Koh Lipe is the last island of our Thailand route, all the way in the south, close to the Malaysian border. It is a small island with a well-known Walking Street and sandy beaches. We spent three days here. This is a deeper look at that stop of our 3-week Thailand itinerary.

From Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lipe

We took the speedboat from Koh Phi Phi, a crossing of about 4 to 4.5 hours. It only runs when the sea is calm, and ours was a rough ride. If you get seasick, plan a spare day for the weather. The speedboat does not run all year, so check the current schedule.

Things to do on Koh Lipe: what we did

On Koh Lipe too we mostly relaxed, with days on the beach or by the pool.

From Koh Lipe you can snorkel by longtail boat at the small islands around it, in and around the national park. Well-rated options are Program A (6 hours, small group, 4.7 from 681 reviews) and Program B to the outer islands (7 hours, 4.7 from 272 reviews).

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Where to stay on Koh Lipe

We stayed at AKIRA Lipe Resort, a fantastic resort on the beach. It has a pool with a view over the sea and a pool bar with great cocktails. It is right next to the harbor: staff pick you up when you arrive on the island by speedboat and carry your luggage to the room.

Where to eat and drink on Koh Lipe: Recommendations

Here too the local food is the tastiest, and on and around the Walking Street are plenty of Thai restaurants.

• Nee Papaya: Thai and barbecue.
• Papaya Mom
• Tonkow Restaurant: small and cozy.

Practical tips for Koh Lipe

Koh Lipe has no airport, so you always arrive by boat.

• All year round you can reach it via the Pak Bara pier on the mainland, about 1.5 hours by speedboat.
• In high season (roughly mid-October to mid-May) there are also direct speedboats from places like Koh Phi Phi, Phuket, Koh Lanta and Ao Nang.
• Outside high season you can only go via Pak Bara. Check the current schedule.
• You pay the national park (Tarutao) fee in cash on arrival.
• The best time to travel is from November to mid-May.

Frequently asked questions about Koh Lipe

How do you get from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lipe?

By speedboat, a crossing of about 4 to 4.5 hours. It only runs in calm seas and not all year, so check the schedule and plan a spare day.

How many days do you need on Koh Lipe?

We spent three days, which was just right for relaxing and snorkeling.

Back to the complete 3-week Thailand itinerary.

👉 Read more: Things to Do on Koh Phi Phi, Things to Do in Ao Nang and Railay Beach and Things to Do in Pai.