carriage. Tickets for more comfortable 2nd and 1st class carriages cost 345 baht and 734 baht, respectively.

Trips to Lipe Island from neighboring islands in the Andaman Sea

A visit to Lipe Island can easily be combined with a tour of the other islands of the southern Andaman Sea.

All the islands listed here are worth not only looking at from a ship, but also spending some time on them. All the islands, except , have hotels, high-quality beaches are everywhere, and, importantly, all these islands are very different from each other. So, if you have time, it would be a good idea to spend a day or two on each of the islands and see their unique beauty with your own eyes.

The best beaches on Lipe Island

On Lipe Island there are two long beaches, more than one kilometer long, Sunrise Beach and Pattaya Beach, as well as many small beaches with a characteristic length of 100 - 200 meters, most of which are located in the north of the island.

Of the two largest and most famous beaches, the beach is in the best condition, and, despite the fact that it is quite densely built up along its entire length, it does not give the impression of an overly overloaded place with buildings.

Unlike Sunrise Beach, the beach, once considered the most beautiful beach on the island of Lipe, has suffered greatly from developers and local boatmen, who privatized a good half of the beach for boat parking, and as a result, is no longer perceived by anyone as the best beach on the island of Lipe.

Koh Lipe's shallow beaches are not yet as heavily developed as Sunrise Beach and Pattaya Beach, nor are they as popular as those two beaches. Many of the small beaches do not even have established names, and this leads to some rather curious situations. In particular, on the island of Lipe there are two beaches with the same name, which, however, surprises few people, since most tourists simply do not reach Sunset beaches. And it doesn’t come not out of laziness, but because the small beaches of the northern part of the island (and that’s where both Sunset beaches are located) have never been considered a particularly beautiful place, and attracted tourists with exceptionally low housing prices, one and a half to two times lower, than on the two main beaches of Lipe Island.

Lipe Island hotels. Choosing a hotel on Lipe Island.

Almost all residential buildings on Lipe Island are detached bungalows and cottages.

There are no multi-storey hotels on Lipe Island, and this is a big advantage of the island, because unlike large buildings, small bungalows and cottages can be placed right at the water's edge.

It is in such beach-front bungalows and cottages, located literally a few meters from the surf line, that it is worth living on Lipe Island.

The prices for such housing are high, but in this case it is worth forking out, especially since, despite all its high cost, this housing will not make a noticeable hole in your budget.

This thesis seems paradoxical, however, there is no paradox here, and everything is explained by the fact that Lipe Island is not one of those places where people live for weeks at a time. And if you, like most tourists, come to Lipe Island for 3 to 4 days, then the total surcharge for a good location of housing will be from a thousand to several thousand baht. Moreover, these several thousand can only arise in one case, if you live in housing of the highest price category.

Cost of living on Lipe Island

Just 15 years ago, Lipe Island was one of the cheapest places in Thailand, a place where you could easily live for 100 - 200 baht a day, however, those days have long since sunk into eternity.

At the moment, Lipe Island is not cheap, the cost of accommodation in most hotels on the island exceeds 1000 baht per day, but at the same time, remnants of the former cheapness are still present.

Firstly, if you are not too attached to comfort, on Lipe Island you can still find accommodation in the price category of ~500 baht per day. For this money, on Lipe Island you can rent a traditional Thai bungalow made of bamboo and palm branches. There will be practically nothing inside such a bungalow, but electricity and a bathroom will be present.

Secondly, the cost of food and drinks in bars and restaurants, as well as prices in shops, on the island of Lipe is not beyond reasonable limits. In particular, it is not the slightest difficulty to find restaurants where the cost of meals will be noticeably less than 100 baht. Prices in shops and stores on Lipe Island are also moderate and do not differ much from the prices of the well-known 7/11 chain, whose stores are also present on the island.

Thirdly, the prices for boat excursions and transfers on Lipe Island are low, and in some cases, downright cheap. For example, a trip from Lipe Island to the neighboring one will cost you only 100 baht per person.

It is especially worth noting that the high cost of Lipe Island concerns mainly the cost of hotel accommodation, and if you are not ready to live in a shed made of palm branches, then it is safe to say that the cost of accommodation will be the main item of your expenses.

