8 Days in the Mergui Archipelago

Day 01 YANGON – KAWTHAUNG

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Kawthaung. Upon arrival, transfer to Victoria Cliff Hotel for check-in. For the rest of the day you will have a car and driver at your disposal to explore Kawthaung on your own. Overnight stay at Victoria Cliff Hotel.

Day 02 KAWTHAUNG – BARWELL ISLAND (B, L, D)

After breakfast, travel to Myoma Jetty and embark the Meta IV, made entirely of Thai teak and designed by the famous naval architect Thomas E. Colvin. It is over 25 meters long and almost 6 meters wide. It features a spacious triple stateroom, 4 guest cabins, 6 bathrooms, 3 dining areas (indoor and outdoor) – with so much space you could almost forget that you are actually spending your holiday on a yacht. After being welcomed aboard, your yacht will set sail towards Barwell Island and we will spend some time swimming before sunset, cocktails and dinner on board.

Day 03 BARWELL – TANG LA BO ISLAND – PONY ISLAND – NYAUNG WEE ISLAND (B, L, D)

After breakfast, sail to Tang La Bo Island for some amazing snorkeling spots and stroll on the pristine beach. Eat lunch on board and set sail towards Pony Island. There will be some birdwatching (toucan, hornbill & sea eagles) and ample swimming time before sunset. Anchor & stay overnight in one of the bays of Nyaung Wee Island.

Day 04 NYAUNG WEE ISLAND – LAMPI NATIONAL PARK – PULO BUNAI ISLAND (B, L, D)

We set sail toward Lampi National Park, and, depending on the tide, we will either visit the mangrove or set off on an excursion to Moken village. Anchor overnight near the quiet bay of Pulo Bunai Island, where you can often watch bioluminescent plankton at night.

Day 05 PULO BUNAI ISLAND – NGA – NAMM ISLAND – KYUN PILA (B, L, D)

After breakfast, sail towards Nga Namm Island for some snorkeling, kayaking &the best fishing spot amongst the islands. Eat lunch on board and sail to Kyun Pila. If time permits, why not take a quick swim before our bonfire and sunset cocktails on the beach.

Day 06 KYUN PILA – 115 ISLAND – TAUNG LA BO OR KYUN PYA GUI – HASTING BAY (B, L, D)

Breakfast on board, sail to 115 Island and trek in the jungle before eating lunch. Sail to Taung La Bo or Kyun Pya Gui for a quick stop depending on the wind and tide. Special Captain’s Farewell dinner around Hasting Bay.

Day 07 HASTING BAY – KAWTHAUNG (B)

Last swim & return to Kawthaung. Casual brunch on board before we reach the pier and say goodbye to the Mergui around noon. Upon arrival, transfer to Victoria Cliff Hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to do what you wish. Overnight stay at Victoria Cliff Hotel.

Day 08 KAWTHAUNG – YANGON (B)

Transfer to the airport for your flight back to Yangon.