July 27
Is Myanmar Safe to Travel in 2025?
Wa Ale Resort offers a seamless, stress-free escape with clear transfers, safe water, and guided logistics from arrival to checkout. Book your 2025 stay now.
Why Wa Ale Resort Offers Peace-of-Mind from Arrival to Checkout
Planning a holiday is easier when you know exactly what to expect. Wa Ale Resort sits on Wa Ale Island inside Lampi Marine National Park in Myanmar’s Myeik Archipelago, an undeveloped, protected area of beaches, mangroves, and jungle. The resort’s setting is quiet and self-contained, far from busy centres, with guest movements managed end-to-end. That combination of location and logistics is the core reason guests feel at ease throughout their stay.
A quiet national park setting with managed access
Wa Ale is reached via Kawthaung, a small gateway town at the southern tip of Myanmar near the Thai border. From the Kawthaung Jetty, the resort’s luxury speed boat completes the transfer to the island in about one hour and forty minutes, giving you a direct, controlled route into the national park without passing through towns or road networks on the islands themselves. Wa Ale will arrange transportation for guests from Kawthaung and Ranong airports to the resort, simplifying every step. The season runs November 1 to March 31, aligning your trip with the park’s calmest, clearest months.
Clear, predictable boat transfers (and a plan B for weather)
Shared transfers operate on a simple timetable: departures are scheduled at 2:00 pm from Kawthaung to Wa Ale, and at 8:00 am from Wa Ale back to Kawthaung. Typical travel times are straightforward to plan around: about 10 minutes from Kawthaung Airport to the jetty; 20–30 minutes from Ranong Airport to Ranong Immigration Jetty; about 20 minutes across the estuary from Ranong Immigration to Kawthaung; then 1 hour 40 minutes to Wa Ale. When weather requires it, transfers are diverted to Aung Ba with an overland drive from Kawthaung, followed by a shorter boat hop on an 11-metre RIB, an established contingency that keeps the journey orderly and safe.
On-island health, water, and power you can trust
Wa Ale maintains a small medical clinic with a registered nurse on staff, providing first-line care on the island and guidance should you need onward support. Drinking water comes from the island’s natural spring and is filtered for consumption, so water from the taps is safe to drink. Electricity on the island uses the UK-standard Type-G plug (230V/50Hz), and the resort’s eco approach means cooling is provided by modern ceiling fans rather than air conditioning. These practical details, nurse on site, potable water, and known plug type, remove the guesswork so you can settle in and relax.
What’s included (so there are no surprises)
Your stay is designed to be easy from day one. Rates are on a per-person, per-night basis and exclude the 5% government tax; a minimum of three or four nights applies. Full board is included, along with daily shared boat transfers to and from Wa Ale, and transfers between Kawthaung and Ranong airports and their respective jetties. House wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages are part of the package, with a note that each villa is limited to two bottles of wine per day. Daily marine and land-based activities, such as paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkelling, jungle hikes, and cultural visits, are also included, while diving, spa/massage, and premium alcoholic drinks are available as optional extras. Knowing exactly what is included reduces planning friction and gives you a clear picture of value before you book.
Visas and entry notes (kept simple)
It is each guest’s responsibility to ensure passports and visas are valid for entry to Myanmar. If you are entering from Thailand via Ranong, your port of entry on the Myanmar side is the Kawthaung Land Border Checkpoint; if you need to apply online in advance, use the official e-Visa website at https://evisa.moip.gov.mm/home. Wa Ale’s team coordinates your on-the-ground logistics and boat transfers and will assist with the practicalities at the border so the hand-offs are smooth.
Why guests feel at ease the whole way
The experience is intentionally uncomplicated: a managed route to the jetty, a scheduled boat across calm national-park waters, a short walk through mangroves to the Main Pavilion, and a resort configured for low guest density and quiet days. With transportation arranged for you, potable water on tap, a nurse on site, and a season designed around the best weather window, the details that matter for peace of mind are already handled.
Plan your 2025 stay with confidence
If you want a holiday where the logistics are clear, the environment is protected, and each day is planned at your pace, Wa Ale makes it simple. To check dates, inclusions, and travel arrangements, or to receive guidance specific to your route, email info@waaleresort.com or message on WhatsApp. The team will confirm your transfers and help you prepare the few essentials so you can focus on what you came for: time away, in nature, without the stress.
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