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Major city · Thailand

Ko Lipeเกาะหลีเป๊ะ

Go for 3 nights in high season (Nov–May) if you dive or snorkel; skip in low season, when most boats and many resorts shut.

Not yet checkedSourcesWhat these labels mean

Ko Lipe is a small island in Satun Province, about 67 km west of Pak Bara and 50 km northwest of Langkawi, Malaysia. It is part of the Butang/Adang Archipelago and sits outside Tarutao National Park's core, so resorts are allowed to build. The island is walkable end to end in under an hour, and its draw is reefs, three main beaches and a slow pace. Most trips run 3 nights; divers add more.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
THB
Best months
Nov–May (high season); Dec–Mar for calmest seas
avoid Jun–Oct (monsoon, many boats and resorts closed)
Airports
HDY · TST · LGK
Nights
3
Rules in force · 6Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
  • Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
  • Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
  • Thailand ↗Check entry rules and any arrival card on the official Thai government sites for your passport; visa-exempt stays and pre-arrival forms change.
  • Thailand ↗Do not criticise or mock the monarchy: insulting the royal family is a criminal offence.
  • Thailand ↗Temples and palaces: shoulders and knees covered, shoes off before entering halls.
  • Thailand ↗E-cigarettes and vapes are illegal to import or use; do not pack them.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ko Lipe191 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Ko Lipe, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Beer7-Eleven can / bar฿50 (≈ US$2)฿100 (≈ US$4)
  • Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Saleng taxi, any trip on the island฿50 (≈ US$2) per person
  • Budget bedFan bungalow or hostel bed, a night, per person฿500 (≈ US$16)
  • Mid-range bedAir-conditioned double room, a night, per room฿2,500 (≈ US$80)
  • High-end bedAir-conditioned double room, a night, per room฿5,000 (≈ US$160)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿1,200 (≈ US$40) · Mid ฿2,200 (≈ US$70) · High ฿4,000 (≈ US$130)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Reef diving and snorkellingSunrise, Sunset and Pattaya beachesUrak Lawoi sea-gypsy villagesWalking Street food and bars
Airports
HDY Hat Yai International (Bus or minivan to Pak Bara, then speedboat, about 1.5 h) · TST Trang Airport (Transfer to Pak Bara or Trang pier, then boat; check seasonal schedules) · LGK Langkawi International (Malaysia) (Ferry from Telaga Harbour or Kuah, about 1.5 h in high season)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  5. May

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  10. Oct

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

Best: Nov–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →

Warmest Feb (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F) low), wettest Oct (20 rain days), driest Jan (3). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Ko Lipe: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

3 rd

Feb

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

3 rd

Mar

33°C (91°F)

25°C (77°F)

6 rd

Apr

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

10 rd

May

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

15 rd

Jun

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

15 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

25°C (77°F)

16 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

25°C (77°F)

17 rd

Sep

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

19 rd

Oct

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

20 rd

Nov

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 rd

Dec

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

6 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

On foot: the island is about 3 km end to end, roughly 45 min between the far walkable points. Saleng motorcycle sidecar taxis charge about ฿50 per person per trip or ฿300 per hour; long-tail boats about ฿50 between island points. No rental motorbikes for visitors.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Ko Adang

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Long-tail boat taxi from any beach, about 15–20 min

Hikes to Pirate Falls (about 90 min each way) and Chado Cliff viewpoints over Ko Lipe.

Ko Rawi

go

Door to door: About 30–45 min

Long-tail or snorkelling day boat

Dense jungle; national park ropes along the reef on the east side for snorkellers.

Ko Bulon Leh

overnight

Door to door: 1.5–2 h

Speedboat or long-tail via Pak Bara operators

Quieter island; better as a stop than a return day trip.

Langkawi, Malaysia

caution

Door to door: About 1.5 h plus immigration

Ferry from Telaga Harbour or Kuah, high season only

Passport handling at immigration can be slow; check seasonal schedules.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Pattaya Beach

Arrival beach, most resorts and nightlife; boats land here in high season.

