Sea Kayak Safari
Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar (Burma)
Typical Itinerary
   

Met on arrival at Ranong Airport or, at the Royal Princess Hotel, Ranong. Minibus or car transfer to Thai Immigration. Check out at Immigration (Ranong) then cross the Pakchan river (the border) by longtail boat to Kawthoung. Sightseeing in this interesting border trading town, formerly known as Victoria Point, before boarding the yacht. Depart from Kawthoung at approximately 5.30 pm for the islands of the Mergui Archipelago.

After breakfast, a general briefing with some basic kayak training before heading off by boat to visit the sea gypsy village situated on the southeast coast of Nyaung Wee. You will experience the unique Moken culture and their fascinating life style. Back to camp for lunch. After lunch we set off by boat, to the north end of our beach to find the entrance to the local river. The afternoon is spent paddling tide permitting, up this jungle river through the mangrove forest deep into the interior, quite an experience. Dinner with the evening spent relaxing discussing this day of discovery.

Early morning start, after breakfast head out to explore the northwest coast of our island. Following a lunchtime beach barbecue and swim, we head east to spend the afternoon paddling the north coast of our island exploring the many bays, inlets and rivers. Late afternoon, it's cruise back to camp for dinner after a full day of activities.

This morning we head off south and then east to the nearby Bo Ya (Potter) Island group to spend the morning exploring, paddling and some snorkeling. After a lunchtime rendezvous we will take you trekking through the tropical rainforest to the beach on the south coast of our island Nyaung Wee, showing you the secrets of the forest en route. The support boat will be waiting here to return us to camp or, you may choose to paddle back. Enjoy a late afternoon swim and a well earned rest before dinner.

This morning, head out north-west on an exhilarating cruise to the island of Nga Mann, great snorkeling here, explore or swim for a few hours before continuing on our way to the most beautiful island of Kyuna Phi Lar (Gt.Swinton). Here you will see some of the most stunning beaches to be found in the archipelago. Time to explore at your leisure including a beach picnic lunch, afternoon spent walking, snorkeling, kayaking or simply relaxing in the sun. Late afternoon, cruise back to Nyaung Wee and dinner.

A short journey south for a morning kayaking along the west coast of beautiful Phoni (Pocock) Island to arrive at a stunning white sandy beach for the picnic lunch. In the afternoon you are free to explore the island, swim, snorkel or simply relax on the beach. Paddle or catch a ride back to the camp, as you choose. Late afternoon, set sail for return to Kawthaung, arriving late evening.

Disembark Kawthaung at 8.00 am for return journey to Ranong Airport, The Royal Princess Hotel or, Transfer to Phuket.

Please note: The itinerary can be adapted to suit your groups requirements.

NOTE: Arrival and Departure Ranong: Phuket Airlines operate daily return flights from Bangkok to Ranong. Flights depart Bangkok for Ranong at 13.15, arriving 14.30, return flights depart approximately one hour later. On-line booking is available on their web site www.phuketairlines.com

The Royal Princess Hotel, Ranong, also provide a daily minibus transfer serving this Phuket Airlines flight.

Alternative Route to join trip: Phuket/ Ranong transfer, for customers wishing to start their trip to Myanmar from Phuket or, return to Phuket after, SEAL will provide a minibus transfer to and from Ranong. The charge for this 300 klm. Phuket to Ranong transfer including lunch, is Baht 5,500 one way.

Cancellation Clause:
If circumstances should arise such as political unrest, fighting on the Thai/Burma border, flight cancellations or any other risk to customers or vessels, SEAL reserves the right to cancel the trip. If this should be the case, we would re-route the trip to another destination at no extra cost to customers.