8D7N Mergui Archipelago
8D7N Mergui Archipelago ITINERARY
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Day 1 |
0 dives |
Scheduled pick up (between 4-8pm)
Transfer to Thap Lamu pier, near Khao Lak, to MV DiveRACE Class E for welcome and Dinner on board
Sail overnight to Koh Tachai (sailing time between 6 – 7 hours)
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Day 2 |
4 day dives |
Dives around Koh Tachai & Richelieu Rock.
overnight sail to Ranong for immigration.
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Day 3 |
1 dive |
Morning: Clear immigration at Ranong (Thailand) and head for Kawthoung (Myanmar). 1 dive at surrounding islands (Bo Wei, High Rock) depending on schedule
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Day 4 |
4 day dives |
Dives around Black Rock
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Day 5 |
4 day dives |
Dives around 3 islets (Broccoli Island, Shark Cave)
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Day 6 |
4 day dives |
Dives at North Twin Plateau, Fan Forest Pinnacles, Western Rocky
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Day 7 |
2 day dives |
Dives CrayFish Cave and Eagles Nest or Lagoon. Head back to Kawthoung (Myanmar) for immigration our and Ranong (Thailand) for immigration in.
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Day 8 |
2 day dives |
Dives at Boon Sung Wreck. Return to Thap Lamu pier by 2.00pm. Transfer back to hotel and Airport by 4.30pm.
* Note: if you have to fly on the day of arrival (day 6) you will NOT be able to dive the last 2 dives or reschedule. This is to allow for your minimum surface interval/No Fly Time (as recommended by PADI).
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**Please take note that DiveRACE reserves the right to:
- make changes to the timing and destination of the trip in the event of any unforeseen circumstances.
- imposed a fuel surcharge if necessary
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Embark @ Thap Lamu Pier, Near Khao Lak
Disembark @ Thap Lamu Pier, Near Khao Lak
Dive Trip Package
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What is included? |
What is excluded? |
- All nights’ accommodation on MV DiveRACE
- All meals (Western & Thai) snacks, hot beverages, coffee, tea, Milo
- Towel, toiletries, daily cabin services
- Fresh hot towel and drink after every dive
- Tanks, weight belt, weights
- Dive guides
- Free Scheduled Pick Up/ Drop Offs anywhere in Phuket/ Khao Lak
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- All flights & hotels stay
- National Marine Park fee
- Dive & travel insurance
- Massage services
- Laundry services
- Soft drinks, alcohol
- Nespresso coffee
- Diving gear subject to availability
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Dive Site Information
Water Temp: 27-30 degrees Celsius
Visibility: 10-40 meters
Dive Experience: Minimum level of Advanced Open Water Diver
Best Time to Dive: November to March
Additional Trip Notes
National Marine Park fee: 900THB/ diver, 700THB/ non-diver. Fees to be collected in CASH at beginning of trip (Thai baht).
Transfers range between 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on where guests are staying.
Dive Insurance is compulsory for this trip. We also strongly advise you to get travel insurance. Please check your travel insurance policy for your diving needs. We recommend Diver Alert Network or DAN Asia Pacific if you are not covered.
Important Information for Entry into Myanmar
1. The entry fee is USD200. Please ensure that you bring NEW USD notes and the exact amount!!
2. For guests who require VISA into Thailand, please ensure that you have a dual entry VISA as you will be leaving and re-entering Thailand for the trip. For those who require VISA into Thailand, a re-entry VISA can be obtained in Ranong for 1000THB and has to be applied on the day that the guest check out of Ranong.
3. Please email us a photocopy of your passport information page (4 weeks before the trip).
4. Please bring along 2 recent passport sized photos with you for the trip.
Trip Extra Services
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Description |
Pricing |
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Thai Massage |
600THB per hour |
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Soft drink |
40THB |
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Beer |
80THB |
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Nespresso Coffee |
60THB |
Equipment Rental
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Item Name |
Rental Cost |
Lost Equipment charges |
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Buoyancy Control Device |
250THB per day |
12000THB |
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Regulator |
250THB per day |
15000THB |
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Mask |
100THB per day |
1200THB |
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Fins |
100THB per day |
5000THB |
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Wetsuit |
250THB per day |
5000THB |
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15L Aluminum Tank |
350THB per day |
N.A. |
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Underwater Torch |
250THB per day |
3500THB |
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Dive Computer |
350THB per day |
12000THB |
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Full Set (Mask, Fins, Wetsuit, BCD, Reg) |
700THB per day |
N.A. |
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Nitrox Fills |
300THB per fill
Buy 6 get 1 free |
N.A. |
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2lb Lead Weights |
Free of Charge |
250THB per piece |
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Weight Belt |
Free of Charge |
300THB |