Sunrise Beach (Hat Chao Ley)

East side, quieter, dive shops and Urak Lawoi village nearby.

Sunset Beach

West side, small and calm; a 10–15 min walk from Walking Street.

Walking Street / island centre

Budget rooms, eateries and the 7-Eleven; walkable to all beaches.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
฿1,200–2,000 (≈ US$40–65) excl. bed
Mid
฿2,000–3,500 (≈ US$65–110) excl. bed
High
฿3,500 (≈ US$110)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Air-conditioned double room1 × 3 nights × ฿2,500฿7,500
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ฿2,200฿13,200
Speedboat Pak Bara ↔ Ko Lipe, both ways2 × ฿1,200 · check฿2,400
National park entry fee2 × ฿200 · check฿400
Snorkelling day trip (3 stops, lunch)2 × ฿650 · check฿1,300
eSIM, about a week of data2 × ฿300฿600
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge฿2,540
Trip total≈ ฿4,660 per person per day, bed included฿27,940≈ US$900

2026 estimate in baht; flights and transfers to Pak Bara excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Beer: 7-Eleven can / bar฿50 (≈ US$2) / ฿100 (≈ US$4)
Spirits / cocktail in a bar฿150 (≈ US$5) / ฿200–250 (≈ US$7–8)
1-hour massage฿300–400 (≈ US$10–13)
Saleng taxi, any trip on the island฿50 (≈ US$2) per person
Long-tail boat between island points฿50 (≈ US$2)
Ice, per kg฿10 (≈ under US$1)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe for tourists; the real risks are rough speedboat crossings, strong tidal currents while diving, and low-season closures. Use reef-safe sunscreen and keep valuables in a dry bag.
  • Speedboat crossings can be rough; people with back or neck problems should take a ferry instead.
  • There is a national park entry fee of about ฿200 (≈ US$7) on arrival; keep the ticket for nearby islands.
  • Only three ATMs on the island; card cash advances cost 5–8% — bring baht.
  • Fishing near the island is illegal; avoid fishing trips and locally caught fish.
  • Garbage is often burned; refill bottles where restaurants offer water jugs.
  • Low season (Jun–Oct) closes many resorts and boats — confirm before booking.

Emergency numbers

Police
191
Ambulance
1669
Tourist police
1155

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Ko Lipeเกาะหลีเป๊ะ

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Emergency

  • Police191
  • Ambulance1669
  • Tourist police1155

Embassy

No embassies on Ko Lipe; most are in Bangkok. Consulates for some countries are in Phuket or Hat Yai — check before you travel.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Pak Bara → Ko Lipe, speedboat: about ฿600 (≈ US$19) one way, 1.5 h (check)
  • Langkawi → Ko Lipe, ferry: about ฿1,200–1,500 (≈ US$40–50) one way, 1.5 h (check)
  • Saleng taxi on the island: ฿50 (≈ US$2) per person per trip

Say or show

  • สวัสดี — Hello (sawatdee)
  • ขอบคุณ — Thank you (khop khun)
  • เท่าไหร่ — How much is it? (tao rai)
  • ห้องน้ำอยู่ไหน — Where is the toilet? (hong nam yu nai)
  • ไม่เอา ขอบคุณ — I don't want it, thank you (mai ao, khop khun)
  • ช่วยด้วย — Help (chuay duay)

Save the national park ticket; it covers entry to nearby islands in the archipelago.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ko Lipe. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Nov–May (high season); Dec–Mar for calmest seas · avoid Jun–Oct (monsoon, many boats and resorts closed) · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 6 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contracts for HDY, TST and LGK: last boat times, Pak Bara transfer, overnight fallback.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Pattaya Beach, Walking Street, Sunrise Beach, Sunset Beach.
  3. Dive and snorkel pages with verified operators, prices and seasonal closures.
  4. Low-season and hostile-weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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