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Bagan, Classic & Signature Tours, Culture & Community

Cooking Class and one day tour for Bagan

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Basic Bagan One-Day Adventure $ 78 USD per person Book Now Bagan Bagan One-Day Adventure Hands-on Cooking Class Ebike Temple Tour Sunset River Cruise on Irrawaddy Traditional Puppet Show & Dinner All Meals Included Discover the magic of Bagan in just one day! Start with a cooking class at a local market and kitchen, enjoy a traditional lunch, ride an ebike through ancient temples, cruise along the Irrawaddy at sunset, and end your evening with dinner and a cultural puppet show. This all-inclusive day trip is designed for travelers who want to explore Bagan’s flavors, history, and beauty in a short time What Do We Do? 8:00 AM Bagan Hotel pick-up & breakfast. 9:30 AM Bagan Cooking class (learn 3–4 Burmese dishes) 12:30 PM Bagan Lunch with your own creation. 1:30 PM Bagan Ebike ride around Bagan’s ancient temples. 5:00 PM Bagan Sunset boat ride on Irrawaddy River. 7:00 PM Bagan Puppet show with dinner. 8:30 PM Bagan Drop-off at hotel. Location Yangon & Bagan, Myanmar Duration 1 Days Group Size Minimum 4 participants (we can combine small groups) Languages English-speaking guide (other languages on request) Transportation Ebike in Bagan, car transfers within city, optional flight from Yangon (extra charge) Themes Culture, Historic, Specialized Tour Includes Meal, Ebike, Sunset boat, Cooking Class, Excludes Bagan Zone Fee (~$10–20 per person) [modula id=”5125″] Reserve Your Bagan Experience Today – Only $78 per person Book Now

Culture & Community, Yangon

The Yangon Breakfast Street Food Tour

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Basic Yangon Breakfast Street Food Tour $ 30 USD per person Book Now Yangon Yangon Breakfast Street Food Tour Start your morning local-style Must-try dishes Old-school tea shop Historic landmarks Leisurely walking tour Breakfast in Yangon is a truly special experience, best enjoyed streetside before the day heats up. Skip the hotel buffet and dive into local favorites like mohinga, soft curried peas with fresh nan bread, and Shan noodles. As you stroll through historic streets, you’ll visit two bustling markets and drop by an old-style tea shop still serving British-inspired teacakes with a Burmese twist. Along the way, take in landmarks like Sule Pagoda, The Secretariat, and Bogalayzay Street, while savoring the flavors and atmosphere that make Yangon mornings unforgettable. Location Yangon & Myanmar Duration 3 hours Group Size 2 – 15 people (we can combine small groups) Languages English-speaking guide (other languages on request) Transportation Walk in Yangon Themes Local Delights, Gourmet Tour, Art & Culture Includes English speaking guide, All street food, Drinking water Excludes Transportation to/from hotel, Insurance, Personal expenses Sa Ba Street Food Tours Sa Ba Street food Tours believes in sharing their unrivaled knowledge of the downtown food scene so within a three hour walking tour you can eat and learn about all the essential foods locals love to eat. Food, history and culture are all intertwined here in Myanmar so to get a real understanding of the people, allow us to show you how they eat. [modula id=”8561″] Reserve Your Yangon Experience Today – Only $30 per person Book Now

