Review of a trip to Koh Lipe with the worthiest trip 3 Days 2 Nights at Salisa Resort (High Season)

Koh Lipe is one of the smallest islands in Thailand. It is often called the Maldives of Thailand. Koh Lipe is a heaven in south Andaman which is very popular among tourists. Highlights of Koh Lipe include a white sand beach and turquoise sea water. Our information about travelling to Koh Lipe will help you plan your trip in no time and be more confident to go to Koh Lipe.

From Hat Yai International Airport (The most convenient way)

Hat Yai International Airport is the most convenient airport. There are many flights to choose. It takes around 1.5 – 2 hours to Pakbara Pier. As for the airline that provides flights from Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai, currently there is only one airline which is AirAsia. This is the overall picture of flight and time schedules of every airline that provides direct flights from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Hat Yai, Thailand. A flight from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Hat Yai, Thailand, takes 1 hour and 3 minutes.

First day: Hat Yai International Airport / Hat Yai – Pak Bara Pier

08:30 – 09:30 AM. Staff from “Hi Lipe” will welcome you at the assembly point which is “Gate 8, Hat Yai International Airport, Songkhla”, if you travel by plane. In case you already accommodated in Hat Yai, you could inform the name of your hotel or location in Hat Yai so staff could pick you up. The van driver will help you with your bags and your seat on the air-conditioned van then take you to Pak Bara Pier, La-ngu District, Satun. (Estimated travel time is around 1 hour and 45 minutes.)

10:45 – 11:00 AM. When you arrive at Pak Bara Pier, staff from Hi Lipe will welcome you and take you to the Pier Building to check in your boat ticket. (Please prepare 220 baht per person. This amount includes port fee which is 20 baht and national park fee which is 200 baht.) Admin suggests you have a meal beforehand or buy food at 7-11 near Hi Lipe Office. Koh Lipe also has 7-11 but the prices would be slightly higher.

11:30 AM. Heading to Koh Lipe by speed boat. (Estimated travel time is around 1 hour and 30 minutes.)

12:15 PM. Arriving at Tarutao National Park in Satun. You can take photos for about 15 minutes. The highlights of Koh Lipe include the naturality of corals around the island, beautiful gulf, and soft sand on the beach which is white like powder.

12:45 PM. Stopping by Koh Khai to take photos around 15 minutes. The highlight of this island is the headland by the coast. It’s a sea cliff with beautiful natural rock arch. In addition, it is believed that couples who walk under this arch will get married. So, to any couples who visit Koh Khai, don’t forget to walk under this arch.

01:45 PM. When you arrive at the pier on Koh Lipe, hotel staff will already be there waiting for you and holding a sign with hotel name. They will take you to your accommodation.

P.S. Boat schedule in low season for Pak Bara Pier – Koh Lipe is 11:30 AM and 01:30 PM.

The 11:30 AM ride will stop by Tarutao National Park and Koh Khai for around 15 minutes per each spot to let you take photos.

Around 04:30 – 06:00 PM, staff will call you to confirm the time to pick you up from the hotel for “snorkeling  trip”.

For this trip, admin recommends Salisa Resort which is located at Sunrise Beach,you can enjoy relaxation on a comfortable holiday with the breeze and sunshine on the white beach of Koh Lipe. Beautiful accommodation, good view, chilling in front of the beach. Activities at Salisa Resort include diving, snorkelling and canoeing.

Second Day: Adang Island – Rawee Island – Hin Ngam Island – Jabang River

Koh Lipe Diving Trip: Adang Island, Rawee Island, Hin Ngam Island, And Jabang River. Staff will pick you up from the resort around 9:00 – 9:30 AM. We will go diving in these islands. Staff will take you to dive from around 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM.

10:00 AM. The first dive site is Jabang River. This is an abundant and beautiful shallow dive site. All corals here are soft corals and there are 7 colors. Generally, soft corals are found in deep water. To see soft corals in this shallow water is considered an absolute heaven for divers. The river flows swiftly here, so we need some ropes to maintain balance while diving.

Then, we go to “Hin Ngam Island” which is a small island. Only rocks can be found at the beach. The rocks are round-shaped and placed beautifully on the beach. When the rocks are exposed to the water and sun, they will be shining in black. On Hin Ngam Island, there is a tale that every rock contains a curse of the island guardian spirit called “Chao Pho Tarutao”. Whoever takes the rocks away, they will face only disastrous things.

12:00 AM. Lunch at Rawee Island. (Lunch Box)

13:00 PM. You will get to see the beauty of “Rawee Island”. Tarutao National Park is located here at Haad Sai Khao. This is a very beautiful island and a good dive site to see corals. Corals here are hard corals such as Staghorn coral, Boulder coral, and Hydnophora microconos. There are chances that you will see Sea Anemones, Giant clams, and Anemonefishes here as well.

Then, you will get to see the beauty of corals at Koh Yang. It is an island near Rawee island. Here, you can dive to see corals around the island. Corals here are combination of hard and soft corals such as Leaf coral, Brain coral, and Staghorn coral. There are chances that you will see very gigantic Giant clams here as well.

15:00 PM. Staff will take you to the accommodation.

Third day: Koh Lipe – Pak Bara Pier – Hat Yai International Airport / Hat Yai

11:30 AM. It’s time to say goodbye to Koh Lipe. You have to check in your boat ticket in Pattaya Beach. Staff will be standing by and take you to Pak Bara Pier by speed boat. (Estimated travel time is around 1 hour and 45 minutes.)

01:00 PM. Arriving at Pak Bara Pier. Staff will be waiting for you in front of Pak Bara Pier Building. Please look for the “Hi Lipe” sign.

01:30 PM. Staff are standing by to take you to Hat Yai International Airport / Hat Yai. (Estimated travel time is around 1 hour and 30 minutes.)

03:30 PM. Arriving at Hat Yai International Airport / Hat Yai safely.

P.S. Boat schedule in low season for Koh Lipe - Pak Bara Pier is 09:30 AM and 11:30 AM.

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