Snorkeling on Lipe Island. The underwater world of Lipe Island.

Snorkeling in the vicinity of Lipe Island can be rated a solid 4 points.

Langkawi Island is the largest Malaysian resort, and this status is confirmed by more than 200 hotels located on the island, an airport and a developed network of high-quality roads.

Langkawi's main attractions are a few good (but not great) beaches, an impressive cable car that takes you up to 700-meter-high cliffs, and mangroves with an abundance of diverse wildlife that you can and should take a tour boat through.

Traveling from Lipe Island to Langkawi Island and back is not fraught with the slightest difficulty. During the high season, boats regularly run between the islands, the trip takes about an hour, Russians do not need to apply for visas in advance, and border formalities are not tedious and do not take much time.

The island (or less often -) is located in the extreme south of Thailand, 20 km. from the coastline of Satun province and 50 km. from Lipe Island.

There are four Bulon Islands in total. In addition to the island of Bulon Lae, these are the islands of Bulon Rang, Bulon Don and Bulon Maipai. The Bulon Islands are located quite compactly, and the distance between them does not exceed 10 km. from each other.

Of all four islands, only one island has been developed by the tourism industry, the island of Bulon Lae, and when they simply talk about the island of Bulon, without specifying which one, they mean this particular island.

Despite its relatively small size, 1.5 km. x 1 km., the island of Bulon Lae is quite densely populated. There are about 10 hotels and guesthouses on the island, as well as a village of local residents, with a mosque, school, and other rural infrastructure.

The island of Bulon Lae has become popular only recently, and its popularity was a direct consequence of the changes that took place on the island of Lipe. The massive and uncontrolled development of the island of Lipe has led to the fact that those tourists who visited the island of Lipe for the amazingly beautiful and untouched nature of civilization began to avoid this island and look for new places where there are no crowds of people and nature is still in its pristine state. And located near the island of Lipe, the island of Bulon Lae, with its wooden huts and patriarchal lifestyle, turned out to be just the thing and fully suited their tastes.

Tarutao Island and the islands of Tarutao National Park

(Koh) is the largest and highest island of the national park of the same name, with dimensions exceeding 25 x 10 km and a mountain height of about 700 meters.

Tarutao Island is a common stopover for ships traveling from Pakbara Pier to Lipe Island, and all those many tourists who reach Lipe Island through Hat Yai town have the opportunity to see Tarutao Island with their own eyes.

At the same time, there are not so many people who want to not only look at Tarutao Island from board a ship, but also get to know it better and spend several days on the island, and the reasons for this state of affairs are quite clear.

On the island of Tarutao, unlike the island of Lipe, there is no commercial housing (hotels, resorts and guesthouses), but only a tent camp and several spartan-looking cottages belonging to the administration of the national park. There are also no bars, restaurants or nightlife on Tarutao Island, and those tourists who go to Lipe Island for entertainment avoid Tarutao Island.

However, if you are not afraid of everyday inconveniences and the lack of evening life, a couple of days spent on the island of Tarutao may well give you pleasure. The nature on the island of Tarutao is gorgeous, the beaches are deserted, there are no cities or villages on the island, but at the same time, there are several high-quality roads, and you can move around the island either on foot or along the shore by boat. In addition, the island has waterfalls, caves and viewpoints, which offer impressive views of beaches, hills, mountains, and islands located in the distance. So, none of the tourists who come there will have a question about what to do on Tarutao Island.

Brief description of the most notable islands of Tarutao National Park

Below are brief descriptions of the most interesting islands of Tarutao National Park, with the exception of the islands of Lipe, Adang and Tarutao, which are written about in much more detail.

Kai Island (Koh Khai) is a small island located halfway between the islands of Lipe and Tarutao. Known primarily for its unusual stone arch, which has become a symbol of Tarutao National Park. The white sand beaches of Kai Island are also good, as are the coral reefs located near the island in shallow waters.

There are at least two islands called "Koh Khai" in Thailand. The second of them is located near the island of Phuket, and is a standard stop on excursions from Phuket to the Phi Phi Islands. Obviously, these two islands should not be confused.

