Thailand Travel Guide
Ko Lipe
Ko Lipe is a small island in the Andaman Sea in the far south of Thailand. Thai tourist favorite and all backgrounds, this island has become a gold mine for tourism. Today we invite you to travel a little corner of sand and coral.
How to get to Ko Lipe?
The starting point is Pak Bara port in southern Thailand. From here ferries depart every year to Ko Lipe. A Pak Bara can get there from Trang or Hat Yai. In both cities are well connected airports.
Where to stay on Ko Lipe?
Ko Lipe is a small island of only 3 x 1 km.
There are 3 different areas: Pattaya Beach, Sunrise Beach and Sunset Beach (or Sunlight Beach). The 3 beaches have accommodation of various kinds. Pattaya Beach is the most accessible beach, opposite the ferry stop and the beach is also more choice of accommodation.
You will meet with bungalows on the beach (various levels and prices, of course) or rooms to rent, further into the island.
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