Transport
From November until early May all boats arrive on a platform in front of Pattaya Beach. Longtail boats will take you anywhere on Koh Lipe for 50 THB per person. Motorbike taxi's (with sidecar) are waiting near popular drop of points on the beach and can also take you anywhere on the island for a fixed price per person.
The easiest way from Kuala Lumpur is to fly to Langkawi. In high season daily boats connect Koh Lipe and Langkawi ...
The quickest way is to fly to Had Yai, take a taxi or minibus to Pak Bara, from where you take the boat to Koh Lipe ...
In high season Koh Lipe is connected to Koh Lanta by speedboat. Boats run twice a day from November until April ...
| From | Dep | Arr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pak Bara (Pier) | 11:30 | 13:00 | |
| Pak Bara (Pier) | 11:30 | 12:45 | |
| Pak Bara (Pier) | 13:30 | 15:00 | new_releases |
| Pak Bara (Pier) | 14:30 | 16:00 | new_releases |
| Pak Bara (Pier) | 15:00 | 16:30 | new_releases |
| Pak Bara (Pier) | 15:30 | 17:00 | new_releases |
| Langkawi (Kuah Jetty Pier) | 09:30 | 10:00 | new_releases |
| Langkawi (Kuah Jetty Pier) | 14:30 | 15:00 | new_releases |
| Koh Lanta (Saladan Pier) | 10:30 | 13:30 | new_releases |
| Koh Lanta (Saladan Pier) | 10:30 | 13:30 | new_releases |
| To | Dep | Arr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pak Bara (Pier) | 09:30 | 11:00 | |
| Pak Bara (Pier) | 09:30 | 10:45 | |
| Pak Bara (Pier) | 11:30 | 13:00 | new_releases |
| Pak Bara (Pier) | 11:30 | 13:00 | new_releases |
| Pak Bara (Pier) | 13:00 | 14:30 | new_releases |
| Pak Bara (Pier) | 13:30 | 15:00 | new_releases |
| Langkawi (Kuah Jetty Pier) | 11:00 | 13:30 | new_releases |
| Langkawi (Kuah Jetty Pier) | 16:00 | 18:30 | new_releases |
| Koh Lanta (Saladan Pier) | 09:00 | 12:00 | new_releases |
| Koh Lanta (Saladan Pier) | 09:00 | 12:00 | new_releases |
Bars & Restaurants
Koh Lipe has a vibrant bar scene, and there is truly something for everyone. Chill out and watch the sunset at the beach bars, enjoy live music, have an ice cold beer or chat with the locals behind the bar.
If you need your fix of spicy papaya salad or you would like to discover the Thai food of the South, Koh Lipe has a lot to offer. We help you pick the best Thai restaurant or seafood barbecue.
For a small island Koh Lipe has a great selection of Western Food places, with some of the best Italian food in the South of Thailand, tasty burgers, Indian, Mexican, Chinese, ... the list is endless!
There are a couple of bakeries on Koh Lipe offering cakes, pastries, baguettes and all things bread. For those of you looking for a good espresso, cappuccino or latte we have made a list too!
Things To Do
The best snorkeling is around 2 tiny island just off Sunrise Beach: Koh Kra and Koh Usen. Sunrise Beach is shallow until you reach the small islands where there is a big drop off ...
Koh Lipe is surrounded by smaller islands, deep channels and submerged rock outcrops, offering great habitat for marine life. Top spots for locals are Stonehenge or Eight Mile Rock ...
There are several dive shops on Koh Lipe, with instructors speaking many languages. Have a look at our list of dive shops and see which one works best for you.
The best way to explore the National Park is by joining a one-day boat trips. You can choose half day trips or spend an entire day visiting amazing snorkel sites and untouched beaches.
Hike up the trail at Koh adang and see 3 different viewpoints that give you a birds eye view of Koh Lipe and the marine park.
