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Undiscovered Burma... Luxury Sailing in the Mergui Archipelago

11 days from £6,470 for 2025 per person

Are you looking for a new way to experience Burma? We have the answer: a 12-night luxury adventure featuring her heavyweight cultural highlights – Yangon, with its glittering gold Shwedagon Pagoda, and the staggering temples of the Bagan plains – before setting off on a 5-night voyage through Burma’s Mergui Archipelago, which remains one of Asia’s most unspoilt and unchartered destinations.

SY Meta IV is our favourite vessel to go sailing in Burma – a gorgeous two-mast sail boat made entirely of Thai teak, she is the star of an elite fleet of luxury vessels which launched here in 2013. Eighty-five feet long with 4 air-conditioned cabins, her size, facilities and remote route makes SY Meta IV one of the most exciting luxury sailing experiences in Asia. Virtually unknown to the outside world, the Mergui Archipelago is located in Myanmar's remote south: a group of 800 sparsely populated islands with white beaches, swaying palm trees and dense jungle. Azure waters are swimming with colourful reef fish and spotting corals, and above water you can see eagles circling, gibbons and monitor lizards eyeing you from the thickets, while a sundowner is being mixed for you on board the yacht.

During your voyage you will be taken care of by a crew of 4, including a captain, a guide, a chef and a deckhand. Ampersand are happy to book the entire boat for your exclusive use, but this suggested tour is priced based on booking 1 cabin (full-board).

This luxury holiday is a suggested itinerary; it can be booked as it is or used as a starting point for creating your ideal tour of Burma. If you would like to see similar trips, take a look at our collection of Honeymoons and Family Holidays, as well as our Ultimate Luxury, Active, Beach, Scuba Diving, and Sailing itineraries.

Itinerary details

11 days from £6,470 for 2025 per person

Day 1 - The Governor's Residence - Yangon (Rangoon)
Arrive in Yangon in the afternoon and transfer to The Governor's Residence, Burma’s most charming and sought after hotel.
Day 2 - The Governor's Residence - Yangon (Rangoon)
Visit the National Museum & Scott's Market in the morning. Watch the sunset over Shwedagon Pagoda.
Day 3 - Aureum Palace - Bagan
Morning flight to Bagan. Spend the afternoon exploring the temples & pagodas of Bagan.
Day 4 - Aureum Palace - Bagan
Optional sunrise balloon ride. Spend the rest of the morning visiting temples & pagodas. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 5 - The Strand - Yangon (Rangoon)
Fly back to Yangon. Check in at The Strand, a colonial-era grand dame hotel with a fantastic downtown location.
Day 6 - SY Meta IV - Mergui Archipelago
Early morning flight to Kawthaung airport and after lunch board Meta IV. Set sail for Hastings Island to enjoy its beautiful, footprint-free beach.
Day 7 - SY Meta IV - Mergui Archipelago
Sailing to the south-west of Lampi Island where the marine national park begins. Spend the afternoon and evening in a "sea gypsy" village meeting the locals.
Day 8 - SY Meta IV - Mergui Archipelago
Head to the next bay to enjoy brunch on a long, white beach and cruise through a mangrove forest in a dinghy boat. Sailing for three hours in the afternoon and drop anchor in a tiny bay surrounded by forest for optional hiking.
Day 9 - SY Meta IV - Mergui Archipelago
Pick up fresh lobsters from a fishing boat and head to Pila Island, a serene secluded spot for a beach barbecue under the stars.
Day 10 - SY Meta IV - Mergui Archipelago
Go scuba diving or enjoy a Thai cookery class. Sail for a few hours and in the evening drop anchor for a farewell party on board without music, just listening to the sounds of the jungle.
Day 11 - In transit.
Sail back to Kawthaung and on to Ranong airport (near the Thai border) for your flight home via Bangkok.

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Without question, you put together the best trip I have ever taken. We were shown around like visiting dignitaries, the hotels were fantastic and the itinerary was just right. Everybody I know will hear about how amazing Ampersand is!
- Leslie Siben, India

So many highlights to choose from! The hotels were amazing but Maya Villa was a highlight… I loved just hanging out in the hammock reading my book and watching the peacocks chase the cows!
- Krista Weir, Sri Lanka

We had a wonderful holiday - everything was perfect. Thank you for helping us to make a thoughtful plan to enjoy and make most out of our trip. The places we visited, the guides, the transportation and driver, the hotels selected... Everything was great!
- Jaime Benitez, South India

We have just returned back from a wonderful trip. Thank you very much for organising everything. The transfer was excellent – for once they had perfect car seats. The villa was lovely, just what we needed and the hotel had helpfully put us as far away as possible from everyone else. The breakfast buffet was the best I have ever seen – and I am slightly obsessive over breakfast!! There was an incredible choice, something for everyone and so beautifully presented. A real highlight of the trip. Thank you again for sorting everything - and at such short notice!
- Redmayne family, Phuket

I barely know where to begin... though a sincere 'thank you' would be the best. You have organised this trip perfectly. May was an inspiring and delightful companion in Myanmar – thoroughly professional and friendly at the same time. My accommodation throughout has been superb, especially The Governor's Residence and The Mandarin Oriental. The view from the cottage at Inle Lake was beautiful and I loved every moment of being there. And here I am now on the last leg of this extended holiday at my favourite place. I could stay here for ever, the peace, silence and surroundings all amazing, plus the people and the whole aura of Vana. Thank you for much, and I look forward to speaking to you on my return.
- Ms Margulies, Burma, India & Thailand

Everything you did for us whilst we were away was hugely appreciated, and Ampersand has been exemplary in every way. I'll always recommend you!
- Mr Richard Stoughton, Sri Lanka

We really enjoyed the trip and were happy that we squeezed so much into a few short days. The Burmese people were lovely and the sites were fantastic. We really enjoyed the balloon ride and would highly suggest it to others in the future. The trip went super smoothly and a good time plus learning happened for all. Yangon was nice as the Strand was quite amazing and we of course loved the giant gold temple. Many thanks for all of your help and look forward to future travel with you.
- Wallace Family, Burma

I thought the Ampersand team was outstanding. We couldn’t have hoped for anything more.
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Difficult to choose the highlight of the trip, can’t choose between… 1) Taj Mahal & Oberoi Amarvilas. 2) Ranthambore. 3) Lake Palace. We have to say a particular thank you for selecting Parmod as our driver. He is a delightful and kind man who took our holiday and our enjoyment as his responsibility. Thank you for putting together such an amazing trip for us. The balance of city and rural destinations was perfect for us and the variety of rooms and hotel types brilliant. Our driver and guides also added so much to the trip with their knowledge of India’s history and culture and their willingness to discuss it both from a professional and personal angle.
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Undiscovered Burma... Luxury Sailing in the Mergui Archipelago

11 days from £6,470 for 2025 per person

Itinerary details

11 days from £6,470 for 2025 per person

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