Power and Electricity

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Our recommended hotels in Yangon, Mandalay and Bagan offer 24 hour power (with a generator if needed). In other more isolated areas like Kyaing Tong, the Shan Hills, Kalaw, Pindaya, Taunggyi, Nyaung Shwe and Inle Lake – generated power may not always be available. Most hotel...

Mobile Phone

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Myanmar has its own cell phone network and cell phones from other countries do not have access. The Myanmar SIM cards used to be different from the ‘normal’ SIM cards which are used all over the world. Tourists can buy a Myanmar SIM cards Telenor, Ooredoo and MPT at 1500 Myanmar...

Insurance

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We recommend all clients to obtain the necessary personal baggage, medical and accident insurance before arrival. SOS Worldwide has a local representative office in Yangon with a 24 hour on call service for emergency evacuation and medical assistance.

Immigration & Customs Formalities

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Your valuables (jewelry, cameras, electronic equipment, etc.) should be declared on your customs declaration form upon arrival. Receipt of purchase and an export permit voucher for locally bought goods such as gems and jewelry may be required upon departure.

Health

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No inoculations or vaccinations are required unless coming from or passing through an infected area. Clients should bring sufficient medication with them if required and should check for updated health recommendations before your departure to Myanmar regarding hepatitis, malaria,...

Gratuities and Tipping

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Myanmar people are genuinely happy to help foreign visitors and don’t expect anything in return. But if your guide and your driver or any other person during your trip was especially kind or helpful a gratuity would be a generous gesture and greatly appreciated.

Festivals

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Myanmar abounds with local festivals. Most festivals have religious backgrounds and dates are fixed according to the lunar calendar. Exact dates for some festivals are often determined only a few weeks before the event. We will try to include local festivals in client itineraries...

Duty Free Allowance

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Two bottles of liquor, two cartons of cigarettes or 100 cigars and half litre of perfume are allowed per person. Yangon Airport arrival hall has a selection of duty free shops with a full range of items at a good price.

Drinking Water

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Only drink purified bottle water. Bottled water is readily available and some hotels provide complimentary. Carry a bottle with you throughout the day.

Domestic Airlines and Flights

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Air KBZ, Air Mandalay, Yangon Airways, FMI Airlines, Mann Yadanarpon Airlines, Golden Myanmar Airlines and Apex Airlines are privately operated airlines flying throughout Myanmar. There is a 20 Kilo limit for baggage per person and excess baggage fees may be charged.