Motorcycle Tour Southeast Asia: Meet the Women of Myanmar
Embark on an unforgettable ride across Asia through Myanmar as part of this one-of-a-kind motorcycle tour designed specifically for women. On this exciting adventure, you’ll be immersed in the culture of one of Southeast Asia’s most unexplored and culturally rich areas, connected to local communities, and empowered by the many women that will be your guides and mentors throughout your journey. Through visiting ancient temples, exploring vibrant village life and scenic country roads, you’ll combine the freedom of traveling via motorbike with being fully immersed in the culture of Myanmar; allowing you to grow as a confident traveler, gain new insights into other cultures, and have a completely unique experience of all things Myanmar.
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Get a glimpse of what it feels like to ride across Myanmar on this women-only motorcycle tour in Southeast Asia.
When you’re on a women’s motorcycle tour with us through Myanmar, you are showing the way to break free from social barriers limiting the opportunities available to many women. Indeed, women have historically been confined by traditional gender roles and financial or mobility restrictions placed on them.
When you join our tours, you are making the invisible visible, highlighting what women can do when they have the courage to step out of their comfort zone, access mobility and independence.
Most importantly, you are supporting and inspiring other women. Our tours enable women tour guides and delivery riders trainees to take control of their journeys by enabling them to work and own their two-wheelers. Ultimately, they get to define their futures based on choices of their own making, rather than being restricted by gender-based limitations. Have a look at how we Fuel Freedom!
“This is Burma, and it is unlike any land you know about.” In the late 1800s, the famous author Rudyard Kipling wrote this sentence about Myanmar (formerly Burma). Smiling and hospitable Myanmar women, peaceful floating gardens, majestic thousand-year-old golden pagoda, sparkling green vegetation.
Yes, “This is Burma,” and it will lead you to discover the unknown…and even the beauty within you.
Where female motorcycle tours in Myanmar meet social impact
Sharing with Burmese women
The Myanmar’s population of around 55 million living within the country’s borders is comprised of 135 different ethnic groups, many with their own languages and traditions.
- Learn the secrets of some of the country’s tastiest dishes as you cook alongside local women
- Witness skilled weavers spinning the finest textiles.
- Chat with farmers, fishermen and other locals along the way who will share their story with you.
(Re)connecting to your wild soul
Tourism is still relatively small in Myanmar so even during the peak season, sites are seldom crowded, and it is easy to feel like you have stumbled upon a hidden gem!
- This trip goes one step further, relying on secondary roads whenever possible to take you through areas rarely seen by tourists.
- The riding days on rural roads will give you the unique opportunity to truly see what Myanmar is all about.
- Join pilgrims and worshippers at pagodas, gaining a deeper understanding of Myanmar’s spiritual side.
Making a social impact
We’ll meet some women entrepreneurs and leaders along the way, supporting women’s rights and sustainable tourism. We’ll learn about women’s role in a rapidly evolving society and how they are preserving their traditional skills.
- As with all tours, we’ll prioritise our spending on local women’s economic empowerment.
- Profits from this tour will be used to subsidise scooters for low-income women
We will inspire and be inspired.
Trip details
Currently on hold
12 days, 9 riding days
Bajaj Boxer 150X 100cc, Honda CRF250L 250cc or Royal Enfield Himalayan 400cc
10 people max
EUR 2,550 / Person
Route
Included
Your motorcycle tour in Asia will cover Myanmar by providing you with bike rentals and fuel for nine days plus smooth transportation from airport to your accommodations twin share bedrooms). Meals and purified drinking water are included during this time to allow you to become completely immersed in the experience. A bilingual woman guide and full-time support staff will be available to assist you in having a fun and safe adventure. Included in the tour will be entrance fees into local attractions. This tour also includes some unique experiences including an e-Bike excursion in Bagan and a boat ride on Inle Lake. As part of this tour, we have included all activities that occur in community and conservation areas. We have a support vehicle available at all times to help with any mechanical issues or provide assistance with luggage as well as pay for all Myanmar taxes, leaving you free to enjoy the journey.
- Bike rental and fuel for 9 days
- Airport transfers
- Entry tickets at local tours
- E-bike in Bagan and boat trip in Inle Lake
- Support team
- English-speaking local woman guide
- All meals and purified drinking water
- Accommodation (twin share)
- Myanmar sales tax
- Support vehicle for repairs and bags
- All classes/activities in communities conservation areas permits
Excluded
The cost of this motorcycle tour does not include your flight into and out of Myanmar, visa fees or gratuities. Drinks outside of water and your credit card / bank transfer fee as well as your own travel insurance will be excluded. If you wish to join our 2 Wheels To Freewill association, we offer you a €50 reduction on all future trips.
