Lost in the Mergui Islands

Trip Description

Accomodation

Stay program

• day 1

  Phuket - The Sarojin Khao Lak

  

  Upon your arrival at Phuket International Airport, you will begin your journey to Khao Lak through breathtaking scenery. Check-in at the Sarojin Resort, a secluded luxury haven on the beach, beautifully surrounded by a lush tropical garden with direct access to 11 km of white beach on the edge of the Andaman Sea. BBQ dinner on the beach, overnight at the Sarojin***** (Garden Residence). Distance: Phuket / The Sarojin: 90 km - 2h by car. Check-in at 2:00 pm.

• day 2

  Khao Lak - Ranong - Kawthaung - Navigation at Barwell

  

  Free time on the beach. A transfer by private car will take you to Ranong. After immigration formalities and crossing the border by local boat, you will be welcomed on a yacht with drinks, and you will receive a safety briefing. Your yacht will depart for the south bay of Zardet Kyee Kyun, with a light lunch on board during the navigation. You can swim or snorkel in the bay during the afternoon, then enjoy a cocktail and dinner at sunset on board. Overnight in the south bay of Zardet Kyee Kyun. Distance: Khao Lak/Ranong border: 120 km - 2h by car.

• day 3

  Taung La Bo - Nyaung Wee islands

  

  After breakfast, sail to the small island of Tang La Bo for a great snorkeling session and free time on the beach. Lunch on board and sailing to Pony Island. Bird watching (toucan, hornbill, and sea eagles), swimming before sunset and dinner. Anchorage and overnight around Nyaung Wee Island.

• day 4

  Bo Cho island - Lampo National Park

  

  Breakfast on board, visit to a Moken village in the morning or afternoon depending on the tide. This village offers an opportunity for those who wish to discover the Mergui culture. The rest of the day will be devoted to swimming, fishing, and sunbathing. After lunch, we will sail west and pass between Bo Cho Island and Lampi Island to reach the southern part of the national park. Overnight anchorage near the southwest side of Lampi National Marine Park.

• day 5

  Pulo Bunai island

  

  Discovery of Lampi National Park: the whole region is of exceptional beauty, with many snorkeling sites, the mangrove forest that extends into the park, as well as its tropical forest. Anchor near the tranquil bay of Pulo Bunai Island, where you can sometimes observe bioluminescent plankton at night.

• day 6

  Galet Strait - Wa Ale Kyun - Clara Islands

  

  Breakfast on board, short navigation west of Lampi to reach Selat Galet, the narrow channel between Lampi and Wa Ale Kyun, then navigation to Clara Island. Clara Island has some of the most beautiful beaches in the archipelago, with very clear water and a spectacular freshwater waterfall falling directly into the sea. Anchor near Wa Ale Kyun for the night.

• day 7

  Wa Ale Kyun - Pila Kyun island

  

  After breakfast, sail to Kyun Pila. After a late breakfast on board, transfer by inflatable boat to the 5* Awei Pila resort for the rest of your vacation on this paradise island. Arrival at the Awei Pila Resort, check-in to your luxurious private yurt located in the forest with a sea view. Free afternoon to enjoy your room and the hotel facilities (infinity pool, private beach, water sports equipment, spa, etc.). Rest and admire the sunset scenery until dinner. Dinner at the hotel and overnight at the Awei Pila resort ***** (Seaview yurt).

• day 8

  Pila Kyun island

  

  Breakfast at the resort, Free day at the resort to enjoy the bay and the amazing natural environment of Kyunn Pila Island, the resort's facilities, and complimentary activities. Treat yourself to a one-hour massage by our Thai therapists; or, if the spa is not your thing, learn the basics of Burmese cuisine in a cooking class with our chef. Lunch and dinner at the resort included. Complimentary options available at the resort: - Snorkeling, kayaking, SUP - Yoga and meditation - Jungle trekking excursion or excursion to the Moken village - Visit and presentation of the Ocean Quest coral nursery Dinner at the hotel and overnight at AWEI PILA ***** resort (yurt with sea view)

• day 9

  Pila Kyun island

  

  Breakfast at the resort (Champagne breakfast in the room available as an option) Morning guided hike to Long Beach, kayaking in the mangrove, and private picnic lunch on a pristine beach. Free afternoon at the resort or optional activities to be booked on site. Special farewell seafood barbecue dinner on the beach or "Destination Diner under the stars". Night in your luxurious yurt. Options available at the resort for an additional fee: - Diving excursion - Trekking to Long Beach and private picnic on a private beach (return by boat) - Private boat and kayak excursion in the prehistoric mangrove and in the Awei Pila arch landscape + picnic - Trekking excursion with a local guide - Fishing boat excursion (local long-tail boat) - Burmese cooking class...

• day 10

  Pila Kyun Island - Kawthaung - Ranong - Phuket

  

  Breakfast at the station, Departure at 9:00 am from the station by speedboat to Kawthaung, transfer lasting 2h30. Arrival in Kawthaung no later than 11:30 am. Myanmar immigration formalities in Kawthaung, then transfer to Ranong by local boat. Thai immigration formalities upon arrival in Thailand. Transfer by car or minibus to Phuket, stop for lunch, then transfer to the airport for departure. Flight from Phuket International Airport to your final destination.