Ngapali Beach

45 minutes from Yangon (by Air Mandalay on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) lies one of the finest seaside resorts in the country. The 10km long, Ngapali Beach invites you to swim, surf, snorkel and relax under palm trees fringing the seaside resort. Visit the small fishing villages and local markets; explore the countryside by bicycle or enjoy boat trips to the magnificent offshore islands.

Suggested Beach extension:

Day 1: YANGON. Morning at leisure. Afternoon flight by Air Mandalay to Thandwe. Transfer to Ngapali Beach (provided by hotel). Overnight at Ngapali Beach.
Day 2: NGAPALI BEACH. Breakfast at hotel. Full day at leisure. Overnight at Ngapali Beach
Day 3: NGAPALI BEACH - YANGON. Breakfast at hotel and morning free at leisure. Afternoon transfer to Thandwe Airport for return flight by Air Mandalay to Yangon.

Prices:

Bayview Beach Resort ***

Located at an unspoiled stretch of coast in the Bay of Bengal this small boutique-like hotel offers 33 well equipped guest rooms under a German management.
The beach itself is over 11 km long, dotted with small fishing villages and an abundance of coconut palms exuding an atmosphere of serenity rarely to be seen elsewhere.
The rooms all have individual air-conditioning, shower/WC, Satellite TV, hair dryers, mini-bar and safe.
There is a swimming pool, a restaurant with Western and Asian cuisine. Windsurfing, Fishing Tours, an 18-hole Golf Course 5 minutes away (golf equipment available), volley ball, Hobie-Cat, catamaran sailing and kayaking, Bicycles are available to allow you to explore the surrounding area.

Sandoway Resort ****

Nestled amongst 300 coconut palms on the pristine beach frontage, the resort is designed in traditional South East Asian elegance and is constructed in local materials of teakwood, ironwood and marble.
The luxurious property consists of 5 sea view cottages, 11 village cottages and 11 suites scattered throughout the 9000m² of tropical gardens, most with ocean view. Constructed of two storeys with lounge divan, writing desk and chairs with access to the veranda and beach. Bedrooms are on the upper floor to take advantage of the cool night breeze.
The International Restaurant cooks freshly caught lobsters, prawns and other seafood bought directly from the fishing boats each morning. The Lounge bar located on the open veranda over-looks the beach and is the perfect spot for pre-dinner cocktails.
Sport and Recreation facilities include: 9 hole Golf Course (10 min. from hotel), fishing tour, boat excursions, bicycle rental service, snorkelling equipment available for rent.