Myanmar Caravan Tours

Since 2012, Myanmar has accepted many caravan holiday planners who want to explore the country by their own vehicles. These tours are now popular, especially for those who want to combine their visit to Thailand, India and Myanmar. 

Border Gates for Caravan Tours

So far, not all the border gates allow drivers enter Myanmar with their own transport. Basically, Thailand - Myanmar borders are the top choices.

Border check points for Thailand Myanmar Border crossing includes:

Mae Sai - Tachileik (Tarchilate)

Mae Sot - Myawaddy

Ranong - Kawthaung

Border between India and Myanmar also is a good exit/ enter point :
Tamu - Moreh border 
 

China Border :
Ruli 

Documents Needed

The very first thing you will need for yourself is : passport and Myanmar Visa.
For the vehicle, you need to keep the original documents relating to registration : year of produce, owner and other technical details.

Special note: you will need a support from a local tour operator / travel agency who is registered under the board of Myanmar Tourism. This company will help you to register your trip. 
Up to now, you need to provide your intentive itinerary to Myanmar Tourism board along with all reservation of hotels. The local tour operator will send a tour guide to escort your trip accordingly for all the checking along the road.

Recommedation for Itinerary

Itinerary 1 : Enter and exit by Thailand 
Maesai border - Keng Tung - Taunggyi - Nyang Shwe - Inle - Mandalay - Inle Lake - Bagan - Mandalay - Golden Rock - Mawlamyine - Hpa An - Myawaddy border - Maesod 
Duration: 12 to 15 days depending on your sightseeing program.

Itinerary 2: Enter by China - Exit by Thailand
Rulli-Muse-Lashio- Maymyo - Mandalay - Irrawaddy River - Bagan - Kalaw - Inle Lake - Yangon - Mawlamyine - Hpa An - Myawaddy border - Maesod
Duration: 10 to 12 days  

Itinerary 3: Enter by Thailand - Exit by India
Maeso - Myawaddy Border -  Golden Rock - Bago - Yangon - Naypyidaw  Capital - Inle Lake - Mandalay - Bagan - Monywa - Tamu border - Moreh
Duration: 8 - 10 days opt to the visits