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1 week cruising on the Mergui Archipelago (7 days)
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Code: E-MACZZ0131
Tour Style: Active
Duration: 7 Days
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This 1-week island hopping adventure to the Mergui Archipelago will take you on a journey to some of the most amazing places on the planet. Our island safari boat facilities are simple yet functional. These cruises are suitable for people who are adventurous, easy going and don’t mind sharing facilities and sleeping in open space with canvas dividers and under mosquito nets. 

 

You will be among the very few privileged visitors to the pristine Mergui (Myeik) archipelago of 800 islands, which was only recently opened for foreigners after decades of isolation.

 

Brief Itinerary

 

Day 1: Kawthaung – The Three Islets (115 Island)

Day 2: The Three Islets (115 Island) – Nyaung Wee Island – Bo Cho Island

Day 3: Bo Cho Island – Lampi Island – Tar Yar Island – Ko Phawt Island

Day 4: Ko Phawt Island – Sa Let Ga Let Island

Day 5: Sa Let Ga Let Island – Wa Ale Island – Pilar Island          

Day 6: Pilar - High Rock (Hlaing Gu) – Zar Det Nge – Salon Islands

Day 7: Salon Island – Kawthaung

Day 1: Kawthaung – The Three Islets (115 Island)
Your guide will meet you at the airport/pier in Kawthaung and transfer you to your boat for check in. Along the way, you can check out the bustling border town. If you are interested and if time permits, you can sign up for a short sightseeing tour (optional). You can stroll through the lively market near the Jetty, visit the famous Victoria Point, the most southern tip of Myanmar’s mainland, and stop for photos at the King Bayint Naung statue. You can visit the Pyi Daw Aye Pagoda with scenic views across the river to Ranong and finish the tour with a short drive through the fishing villages on the outskirts of the town. Overnight cruise to The Three Islets (115 Island).

 

Meals: breakfast included

 

Day 2: The Three Islets (115 Island) – Nyaung Wee Island – Bo Cho Island
You wake up to a stunning view of Three Islets (115 Island) and after breakfast, you swim and snorkel in the crystal-clear water, teaming with fish. Later you follow your guide through the lush tropical jungle to a small beach, blanketed with thousands of beautiful shells washed in from the ocean. Before lunch you cruise to Nyaung Wee Island and visit the Moken Village. You will have lunch while you cruise to the largest sea gypsy settlement in the area on Bo Cho Island. Here you will have to be prepared to be surrounded by curious kids. If you prepare before you come and bring some small gifts you will be even more overwhelmed by their warm welcome. You walk through the village and photograph this picturesque place from the Pagoda located on the hill overlooking the entire village. Chill out onboard and observe the daily life of the almost extinct sea-gypsies. Do some night fishing. Overnight onboard nearby Bo Cho Island.

 

Meals: breakfast included

 

Day 3: Bo Cho Island – Lampi Island – Tar Yar Island – Ko Phawt Island
You start the day with an early-morning cruise to Lampi Island; this huge island is one of Myanmar’s National Parks, and there are many things to see here. your first stop will be on the southern tip in front of a mangrove lagoon. You will learn how to paddle a kayak and take the chance to explore the ancient mangrove forest. After a short break, you cruise on to Tar Yar Island. Here you will take the kayaks for an extended tour through the 4 km long tidal river, following the stream, which leads us right into the heart of the island. Immerse yourself in this fragile eco-system, while passing noisy monkeys looking for food on large sand bars. The views and the sounds of the ancient rainforest remind one of scenes seen in the movie Jurassic Park (without the dinosaurs!). By sunset you will cruise along the shore and stop at another island called Ko Phawt Island. Overnight on-board nearby Ko Phawt Island.

 

Meals: breakfast included

 

Day 4: Ko Phawt Island – Sa Let Ga Let Island
After an early breakfast get set to swim and snorkel at Ko Phawt Island. You will learn more about the local flora and fauna and be amazed at the stunning view of this island. You may ask yourself how the people here still live in perfect harmony with nature. You return back to the boat where you enjoy lunch onboard.

