There are 4 main beaches Pattaya, Sunlight, Sunset and Karma Beach. All beaches are connected by footpaths and it takes about an hour or two to walk the entire island.

The local inhabitants, Chao Ley, mainly derive their livelihood from fishing. The recent boom in tourism has seen that change. Some have opened up restaurants serving local food as well as boat tours and taxi services.  Read more about the Chao Ley here



There are roughly 600 bungalows on Koh Lipe, ranging from tents on the beach to the more outstanding with panoramic views. See our accommodation section for more information about each resort.

**Lipe has developed a reputation of filling up quickly and leaving people to sleep on the beach, especially during holidays and long-weekends. We can recommend some idyll beaches for camping or accommodation with online reservations so you can plan before you go!

We can be reached by longtail or ferry from Pakbarra, Koh Lanta, Trang or Langkawi. See the updated Ferry Schedule

There are no cars and a limited amount of motorbikes. Koh Lipe village has a new school this year, a few small shops and some fantastic local food. There is also a newly improved medical center with basic supplies. Travellers with medical experience are asked to register in case of emergency.


*if you are interested in helping- please bring English books or learning material to donate to the children at the school*

There have been increasing complaints about problems of litter and waste disposal on Ko Lipe. It is a small island, ill-equipped to cope with the volume of tourism it is now receiving, so try to tread lightly. If you've got a free day try to rustle up a few people and go do a bit of cleaning. Check out our Responsible Tourism page on how you can help and what is being done.

Seasons of Operation
low season - June-October
hi season - November-May

Peak Season Holidays:
Loy Kratong: November 24
H.M The King's Birthday: December 5
Christmas & New Years Eve: December 24th-Jan1
Chinese New Year: February 7
Buddhist New Year (Songkran): April 13-17