Forget "him" for a while, because I'm in love with "Lipe".

This trip is a redemption trip because we were here last year.

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However, sleeping on land and going on a one-day tour wasn't enough, so I had to go back and do it again.

Book your flight tickets in advance, 10 months ahead, to save money and have time to research accommodation, tours, transportation, and activities at your own pace. This will help you avoid feeling overwhelmed.

It's time to enter the examination room. Let's start. When we arrive at Hat Yai Airport, the van that we booked will be waiting to pick us up. It will take us to Pak Bara Pier, which takes about 2 hours. (The van will stop at a gas station so you can buy things at 7-11 to stock up because things at Lipe will be expensive.)

11:30 AM. Book this round of the boat because you will be able to visit Tarutao Island.

Stop by Koh Kai and take photos at the Hin Stone Archway.

The seawater is crystal clear.

And we returned to our boat, heading towards Koh Lipe.

To Koh Lipe.

Familiar image

The boat will dock at Bunda Beach. (The guide and the locals here say that they prefer to call it Bunda Beach rather than Pattaya. We also think Bunda Beach because there are so many of them, why change their name?)

and took a taxi to the accommodation

We stayed at The Noi 2 (booked during the opening promotion of the new zone, including accommodation, diving, and 4 meals).

No need to walk far when you're hungry, as the accommodation offers food (we had spicy papaya salad for two days straight).

Take a nap in the air conditioning, then wake up and go play in the water at Sunrise Beach.

Clownfish can be spotted right on the beach.

Watch the sunset at Sunset Beach.

The seawater is incredibly sweet.

Stroll through the night market after dark.

A new day dawns.

Exceptionally peaceful, as tourists are still asleep.

Both sunsets were equally beautiful, the only difference being who I was watching them with.

It's time for breakfast.

We went diving for two days, the first day in the outer zone and the second day in the inner zone.

Day 1, Outside Zone

Stacked Rock Island

Scuba diving at Koh Khamnan

Monkey Bay

Eat here.

We thoroughly enjoyed this location throughout our trip.

Stunningly beautiful from every angle.

Continue to Koh Rok Loy

Those with weak knees should play in the water, while those who are strong should climb the mountain.

Enjoy the view

The view from above is beautiful.

Day 2 Zone in

Jabang River, I thought I would see colorful coral, but I only saw mudskippers. There were many people, the water was strong and cloudy. It was so tiring.

Rocky Island

Please respect the rules and regulations. Do not stack stones or take them away. Please leave the beauty for future generations to enjoy.

Racha Island, white sand beach

Most tourists stop here for lunch because there are free restrooms, food, service, and fresh water for bathing.

However, the place was extremely crowded.

Ultimately, Adang Island

The water is very clear, but there is a lot of garbage.

Before taking a picture, we had to help pick up the trash.

After returning to the accommodation, we showered and changed clothes. We boarded the boat again at 4:00 PM and arrived at Pak Bara Pier at 5:30 PM. We took a van and arrived at the airport at 7:30 PM. We ended the trip with happiness and fun. If we have the opportunity, we will come again. We love you, Koh Lipe.

Expenses

Round-trip flight ticket (booking across the year) 780 baht

Roundtrip transportation (car and boat) costs 1200 baht.

Accommodation for 3 days 2 nights + inner zone diving + 4 meals 2300 baht

Charter a boat tour in the outer zone, including meals and equipment (3,900 baht/7 people) 557 baht

Meals at your own expense