Ko Lipe

Koh Lipe is one of the most beautiful small islands in Thailand and easily one of the best for clear water and swimming. The sea is the main highlight. The colors change throughout the day, from light turquoise to deep blue, and the water stays clear even close to the shore. The island has three main beaches, each with a different character. Sunrise Beach is calm and wide, ideal in the morning with flat water and soft light. It is perfect for swimming, kayaking, and relaxed walks. Pattaya Beach is the most active area, with longtail boats, resorts, and restaurants. Despite being busier, the beach is still very scenic and great for swimming. Sunset Beach is smaller and quieter, best for relaxing and watching the sun go down without crowds. Snorkeling is excellent and easy. You can see coral, tropical fish, and clear seabeds directly from the beach, especially around Sunrise Beach. Boat trips to nearby islands are short and affordable, offering even better snorkeling spots. The island itself is small and walkable. Walking Street connects most areas and has plenty of restaurants, cafés, bars, massage shops, and small stores. Food quality is generally high, with Thai, seafood, and international options. Prices are higher than mainland Thailand, but this is expected for a remote island and usually justified by the setting. Accommodation ranges from simple bungalows to high-end beachfront resorts. Many places are just steps from the sea, which adds a lot to the experience. Electricity, internet, and basic services are reliable for an island. During high season, Koh Lipe can get busy, especially around Pattaya Beach. Still, it never feels overwhelming if you walk a little or visit beaches early in the day. Early mornings and late afternoons are especially peaceful. Koh Lipe is ideal for travelers who want crystal-clear water, beautiful beaches, snorkeling, and a relaxed island atmosphere. It is not a party island and not suited for loud nightlife. It is perfect for couples, solo travelers, and anyone who values nature and the sea. Overall, Koh Lipe offers one of the best island experiences in Thailand and stands out for its water quality, scenery, and easygoing pace.

Koh Lipe is a small but beautiful island, we found that snorkeling over the reefs was outstanding, so much so that at age 65 I decided to try scuba diving and after a day with FORRA DIVEING, I signed up for a 4 day intensive corse (2 trainees and 1 instructor) and took and passed my open water PADI couse.......best thing I have done in years. Those 4 days have opened a whole new world of adventure to me, I highly recommend this to anyone looking for something new, and you cannot do better than learning with FORRA DIVERS on Koh Lipe.

Everything you need for a perfect vacation is here: from Muay Thai to incredible diving spots. Walking street is a nice place to spend your evenings, Thai massage and food is excellent

It's very clear water and best time to enjoy in the sea around noon time at the Sunrise beach,Also they have walking street night market there are a lot of restaurants, 7-11, tours for purchase along with snorkle gear for sale. You can also get tickets for ferri to another island and the airport. You can call a taxi driver( motorbike side car) pay 50/person to anywhere in the island. The resorts follow the coast line, with many locals living in the area.

Beautiful island south of Thailand, very small 2 km2,all oriented around the beach and sunshine, snorkeling and so on, Beautiful beaches, very cool island🏝, lots of cannabis café, Beautiful sunsets🌇.

Cute island, beautiful beaches. Visited in heavy rain for 4 days. Streets flooded, dirty water and garbage everywhere. Touristy vibe. 7/11 prices +35% from Bangkok, pretty much same with everything else. Cute cat was living on my balcony. 1 extra star for that.

Beautiful island, however in high season very packen. I stayed 6 nights as a solo backpacker and felt it was a nice timeframe to relax and explore the Island without getting bored. Recommend booking hotels far in advance especially if travelling between december and march

Impressive, mesmerising, spectacular and breathtaking. Perfect island getaway to rejuvenate. Regardless where or which hotel/resort you stay, it is advisable to arm yourself with mosquito repellant. As long as you remain at tourists area, all is nice. While walking pass the local areas, it is deplorable, and strewn with rubbishes.