Myanmar - Overland independent travel possible?
 

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.

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.

Myanmar
 

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?