Are you bored with your busy schedule? Are you working for a year straight and need an extended break from the schedule and rejuvenate? Is your destination of choice Thailand? If all the answers to these questions are yes, then the best destination you can go to this year is Koh Lipe.
It may sound unknown, but this is one of the most sought after beach destinations by islanders. This island is present in the Thai archipelago and contributes to the country’s economy mainly in terms of tourism.
Things to do in Koh Lipe
Koh Lipe falls under the jurisdiction of the Tarutao National Park. There are more than 500 extraordinary islands in the Butong archipelago where Koh Lipe falls. The island is famous for its main beach destinations which are Sunrise Beach, Sunset Beach and Pattaya Beach.
The best part is that you can take advantage of the world-class accommodations of the renowned hotels and the thatched cottages of the local resorts. There are so many things you can do here. These are some of the ideas that you can admire to make an itinerary.
It is only 60 km from the mainland of Thailand. It is located in the Andaman Sea. To get here, you will have to take a boat to Koh Lipe from the main seaports or the port of Thailand. You can also arrange a ferry from the main islands when following an island hopping itinerary.
After you get there, you can explore the explorable part of the island on foot. It has a national park established in the year 1974. The island is only 2 km long and can be easily explored on foot.
You can bathe in the clean water of the Andaman Sea. The water is bright bluish in color. You can camp on the beaches or practice a water sport. There are bars and restaurants near the beaches. You can go for a drink or a seafood platter. The powder white sand beaches will be the ideal places to walk and soak up the beauty of nature.
There are various types of water sports available on this island. You can do a diving session, snorkel or enjoy a speedboat ride in the presence of an instructor.
The best way to witness nature is to take a boat trip to the quiet part of the islands, where you will find large lizards, monkeys, etc. in its natural habitat. You will also find bioluminescent phytoplankton while swimming or snorkeling in the sea.
All these trips can be easily arranged on the island of Koh Lipe. The authorities have established a suitable place to organize these experiences. All you have to do is take a boat to Koh Lipe and enjoy the promenade. Rough waves and clean beaches will welcome you in the warmest way.