Transportation

Transportation in Myanmar was not as perfect as other developed destinations. Myanmar's roadways received the government's attention in the 90's, but not many improvements have been made. Approximately 12 percent of the roads are paved with an overwhelming majority being made of gravel (about 2/3). The remaining roads are not easily accessible by cars, but by jeeps or ox carts. But, nowadays, it is a lot better than before and Air transportation is more efficient and convenient for short domestic flights. If you have plenty of time enjoy sightseeing along the way, you should try travelling by train. Inter-state buses are cheaper than train.

There are 3,200 kilometres of rail track, but not connected with Intra-ASEAN railways network but with major cities within the country.

The major mode of transportation for passengers or for carrying cargo is the use of the inland waterways. There are about 12,870 kilometres of rivers and canals with 3,200 kilometres are navigable for large commercial boats. Considering the fact that most of the major cities in Myanmar are near the inland water ways.

Myanmar Airways is owned by the government and has International service to few countries and cities. There are other International airlines sich as Air Mandalay, Air Bagan, Bangkok Airways, Air Asia, and so on providing flights directly to Yangon, Mandalay and Bagan.

ENTERING THE COUNTRY
Arriving by air is the most convenient and recommended way and have prior visa is required but online application with visa upon arrival is possible and your travel agent or tour operator could arrnge for you without any hassles. Arriving by land via border checkpoints is possible. Currently, there are 4 border checkpoints, from Rule (China) to Mud-se; from Mae Sai (Thailand) to Tachileik, Mae Sot (Thailand) to Myawadee, Ranong (Thailand) to Kawthoung.

There is no requirement for your transportation in Myanmar to show an onward ticket out of the country to enter Myanmar.

Yangon International Airport (Mingalardon Airport) and Mandalay International Airport are the main International Airports in Myanmar. Yangon has direct air Myanmar transportations links with Bangkok, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Calcutta, Chiang Mai, Taipei, Kunming, Doha and Dhaka. Mandalay has direct air link with Kunming.

GETTING AROUND
Much of Myanmar is off limits to foreigners or can only be accessed after getting permission or by taking an expensive tour organized by the government's Myanmar Travels & Tours (MTT). But in the places where you are able to go there's surprising freedom to stop and roam where you want. Some isolated towns such as kengtung, Sittwe and Kawthoung require jumps by air or bus to reach.

Car Rental
CAR RENTAL CHARGES IN YANGON, MANDALAY, BAGAN & SHAN STATE

All rates are net in US Dollars

Yangon

Vehicle Type	Saloon (max 3 pax)	Van (max 6 pax)	Van (max 9 pax)	20 Seaters (max 16 pax)	29 Seaters (max 20 pax)	45 Seaters (max 25 pax)
No. of Persons	1 - 3	4 - 6	6 - 9	10 - 16	17 - 20	21 - 25
Full day Car rental	41	50	75	113	131	150
Half day Car rental	25	34	48	68	75	90
Airport Transfer one way	20	25	31	45	53	60
Syriam visit Full day	58	63	94	150	165	194
Bago Full day visit	78	88	119	194	206	238
Kyaikhtiyo (Golden Rock) one way	96	113	138	238	269	300
Pyay (Prome) or Ngwe Saung one way	119	138	169	300	325	403
Long Tip Per Day ( Day drive only)	138	163	225	419	450	525

Mandalay

Vehicle Type	Saloon (max 3 pax)	Van (max 6 pax)	Van (max 9 pax)	20 Seaters (max 16 pax)	29 Seaters (max 20 pax)	45 Seaters (max 25 pax)
No. of Persons	1 - 3	4 - 6	6 - 9	10 - 16	17 - 20	21 - 25
Transfer to Jetty in the City one way	9	12	13	24	27	36
Transfer to Jetty Road To Mandalay one way	12	16	19	32	43	50
Transfer to International Airport one way	21	27	30	48	55	66
Airport Transfer plus City Tour	49	68	79	111	127	153
Airport Transfer plus Sagaing visit	54	75	84	121	140	171
Half Day city tour	21	34	38	53	68	77
Fullday City Tour	34	51	59	86	104	121
Sagaing - Innwa Fullday visit	39	58	67	99	116	145
Mandalay - Maymyo one way	58	79	86	149	178	208
Mandalay - Monywa one way	68	99	108	188	152	248
Mandalay - Bagan one way	145	188	205	324	356	512
Mandalay - Kalaw one way	145	188	205	324	356	512
Pindaya - Inle Lake one way	62	84	92	154	196	214
Mandalay - Taunggyi one way	157	205	222	359	401	545
Monywa - Pakkoku one way	145	171	205	256	324	394

Bagan

Vehicle Type	Saloon (max 3 pax)	Van (max 6 pax)	Van (max 9 pax)	20 Seaters (max 16 pax)	29 Seaters (max 20 pax)	45 Seaters (max 25 pax)
No. of Persons	1 - 3	4 - 6	6 - 9	10 - 16	17 - 20	21 - 25
Transfer to Airport one way	7	10	13	19	23	31
Half day bagan visit	20	30	33	53	63	83
Full day Bagan visit	33	43	54	91	103	135
Bagan - popa - Bagan Full day	44	66	74	133	150	200
Bagan - Popa - Salay Full day	66	80	90	169	188	250
Bagan - Popa - Mandalay one way	138	165	188	338	388	513
Bagan - Popa - Kalaw one way	150	179	200	356	400	548
Bagan - Popa - Pindaya - Inle Lake one way	169	200	215	394	450	613
Bagan - Pyay ( Prome ) one way	200	231	260	475	538	775

Shan State & Inle Lake

Vehicle Type	Saloon (max 3 pax)	Van (max 6 pax)	Van (max 9 pax)	20 Seaters (max 16 pax)	29 Seaters (max 20 pax)	45 Seaters (max 25 pax)
No. of Persons	1 - 3	4 - 6	6 - 9	10 - 16	17 - 20	21 - 25
Airport Transfer one way to Inle Lake	31	44	56	110	138	175
Airport Transfer plus Taunggyi visit	45	56	66	148	165	190
Airport Transfer plus Pindaya or Kalaw visit	45	56	66	148	165	190
Inle lake - Pindaya day return visit	59	73	84	165	190	244
Inle Lake - Pindaya and Kalaw day return	65	78	90	195	215	263
Pindaya - Taunggyi - Inle Lake	50	61	70	150	175	199
Airport Transfer plus Pindaya or Taunggyi visit	71	81	98	213	238	285

Note:
Half day car rental ~ 6 hours
All the drivers are understandable in communication with clients although they are not fluent speakers.
Fullday car rental ~ 10 Hours (extra per hour 10 % of Fullday charge)
All the drivers are tipped for their good performance.
All the vehicles are air-conditioned.
For long distance: we do only day driving for the sake of safety

Rates are subject to change without prior notice as the gasoline prices, tax rates, and cost of livings vary sometimes.

Flights
Operate Domestic Flight rates in US Dollarsd by Air Mandalay , Yangon Airways , Air Bagan with ATR 72, 42 and Fokker 100

Note: All rates are per sector, For Return trip please multiply by Two

INTERNATIONAL Flight by Air Mandalay