Koh Lipe Map
These Koh Lipe maps are for travellers who have yet to learn what the beautiful island in the south of Thailand offers.
Having been here twice years ago before it was commercialized, I have been getting many emails and questions about this beautiful island. I am sharing several Koh Lipe Maps for you so that you can understand where and what is available on the island.
Update 2022: This map of Koh Lipe needs to be updated as, over the last 10 years, many new places have mushroomed, and some old areas have closed or taken over.
Koh Lipe Map
Koh Lipe is part of the Tarutao Marine Park and is only one hour from Langkawi via high sped ferry; there are only two main ways to go to Koh Lipe, which are via Langkawi Island or Pak Barra Jetty in Trang, Thailand.
Alternate ways are from Koh Lanta up north. There are no airports or roads on the island, so you can remember any AirAsia flights to Koh Lipe or other airlines.
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| Koh Lipe Map showing everything on the island – Image from Serendipity Resort. |
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The most famous part of the island is Pattaya Beach, followed by Sunrise Beach, as you can see on the maps. Almost all the resorts and hotels are located along the beachfront.
However, some newer ones are located in the island’s centre. For honeymooners, check out some more established resorts like Castaway Resort, Sita Resort, Mali Resort, Mountain Resort and Serendipity Resort.
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| Lipeh Map in English and Thai. |
For those planning to rent a car or bike, do not bother. There is none available here. The only way of transport is via walking around the island. Not to worry, it takes about 30 minutes to walk from one end to the other end of the island. Great way to work out if you ask me.
Diving is also very popular here as they have several dive sites at Koh Lipe. Most of them require you to book a dive trip from one of the dive operators on the island.
There are three notable dive companies: Forra Dive, Sabaye Divers and Castaway Divers. Alternately, snorkelling is the next most popular sport here.
For day trips, there are boat packages to Koh Adang and Koh Rawi Island for trekking, while one of the top attractions in Koh Lipe is Black Rock Island.
All these trips or packages can be quickly booked from any of the tour operators or even from your hotel reception.
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| Diving and Snorkeling Sites at Koh Lipe – Image from Serendipity Resort. |
You can also read my earlier articles on Koh Lipe to see how it was back then compared to now. Again, Lipe is one of Thailand’s last beautiful natural islands, undergoing a slow transformation.
The island was popularized by backpackers from the 80s until late 2000 and is now a popular beach destination in this region.
The island offers a unique beach lifestyle, snorkelling, diving, and breathtaking views. Some of them include the stunning sunrise at Ko Lipe.
The most popular place on the island is Koh Lipe Walking Street, where everything comes to life. Bars, restaurants, massages, cafes, pharmacies and ATM machines are available here.
Life is simple yet interesting, and as for food, there are all sorts, including halal food for Muslims.
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| Map of how to go to Koh Lipe. |
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| Boat schedules and routes to Koh Lipe – Image from KohlipeThailand.com. |
The most asked question is how to go to Koh Lipe, as many still need to figure out due to the island’s lack of airports. As mentioned, you need to take a ferry there and back.
The island is unlike Phuket or Koh Samui, where it is over-commercialized, so this is one of the last few islands to explore before the time comes when things start to change drastically.
Conclusion
I hope the Koh Lipe map offers you some ideas on what is available on this incredible island, and again, you should be surprised to find a commercialized island like Phuket or Koh Samui.
Lipe is one of the last remaining islands that have yet to succumb to mass tourism, though you do see many travellers coming here. I recommend you visit this place at least once.
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