Myanmar Adventure Outfitters

Booked MAO for a 2 night, 3 day tour in May 2017 around the Lashio area and loved it. MAO is operated by Byron (a fellow Canadian), his family and local friends of his. We used their motorbikes to get around, which was fun, but had a couple of minor spills on some rough terrain. Went waterfall hopping, which was an amazing experience, but wished we purchased our GoPro in time for this excursion. We stayed in two different villages each night and both were very rustic, off the grid and traditional (which was the most authentic experience one could ask for). Would I book with Byron and the gang when in Lashio again? Easy answer is yes!

Myanmar Adventure Outfitters is simply awesome. Byron and his team not only took us on an amazing waterfall adventure, but also gave us tons of super helpful tips about Lashio and traveling in Shan State. After two years of working in Myanmar, there a extremely few companies that match MAO's professionalism, organization and general passion for sustainable tourism and community development. Can't wait to head back again for another adventure!

So beautiful, great service, great guys doing great work. Also contributing a lot to the local communities, so if you're looking to have a CBT off the beaten track experience, this is the place. Thanks a lot to Alex and Ty, see you soon guys!

My girlfriend and I were in Myanmar for 3 weeks and our time with MAO was the absolute highlight of our trip. We hiked up streams to varying waterfalls, took a long motorbike trip to remote villages, SUPed on a peaceful reservoir, and took the plunge at the infamous Dark Horse Falls. Byron and crew were absolutely fantastic making us feel secure in the face of adventure. It was a bit of an uncomfortable journey to get up to Lashio, but it was well, well worth it and I'd recommend it to anyone who is planning to visit the region.

Had a wonderful time with MAO ! We went for a 2 days adventure, including mountain biking, Shan village homestay, motobiking and exploring amazing waterfall. Everything was perfectly organized and our guide was great ! Plus the meal and snacks are really good, and they work hard to help the communities in need there. Definitely worth the trip !

Awesome! Had an amazing time touring around on motorbikes for the past 3 days with MAO. Alex was a great guide, very knowledgeable of the area, safety conscious and a lot of fun. Would also like to say a big thank you to the whole team at MAO for being so great, from the booking process, organizing my bus ticket out of Lashio and cooking a pizza for when we returned! I will be back for sure! Highly recommended!!

This has got to be one of the most amazing experiences that I've ever had in my life. Lashio is just an amazing place to explore and myanmar adventure outfitters is the place to go if you would like to explore places that are Off The Beaten Path. It was an amazing 5 days that we spent with this group the first two days were doing a interesting hike and a river trek which had just the perfect amount of adventure. The next three days was spent doing stand up paddle boarding, a few different treks, riding on the back of motorcycles, exploring some amazing waterfalls and staying at some villages. I think it's the part where you stay at a village and experience what it's like to live there with those different tribes really makes the trip. Really wanted thank Byron and Alex for being amazing guides on the trip and this company is so awesome so I highly recommend that you use them if you want to explore an epic area of Myanmar.

My friend and I joined MAO for 5 days and we had the most incredible, unforgettable experience. We communicated with Byron a few months before our trip as we worked together to design our 5 day itinerary that catered to our needs. He was very detailed and even informed us on other excursions and transportation logistics around Myanmar. MAO is fuelled by the passion to invest back in the local communities of Shan state in Lashio and venturing into places filled with nature and peace. All the areas we visited were safe as they were carefully chosen based on their predictability and political stability. We did river treks, hiking, motorbiking (we rode on the back of Byron's and Alexs bike), waterfall jumping, caves, and stand up paddle boarding. Although some parts are a little bit challenging, the guides will look out for you every step of the way and offer a steady hand. We were always kept well fed during the day with delicious snacks (eg. killer homemade banana bread and granola!). The village overnight stays were the highlight of my trip. I was able to experience the hospitality and warmth of the local people as they cooked amazing breakfast and dinners for us with fresh ingredients from their garden and opened up their homes for us to sleep in. Being able to see how they live and drinking tea with them around the fire while hearing their stories led me to realize the importance of MAO's vision and mission statement. I highly recommend partnering with MAO if you want to explore, be adventurous, understand the local communities a bit better, and see jaw dropping views. I guarantee you will gain nothing short of a positive experience if you are in filled with wanderlust. I will definitely be back to visit!