Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Junction Square, Pyay Rd, Kamayut) New and technically savvy company offering online
bookings for a wide range of hotels and all domestic flights. It also arranges visas online
which can be picked up at international airports.
floor, Aung San Stadium, Mingalar Taung Nyunt) Standing for 'Supreme Service Team',
SST lives up to its name as well as being a specialist for eco-tours. The managers have
excellent contacts in the country's national parks and reserves and can arrange trips that
will delight nature lovers.
Budgeting
Having decided on all the transport and accommodation options, you'll be in a position
to budget more accurately for your trip.
In Myanmar, in the vast majority of cases, you'll be paying for everything in cash -
either US$ or the local currency, kyat. If you're dealing with a travel agent you can usu-
ally pay in advance for some of your expenses (hotels, transport), on top of which a pro-
cessing fee of around 5% may be charged.
Only brand new greenbacks - bills from 2006 or later that are in absolutely perfect
condition, ie with no folds, stamps, stains, writing or tears - will be accepted for payment
or exchanged for kyat. Keep them in a flat wallet as you travel.
ATMs accepting international cards are becoming more common, and a few places
such as hotels, major tourist restaurants and shops now take credit cards. But with dodgy
power supplies and telecommunications, such electronic means of payment cannot be
guaranteed - so come prepared with plenty of cash.
