In January 2019 I am planning to do a trip with a good friend to Myanmar. We will be riding a Singapore registered Yamaha Super Tenere and a Thailand registered BMW (baby) G310GS.
I have been searching the GT riders forum about up to date information about Myanmar, but the information found seems not to be very recent.
Are there any fellow bikers who have recently done a trip to Myanmar?
Questions we have…
We appreciate your assistance and look forward to hearing from you.
Merry Xmas & Happy NY and safe riding.....
Cheers,
Louis
I have been searching the GT riders forum about up to date information about Myanmar, but the information found seems not to be very recent.
Are there any fellow bikers who have recently done a trip to Myanmar?
Questions we have…
- Which border crossings (from Thailand to Myanmar) are allowed for motorcycles (information I gathered is that border crossings towards Dawei and Mae Sot are possible, Northern Thailand apparently still difficult)
- Is there a way to avoid the (apparent) compulsory guided tour in Myanmar? Is there a way to get a ‘permit’ to drive in Myanmar without having to engage a motorcycle touring company? How to organize this, any recommendations are welcome
- Are there any restrictions within Myanmar (other than no bikes allowed in Yangon)?
- We are having a loop in mind: Mae Sot, Moulmain, Kyaiktho, Yangon, Pyay, Bagan, Mandalay, Amarapura, Inle Lake, Kunhing, Kengtung and back to Thailand. Any other routs (not to miss) suggestions?
- Are there any areas to avoid during the trip due to recent conflicts?
We appreciate your assistance and look forward to hearing from you.
Merry Xmas & Happy NY and safe riding.....
Cheers,
Louis