GRAND MERGUI SAILING EXPEDITION

8D/7N LUXURY SAILING CRUISE THROUGH THE MERGUI ISLANDS

One of the last paradises left on Earth. Explore the 800 islands Mergui Archipelago in style, travelling onboard luxurious sailing or motor yacht

‘Forbidden Islands’ sounds like something from a fairy tale, and stories about Myanmar’s Mergui Archipelago do seem like a fantasy: hundreds of undiscovered white-sand beaches, dense unexplored jungles, and clans of the mysterious Moken sea gypsies. Klaus Reisinger, who codirected a documentary titled Burma’s Forbidden Islands about the island chain, calls the area ‘one of the last paradises left on Earth.’  National Geographic Traveler.       

PRICE: On request
DURATION: 8 Days / 7 Nights
TOUR STYLE: Cultural & Heritage
DESTINATIONS: Mergui Archipelago
TOUR CODE: MMSCRL1
DEPARTURES: TBA
STARTS: In Kawthaung
ENDS: In Myeik or v.v.
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At a glance

Highlights

  • Sail through the pristine Mergui Archipelago
  • Visit local Sea Gypsy communities and learn about their unique life
  • Enjoy spectacular untouched scenery including white sand beaches, protected bays and an incredible enclosed lagoons – all perfect for watersports!
  • Dive or snorkel an enormous variety of sites with fringing reefs and seamounts and marvel incredible underwater biodiversity they attract

Itinerary in Brief

DAY 1: Embark in Kawthaung

DAY 2: Visit Mergui Moken communities  

DAY 3: Sailing to Nyung Wee Island

DAY 4: Sailing to Myiek and optional visit to Tanintaryi

DAY 5: Port Maria and Lun Le Islands snorkeling 

DAY 6: Lampi Marine National Park exploration 

DAY 7: Swim in to beautiful lagoon of Cockscomb Island 

DAY 8: Disembark in Kawthaung

TOUR DETAILS

DAY 1 :  EMBARK IN KAWTHAUNG

We start sailing from Kawthaung. You can either fly to Kawthaung from Yangon or cross border from Ranong, Thailand. Passengers embark at the border port of Kawthaung. After lunch explore the town of Kawthaung and surrounding area. Sail on evening or morning tide.

DAY 2 : ​ SAILING TO NAUNG WEE ISLAND

Sail on to Naung Wee island to visit a Moken (sea gipsy) village and learn about their extraordinary water bourn life. Sail all night.

DAY 3 :  SAILING THE ARCHIPELAGO

Sail all day north through the archipelago making stops to swim and snorkel and explore islands of interest.

DAY 4 : ​ SAILING TO MYEIK (Mergui)

All day ashore to explore this fascinating colonial port city. Afternoon voluntary trip by car to the rarely visited town of Tanintharyi (Tenasserim), once capital of this region.

DAY 5 :  LUN LE ISLANDS

Morning sail to Port Maria to visit the Karen communities there. Swimming and snorkeling off a desert island in the afternoon. Sail all night.

DAY 6 :  LAMPI MARINE NATIONAL PARK

Visit the Lampi Marine National Park with its mangrove forests and diverse bird life including the hornbill. We go up river by kayak deep into the mangroves with excellent bird watching and return to the beach to swim or snorkel. Afternoon visit to Mokkein sea gypsy villages.

DAY 7 :  COCKSCOMB ISLAND

Sail to Cockscomb Island with its limestone caves and hidden lagoon accessible only on the ship’s tenders. In the afternoon we will move round to the South Bay where we can kayak and swim off pristine white sandy beaches and watch the sun go down as cocktails are served on the beach.

DAY 8 :  DISEMBARK IN KAWTHAUNG

Arrive at Kawthaung in the morning and disembark for your onward journey.

The above join-in cruise itinerary is subject to change!
Discovery travel designers can organise private cruise charters with 3-10 cabin sized yachts fit to measure. Sailing itineraries can vary from 4 days to 14 days. 
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What's Included

  • Luxury Cruise through Mergui islands
  • Full board meals and local alcohols
  • Airport transfers
  • English speaking guide(s) on board
  • Shore excursions
  • Entrance fees or zone fees
  • Contributions to local charities

What's Not Included

  • Visa to Myanmar (contact Discovery office to check)
  • Domestic Airfares
  • International Airfares
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & gratuities

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