Ravi Island (Koh Rawi) is the twin brother of Adang Island, just as vast and just as high, but at the same time located at some distance from Lipe Island (the distance between the islands is about 7 kilometers). Like Adang Island, Ravi Island is practically devoid of flat areas, however, despite this, Ravi Island has several very decent beaches.

It may also be noted that the coral reefs in the area of Ravi Island are located literally a few meters from the beaches, and Ravi Island is popular among snorkelers.

Dong Island (Koh Dong, sometimes Koh Tong) is the third largest island of the Adang archipelago, the farthest island of the archipelago from Lipe Island, located at a distance of 10 km. from Lipe Island. Unlike the two largest islands of the archipelago, Adang Island and Ravi Island, Dong Island is flatter and quite densely populated by local residents.

Dong Island is a standard stop on island hopping tours near Lipe Island, and its main attraction is the countless number of monkeys (long-tailed macaques) that live on the island.

Hin Son Island

Hin Son Island is a small island located at a distance of approximately 8 km. from Lipe Island. It is a pile of stone blocks of a rather unusual shape. If you have ever seen with your own eyes, then looking at the island of Hin Son, you will probably remember the Sail Rock, the calling card of Similan.

Hin Son Island is almost never an independent travel destination, and is usually visited together with 5-6 other islands, including the nearby large islands of Ravi and Dong.

Lugoi Island

Lugoi Island is another small island among the many small islands located south of Dong Island. Notable for its clear light blue water, tiny pretty beach and excellent snorkeling in the coastal waters.

It should be noted that snorkeling in the area of Lugoi Island, as well as in the area of other small islands of the Adang archipelago, is noticeably better than near Lipe Island. The water here is clearer, the corals are more diverse, including such hits of the underwater world as gorgonians (sea fans) and soft corals.

Hin Ngam Island

Hin Ngam Island is a small island located 3 kilometers north of Lipe Island. Hin Ngam Island is quite different from the other islands in the Adang Archipelago, and this difference is that the beaches on Hin Ngam Island are pebbly and not sandy, like on all the other islands. These pebbles, large, perfectly polished and pitch black, are the main attraction of this island.

Like other small islands, Hin Ngam Island is rarely a travel destination in its own right and is usually visited in conjunction with several neighboring islands.

Koh Lipe Island in Satun Province, Thailand is perhaps the most pleasant place for lovers of a leisurely and relaxing beach holiday. Excellent and clean beaches, excellent diving and snorkeling, and at the same time sufficient distance from the main tourist package flows - these are the main features of the island of Koh Lipe.

A good idea to “stick” to Lipa is to combine business with pleasure - go and then have a long beach relaxation.

When is the best time to go to Koh Lipe?

The best weather in Lipa is from December to March. However, you can come here as early as October 20. The season from October 20 to November 16 and from April 1 to May 16 is considered low. At this time prices are lowest, but there may be rain and the sea is rough.
It should be taken into account that the island is small and there is little accommodation, so hotels for December and January must be booked in advance (6 or more months in advance).

How to get to Koh Lipe on your own

You can get to Lipe Island from Phuket, Phi Phi Islands, Lanta, Langkawi, etc. - it depends on where you are coming from. From Bangkok, you first need to get to the nearest pier, and then sail by sea to Lipa.

There are no airports in Lipa; you can only get there by sea, and not in any month. Navigation in this water area begins on October 19 and ends on May 16.

In the photo: ferry to Koh Lipe at Hat Yao pier

If you are flying from Europe, the route will be something like this: flight to Bangkok – flight to Hat Yai – bus to the pier – ferry or boat to Lipa. In fact, everything is much simpler than it seems.

The easiest option is to buy a single ticket on the website from Bangkok immediately with a transfer to Koh Lipe. Then you will simply board the plane in Bangkok, and then you will be accompanied everywhere, all the way to the island.

Important! Please note that in Bangkok, AirAsia flies from Don Mueang Airport (this is NOT the airport you will fly into from Russia, Ukraine or Europe). We still need to get to this airport. Therefore, getting from Europe to Koh Lipe in 1 day will be too tiring. It's better to at least spend the night in Bangkok.

