When planning your transfer to Koh Lipe, part of the stunning Tarutao National Marine Park in Thailand, remember that a National Park fee is required. This fee helps preserve the islands’ natural beauty and supports the maintenance of the marine park.
National Park Fee at Koh Lipe:
- Foreign Adults: 200 THB per person
- Foreign Children (ages 2-11.99): 100 THB per child
- Thai Adults: 40 THB per person
- Thai Children (ages 2-11.99): 20 THB per child
- Children under 2 years: Free of charge
This fee is usually collected upon arrival by boat on Koh Lipe or at nearby islands within the Tarutao National Marine Park. If you are participating in activities like snorkeling or diving in the marine park, you may need to show proof of payment, so keep your ticket as it is typically valid for 7 days.
Payment Details
- The fee is compulsory for all visitors and is collected either upon arrival at Koh Lipe or at Pakbara Jetty before boarding the boat to the island.
- The ticket is typically valid for 5 to 7 days, providing access to the Tarutao National Marine Park during this period.
- It is crucial to keep the ticket on hand, as proof of payment may be required when participating in activities like snorkeling, diving, or island hopping.
Payment Methods
- Payments are accepted in cash, preferably in Thai Baht.
- Some locations may accept other currencies such as EUR, USD, or MYR, but availability can vary.
Arrival and Payment Process
For travelers arriving via the route from Kuah Jetty in Langkawi to Koh Lipe, the process is as follows:
For the route from Kuah Jetty in Langkawi to Koh Lipe. When you arrived at Koh Lipe. Need to immigration process before.
After that, you must go to the National Park officer’s counter to pay for the National Park fee. The counter is closed to Immigration office. You can pay by cash [Thai baht].
- Upon arrival at Koh Lipe, you will go through immigration clearance.
- After immigration, proceed to the National Park officer’s counter, located near the Immigration Office, to pay the national park fee.
- Payments must be made in cash. If needed, there are ATMs near the payment counter for cash withdrawals.
Additional Information
- Some resorts offer free transfers from the immigration office to their property. Check with your resort in advance and inform them of your arrival time to arrange a pickup.
Noted : The next counter has ATMs.
Some resort has a free transfer to resort. You can inform them to pick up you at the immigration office.