Ko Lipe Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in the Andaman Sea
About Ko Lipe
The name "Ko Lipe" is a corrupted version of the Malay name, Pulau Nipis, meaning "thin island". In 1973, Tarutao National Park was established; however, Ko Lipe is outside of the jurisdiction of the neighboring 51 islands of Tarutao National Park, and as such, development is permitted on the island. The island is home to about 500 Urak Lawoi sea gypsies ("chao leh" in Thai and "orang laut" in Malay) who are descendants of the first and only inhabitants of the island 300 years ago. Many of them fled in the late 1800s, when the Dutch mistook them for pirates, due to their nomadic lifestyle. Ownership of the island was disputed since it was uninhabited, and to prevent Malaysian encroachment, they were given a grant to half of the island and live in small villages, predominantly around the fa
Top Attractions in Ko Lipe
Explore the best things to see and do in Ko Lipe:
- ★Adang Sea Divers
- ★Castaway Divers
- ★Davy Jones Locker
- ★Forra Diving
- ★Ko Lipe Diving
- ★Ocean Pro Diving
- ★Satun Dive Resort
Where to Eat in Ko Lipe
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Banana Tree
- 🍴BAY - Panoramic Restaurant
- 🍴Benny’s On The Beach
- 🍴Elephant American Coffee House
- 🍴FINO Restaurant
- 🍴Flour Power Bakery
Where to Stay in Ko Lipe
- 🏨Adang Sea Divers
- 🏨Akira
- 🏨Ananya Lipe Resort
- 🏨Anda Resort
- 🏨Bloom Cafe and Hostel
- 🏨Bonus Resort
Ko Lipe Travel Guide Sections
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