Buying a ticket to Koh Lipe looks like this: in the “where” field, look for “Thailand (Island Transfer)” and select “Lipe”.

You will first fly to Hat Yai, then you will be transferred to the port and board the ferry to Koh Lipe. The entire journey will take from 6 to 9 hours. Along the way, you will be accompanied by company employees. Everything is simple, clear and understandable.

How to get to Lipe on your own, without a transfer

Most tourists travel to Koh Lipe either by ferry from the Malay island of Langkawi, or from Thailand, using combined bus and ferry tickets, which are sold at any travel agencies throughout Thailand. To decide which places are best to get to Koh Lipe, see the map:

I'll tell you more:

How to get from Penang (Malaysia) to Koh Lipe
1. First take a ferry to Langkawi, price 70RM, 3 hours ride.
2. Then transfer from Langkawi to the ferry to Koh Lipe, price 118RM, ride 1.5 hours. It is better to leave for Langkawi from the Telaga pier.
Single tickets can be purchased at the ticket office in Penang.

How to get from Bangkok to Koh Lipe
1. Fly to one of the nearest airports – Krabi or Hat Yai.
2. Next, take buses or minivans to the Pak Bara or Hat Yao piers.
3. Then another transfer by ferry or boat.

Prices depend on the route and the chosen transport, for example, the estimated price Krabi Airport - Koh Lipe (ferry + minivan) is 1400 baht/person. Speedboats are more expensive.

How to get from Phuket to Koh Lipe
Many tourists travel to Lipe Island directly from the water, on speedboats or ferries. However, this option is only for those who can tolerate pitching well. Long and tedious.
A direct ticket can be bought in Phuket at any travel agency right on the street.

In the photo: tourists disembarking from the boat. Lipe Island

By the way, Lipa does not have its own pier, so at the very last stage you will have to transfer from the ferry to small boats - longtails, with subsequent disembarkation into the water. So prepare 50 baht and take care of good shoes and cameras :)

The quietest months on Lipe Island are October and April. In other months there are many tourists.

Beaches of Koh Lipe

As elsewhere in Thailand, Koh Lipe does not have a single circular beach along which one could go around the entire island. Lipa has only three major beaches - Sunrise, Sunset and Pattaya. And several small ones that can only be reached by boat. The beaches are somewhat similar - the sand is clean and white everywhere, the entrance to the water is gentle. However, there are differences, which experienced tourists take advantage of. So, let's look at the map of Ko Lipe.

On the map Lipe looks like a horseshoe

Pattaya Beach is primarily a transshipment base. Teams of tourists arrive and depart here, and there is also a Thai immigration office and several large hotels. The beach is long and clean, and quite suitable for swimming, but this is not Bounty, if you know what I mean :)

In the photo: the most crowded beach on Lipe Island - Pattaya Beach

Sunset is the most picturesque and “wild” beach in Koh Lipe. There are steep slopes, there are more stones along the shore and, accordingly, fewer boats.

Pictured: the end of Sunset Beach in Ko Lipe

Sunrise Beach is perhaps the most balanced. There is enough space for everyone, both beachgoers and boats.

In the photo: at Sunrise Beach on Lipe Island

In the photo: complete relaxation on Sunrise Beach in Koh Lipe, Thailand

Sunrise has the best beach bars where it is so pleasant to spend evenings chatting with friends, listening to music and drinking Chang.

In the photo: “Sea La Vie” – one of the best beach bars in Ko Lipe

Diving and snorkeling in Lipa

In the photo: newcomers to Lipa quickly master diving

Lipe Island is located within the Ko Tarutao National Park, so the surrounding waters are simply ideal for good diving. The surrounding coral reefs are rich in many species of tropical fish, and you can also admire turtles, barracudas and dolphins. Beginner divers should take training tours to the neighboring islands of Sawang and Chabang. The most advanced diving companies: “Adang Sea Divers” and “Ko Lipe Castaway Divers”.

