When will the travel ban be lifted to Mrauck U?

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We are very interested in visiting Mrauck U at the end of this year but are wondering about the travel ban for tourists to the area. We were in Myanmar a few months ago but all flights to Sittwe were off limits to tourists. We hear the violence has subsided by no word on the travel ban. Does anyone able to I've an update?

Thanks, kat

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A couple of Americans went there on last week of July said free and nobody asking permission.They brought their mountain bike and trip done well there. They stayed in Mrauk U , Prince guest house.

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Just the sort of post I was wanting to read!!

only 11 weeks :) :)

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Nice to hear that!.

I didnt talk about prices for the all trip. I asked fir the permit and told me was 50$.

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Firt news: No prolem or going to Mrauk U.

No government permit is necessary.

No travel agency arrangement is necessary (just, if you like to be packaged by a travel agency).

Don't believe to most travel agents in Yangon. They simply don't like to plan trips there, and they are aimed to redirect ou to other destinations.

Sittwe is completely quiet.

Mrauk U is simply fantastic. No tourists (we met last week no more than 4 people). Untouched environment and people. Tens of temples. They resemble those in Bagan, but are more fascinating in some instances, sincethey have not been 'restored'.

I suggest to skip Chin villages: very few old tatooed women and villages like those you can find close to Mrauk U (and 2.5 hours of boat).

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Thank you

Great news,long may it continue. If a few more reports on the same lines are posted then there will be good confidence in the travel community to visit Mrauk U-there is a pent up demand.

SS

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That is great news!

Did you make the arrangements yourself without a package or agent? I would prefer that if possible, but am not sure what arrangements need to be made in advance. Can you please tell me what hotel you stayed at? Did you arrange the boat trip in advance or do you have any advice on that?

Thanks

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We also preferred to use a travel agency. They made a wonderful job. We went to their office in the late moring, and we will leave Yangon the next day. We bought flight to Sittwe, boat to Mruk U and 4 nights at the Shwe Thazin Hotel (http://www.shwethazinhotel.com/). Wonderful hotel! Definitely, the best in Mrauk U.

Asiantour Travel Myanmar

http://www.asiantour-myanmar.com, Asiantour@myanmar.com.mm, Ms. Zar Zar (she speaks a fluent english).

However, there is no need of using any travel agency, since the trip can be done without any difficulty by yourself.

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Thanks for the details.

Do you by chance have a phone number for the hotel or for asiantours?

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Does anyone have any recent reports on the access to Mrauk U? Any help would be very much appreciated! Planning to go there next week.

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