Following decades of oppression under a military junta and international isolation, the breath-taking Myanmar yacht charter destination is opening up to tourists. The country will now attract more Superyachts, thanks to the recently launched e-visa system.

Myanmar - Image credit to Myanmar Tourism Board

According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, Myanmar (formerly Burma) tops the list of the fastest-growing international tourist markets in the world.

With the launch of Myanmar’s new e-visa system, travel to the country is now easier, too. With the new system, travelers from 41 countries, including the USA, have access to 28-day visas for a fee of $50 and a short, five-day wait time.  “The new e-visa will help to attract more superyachts to Myanmar”, notes APS Myanmar’s Gordon Fernandes, adding: “…just a short hop from Phuket, we’re seeing a lot of interest from superyachts in extending a cruising holiday in surrounding islands and Andamans to include a journey on to Myanmar.”

The Southeast Asian nation, stretching from the islands of the Andaman Sea in the south to the Eastern Himalayan mountain range, is mysterious and exotic, rich in culture and traditions. The varied landscape includes pristine beaches, snow-capped mountains, and rural countryside, dotted with sacred temples and shrines, and ancient cities.

Visitors can explore the colorful city of Yangon, with lively markets and sacred Buddhist sites, and the ancient Burmese capital of Bagan, home to some 3,000 pagodas, temples and Buddha sculptures, including the world’s largest reclining Buddha. Cruises on the Ayeyarwady River through gorges and along jungle-y riverbanks, with views of ruined temples and rural villages, are popular and often include visits to Mandalay, Bagan, Yangon, and Inle Lake.