The Maldives of Thailand
Snorkel Reviews
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Best Snorkel Spots
Top Things To Do
Where is Koh Lipe?
Koh Lipe is one of the most southern Thai islands on the South-West of Thailand, only a 3 hour boat ride from Langkawi, Malaysia.
Frequently Asked Questions
The local currency is Thailand Baht THB. 100 THB equals approximately 2.81 USD.
Koh Lipe is located in the South of Thailand in the continent of Asia. The islands are an hour’s ferry ride from the mainland city of Satun. Alternatively, there is the option of a 3 hours speedboat North to the island of Koh Lanta.
If you are visiting, Thailand’s dry season will give you the best weather for snorkeling which runs October-May.
In my opinion, the best snorkel spot is Bamboo Island, especially when combined with a trip to the beach. I also really like Pileh Lagoon, as it combines snorkeling at the entrance, as well as time to experience and swim in the turquoise waters in the Lagoon. Finally, Shark Point was an incredible experience to swim with large Blacktip Reef Sharks.
There are a number of Turtle species in the Andaman sea, including the Green and Hawksbill turtle. From my experience I think it is unlikely to see Sea Turtles at Koh Lipe and surrounding islands, but not to say you can’t.
