Noon - After the welcome aboard your yacht will set sail to Myin Khwar Island (also know as “Horse shoe island”), light lunch on board while sailing. Swimming, snorkeling around the island followed by a short sail to Zardet Kyee Kyun where you enjoy a sunset cocktail and a first dinner on board. Overnight in the south bay of Zardet Kyee Kyun.
During breakfast on board; we start our way to Cocks Comb Island, famous for its heart shaped emerald lagoon followed by an anchoring stop in the St Andrews Group for beach visit, snorkeling and kayaking (the schedule between these 2 actvities can be reversed according to tide time and best snorkeling time). Lunch on board during the sail north towards the St Andrew Group where the yacht will anchor around McLeod Island. Dinner & overnight on board.
After breakfast on board, we set sail toward Boulder Island and transfer with the dinghy to Boulder Bay for a unique hiking and birdwatching morning. Lunch on board and sail back east in the direction of Barwell Island. On the way, you will stop at Russel Island to discover a sustanable pearl farm and learn how these ocean’s gems are cultivated. Sparkling sunset cocktail on the beach before getting back on board to enjoy a special farewell diner.
On arrival to Kawthaung airport or Ranong pier you will be met by the resort representative. Transfer to Kawthaung pier where your luggage will be checked-in. As this is join-in transfer there maybe others arriving bit later to catch the boat to the island.
Time permitting you may take a stroll along bustling waterfront of Kawthaung town and do some last minute shopping. On top of the hill by King Bayint Naung statue and Pyi Daw Aye Pagoda you can get scenic view over the border river to Ranong, Thailand.
When all loaded on boat we depart for Mergui archipelago and Wa Ale Resort. The journey takes approx 2-2.5hrs with speed boat.
Check in to your tent suite or tree house and enjoy dinner in Wa Ale's restaurant and discuss next day plans with the team on site.
Wa Ale is the ideal escape tailored for the adventure traveler, with a love of exploring un-chartered aquatic and jungle habitats.
Offering a wide variety of sights and adventurous activities, from hiking through tropical forests and diving spectacular reefs to kayaking through mangroves; the opportunities for exploration are almost limitless. If you prefer a more relaxed stay, enjoy a walk or bike ride along one of the quiet white sand beaches or take a leisurely swim in the warm azure waters of the resort’s small coved bay.
TURTLE BEACH - Wa Ale Island Resort is located on this beach, which is a protected nesting area where sea turtles lay their eggs year round. Spearheaded by Wa Ale Resorts, the Lampi Foundation was established to manage the protection of turtle nests on the island of Wa Ale.
HONEYMOON BEACH - This is another spectacular beach around a rock formation neighboring Turtle Beach. Just under one kilometer, this white sand beach has clear, calm waters that are yet another setting for guests to relax, enjoy a picnic and explore.
• Snorkel and dive the archipelago’s abundant reefs and caves
• Kayak and paddle board through Wa Ale’s pristine river and mangrove forests
• Trek Wa Ale’s jungle trails and view the unique flora and fauna indigenous to the island
• Explore the exotic marine life and island hopping in the Lampi Marine National Park
• Learn about the local “Moken” fishing community and turtle conservation on Wa Ale and ways to protect this special region
• Relax in the quiet comfort of the Spa after a day of activities
Enjoy another day on this paradise island.
The Lampi Marine National Park offers a diverse range of wildlife. Wa Ale Island is home to a multitude of indigenous land animals, including: monitor lizards, pythons, civet cats, gibbons, macaques and the near extinct pangolin. Up in the air, the colorful diversity is perhaps even greater: there are hornbills unique only to the archipelago, white-bellied sea eagles, while kites, kingfishers, eastern reef herons, emerald doves, to name but a few of the species that circle the island. The Myeik Archipelago waters showcase an incredible variety of marine life, including: whale sharks, dolphins, as well as eagle and manta rays, frogfish, ribbon eels and false pipefish.
Diving in Wa Ale
There are 10 dive sites in the proximity of the resort that offer some of the best diving in Andaman Sea. This area is unique for many various nudibranchs and soft corals. As for Fish, we have Lionfish, Scorpionfish, Stonefish in the area which are very beautiful. Also, we can often see the largest of all fish, the Whale Shark, often we see them near Black Rock which is a rock sticking out of the ocean with no land in sight. Underwater at Black Rock teeming with marine life, if we don't see a Whaleshark, then we just might see a Manta Ray. These 2 animals don't get along well together so its usually one or the other.
We Wa Ale offers PADI Dive Courses from Bubble Maker programs for the kids all the way up to Divemaster. We also offer Advanced open water, EFR and Rescue Diver Training.
After breakfast and morning swim it is time for your boat transfer to Kawthaung and connect to your onward flight.
