Is a QUICK DAY TRIP to Koh Lipe (Thailand) from Langkawi (Malaysia) worth it? (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM)

[@brothersman524]

I actually did the same day trip to Koh Lipe while staying in Langkawi in Jan 2017 for 1 week from Telaga Harbour. I explored most of the island and still had plenty of time left before heading back to Langkawi. Then I decided to go to Koh Lipe again in the following year in Feb 2018 staying for 3 nights at Bundhaya Resort after staying in Ao Nang/Krabi for 5 nights, 3 nights Koh Phi Phi Don and 1 night in Koh Lanta

[@SoAndrew]

That's a good choice! After visiting Koh Lipe myself I realized that the best thing to do there is... island hopping! Planning to make it all the way to Phuket next time!

[@brothersman524]

@@SoAndrew There is the Mangrove Tour which I think it is better. Personally I didn't like Phuket much but the Krabi Province (Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, Krabi, Ao Nang, Koh Yao Noi, Railey) is amazing

[@KIMMIUNA]

3 day 2 nights wont be enough for me 😂. I will be coming this 22 Dec. hope all is well especially the weather.

[@SoAndrew]

More than enough to explore neighbour beautiful islands. Weather is perfect there between November and March! So I’m also going to Phuket in December 😂

[@bigeyesjo]

Wow this is great. Can you gave us some info where to catch a ferry from Langkavi and how much is it cost i one way?

[@fsm1627]

Hello from Timor-leste andrew❤💪

[@SoAndrew]

❤🙏

[@stevegregorian9862]

Thank you for wearing hat with my country flag, Please let me know when you come to Bangkok.

[@SoAndrew]

Thank you! Now I'm wearing this cap always, wherever I travel to :)

[@DouniaELJAOUHARI-k1f]

Would it be intresting to do it just for one day, we have 5 days stay in langkawi and since we love thailand we want to go to koh lipe for one day 😅😂

[@SoAndrew]

Yes, you definitely should! Just make sure you have extra Thai baht in cash along.

[@DouniaELJAOUHARI-k1f]

@@SoAndrew like can I do the exchange in malaysia ? From usd to bhatt, also how much is needed for 2 people in order to stay for the day ? Is thai visa required for entry ? :D thanks !

[@SoAndrew]

@@DouniaELJAOUHARI-k1f yes, you can exchange USD to THB in Langkawi, I’ve done it at the airport. You need 300 THB in cash to pay mandatory national park fee entrance at immigration upon arriving. Western restaurants are around THB 400-500 per person. Taxi anywhere is fixed at THB 50, so I would recommend to bring around THB 1,000 per person (USD 30) for a day trip to Koh Lipe. Otherwise you can bring around THB 500-700 (USD 15-20) per person and pay at the restaurants with bank card. If you’re from North America or Europe, your passport doesn’t need visa. But you better check about your passport visa requirements for Thailand.

[@brothersman524]

I did this as day trip from Langkawi and you can definitely do it with reasonable time but it is during their peak season around December to May. I've explored the main beaches in Koh Lipe with still a couple of hours to spare

[@adamwallace790]

How much is the cheapest ferry

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Is meal or food expensive? I guess it should be.

[@SoAndrew]

It's very expensive. Restaurant meal would be 2-3 times more expensive than in the rest of Thailand.

[@AKgoon82]

Where did you get local cash from?

[@SoAndrew]

Exchanged in Langkawi a day before. I recommend to bring cash to Koh Lipe, not to exchange on the spot, since rates are terrible there.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Maldives of malaysia is perhentian islands

[@SoAndrew]

Exactly! You won't believe me, but I'm going to Perhentian Islands next Friday! For 2 days! Been to Redang back in 2019 and it is magical place!

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@So Andrew yes our secret islands are in the east coast.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@@SoAndrew when you save up enough money and you have time , do visit islands in sabah North borneo. You will not want to leave Malaysia.

[@SoAndrew]

@@keangwooichoo6138 For sure! In the beginning of 2020 I was planning a trip to Semporna, it's remote town near Tawau (got nice convenient and cheap flights from KL back then) in Sabah and main gateway to the islands. But lockdown happened and haven't travelled there. Still in my list. And agreed, need more time, just 3-days long weekend won't be enough...

[@brothersman524]

@@keangwooichoo6138 Hi. Seen your post here. Just to update you that I've have now visited Sabah and Sarawak (Kuching, Kota Kinabalu, Mabul Island, Sipadan Island, Semporna and other places around Borneo Malaysia as well as visiting Brunei