{"id":61918,"date":"2019-01-25T04:56:45","date_gmt":"2019-01-25T09:56:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thatdope.com\/rides\/sanook-explores-the-mergui-offering-tranquility-in-this-untouched-paradise\/"},"modified":"2019-01-25T04:56:45","modified_gmt":"2019-01-25T09:56:45","slug":"sanook-explores-the-mergui-offering-tranquility-in-this-untouched-paradise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatdope.com\/rides\/sanook-explores-the-mergui-offering-tranquility-in-this-untouched-paradise\/","title":{"rendered":"Sanook Explores The Mergui Offering Tranquility In This Untouched Paradise"},"content":{"rendered":"
\nThere are so many islands and places to visit, and the small distances between them means there is always a beautiful view and a pristine white-sand beach or coral reef to explore.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Among the many islands to visit is the horseshoe-shaped Myint\u00a0Khar (Horse Shoe Island), which has a lagoon in the middle, making an idyllic anchorage for Sanook. Being shallow, with crystal-clear water and a white-sand bottom, the whole lagoon is like a giant fish tank.<\/p>\n
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Za Det Gyi Island has rugged underwater terrain, while large tawny nurse sharks can be seen along with other abundant marine life. The coast of Hlaing Gu Island (Cavern Island) has caverns large enough for Sanook\u2019s RIB to get through to explore this exciting environment. The adventurous can hike to the top of the islands, which are a nature lover\u2019s utopia and offer the chance to spot gibbons, pythons, civet cats, monitor lizards, the mouse deer and even elephants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nAvid birdwatchers should look up for hornbills, white kites\u00a0and white-bellied sea eagles circling above islands. Kingfishers, Frigatebirds, Pacific reef egrets, green imperial pigeons and emerald doves are also commonly sighted.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
A national park, Kyunn Tann Shey (Lampi Island) is protected and has a vast stretch of mangroves, tidal creeks and rivers, which are perfect to explore by kayak or RIB\u2026 it is truly an explorer\u2019s paradise. The only human inhabitants are the indigenous sea gypsies,\u00a0known locally as Salon or internationally as Moken. These semi- nomadic people live a traditional life aboard their boats and may shyly approach Sanook, wishing to trade the freshest of seafood, such as seabass, skate, lobster and tuna.<\/p>\n
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Sanook\u2019s range of toys mean guests can snorkel in pristine seas, paddle around on the two kayaks, ride the three-person jet-ski, or use the exploration RIB to explore an inland waterway or a mangrove system full of wildlife, and access beaches. There are also water- skis, a wakeboard, kneeboard and inflatable tubes, and the simple beach classics like frisbee and badminton. Diving can be arranged in advance.<\/p>\n
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