Adventure Cruise in Mergui Archipelago
8 days 7 nights
Yangon - Kawthaung- Mergui islands - Yangon
Availability - from January to May
Day 1 Yangon - Kawthoung
Fly from Yangon to Kawthoung in the afternoon, allowing time
see the sights of Kawthoung. Overnight at Kawthoung.
Day 2 Kawthoung - on boat
Sightseeing in this interesting border trading town, before
boarding the yacht. Depart from Kawthoung early evening for
the islands of the Mergui Archipelago.
Day 3 Island villages and Sea Gypsy
Morning spent relaxing and snorkelling at Crescent Bay (a
cluster of islands grouped together to form a beautiful bay)
with white beaches in every direction. Afternoon sailing
north to Pulau Laviaung Island. A few hours spent at this
beautiful spot for beach exploration and swimming. Afternoon
travelling north again to Pulau Nala to visit the Moken (sea
gypsy) village. Evening at anchor in this vicinity.
Day 4 Lampi Island
Exploring Lampi island including a visit to the
southern-most of the island's mangrove rivers using the
inflatable dinghy and kayaks. Afternoon sail north along the
western coast of Lamp visiting Pulau Tayu, anchoring at Kubo
islands.
Day 5 Kubo Island
River visit to the northern-most river on Lampi island, tide
permitting. Afternoon spent sailing and exploring Kubo
island. Evening at Salet Galet; a secluded 'S' shaped
channel which guarantees a calm, secluded anchorage. This is
a good place for bird-life including hornbills. Crab-eating
maqaqes (monkey) can be seen her on the shoreline feasting
on oysters.
Day 6 Clara Island
Early morning sail to Clara Island. The day to be spent
snorkelling, swimming, diving and relaxing here. Barbecue in
the evening - weather permitting - on one of the
archipelago's most beautiful beaches.
Day 7 Diving activities and back to Kawthoung
Early morning sail south to dive site named "In through the
Out-door"!. Continue travelling south, stopping at Cavern,
McCarthy and Stewart Islands for diving in this vicinity.
Late afternoon departure for return to Kawthoung, arriving
early next morning.
Day 8 Kawthoung - Yangon
Depart from Boat and transfer to airport for Yangon.
Return to Yangon by flight. Overnight at Summit Park View hotel.