Lashio, Nature & Adventure, Special and Journeys, Top Destination

Water Explorations: Standup Paddle Boarding & Waterfalls

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Basic Lashio One-Day Adventure $ 60 USD per person Book Now Lashio Lashio One-Day Adventure Motorcycle ride Hidden Tiger Falls hike Mountain lake adventure Finish in Lashio Highlights Explore remote villages, hidden waterfalls, and a mountain lake on a full-day adventure. Start with a motorcycle ride to secluded communities, then hike through the jungle to Hidden Tiger Falls, climbing past multiple cascading waterfalls. In the afternoon, enjoy stand-up paddleboarding on a pristine mountain lake, with opportunities to swim, jump from rocks, and paddle freely. Finish the day back in Lashio with home-cooked pizza or tacos and drinks, reflecting on the stunning scenery and unforgettable experiences. What Do We Do? 7:30 AM Lashio Depart from Lashio and ride motorcycles to remote rural villages. 8:30 AM Lashio  Hike to Hidden Tiger Falls 12:00 PM Lashio Picnic or light lunch near the falls (optional, pack snacks or lunch) 1:00 PM Lashio Mountain lake adventure 4:00 PM Lashio Return to Lashio by motorcycle. 5:30 PM Lashio Dinner in Lashio – enjoy home-cooked pizza or tacos with drinks. 6:30 PM Lashio Reflect on the day, share stories, and conclude the adventure. Location Yangon & Lashio, Myanmar Duration 1 Days Group Size 1 – 3 people (we can combine small groups) Languages English-speaking guide (other languages on request) Transportation From Lashio, take a car to the trailhead, ride motorbikes into remote villages and waterfalls, and explore the mountain lake by kayak. Themes Adventure, Eco, Social Enterprise, Specialized Tour Includes Transportation, Equipment, Guide, Snacks, Lunch, Drinks, home-cooked Dinner. Excludes MAOBYRON We are a social impact minded adventure travel company. Myanmar Adventure Outfitters wants to create for you an experience you’ve never had before, and we will pay attention to details to make sure that not only is the adventure epic, but that you are cared for as well along the way. [modula id=”8579″] Reserve Your Lashio Experience Today – Only $60 per person Book Now

Classic & Signature Tours, Inle Lake, Nature & Adventure

Shan State Wine, Trekking, & Sunset Dinner over Inle Lake

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Basic Shan State One-Day Adventure $ 56 USD per person Book Now Shan State Shan State One-Day Adventure Hotel pickup Shan State winery visit Scenic trek Traditional dinner in village Return options ChatGPT said: Experience a unique Inle Lake adventure with hotel pickup, a visit to a Shan State winery to sample local wines, and a scenic trek to Thaung Yo Village through the eastern hills. Enjoy a traditional home-cooked dinner paired with wine while watching a breathtaking sunset over the lake, then return to your hotel or trek back to Inle town for a more active end to the day. What Do We Do? 1:00PM Shan State Pick Up from hotel to Winery 1:30PM Shan State Wine Tasting + Enjoy the views of Shan State 2:30 PM Shan State Begin trek to Thaung Yo village 4:00 PM Shan State Spend time at village, explore the surroundings, dinner 6:00 PM Shan State Head back to Hotel 6:30 PM Shan State Arrive back at Hotel Location Yangon & Nyaung Shwe, Myanmar Duration 6 hours Group Size 2 – 30 people (we can combine small groups) Languages English-speaking guide (other languages on request) Transportation Travel by car from hotel to the winery, walk on a scenic trek to Thaung Yo Village (extra charge) Themes Local Delights, Photography, Romantic, Art & Culture, Night-Life, Attraction, Social Enterprise, Village Tour Includes Pickup from boat jetty (Mani Thunk),Transport to winery,English-speaking trekking guide,Meals + 1 bottle of local wine (for 2 persons),Purified water,car Excludes Insurance does not cover pickup from floating resorts on Inle Lake, so guests must come to the Maing Thunk boat jetty, where we will meet you. Excellent Inlay Travel & Tour “Every community has one of those people who shine and achieve when opportunities are presented to them. PfC/Inle Speaks has assisted one of these individuals to achieve higher aspirations. Min Hsu is our local success story. Born in Nyaung Shwe and educated there and Mandalay, he left school early started working as a polisher in his uncles jade business in Mandalay, where he gained an understanding of how a business runs and came back to Nyaung Shwe to look for opportunities to start his own business. During this time of searching he worked as a driver and trekking porter for a number of local tourism operators and learn the art of running and managing a tourism business. In 2010 he opened Excellent Travel as a all round travel agency. In 2013 he entered the team of Inle Speaks when he was chosen to attend the first ESL classes run by Inle Speaks. From the start his enthusiasm, his drive and his large than life personality shone through and he become one of the stand out students from this course. Since this time his business has gone from a one man show to having 5 full time staff and over 80 contractors ranging from drivers, guides and accommodation. PfC is proud to have been able to help people like Min Hsu to improve their skills and helped them to be come successful business people and valuable members of Myanmar society. Pfc/ Inle Speaks continues to offer courses, assistance and help to those who wish to achieve greater things with their lives and encourage those who feel a little less sure about how to achieve their maximum potential. [modula id=”8590″] Reserve Your Shan State Experience Today – Only $56 per person Book Now