If you are looking for budget accommodation, you will most likely stay in the center of the island, in one of the guesthouses around the local Walking Street. A little noisy, but close to the whole tourist scene: cafes, bars, shopping. One of the newest and inexpensive hotels is “A Plus Deluxe Hotel”. You can view prices and book

In the photo: inexpensive and modern hotel “A Plus Deluxe Hotel”, Koh Lipe

Hotels on the west coast of Lipe Island (especially on the hills) are quieter and have gorgeous views from the rooms, but they have their own problem - nightly transport - either constantly calling a local "taxi" or walking, which is inconvenient in the dark.

In the photo: view from the window at the Mountain Resort hotel on Lipe Island

If the main purpose of your vacation is diving, it is best to stay in one of the authentic resorts of Sunrise Beach, like “Adang Sea Divers & Eco Lodge”- simple, but very cheap. Here you can spend more time among fellow submariners, practice with equipment, and loading onto boats will be more optimal for you.

In the photo: a party of divers at the Castaway resort

Comfortable hotels in Ko Lipe

The most luxurious hotels on the island are definitely the Serendipity Resort, Mali Resort and the modern Idyllic Concept Resort. If your budget allows, be sure to live in one of them!

In the photo: view from the veranda of the Serendipity Resort Hotel, Lipe Island

Budget accommodation in Ko Lipe

In the photo: cheap bungalows of the “Izgoy” resort – exoticism in its purest form

Oddly enough, cheap and hippy bungalows hotel “Castaway Resort”

Ko Lipe is a remote island located in the south of Thailand, 20 km from the border with Malaysia. Washed by the waters of the Andaman Sea as part of the Adang Ravi archipelago, it is no longer a wild island, but an actively developing world resort.

Today the island is part of the largest marine national park in all of Southeast Asia, Tarutao. Distance from the mainland is 70 km. The number of local residents hardly exceeds 800 people, these are the sea gypsies, Chao Lei (Chao Lei) or Urak Lawoi (Urak Lawoi), who came to Thailand on the island of Lipe, from Malaysia, about 100 years ago.

Ko Lipe on the map of Thailand

Very often the name of the island is interpreted differently: Ko Lipe, Koh Lipe, Koh Laip and Ko Lipei. At the beginning of the new century, since the 2000s, with the development of low-cost air travel and sea communications, the island of Koh Lipe has truly become a popular tourist center; it is also one of the protected islands where tourists visiting Thailand can freely relax.

As for the island as a whole, activity usually calms down around midnight. The main entertainment on Koh Lipe: trips to the islands of Tarutao National Park, diving, snorkeling, sea activities, fishing and of course beach holidays.

It is worth considering that previously there were no ATMs on the island, but now you can find ATMs on the street, next to the 7/11 supermarket. As for exchangers, they are located almost every step, but the exchange rate is extremely unfavorable. Take care of this in advance by exchanging currency in advance, for example in Bangkok.

Prices for food and drinks in shops, bars, and restaurants are absolutely affordable. Finding a restaurant where the cost of meals is very affordable, below 100 baht, is not difficult; most are located directly on the beaches. In retail stalls and shops on the island, prices do not differ from those on the mainland, within the prices of the 7/11 store chain.

How to get to the island

There is no airport on the island, the closest is in Hat Yai. Several airlines operate flights from Suvarnabhumi: Nok Air, Tiger Air and Air Asia. Ticket prices start from 1200 baht.

Transport routes

Arriving at Hat Yai Airport, you can take advantage of the transfer service to the island, which includes a trip by minivan to Pakbara Pier, then by boat to Koh Lipe. The cost of providing services is 800 baht per person. Travel time is 1.5-2 hours from the airport to Pakbara pier, and approximately 2 hours to the island of Koh Lipe.

You can take a bus from the bus station in Sai Tai Mai (Southern Bus Terminal) to Hat Yai. You can purchase tickets in the terminal building. Travel time Bangkok - Hat Yai, 10 - 11 hours. Ticket prices depend on the class, from 700 baht per seat on an air-conditioned bus.

From Phuket, Krabi and other resorts you can get there by ship. The main carrier is Tigerline Travel. They provide good, fast boats.

Estimated cost of providing Tigerline Travel services:

From the resorts of Phuket, Phi Phi, Koh Lanta from 1500 - 2000 baht;
From the resorts of Ngai, Kradan and Koh Muk from 1000 - 1500 baht;
From Hat Yao pier in Trang, approximately 750 baht.