- International flight to/from Myanmar
- Visa fee
- Personal expenses and tips
- Drinks other than water
- Credit card fees (approx. 4%) and/or bank transfer fees based on your bank’s regulations
- Personal travel insurance
- 100 euros Annual Membership to Two Wheels to Freewill non-profit, granting a 50 euros discount on all our tours
Route Details
This 11 Days tour, of which 9 days are riding days, will start and end in Mandalay.
Even beginner riders can complete this journey with a bit of grit and patience- slowly but surely is perfect fine for this journey!
We will never be ‘off-road’, however there are times where massive potholes and patches of loose gravel require more focus.
Meet your local team on the ground in Myanmar
Anne
Partner of FreeW
Anne is an American rider living in Myanmar since 2010. Anne founded Myanmar Pure Travel to provide a customised experience to the visitors of Myanmar and support the local communities in developing tourism skills. Combined with its in-depth knowledge of the country, this team will connect you with the people, culture and places that make Myanmar so special.
Frequently asked questions
Can I arrive earlier/ leave later?
Yes. We can recommend and help you book a few extra nights accommodation and we will cater for airport pick-up/drop-off.
Costs will be borne by you.
Do I need to bring cash? and How much?
Yes, you can easily change your cash in Mandalay, but it will be more difficult in the rural areas.
Since the trip is all inclusive, your budget will depend on the optional activities you wish to do and tips you wish to leave (suggestion: EUR 500 max).
You can also withdraw and pay in most places with your VISA cards.
How is medical assistance in Myanmar? Do you have somebody on the team who can give first aid?
We will carry a first aid kit and one of our team members will be able to carry first aid gestures.
Clinics and hospitals are easily accessible on our route too.
Do we need any specific vaccines or medicines?
Covid-19 vaccines are compulsory to enter India (take your printed certificate), and take sufficient quantity of any of your personal medications.
You can check any update here: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/burma
And we will let you know closer to the date if there is any new in-country health requirements.
What insurance do I need to take?
Any international travel insurance that covers medical repatriation and “dangerous” activities such as motorcycling travel.
Covid-19 vaccines are compulsory to enter India (take your printed certificate), and take sufficient quantity of any of your personal medications.
How much do we usually tip in Myanmar?
During the trip, we will take care of the tips for the team for fair allocation.
Outside the team members, you can usually tip 10 to 15% of the bill amount.
What if I don't get on with my roommate or she snores? What is the extra cost of a single room and can I get one along the trip if I need it?
As you get to know your fellow travelers, you will certainly be allowed to swap roommates.
We can eventually allocate a single room but cannot guarantee it as availability might be scarce in some areas we are travelling to.
Extra cost for the single room will be between 20 and 25 euros per night.
How is the food? And how is the water?
Myanmar cuisine is not well-known but it is delicious!
During the journey we will have breakfast at our guesthouse, where there will be a mix of local dishes (such as Mohinga, a fish-based noodle soup) and western options like toast and eggs.
For lunches and dinners, we’ll head out to restaurants in the area. You can expect a spread of tomato-based curries, flavorful salads, sour side dishes and salty soups at most meals but we will also introduce you to delicious barbeques, regional dishes such as stuffed-fish in Inle and sour pork sausages in Loikaw and plenty of fresh vegetables.
Where are we staying?
During the trip we will be staying in small guesthouses run by locals, many of whom are women.
While homestays are not allowed in Myanmar, many of the guesthouses have the same warm atmosphere as a family home.
One night you may be sharing toilet facilities with your fellow riders but on all other nights you will have an ensuite bathroom with maximum 2 persons/room.
What happens in case of an accident/ if I break the bike? or if the bike gets stolen?
Bikes are insured. For small damages below 100 euros, your deposit will be used.
For bigger damages, the insurance will cover the costs.
Security of the bike will be our responsibility.
Do we have mechanics assistance?
Yes on the team.
However, mechanics shops are available along the route and it’s very easy to get mechanical assistance anywhere, especially for Royal Enfields (hence our choice of these bikes).
Why you should join this women’s motorcycle tour in Myanmar, Asia
This motorcycle trip across Myanmar, Asia, provides an exciting and unique opportunity for women to travel throughout this unique country while having experiences that will be well beyond just typical tourism. The focus of this motorcycling adventure is for women and to be guided by women; therefore, our typical guests are looking for not only good roads and views, but also to connect with other cultures, grow as individuals, and develop self-confidence when taking riding trips in unfamiliar surroundings.
From riding through the ancient plains of temples and rural villages to connecting with other women in local communities and learning about their lives within real and true community environments, each experience during this trip was created to inspire and empower. If you’re interested in traveling through Southeast Asia in a deeper and more fulfilling way than before, then this motorcycle tour in Myanmar will offer an incredible and memorable experience both on and off your bike.