Mandalay, Nature & Adventure, Special and Journeys

Scenic Pyin Oo Lwin

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Basic Pyin Oo Lwin One-Day Adventure $ 46 USD per person Book Now Pyin Oo Lwin Pyin Oo Lwin One-Day Adventure Hilling station town Cool climate year-round Two main waterfalls-Anisakan,Pwe Kauk Famous of fruit, jam, and vegetables relaxation, nature, and cultural exploration Pyin Oo Lwin, located 67 km from Mandalay in the Shan Highlands, is a charming hill station known for its cool climate, colonial-era houses, scenic waterfalls, and caves. Famous spots include the ancient Pyeik Chin Miang Cave and the Anisakan and Pwe Kauk Falls. The town is also well known for its fresh fruit, jam, and vegetables, making it a refreshing getaway for relaxation, nature, and cultural exploration. What Do We Do? 9:00 AM Pyin Oo Lwin Explore the ancient cave 10:15 AM Pyin Oo Lwin Explore the falls and its surrounding markets 12:00AM Pyin Oo Lwin Lunch  12:45 PM Pyin Oo Lwin Trek down to the big waterfall 2:00 PM- Pyin Oo Lwin Experience the beautiful garden Location Yangon &Pyin Oo Lwin, Myanmar Duration 6 hours Group Size 2 – 6 people (we can combine small groups) Languages English-speaking guide (other languages on request) Transportation Drive car from Yangon -Mandalay to Pyin Oo Lwin (extra charge) Themes Adventure, Art & Culture, Attraction, Eco, Specialized Tour Includes Lunch, Transport within Pyin Oo Lwin, English speaking guide Excludes Transport to/from Pyin Oo Lwin, Insurance, Personal Expense Hope Tours Hope Tours is an initiative started by Mr. Thang, as a means to provide for the needs of the community. As Myanmar opens its doors to the world, the tourism industry in this country is starting to grow at a rapid pace. Realising the potential impact of tourism in his community, Mr. Thang has sought to mentor the young adults in hospitality and English language skills to enable them to flourish in the future. Based in the beautiful hill station that is Pyin Oo Lwin, Hope Tours seeks to provide travellers with an experience that showcases the nature, culture, and history of this scenic town. [modula id=”8597″] Reserve Your Pyin Oo Lwin Experience Today – Only $46 per person Book Now

Culture & Community, Yangon

Sawing Wood with Sau Ying

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Basic Yangon Two Hours Adventure $ 15 USD per person Book Now Yangon What Do We Do? 10:00 AM Yangon Arrive and begin lesson Location Yangon, Myanmar Duration 2 hours Group Size 2 – 10 people Languages English-speaking guide (other languages on request) Transportation Taxi in Bagan, Taxi transfers within city, (extra charge) Themes Art & Culture, Social Enterprise Includes Materials for wood sawing, Translator Excludes Transport to and from venue Sau Ying I own a small wood carving enterprise, that hires a few workers from a slum village in Yangon. The more business we get, the more jobs we can provide for the villagers. [modula id=”8608″] Reserve Your Yangon Experience Today – Only $15 per person Book Now