Please note that high season is October - April. The rest of the time, ships go to the island much less often.

Transport

In general, the island is small, you can easily get around it on foot in a couple of hours. Therefore, there is no public transport. There are few cars on the island; they are mainly used as freight transport.

Local taxi.

But at any time you can use the services of local taxis (TAXI) - a motorcycle with a sidecar that ply around the island, delivering tourists from beach to beach.

Taxi prices.

You can rent a bicycle for 200 baht per day. A fairly popular means of transportation - boats - are also the main link with neighboring uninhabited islands. You can rent them on the shore.

Weather

The resort has a tropical climate. The year is conventionally divided into two seasons, the first of which is dry, the second is wet. The low season, also known as the wet season, lasts from May to the end of November. At this time, the weather on the islands is quite gloomy and it often rains. The second season is dry, with little rainfall. This is the season that most tourists choose to go on holiday to Thailand. At this time, the sea is quite calm, the weather is not too hot, and beautiful photos are obtained against the backdrop of blooming nature.

Housing

There is a decent selection of accommodation on the island. You can stay in a bungalow, rent an apartment or rent a hotel room starting from 500 baht, photo below. Rooms and bungalows with air conditioning and hot water average 1000 - 1200 baht per day. There are enough such offers even during peak season, on the beaches of Sunrise, Sunset, Pattaya and the central part of the island.

Koh Lipe hotel prices vary depending on comfort and season. In order to get good accommodation, it is better to resolve the issue in advance by booking a room or bungalow a month before your trip. Because, as a rule, by the high season prices rise significantly by 1.5 - 2 times. On average, a night's stay in a decent hotel in high season will range from 1,500 to 2,000 baht.

Map of hotels on Koh Lipe

In addition to the fact that you can stay in hotels during your vacation, local hotels, as a rule, also offer a number of additional services. One of the most budget-friendly options for a traveler is a tent. There are campsites on the island, mostly on Sunset Beach.

Beaches

The resort island consists of four large beaches: Pattaya, Karma, Sunset and Sunrise. All beaches are connected by small paths through which you can quickly get from one place to another. Small and secluded beaches of the island: Sanom Beach and Bila Beach.

The main beach is Pattaya Beach. Located in the southern part of the island, it is the most popular among tourists; its shape resembles a small horseshoe. The entire length of the coast is covered with fine white sand, the sea is calm.

On the busy Walking Street, which should not be confused with the street of the same name in the resort of Pattaya, for which Thailand is so famous, there are many cafes, bars and restaurants with different cuisines.

Walking Street in Koh Lipe.

Many establishments have the Internet, and you can also pay by card.

Sunrise Beach, as its name suggests, is best suited for watching sunrises; you can often find similar photos on the Internet. In addition, the clear water makes this place almost ideal for snorkeling and diving.

There are budget and luxury luxury hotels on the beach.

Sunset Beach is a cozy bay where you can take great photos of sunsets and relax with your loved one. The coast is quiet and peaceful, and there are some very interesting exotic restaurants on its territory.

The last of the large beaches on the island is Karma. In fact, this is just a continuation of the previous beach, which stretches far to the north. Calm sea - you can swim with children, a quiet cozy environment and the best panorama on the entire island, against which you can take great photos.

The beach infrastructure is constantly being improved, good hotels have been built, and the Internet has been installed. You can buy fresh food right on the beaches. True, at the same time, you will not find a wide variety of products. Try different ones for which the country is so famous.

Koh Lipe is one of the best holiday destinations that Thailand has given the world. Good conditions for relaxation and beautiful landscapes are well suited for taking the best photos to remember your paradise holiday.

On a small island in the south of Thailand, Ko Lipe, is more difficult to get to than Samui or Phuket, but it is worth the effort and time spent on the road. From this article you will learn which transport is most convenient to get to the island of Koh Lipe from Bangkok, Krabi, Koh Lanta and other regions of Thailand, as well as from the Malaysian island of Langkawi, how much tickets cost, how and where you can buy them and how long it will take road to Koh Lipe.

Koh Lipe on the map - nearest airports and piers (seaports)

No matter how you plan to get to Koh Lipe, at least the last leg of your journey to the small island of Lipe will be by sea.

