The Mergui Archipelago starts just north of the Burma/Thailand border, and stretches some 200 miles northwards. There are 800 or so islands! - most of them uninhabited, covered in rainforest and fringed by white sandy beaches. Most are surrounded by pristine coral reefs and all are lapped by the clear, warm turquoise Andaman Sea.

The only access to this area is by sail(or dive)boat; which has so far maintained it's pristine wilderness. A huge variety of tropical wildlife abounds, including monkeys, wild boar and even elephants. Bird life is prolific, with over 50 species including hornbills, egrets, kites and fish eagles.

The myriad of multi-coloured marine life & coral, and the great visibility ! - make it a top dive/snorkelling spot too. The ancient mangroves that line the rivers and inlets on Lampi Island provide a great opportunity for exploring with our on-board sea kayaks.

Although the islands are mostly uninhabited by any permanent population, there are sea gypsies (Moken) which are indigenous to the Mergui Archipelago. These people have lived their nomadic existence in the area for hundreds of years, effectively cut off from the outside world. During the trip we often encounter these fascinating people and have the opportunity to catch a glimpse of their way of life, so far removed from the modern, frantic world.

For the keen divers amongst us - this is a Paradise Found! With the complete lack of development or large scale fishing, these are untouched coral reefs, swarming with schools of colourful tropical fish. There's plenty to see for the snorkellers too - the most extensive and colourful coral gardens are all at quite shallow depths. We're not lacking in more challenging dive sites for the more experienced scuba fans either; come meet our manta ray and friends in Shark Cave!