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Victoria Point (Kawthaung - Myanmar - Burma) about 300 km north
of Phuket Town, is famous for Myanmars southern most border
town. Situated on the mouth of Pakchan River with lush green
hills and fishing boats and surrounded by beautiful islands
within 3 hours boat ride, the place is a hidden treasure for
adventure lovers.
Our tours starts at
Victoria Point - fascinating, as is the town itself. It is the
southern most part of Myanmar's land mass. Normal 5$ visa allow
you to stay up to 3 days in Myanmar side. You can make the most
of this trip by visiting the islands for Day-Return-Trip
(Recommended), 2 days 1-night or 3 days 2 night. For longer
tours you have to get Prearranged Visa on Arrival (www.myanmarvisa.com)
which costs 20$ for 28 days tourist visa. With this Tourist
Visa, you can travel to Yangon and any other tourist destination
in Myanmar. Just contact us at
sonny@mergui.org .
There are 2 types of
Tours:
(A)
Island Hopping Tours
(B)
Sight Seeing Tours
I. Day Return
Price 100$
starts from 8:00 a.m and ends at 5:00 p.m
(A) Island Hopping Day Trip – Victoria Point
Victoria Point or Kawthaung (Ko Soung / Kau Thong) in Myanmar is
famous for being the southern most point of Myanmar’s land mass.
It is a vibrant town with prolific fishing industry with very
beautiful surrounding islands which were out of bound for the
foreigners. Now TMC Limited with the tour license no. Kha-1022,
operate tours to those island with its fleet of boats. Tours
starts from Myoma Jetty in Victoria point and includes lunch and
drinks. The tour include 3 islands each famous for pristine
natural beauty, white sand, crystal clear water, village life
and kayaking experience. Salone Island lies to the west of
Victoria Point with its famous Pagoda on hill top. In 1998, a
motor shell from smuggler boat landed on the Pagoda during in
incursion with navy but failed to explode. The pagoda is
renovated and a panoramic view of Victoria Point and
surrounding
island
can be seen from top. In another island, you can see
village life of fishermen and coconut planters. The highlight of
the trip is Red Monkey or Myauk Ni with 110 meter hill. It is a
serene view of crystal clear water and dense forest. You can
enjoy kayaking, relaxing on the beach or snorkeling (kayak and
snorkeling gear will be provided). On the way back, you will
enjoy magical sun set before arriving back to Victoria point.
Tour details :
9:00 a.m Depart from Victoria Point – Myo Ma jetty and head for
Salone Island.
9:40 a.m Arrive Salone Is. Climb steps to reach pagoda on hill
top. Enjoy scenery. Go trekking down hill to another side of the
island where the boat will be waiting. Relax on the beach.
Observe Dolphin Farm (subject to Dolphin farm’s operations).
10:40 Depart from Salone Is. And go to Khayu Is. Observe village
life.
11:30 Depart from Khayu Is. and lunch will be served on board.
Head for Myauk Ni Is.
3:00 p.m Arrive Myauk Ni Is. Free and easy for your own
enjoyment. Activities includes snorkeling, kayaking, trekking,
and high tea on board.
5:00 Depart from Myauk Ni Is. Watch sun set on board
7:30 Arrive Myoma Jetty in Victoria point.
– End of service –
If you need hotel for the night, we can offer special rate for
Kawthaung Motel – Baht 600.
Price = US$ 100 per person (minimum 2 pax)
If only 1 person = 200 USD.
(B) Sight Seeing Tours :
Go to Kawthaung
Shopping, View Point and Welcome Sign, Plone-Tone-Tone Beach,
souvenir shops, 555 hill, Pagoda Hill visits.
II. 2 Days 1 Nights :
(Please call, SMS or email us 078110569)
III. 3 Days 2 Nights :
(Please call, SMS or email us 078110569)
Inclusive :
Welcome kit at Myoma Jetty, Free Use of Rest Room at GEC,
Drinking Water, Facial Towels, transport, guide.
Lunch will be served
for Island Hopping Tour only.
Exclusive :
Meals, Beer, Alcohol, entry fees
Contact :
Phone -
078110569, 069416807
Email -
sonny@mergui.org
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