Nearest port on the territory of Thailand, from which they depart speed boats and ferries on Koh Lipe, called Pak Bara Pier(Pak Bara Pier) and the distance to Lipe Island is 63 km in a straight line. Approximately the same distance to port on the island Langkawi(Malaysia).

Nearest to Koh Lipe airports are located:

on the island Langkawi (Malaysia)- about 60 km by sea,
in the city Hat Yai (Thailand)- about 123 km by land to the Pak Bara pier and then another 63 km by sea.

Koh Lipe island, neighboring islands, ferry and speedboat routes

How to get to Koh Lipe from Phi Phi and Koh Lanta islands

During the calm sea season (from October 20 to May 15), there is a sea connection between Koh Lipe and other islands of the Andaman Sea - speed boats, which can take you to Koh Lipe from Phuket, Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, Koh Muk and Kradan. Using such a speedboat, you can move from one island to another, taking turns relaxing on any island you like along the route.

My advice: when buying tickets, choose a transport company that is famous for its new boats, trained staff and punctuality.

Schedule and route of speed boats from Koh Lipe to the islands of the Andaman Sea

Duration of the trip, cost of a ticket for a speedboat to Koh Lipe from other islands with links to the website where you can buy tickets:

- the journey by speedboat will take about 5 hours and cost 3,400 baht.
- 4.5 hours, cost - 2600 baht.
- 3 hours, cost - 1900 baht,
- 2.5 hours on the road, cost - 1600 baht,
- 1 hour and 45 minutes travel time, ticket price - 1400 baht,
- 2 hours travel, price - 1400 baht.

Speed boat from Koh Lipe to Koh Lanta

If you decide to relax on one of the islands along the speedboat route, here are ready-made links to hotels on each island that will save your time searching for hotels:

hotels in Ko Phi Phi: booking.com and agoda.com,
Ko Lanta hotels: booking.com and agoda.com,
hotels hotels Ko Ngai: booking.com and agoda.com,
Ko Mook hotels: booking.com or agoda.com,
hotels Ko Kradan: booking.com or agoda.com,
Ko Lipe hotels: booking.com or agoda.com.

Pattaya Beach and Bunbhaya Villas 4* hotel on Koh Lipe

How to get to Koh Lipe Island from Bangkok

To get to Koh Lipe from Bangkok, you need to overcome three sections of the route:

Bangkok - Hat Yai (plane, bus,),
Hat Yai - port Pak Bara Pier (,),
port Pak Bara Pier - Lipe Island ().

More details about each stage of the journey from Bangkok to Koh Lipe:

1. First, let's figure out how to get there from Bangkok to Hat Yai and how much are the tickets:

tickets cost from 855 baht and depend on the class of carriage and the corresponding amenities. The train is a convenient transport option if you want to experience Thai trains and are not in a rush (the journey takes about 15 hours).
bus from Bangkok to Hat Yai, in which you will have to travel for about 20 hours, I would not recommend (why suffer in a bus seat for 20 hours if there are other more comfortable and faster transport options),
cheap air tickets from Bangkok to Hat Yai from 750 baht can be found on the Aviasales and Skyscanner websites.

2 and 3. From the city Hat Yai to Pak Bara Pier You can get there by minibus or private taxi. From Pak Bara Pier to Koli Lipe there is only one option - a speedboat.

for 600 - 900 baht per person includes travel minibus from Hat Yai to the pier plus a place in speedboat to Koh Lipe(the journey will take 5.5 hours).
For families with children, companies of more than 4 people, tourists with large suitcases or those who like an individual approach, the following option is more suitable:
- from Hat Yai to Pak Bara Pier, which costs 2000 baht per car (2 hours on the road),
- , a ticket for which costs 600 baht per person (the journey takes 2 hours).

How to get to Koh Lipe from Krabi and other regions of Thailand

From Krabi or Ao Nang to Koh Lipe you can get:

by sea:, which promises to get from the pier in the city of Krabi or the Railay Peninsula to Lipe Island in 4.5 hours for 1800 - 2400 baht.
by land and sea: for (600 baht per person) or

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