Koh Lipe is known for some of the healthiest reefs in Thailand, above all the red soft coral at Jabang Channel, which is rare in Thai waters. The snorkelling sites around the island fall into two zones: inner and outer.
Inner zone versus outer zone
The difference is the sites themselves. The outer zone is a longer boat ride from the island, while the inner zone holds the highlights — Koh Hin Ngam and Jabang Channel. With time for both, take both.
Inner-zone sites
- Jabang Channel
- Koh Hin Ngam
- White Sand Beach, Koh Rawi
- Koh Yang
Outer-zone sites
- Koh Hin Son
- Koh Rok Loi
- Koh Phueng
- Koh Mai Phai
- Monkey Bay, Koh Dong