Bagan, Classic & Signature Tours, Culture & Community, Top Destination

Learn The Art of Myanmar Traditional Puppetry

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Basic Bagan Two Hours Adventure $ 15 USD per person Book Now Bagan Bagan Two Hours Adventure Trditional Burmese marionette puppetry Intricate puppets Reviving the tradition and inspiring Hands-on experience Optional guest performance Yoke Thé is traditional Burmese marionette puppetry, known for its intricate puppets controlled by a single puppeteer using 18–19 wires. Young master Chit Swann Thu, a national champion, is helping revive this ancient art. Visitors can learn basic techniques from him, perform a short play, and top students may even get to guest-perform at the nearby outdoor theatre. What Do We Do? 9:00 AM Bagan Introductions and start of lesson 11:00 AM Bagan End of lesson Location Yangon & Bagan, Myanmar Duration 2 hours Group Size 1 – 4 people (we can combine small groups) Languages English-speaking guide (other languages on request) Transportation Walk in within Bagan city, (extra charge) Themes Art & Culture, History Includes Materials needed to learn puppetry Excludes Transport to/from hotel, Meal Pho Cho Pho Cho learnt the crafts of wood carving and traditional Burmese marionette puppetry since he was a young boy. In his youth, Pho Cho learnt the art of traditional wood carving from a friend-mentor who was a teacher in the Arts College. The guidance he received helped him to develop a skilful passion for wood carving, and have now become an expert himself, which is clearly evident in his shop that has a wide array of intricately and meticulously carved pieces of art on display that visitors can bring home. Pho Cho’s son, Chit Swann Thu is an outstanding traditional Burmese marionette puppeteer having won the champion title for two consecutive years (2007 & 2008) in the Solo Dance Marionette Puppetry Competition held every year that features performers from all around Myanmar. He was taught by his father at a young age, and continues to hone his skills and passion as a young man today.   [modula id=”8620″] Reserve Your Bagan Experience Today – Only $15 per person Book Now

Culture & Community, Yangon

Evening Walking Street Food Tour

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Basic Yangon Three Hours Adventure $ 35 USD per person Book Now Yangon Yangon Three Hours Adventure Start at Maha Bandoola Park Taste Mohinga with gourd tempura Try the colorful faloodah drink Myanmar salads like tea leaf laphet thoke Pass by diverse temples and religious sites In just three hours, explore Yangon’s vibrant evening food scene—starting at Maha Bandoola Park with local snacks, wandering through Little India for faloodah and mohinga, discovering a candle-lit market off the tourist trail, then heading to Chinatown for sizzling BBQ fish with cold Myanmar beer, and finishing on 19th Street with Shan noodles, tea leaf salad, and other street food favorites. What Do We Do? 6:00 PM Yangon  Start at Maha Bandoola Park, watch street vendors set up, and taste your first snacks. 6:30 PM Yangon Walk through Little India, try faloodah (yoghurt drink), and sample mohinga with gourd tempura. 7:00 PM Yangon  Explore a local candle-lit market off the tourist trail, seeing unique produce and street food. 7:30 PM Yangon Head to Chinatown for BBQ fish with lime, garlic, chili, and coriander, paired with Myanmar beer. 8:15 PM Yangon  End the evening on 19th Street, trying Shan noodles, tea leaf salad, or even deep-fried bugs if you’re adventurous. Location Yangon & Myanmar Duration 3 hours Group Size 2 – 10 people Languages English-speaking guide (other languages on request) Transportation Walk in Yangon Themes Local Delights, Gourmet Tour Includes All food, Drinking water, English speaking guide Excludes Personal expense, Insurance, Transport to/from hotel Sa Ba Street Food Tours Sa Ba Street food Tours believes in sharing their unrivaled knowledge of the downtown food scene so within a three hour walking tour you can eat and learn about all the essential foods locals love to eat. Food, history and culture are all intertwined here in Myanmar so to get a real understanding of the people, allow us to show you how they eat. [modula id=”8608″] Reserve Your Yangon Experience Today – Only $ 35 per person Book Now

Inle Lake, Nature & Adventure, Special and Journeys

TREKKING TRIP FROM KALAW TO PINDAYA (3Days)