After lunch you go back on land and meet some of the island inhabitants. You can perhaps try out some ancient spear fishing techniques or paddle in one of their traditional canoes, which is hand-carved out of one single tree. After that you will cruise to your next island, Sa Let Ga Let Island. Overnight onboard nearby Sa Let Ga Let Island.

 

Meals: breakfast included

 

Day 5: Sa Let Ga Let Island – Wa Ale Island – Pilar Island
Today will be an easygoing day. You will try your hand at catching some fresh fish for dinner before you continue your trip to the equally stunning Wa Ale Island. The rest of the day is all yours to relax or explore; you could take the sea kayak and cross the bay to a small islet or trek through the mangroves to the other side of the island. Enjoy the magnificent views or discover what kind of corals and fish you can find underwater. Later on you will continue the cruise to Pilar Island. Overnight onboard nearby Pilar Island.

Meals: breakfast included

 

Day 6: Pilar - High Rock (Hlaing Gu) – Zar Det Nge – Salon Islands
After breakfast you bear further south to reach High Rock (Hlaing Gu Island). You explore several secluded beaches and if you like, take time to catch some rays on the beach of your choice. You return to the boat for an eat-as-much-as-you-like buffet. In the afternoon you can relax on the sundeck or in your gazebo and enjoy the fresh sea breeze, while you cruise to Zar Det Nge Island. Tonight you will have a BBQ dinner onboard and continue the cruise to Salon Island. Overnight onboard nearby Salon Island.

Meals: breakfast included

 

Day 7: Salon Island – Kawthaung
After breakfast you cruise back to Kawthaung. You disembark MV Sea Gypsy and transfer to the Kawthaung airport/Ranong.

 

Meals: breakfast included

Included

* Accommodation onboard based on double bed open-air gazebo

* On board meals (3 meals per day with minimum 3 – 4 dishes per meal)

- Soft drinks, fruits, snacks

* Sea Kayaks (sit-on-top), Snorkeling sets (mask, snorkel and fins), Fishing Gears

* Life Jackets

* Port fees

* Special travel permits application

* Local English speaking guide

 

Excluded

* Transfers to and from Jetty / Airport in Kawthaung (Myanmar) from Ranong (Thailand) or Kawthaung airport (Myanmar)

* Domestic airfare (Yangon – Kawthaung – Yangon)

* Mergui Archipelago fees (Royalty fees) USD 50.00 per pax for every trip on board of MV Sea Gipsy.

* Myanmar Visa Fee (USD 40.00 per person)

 This tour is private and can be tailor-made to suit your travel needs. As a result the price is quoted in US dollars and shown on a per-person basis. The ‘Price From’ quoted is for a party of 6 to 8 people and for accommodation in 3 star hotels. The final price will be privately quoted, based on the number in your party, your preferred time of travel, grade of hotel and any additional services requested. Please click on the BOOK NOW button and fill in the booking form, after which one of our travel consultants will customize the best value holiday for you.

  • REMARKS:

We are aware that a good tour must have good hotels. In Indochina particularly, hotel price makes up most of the cost of your holiday in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. All of our prices are calculated on a twin-shared basis. As a guide, Travel Loops defines hotel grades as follows:

>>Superior Level (3 star hotels in good locations): > 60 USD/room/night
>>Deluxe Level (4 star hotels): > 110 USD/room/night
>>Luxury Level (5 star hotels): > 180 USD/room/night

 

Price based on twin shared accommodation.
Tour price is indicative only, please enquire for a detailed quotation.
More people means more discount. Please enquire for more details

 

Description Price per person in USD 
Group Size 2 3-5 6-8 9-12 13++ Single Supplement
Superior (3*) $ $ $ $ $ $
Deluxe (4*)            
Luxury (5*)            
 

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1 week cruising on the Mergui Archipelago (7 days)
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