LAMPI ISLANDS
AND NATIONAL PARK

TRIP OVERVIEW

Lampi Islands and Marine Park is an example of an itinerary that takes us to the extraordinary Lampi National Park, the only marine park in Myanmar, which includes 20 of the 800 islands of the Mergui Archipelago stretching along 600 kilometres of Burma’s southwest coast overlooking the Andaman Sea.

The marine park is home to multiple habitats including evergreen forests, mangroves, beaches, coral reefs, seaweed and a rich biodiversity of over 1000 animal species including 228 birds, 10 amphibians, 19 reptiles, 3 sea turtles, 19 mammals including pangolins and dugongs.

Enjoy an unforgettable holiday at the beautiful Turtle Beach on Wa Ale Island, a protected nesting area where sea turtles lay their eggs throughout the year.

This suggested itinerary can be customised according to your travel needs as well as combined with other routes.

LAMPI ISLANDS AND NATIONAL PARK - map © In Asia Travel

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Length : 6D 5N
From : YANGON
To :YANGON
Destinations : Yangon, Kawthaung, Wa Ale Island

ITINERARY

01. ARRIVE IN YANGON - CITY TOUR

Shwedagon Pagoda © Gabriele Stoia Shwedagon Pagoda

Welcome meeting by our staff upon arrival in Yangon and transfer to the hotel.

Following this, we start our tour with a scenic walk among the magnificent colonial buildings and the new skyscrapers, a symbol of the recent economic progress of the country.

Visit the 3rd-century Sule Pagoda, now part of the city’s economy, the City Hall, located in the central part of the city and considered an high example of Burmese architecture, the Independence Monument at Mahabandoola Park, and the Post Office. Strolling in town there will be plenty of opportunities to capture curious scenes of everyday life.

Afterwards we continue to the Kandawgyi Park, from where we enjoy a stunning view of the Karaweik barge, the sumptuous palace built in the 70s on a royal barge. Next, we visit Chauk Htat Gyi Buddha Temple, known for its 72 meters long reclining Buddha statue, one of the largest in Myanmar.

The day ends with the visit to the famous Shwedagon Pagoda, the most sacred in Myanmar. The massive bell of the stupa is gold-plated while the very top is tipped with diamonds, rubies, sapphires and topazes. An absolute must-see and the best spot to start the journey to Myanmar.

Included : Private pick up from them airport, tour guide, tickets, private transportation and hotel

02. KAWTHAUNG - WA ALE ISLAND

Wa Ale Island

After breakfast transfer to the airport in time for the domestic flight to Kawthaung in southern Myanmar.

On arrival we head to the port and embark on the speedboat to Wa Ale Island in Lampi Marine National Park (approx. 2h), Myanmar’s only national marine park which includes 20 of the 800 islands of the Mergui Archipelago spread along 600 kilometres of coastline overlooking the Andaman Sea.

The Park is home to a wide range of habitats including evergreen forests, mangroves, beaches and dune forests, coral reefs, seaweed and a rich biodiversity of over 1000 recorded species.

Accommodation at Wa Ale Island Resort, located on Turtle Beach, a protected nesting site for sea turtles that lay their eggs throughout the year.

Included : Hotel, breakfast, dinner and private transportation

03. FREE DAY AT WA ALE ISLAND

Wa Ale Island © Peter Steyn Wa Ale Island

Free day.

Wa Ale Island is perfect for snorkelling to see the archipelago’s beautiful coral reefs and caves, kayaking through mangrove forests and exploring the incredible marine life.

Included : Hotel, breakfast, dinner

04. FREE DAY AT WA ALE ISLAND

Moken Village © Peter Steyn Moken Village

Free day.

At Wa Ale you can do some jungle trekking to explore the rich flora and visit Moken villages to learn about traditional fishing and survival methods.

Included : Hotel, breakfast, dinner