Ko Lipe
Attractions and distractions
Attractions and distractions
Crystal water splashes up to two long stretches of white sand and several smaller beaches on Ko Lipe. Reefs also surround the island and while much of the coral is in rough shape, you’ll still find some decent snorkelling spots where you don’t have to worry too much about the boat traffic. Each beach has a different vibe -- read on to find the ones that suit you best. ... Read more about Beaches on Ko Lipe .
Group and private boat tours to a host of pristine beaches and snorkelling sites scattered around the Adang archipelago can be arranged all over Lipe. Though many of the reefs are bleached and dormant, you’ll still find some soft and hard coral supporting healthy schools of tropical fish and other marine life, including clownfish, anemones and rays. ... Read more about Boat tours and snorkelling .
Part of what makes Ko Lipe so enticing is the surrounding archipelago filled with pristine islands and reefs. A boat trip to Ko Hin Ngam, Ko Rawi and Ko Adang sprinkles a bit of nature, adventure and perhaps an evil curse or wish-come-true on to that beach ... Read more about Boat trip to Ko Hin Ngam, Ko Rawi and Ko Adang .
Diving is big business on Ko Lipe, with several outfits offering everything from casual half-day dives to PADI certification in a wide range of languages. During high season, boats hit local dive sites like Eight Mile Rock, Stonehenge and Ko Lantcha. More distant locales like Hin Daeng and Ko Haa can be reached on the multi-day live-aboard trips offered by Forra Diving. When comparing dive ... Read more about Diving on Ko Lipe .
Development has barely touched Ko Lipe’s rugged western peninsula revealing little-known viewpoints and beaches. Nature lovers and seclusion seekers should hop out of that hammock, grab a map and get hiking. ... Read more about Exploring Ko Lipe's western peninsula .
From casual morning sessions by the sea to longer retreats in a spacious studio, Ko Lipe hosts a few different options for yoga. The only studio not associated with a resort is Keirita’s Yoga operated by Keira, an American with more than two decades of yoga experience who also teaches diving. In high season she leads Ashtanga Vinyasa-based sessions at 08:00 and 17:00, with the early class ... Read more about Yoga on Ko Lipe .
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