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juliewong Says: Longtail boat ride to Ko Adang cost 400 baht return trip per person (Jan 2009).
Cruise around the islands aboard Dragonheart
theroche Says: We had one of the best days we have ever had in all of thailand. Our day cruise aboard Dragonheart was the best thing we could have done. We had signed up for just a day trip which was advertised as returning at 4pm. The crew was so nice and friendly that they extended it...
mizzzthanggg Says: It is possible to go diving or snorkelling, with all good intentions I never managed to do the former during my first trip there as it's one of those islands where it's so laid back and chilled out it's all you can do to drag your bones out of your hammock to do anything so...
Porn Resort: Fresh Fish from the grill
lotharscheer Says: Pick your fish (either a small whole fish or 200-300 gram from a big one like barracuda), you will get it with vegetable, rice and if you like a spicy thai sauce, delicious and quite reasonable Barracuda
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Restaurant at Porn Resort: Dinner on the beach
juliewong Says: Fresh seafood. A meal comprising 2 fish, 1 vegetable dish, beer, prawns and fried rice cost roughly 500 baht.
TheLiz Says: I spent some time on Koh lipe and was fortunate enough to find the Karma Bar on the beach in front of Mountain Resort. The beach on Pattaya was abit crowded and noisy at night with all the competition from the other bars. Karma was all by itself and the staff was top notch....
Pooh's Bar: Where Everybody Knows Your Name
mizzzthanggg Says: In the middle of the island, is Pooh's Bar. This is where everyone invariably ends up at nights or even during the day... it's a great place, run by Pooh and his cousin Noi... (say hi to them please and tell them Winnie recommended you!) There's also Jack's Jungle Bar by...
lotharscheer Says: There are 2 trains from Bangkok to Trang (depart 17.05 and 18.30 arrive 8.05 and 10.31), the later and a bit slower Rapid has non aircon sleepers from 521 Baaht, the Express has aircon sleepers from 761 Baht (aircon is usualy to cold for my taste, but in low season, May to...
Boat to Ko Lipe from Lankawi, Pak Bara, Ko Lanta
lotharscheer Says: Getting there offseason only from Pak Bara, november to april also from Langkawi and Ko Lanta.If you come from Langkawi you should change money before, and you will need also some small bills to pay the transfer from the boat to the island (no pier, probably 50 baht)
Speedboat Langkawi to Koh Lipe
Lipee Says: The direct speedboat traffic to Lipe from Telaga Harbour on Langkawi started Oct 20 and the rate is 128 Rm one way and 248 Rm return. To be on the safe side you should make an online reservation here: http://telagaterminal.rezgo.com/tour
Transport Hat Yai airport to Pakbara
Lipee Says: The distance from Hat Yai airport to Pakbara is 120 km and the ride takes about 2 hours. You have to pay about 2500 THB one way for your own minivan. A taxi does not accept more than 3 passengers.
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Boat ride from Pak Bara Jetty, Satun
juliewong Says: 1. From Pak Bara jetty, take the speedboat to Ko Lipe. Published rate is 1,200 baht per person. We were offered 700-800 baht for a return trip from Forra Diving Speedboat operator. Condition is that you have to use the same boat operator for both ways for the purchase of a...
juliewong Says: To get directly to Ko Lipe, take the 9am speedboat from Langkawi's Telaga Harbour jetty. Ticket price for one way: RM125 (app. US$35)Journey duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Bring light clothings and other beach essentials
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Not the best place for finding peace and solitude!
bennerbear Says: I spent a month traveling around the islands in the Andaman Sea.Ko Lipe is starting to have the feel of Ko Pi Pi. It is not as bad as Ko Samui yet... the constant loud growl of the engines from the longtail boats takes away from any great appeal for relaxing in the sand spit...
mizzzthanggg Says: If you dive, go with Lotus Dive at Pooh's, Forra Dive Center at the Chao Leh Village or Sabye Sports at Sunset Beach. Most experienced guys there.I dived with Lotus Dive. They do good packages for divers, you get the bungalows at a discounted rate of 300 Baht a night, nice...
All Good Things To Those Who Wait...
mizzzthanggg Says: So where exactly is Koh Lipe? It's in Southern Thailand, the nearest and most popular island is actually Koh Tarutao which is halfway between the mainland and Koh Lipe. Koh Tarutao is a national park, very well preserved and so very quiet, as are the surrounding islands,...
Plan a Ko Lipe vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Ko Lipe locals
Longtail boat ride to Ko Adang cost 400 baht return trip per person (Jan 2009).
Q: I would like to have a day for diving , which diving shop is recommended , with good service and reasonable price .
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I've got some interesting experiences in Ko Lipe. I'd love to share with you the 12 tips I've written, the 33 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created.
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Koh Lipe is part of the Tarutao National Marine Park, but outside of the National Park jurisdiction, settled by sea gypsies, known as the 'Chao Lei'. There are many sites for scuba diving and...
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Ko Lipe island comprises: - Pattaya beach (south, main beach) - Sunrise beach (east, a path connects from pattaya beach to sunrise) - Sunset beach (only one resort with bamboo bungalows catering for...
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A friend of mine she bought a voucher to stay at a resort on Lipe island and we finally decided to go there in the last week of April, the hottest month in Thailand. Even it has been raining everyday...
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I've got some interesting experiences in Ko Lipe. I'd love to share with you the 2 tips I've written, the 7 photos uploaded, and 1 travelogue I've created.
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