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Undiscovered Mergui Archipelago adventure

To the southernmost part of Myanmar (Burma), there scatter over eight hundred islands on 3600 km along the shore and in the Sea Andaman rich with bio-diversities. "The Mergui Archipelago" and the remote Burmese Banks are today the "must" for every serious sea lover. Myanmar opened its rich waters to foreigners in 1997, after a closed period of over 50 years. More than 800 islands are waiting to be explored and during the cruise, we visit the magical unspoiled islands of the Mergui Archipelago. Experience the clear blue skies, crystal clear waters, pure white stand, nature, Burmese culture and of course fun and adventure.

* Validity 15 Oct, 2010 to 30 April 2011*

Tour Name : The Undiscovered Mergui Archipelago (M1)

Duration : 8Day/7Night

Dives : 14 fun dives

Tour Price : USD 1890 per person

Single room : USD 120 (only for Yangon Hotel)

Cruise : Sea World 1 (OR) Sea World

Diving Season (2010-2011)

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Price includes :

•	2 domestic flights (Yangon-Kawthaung-Yangon)
•	Accommodation on twin shared basic ( 4 nights on board/ 2 nights in Yangon/ 1 night in Kawthaung)
•	All airport transfers and ground transport
•	A fullday Yangon city tour with English speaking local tour guide
•	All meals, snacks, drinking water, tea, coffee, activities and experienced tour guides on board "Sea World 1 (OR) Sea world"
•	Mergui Archipelago Zone fees for 5 days
•	Equipment rentals ( Mask, snorkel, regular, BCD, Wet Silt, Tanks, Fins, Weight Belt

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1. Yangon

Arrive in Yangon where you will be welcomed by your local tour guide and transferred to your hotel. Late afternoon visit the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda of Rudyard Kipling fame and one of Myanmar’s most sacred places. The massive bell shaped stupa is plated with gold and the tip of the stupa is set with diamonds, rubies, sapphires and topaz – a stunning sight as the sun sets and a most fitting place to begin our trip in this “Golden Land”.

Day 2. Yangon – Kawthaung by flight.

After breakfast at hotel, transfer to airport and fly to Kawthaung, formerly called Victoria Point, is the southern-most town of Myanmar. Upon arrival, transfer to live board Seaworld1 or Sea world and meet the cruise director and crew. Relax with a tropical welcome cocktail while cruise director giving a short boat briefing and excursions tour. Departure to the Southern island of the Mergui Archipelago. Overnight on board.

Day 3. Diving Mergui Archipelago

Before breakfast, we begin our dive at High Rock with commonly found seahorses and plenty of soft coral and cup coral. Proceed to Steward Island for another dive while enjoying leisure breakfast on board. 1 dive at Steward Island famous for it's caves and strong currents. After lunch, continue to Rocky Island, a small barren island, perhaps 60 m wide, which is home to hundreds of painted spiny lobsters and some playful nurse sharks. Proceed to Nga Man Island and Relax on the beautiful beach of Nga Mann island. We will do a night dive there. Overnight on board.

Day 4. Diving Mergui Archipelago

This moring, we will do 3 dives at Three Islet (Shark Cave). The main island is split with a submerged channel which turns into a cave and is home to resident grey reef and silvertip sharks. Often found guarding the entance are several grey reef sharks, long-fin trevally and silver sweetlips. On the far side of the bowl a tunnel leads to the other side of the island and a beautiful hard coral reef. After Three Islet, only 1 dive left for today at Mac Carthy. The site also prone to strong currents due to it’s exposed position. It is worth the effort as it has a wall covered in soft corals, a lot of fish including Barramundi Cod and Jenkins Whiptail rays. This evening, continue cruising to Macleod Island and overnight on board.

Day 5. Diving Mergui Archipelago

Macleod Island is one of the unspoiled islands in the Myeik (Mergui) Archipelago which is perfect place for diving, snorkeling, sea kayaking and fishing, as well as birds watching, short trekking and jungle safari. We will have 3 dives at Macleod Island and sightseeing and walk on Myanmar Andaman Resort. Before lunch, continue to A-One dive site and will do 1 dive. After lunch, continue to Western Rocky and 2 dives at Western Rocky Pinnacle. The underwater landscape is a spectacular forest of enormous gorgonian sea fans. Overnight on board.

Day 6. Return to Kawthaung

Before breakfast, we will do 2 fun dive at Western Rocky which is the southernmost dive site in Burma's Mergui archipelago. The most popular section of the dive site however is the tunnel that runs all the way through the middle of the island. After diving at Western Rocky, our boat sail back to Kawthaung while enjoying your breakfast on board. Arrive Kawthaung in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel in Kawthaung. Overnight at the hotel in Kawthaung.

Day 7. Kawthaung – Yangon by flight.

After breakfast, you may wish to stroll around Kawthaung's bustling waterfront lined with teashops, stores and shops. Mid morning, transfer to airport for your return flight to Yangon. Upon arrival in Yangon, transfer to your hotel to drop off the luggage. If time permit, we will continue by car to Karaweik, a royal barge for fantastic photo shot along the “pilgrims” causeway across the Royal Lake with stunning views of Schwedagon Pagoda and Chaukhtutgyi pagoda, a huge reclining Buddha image. After lunch, we plan to visit the Bogyoke Aung San Market (Scott Market) for souvenir shopping. Overnight at the hotel in Yangon.

Day 8. Yangon departure

After breakfast at hotel, you will be transferred to Yangon International airport for your return international departure flight.

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