Responsible Travel in Myanmar - How to Travel Responsibly

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As a Responsible Tour Operator
As Responsible Travelers

From 2010, the to-go-or-not-to-go to Myanmar problem has been replaced by quite different how-to-travel-responsibly and how-to-protect-the-environment problems. To accelerate the recovery of the country, responsible travel is the responsibility of both tour operators and travelers.

7-Day Myanmar Essence Tour Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan Tour with e-Visa

As a Responsible Tour Operator

We choose local partners with young team.

Their careers were made possible by the policies of the new democratic government. They are not restricted to government personnel and are highly motivated. They have a strong sense of responsibility to the people around them and hope to help travelers better understand and explore their own country. They represent the future of the country.

We offer station-guide service.

Station-guides can help with training of local tour guides. The station-guide only guides you at one destination or in one city while the whole-tour-guide will guide you throughout your trip in Myanmar. But if you prefer, we can also provide whole-tour-guides.

We select public welfare restaurants and projects.

In Yangon, Inle Lake and Bagan, a selection of public welfare restaurants and projects will let you help the local people directly during your trip.

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Excellent planned and executed Myanmar excursion

Asia Highlights and their local Myanmar partner "mAsia" did an excellent job in planning and execution of a one week trip to Myanmar.The various tour guides and drivers had good knowledge and good command over English.

Gerd, Jan 2018

Planning our trip

We have spend that last eight months planning a trip to Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand. Alisa Lia was creative & patient helping us customize our tour to include the sites and adventures we were excited to see. Hard waiting for the trip to start.

Jamie Danner, Oct 2023

My experience in Thai

All of this was well organized by the local office. The holiday was wonderful. Our guide, Mr. Longdy（ Siem Reap）were exceptional. He shared his extensive knowledge of the many wonderful places we visited, and were flexible to take us to additional places along the way based on discussions. Thank you so much .shared their extensive knowledge of the many wonderful places we visited, and were flexible to take us to additional places along the way based on discussions.

kelli, Jul 2023

As Responsible Travelers

Read the history, and know in advance about the culture and the current political situation in Myanmar.

Respect local customs and the sensitivities of local people (so e.g. visit temples barefoot and women should not have any physical contact with monks etc.). Our guides will be careful to remind you what customs and taboos need to be observed.

When you talk to locals, please avoid speaking about political and human rights. At present, most locals are pleased to talk about Ms Aung San Suu Kyi. Please, however, kindly avoid other topics that may be more sensitive.

Dine at public welfare restaurants or participate in public welfare projects recommended by us.

Purchase goods direct from the craftsmen.

We recommend donating to school teachers, principals, and community or village leaders, rather than giving to students or children directly. Our tour guide can help you pass on your donations.

Please try and train those who ask for money directly from you by controlling your sense of compassion.

Gratuities are recommended for drivers or waiters who display a strong spirit of service. This will be an encouragement for them to continue their good work.

Carry some special gifts from your country to present to local friends. Young people love Bluetooth speakers, for sharing music with friends.

Books are good gifts.

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Visit Myanmar with Asia Highlights

We provide tailor-made tours to Myanmar. Tours typically start or end in Yangon or Mandalay and last approximately 9 days; visiting Yangon, Bagan, Mandalay and Inle Lake.