Thailand & Mergui Archipelago

8-days & 8-nights

5-days Mergui: Swinton, Twin Islands, Western Rocky; 4-days Thailand: Richelieu, Surin, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon, Similan Islands, Chalong (Phuket)
These trips depart from Ranong and return to Chalong Bay, Phuket.
Day 1

0500: Pick up from hotel in Phuket by minivan
0700: Phuket up from hotel in Khao Lak
1000: Arrive Ranong, check out of Thailand

1030: Longtail boat to Kawthaung, Myanmar
1100: Enter Myanmar, join yacht, depart for Mergui Archipelago. Sail to the Swinton area
1500: Arrive to anchorage. Dive, snorkel, kayak, beach activities

Day 2 Diving or snorkeling at one of the many beautiful areas around this mini-archipelago. This is home to the famous Shark Cave Reef or Three Stooges. It also has wonderful beaches and good kayaking. This is virgin jungle with high peaks.
Day 3 North and South Twin: These islands are more rugged, dry and windswept, with clearer water and huge granite boulders.
Day 4 Sail south to the Western Rocky area. Plenty of sightseeing along the way. Great diving, or if you are not into diving, plenty of beaches to stop and explore along the way. From here we continue back to Kawthaung to sleep, ready to reenter Thailand in the morning.
Day 5 Check out of Myanmar and head south to Koh Phayam, Koh Surin and Richelieu Rock.
Day 6 Diving or snorkeling at Richelieu Rock and then Koh Tachai in the afternoon. Wonderful beaches and sunsets at Tachai are enchanting.
Day 7 Diving or snorkeling at Koh Bon in the morning, sailing to the Similan Islands to the south later in the day.
Day 8 Diving or snorkeling at the Similan Islands. Depart for Phuket around noon for a leisurely cruise back to Phuket arriving sometime that evening.
Arrival Clear customs and immigration at Chalong, checking back into Phuket. Transfers to hotel or airport.
Pricing Information: Based on charter rates for each vessel, this is calculated as five days in Burma and three days in Thailand.


9-days & 9-nights

5-days Mergui: Swinton, Twin Islands, Western Rocky; 4-days Thailand: Richelieu, Surin, Koh Tachai, Koh Bon, Similan Islands, Chalong (Phuket)
These trips depart from Ranong and return to Chalong Bay, Phuket.
Day 1

0500: Pick up from hotel in Phuket by minivan
0700: Phuket up from hotel in Khao Lak
1000: Arrive Ranong, check out of Thailand

1030: Longtail boat to Kawthaung, Myanmar
1100: Enter Myanmar, join yacht, depart for Mergui Archipelago. Sail to the Swinton area
1500: Arrive to anchorage. Dive, snorkel, kayak, beach activities

Day 2 Diving or snorkeling at one of the many beautiful areas around this mini-archipelago. This is home to the famous Shark Cave Reef or Three Stooges. It also has wonderful beaches and good kayaking. This is virgin jungle with high peaks.
Day 3 North and South Twin: These islands are more rugged, dry and windswept, with clearer water and huge granite boulders.
Day 4 Sail south to the Western Rocky area. Plenty of sightseeing along the way. Great diving, or if you are not into diving, plenty of beaches to stop and explore along the way. From here we continue back to Kawthaung to sleep, ready to reenter Thailand in the morning.
Day 5 Check out of Myanmar and head south to Koh Phayam, Koh Surin and Richelieu Rock.
Day 6 Diving or snorkeling at Richelieu Rock and then Koh Tachai in the afternoon. Wonderful beaches and sunsets at Tachai are enchanting.
Day 7 Diving or snorkeling at Koh Bon in the morning, sailing to the Similan Islands to the south later in the day.
Day 8 Diving or snorkeling at the Similan Islands. Since there are nine islands here, spending an extra day allows you to see that much more before you head back to reality.
Day 9 Diving or snorkeling at the Similan Islands. Depart for Phuket around noon for a leisurely cruise back to Phuket arriving sometime that evening.
Arrival Clear customs and immigration at Chalong, checking back into Phuket. Transfers to hotel or airport.
Pricing Information: Based on charter rates for each vessel, this is calculated as five days in Burma and four days in Thailand.



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