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. |
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
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.
Sail on to Naung Wee island to visit a Moken (sea gipsy) village and learn about their extraordinary water bourn life. Sail all night.
Sail all day north through the archipelago making stops to swim and snorkel and explore islands of interest.
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.
Morning sail to Port Maria to visit the Karen communities there. Swimming and snorkeling off a desert island in the afternoon. Sail all night.
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.
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.
Arrive at Kawthaung in the morning and disembark for your onward journey.
Sailing itineraries can vary from 5 days to 14 days.
Contact us for more information and customised quote!
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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