Hello everyone!

I'm back with another travel blog, this time revisiting a trip from last year. With summer in full swing, I know many of you are itching to hit the beach, dive into the ocean, and explore the wonders of the coral reefs. So, I'm sharing some information about a fantastic destination that might just be your next dream vacation.

Lipe Island:

This island's name is synonymous with crystal-clear waters. You can literally see the vibrant sea anemones from your boat! No wonder many international tourists call it the "Maldives of Thailand." Naturally, I had to experience this paradise for myself. However, the high cost of living and accommodation forced me to embrace my inner backpacker. I booked a one-day diving trip with Gecko Lipe and grabbed some delicious street food on Walking Street.

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Check out the video below for a glimpse of Lipe Island's beauty:

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Unfortunately, I didn't take many photos on this trip as I fell ill upon arrival. But trust me, Lipe Island is a true gem waiting to be discovered.

For this trip, we chose to take an early morning flight with Nok Air to Hat Yai.

Booked a van and ferry with Easylipe, departing at 11:00 AM. We only stopped at Koh Kai (due to heavy rain in Tarutao National Marine Park).

Upon arriving at the island, we immediately went to find our booked accommodation, Gecko Lipe. It is located on Walking Street, near the Roti Phayuh sign (if you're curious why it's called Phayuh, you'll have to go there yourself).

Photo Credit: www.geckolipe.com

Take a walk.

This trip was a simple one-day snorkeling trip. I purchased a package that included seven stops (four snorkeling spots) for 650 baht per person. The package also included one meal, one fruit snack, drinks, and snorkeling equipment.

Lipe is considered a great snorkeling destination due to its abundance of sea anemones, thriving soft corals, and colorful Christmas tree worms. I wasn't able to take many photos because the water was quite rough, especially around Koh Phing, which is home to a large number of soft corals, small sea anemones, and sea anemones.

The first point of interest is Hin Sorn Island.

This image depicts Bamboo Island, renowned for its abundance of flame coral, locally known as "chimney coral." Due to the shallow depth of only 2 meters, divers must exercise caution to avoid damaging the coral while exploring its beauty.

Let's stop by Koh Rok Loi (pronounced "Ro-kloy", not "Rok-loy").

The water is so clear that you can see the coral reefs even from far away.

After that, we went to Jabang Canal to see the famous seven-color coral, but unfortunately, it was not in full bloom, so we couldn't get any pictures. Let's just watch the clip. That's all I saw. - -"

On the way back, we watched the sunset from Pattaya Beach, but we couldn't see it fully. If you want to see it fully, you have to go to Sunset Beach.

Bidding farewell with a glimpse of the "Orangutan of the Sea," a juvenile orangutan at Koh Lipe.

Trip Details

"Ultimate Lipe Island Adventure"

• Round-trip flight tickets with Nok Air cost 2,200 baht per person.

- The cost of a van (9 seats) from Hat Yai to Pak Bara and a round-trip boat to Koh Lipe is 1600 baht per person.

- Gecko Lipe Resort on Koh Lipe, 900 baht per night for 3 nights (fan room) - Snorkeling One Day Trip to 7 outer islands (snorkeling at 4 points only), 650 baht per person, including 1 meal, 1 fruit, drinks, and snorkeling equipment.

• Accommodation in Hat Yai, behind Kim Yong Market, 780 baht per night.

Food on Koh Lipe is more expensive than usual. You should bring a lot of money with you.

Food and Drinks on Lipe Walking Street

- Auntie Yuhoo's Roti: Delicious roti with a variety of fillings.

- Turtle Charcoal Pizza: Individual slices for 100 baht each. (Note: This option was not personally tried due to high crowd volume.)

- Hello Indian Food: Popular Indian restaurant with tasty dishes and a lively atmosphere.

- Progress Restaurant: Seafood buffet for 490 baht per person (excluding drinks). Two-hour dining duration.

- Bars and Pubs: Several options available (5-6) with small bottles of Chang or Leo beer priced at 80 baht each.

"That's all for now! Stay tuned for our next exciting trip!"