Myanmar - Overland independent travel possible?

[fraserdinsdale]

Hi all,

Just wondering if its possible to ride through Myanmar without a guide? Want to enter from Thailand (Mae Sot) into Myawaddy, and exit into India (Tamu - Moreh border crossing)

Is this possible without a costly guide? The internet is pretty vague on this. Some sites say no, you need a guide, others say yes, but you need all your accommodation booked in advance.

Can someone please help me to clarify the situation there?

Many thanks in advance.

[Tony LEE]

Assume you have also checked on the current situation in Thailand (there is a sticky thread on here), and the need for a carnet for India

[fraserdinsdale]

Originally Posted by Tony LEE

Assume you have also checked on the current situation in Thailand (there is a sticky thread on here), and the need for a carnet for India

Hi Tony,

Thanks for your reply. No, I was not aware of the current the situation in Thailand. Although reading through the whole thread it sounds like the situation is a fluid one and potentially subject to change. I am aware of the need of a carnet for India and I will sort that out before I leave Australia.

[raycooknz]

Hi Tony
I traveled through Myanmar in May 2016 from the Chang Rai Border Thailand
Chiang Rai – Tachileik – Keng Tung
and then crossed from Myanmar into China at Lashio – Muse/Ruili border

I had a local guide who was very good as we had a Toyota Landcruiser he traveled with us but if you are on Bikes he does have his own Bike
His name is Soe Mint
Email is: soe060@gmail.com

Contact me if you need any other tips.
Myanmar was one of the highlights for me

[zacheism]

Originally Posted by raycooknz

Hi Tony
I traveled through Myanmar in May 2016 from the Chang Rai Border Thailand
Chiang Rai – Tachileik – Keng Tung
and then crossed from Myanmar into China at Lashio – Muse/Ruili border

I had a local guide who was very good as we had a Toyota Landcruiser he traveled with us but if you are on Bikes he does have his own Bike
His name is Soe Mint
Email is: soe060@gmail.com

Contact me if you need any other tips.
Myanmar was one of the highlights for me

What was the cost per day for the guide?