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Basic Trekking Trip From Kalaw T0 Pindaya (3Days) $ 150 USD per person Book Now KALAW & PINDAYA Trekking Trip From Kalaw T0 Pindaya (3Days) many ethnic groups with distinct cultures and languages Buddhism strongly influences culture Christianity, Islam, Hinduism (smaller numbers) Traditional dress: Longyi (men) & Hta Mi (women) Trek from Kalaw to Pindaya: scenic hills, flower fields, and rocky trails Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is a tropical and agricultural country in Southeast Asia with many ethnic groups, each with their own culture and language. Deeply influenced by Buddhism, the country is filled with pagodas, temples, and stupas, while Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism are also practiced in smaller communities. Traditional dress includes the longyi for men and the hta mi (long skirt) for women. For outdoor lovers, trekking from Kalaw to Pindaya offers scenic hills, flower fields, and rocky trails—an experience that combines natural beauty with a healthy workout. What Do We Do? Day 1 Welcome KALAW and start Sightseeing and Trekking Take a night bus to KALAW and arrive early. Have a breakfast at local restaurant and visit Kalaw local market. And our guide will greet you and transfer you to trekking point. The trek will include 1 to 3 palaung tribe villages and will have lunch at local style in the hill tribe village. And then Night stop at village and have fun with the local people. (The first day trek 22 km) Day 2 Trekking continue in Shan villages Have a breakfast at homestay style. Trekk will start from 8:30 AM. In the second day, hikers will have to walk through 2 Danu Tribe villages and 1 Paoh Tribe village before the lunch stop village. Lunch will be fried noodle or vermicelli, soup and seasonal fruits. In the afternoon, about 3-hour walk through mountains will lead to the overnight stop village with homestay. (The second day trek 26 km) Day 3 Trekking in the trail of Hill Tribe villages and awesome view adventure Have a breakfast at the village. We will trek and sightseeing Pindaya Cave area and visit local market. Bye bye and our service end. Location Yangon & Kalaw To Pindaya , Myanmar Duration 3 Days 2 Nights Group Size 1 – 4 people (we can combine small groups) Languages English-speaking guide (other languages on request) Transportation Walk in Kalaw, car transfers within city, optional flight from Yangon (extra charge) Themes Trekking, Advanture, Humanitarian, Specialized Tour Includes Trekking, Study Hill Tribe People, Friendship,bus Excludes Flight, Insurance [modula id=”8634″] Reserve Your Kalaw To Pindaya Experience Today – Only $150 per person Book Now

Culture & Community, Lashio, Nature & Adventure

LASHIO HOTSPRING AND ADVENTURE

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Basic Lashio Four-Days Adventure $ 540 USD per person Book Now Lashio Lashio Four-Days Adventure Largest town in northern Shan State, Myanmar Rich in history and culture Located on a low mountain spur As the largest town in northern Shan State, Myanmar, Lashio have many History, Culture and It is situated on a low mountain spur overlooking the valley of the Yaw River. What Do We Do? Day 1 Welcome Yangon and Sightseeing Arrive Yangon, meet and greet with our station guide and half-day sightseeing around Yangon city. (Option 2 for the Soy Milk making and distribution to slum area kids) Day 2 Yangon – Lashio (Via Domestic Flight) Have a breakfast at hotel, transfer to the airport to fly Lashio, the land full of Megistic, Culture and History. Upon arrival meet with our station guide and transfer to the Lashio colorful local market. And then check-in at hotel. At the afternoon visit to the Lashio’s famous Nature Hotspring take a relax time for your refreshment. And we will have sightseeing around Lashio and some Pagoda. Have the local’s favorite special Wa Porridge and overnight at Hotel in Lashio. Day 3 Lashio – The Hidden Falls (Full-Day Adventure) Have a breakfast at hotel. Drive to Mysterious waterfalls that even the locals have not named them. Actxplorer linked up with MAO team in Lashio for a trek to waterfall and the adventure of cliff jumps ranging from 2 meters to 8 meters high with the expert coach’s guidance and successfully set up for the safety and its full day adventure. Overnight at homestay in Pang Hkaw Village. Day 4 Lashio-Dark Horse Falls Walking and Bye Bye Lashio Early morning, have breakfast and take an awesome sunrise and have a short walk for 15 min walk through a beautiful yellow flower garden with mountains in the background took us to the beginning of our journey to see the Dark Horse Falls. Then come back and leave for evening flight in Lashio. Location Yangon & Lashio and Mountain area, Myanmar Duration 4 Days 3 Nights Group Size 1 – 4 people (we can combine small groups) Languages English-speaking guide (other languages on request) Transportation Car transfers within city, optional flight from Yangon (extra charge) Themes Culture, Historic, Trekking, Specialized Tour Includes Domestic Flight, Private car, Meal Excludes Transport to/from hotel, Insurance [modula id=”8650″] Reserve Your Lashio Experience Today – Only $540 per person Book Now