Relaxation in Koh Lipe

  • Day 1: Sunrise Beach and Walking Street
    From Hat Yai Airport: 4 hours 30 minutes by minivan + speedboat

    Sunrise Beach is a perfect place to relax and chill. You can sunbathe or take a dip in the crystal-clear water. In the evening, head to the Walking Street where you can find a variety of food options and souvenir shops.

  • Day 2: Koh Lipe Castaway Experience
    2 hours by long tail boat

    The Koh Lipe Castaway Experience is a tour that takes you around Koh Lipe’s nearby islands such as Koh Adang and Koh Rawi. You can hike, canoe, snorkel, and enjoy some peaceful time in the most beautiful surroundings.

  • Day 3: Koh Lipe Yoga and Spa
    10 minutes by foot from Sunrise Beach

    Take a break from the ordinary and head to the Koh Lipe Yoga and Spa center, where you can relax and rejuvenate with a variety of yoga classes and spa treatments.

  • Day 4: Koh Lipe Sunset Cruise
    3 hours by speedboat

    The Koh Lipe Sunset Cruise is a perfect end to your relaxing stay. You can watch the amazing sunset while sipping your favorite drink followed by a delicious dinner in one of the local restaurants.

  • Day 5: Koh Lipe Papaya Beach
    20 minutes by long tail boat + 15 minutes by foot

    Papaya Beach is one of Koh Lipe's hidden gems. Peaceful and quiet, ringed by limestone cliffs and crystal-clear water, it's the perfect place to relax before heading back home.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Sunrise Beach and Walking Street (Free)
  • Koh Lipe Castaway Experience (5 hours, 900 THB)
  • Koh Lipe Yoga and Spa (2 hours, 600 THB)
  • Koh Lipe Sunset Cruise (4 hours, 1500 THB)
  • Papaya Beach (Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 3000 THB

Transportation

To get around Koh Lipe, you can either walk or rent a motorbike. Tuk-tuks are also available but can be expensive. Most of the main attractions are within walking distance. For a round trip to Koh Lipe by minivan and speedboat from Hat Yai Airport, expect to pay around 1500 THB and travel for 4 hours 30 minutes.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit different islands nearby such as the picturesque Ko Tarutao National Park. If you have less time, consider skipping the Koh Lipe Papaya Beach trip or the Koh Lipe Sunset Cruise. Avoid visiting Koh Lipe during peak season as it can get crowded and expensive.

Airports

Koh Lipe does not have its airport, the nearest international airport is Hat Yai Airport (HDY) which is 120km away from the city center. You can travel to Koh Lipe from Hat Yai Airport via minivans and speedboats.

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