"Lazin' About In Koh Lipe" Top 5 Page for this destination Ko Lipe by mizzzthanggg

Ko Lipe Travel Guide: 54 reviews and 141 photos

wonderful koh lipe, come rain or shine - Ko Lipe

2005: Still A Beauty

west end of pattaya beach, nov 2005

I must say when I first arrived on Koh Lipe last week I was shocked and dismayed to see the condition of the beaches... although it's still very beautiful, parts of it had a layer of algae and topsoil from the jungles behind the chalets... I sure hope it was only because of the heavy rains that were still coming down at the moment. It was certainly a very different first impression from my last trip in 2003 when it was a hot and sunny noon when we set foot on the island and everything was perfectly white and soft...

To be fair though, it was hardly the start of season and the islanders were just getting down to cleaning up and setting up for the year. Not many resorts were open, only a few restaurants were operating and renovations and constructions of new chalets and shops were underway. In the next days, I saw glimpses of the real Koh Lipe as i remembered it and am hopeful that if we went in another couple of months it would be just as i remembered it before.

2003: Life's A White Talcum Powdery Beach in Lipe

west end of pattaya beach, feb 2003... perfect!

I kid you not, my travel cherubins. For the white talcum powder sort of sandy beach of your dreams, you have to check out Koh Lipe and its surrounding islands. Situated a 2 hour ferry ride away from the mainland, that's far enough away from the crowds so you get really unspoilt beaches, and you can go for island hopping tours to nearby lil isles where there are literally noone but yourselves... sigh...

The recent edition of the Lonely Planet guide "Thailand Islands & Beaches" predicted that the wonderful peace and tranquility of Koh Lipe would soon give way to development and go the way of Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi etc... but I guess it's inevitable. For the moment it's still very pleasant and laid back in Koh Lipe.

There are many other lil islands around this archipelago, inc. Koh Muk, Koh Bulon Leh, Koh Adang, Koh Rawi... which I hope to be able to check out bit by bit too.

For some more resources on these islands, click Secret Getaways or here.

Pros and Cons

Pros:perfect clear and calm seas... amazing blues and greens... laid back islanders
Cons:kinda hard to get to... but well worth it! also getting more developed
In a nutshell:a little slice of paradise!

Last visit to Ko Lipe: Nov 2005
Intro Updated Nov 7, 2005
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grab a longtail to go island hopping - Ko Lipe

Island Hopping Around Koh Lipe Transportation (2)

You can easily book a longtail boat when u are on the island, tell them u want to go island hopping, talk to the resort... more travel advice

finally arrived... in a rickety old mercedes! phew - Ko Lipe

How To Get To Koh Lipe From Malaysia Transportation (2)

The first time i went to Koh Lipe i took ferries. There are ferries from Kuala Kedah and Langkawi, Malaysia to Satun,... more travel advice

Clean & Bright Hotels (6)

A range of wooden huts and concrete bungalows ranging from 700 to 1500 Baht without/with aircon respectively and... more travel advice

this way to Pooh's (photo by Jen) - Ko Lipe

Where Everybody Knows Your Name Nightlife (1)

In the middle of the island, is Pooh's Bar. This is where everyone invariably ends up at nights or even during the... more travel advice

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Comments (28)

Roboto Jun 28, 2010 at 2:23 AM Report Abuse

I want to be there!!!! http://www.cheapairlines.com
sugarpuff Oct 21, 2008 at 6:40 AM Report Abuse

You have totally sold me on Ko Lipe...want to go there right now!!! I think I'm going to have to do an island tour one of these days!!!! Thanks for the fabulous photos and descriptions!
starship Jul 26, 2007 at 5:10 AM Report Abuse

Excellent tips! Ahhh, to live right on the beach----if only for a few days!
cachaseiro Jan 25, 2007 at 5:18 AM Report Abuse

nice page and tips. that diving looks very good.
hadipaklah Jan 16, 2007 at 10:02 AM Report Abuse

wa. baguih jugak di koh lipi nu? Bila nak pi lagi
urchinn Sep 18, 2006 at 2:39 AM Report Abuse

great stuff, girl...i'm dreaming of the sun, sand, sea and compressed air already!
bijo69 Aug 12, 2006 at 6:55 PM Report Abuse

Great tips...another island to check out eventually :)
Tongodream May 30, 2006 at 11:13 AM Report Abuse

thanks for the excellent tips. You really went to town on writing it all down. Happy days to you.
RickinDutch May 8, 2006 at 12:53 PM Report Abuse

Excellent tips!! Birthday greetings from Alaska.
robertgaz Apr 3, 2006 at 11:43 PM Report Abuse

Is the Pooh Bar what locals call a dunny??