Koh Adang and Koh Lipe

Posted by admin on February 7th, 2009 filed in attractions, beach life, holidays, sightseeing, travel tips

A tiny island in the Andaman Sea, Koh Lipe is a destination which is part of Tarutao National Marine Park. This park contains over 70 tiny islands. Koh Lipe is part of a small group of 10 islands. The group’s biggest island is Koh Adang, offering bungalow accommodation for visiting tourists.

The lodging rates on Koh Adang range from 350 baht to1,000 baht per night. Koh Adang is a wonderful spot for those travellers looking for tranquillity. The simple bungalows have electricity after sunset only, and the island’s sole restaurant serves delicious meals from 07:00 to 21:00.

Koh Lipe boasts much more bungalow-style accommodations, restaurants and even some nightlife venues located on Pattaya beach. Nightly accommodation rates on Koh Lipe range from 300 baht to 9,000 baht at the island’s newest resort.

Long-tail boats on a Koh Lipe beach

It is easy for visitors to arrange a long-tail boat for an unforgettable island-hopping tour, which will give participants the option to explore Koh Lipe, Koh Kai and Koh Hin Ngam that features gorgeous stripy pebbles. From Koh Lipe it is also possible travelling by boat to the Malaysian island of Langkawi. Koh Lipe travel guide. This trip only takes 60 minutes.