2-Day (Private Tour) Experience Irrawaddy Dolphins & Fishing Communities
Tour info
Why take this tour?
The Experience 2-Day takes you to the southern and central areas of the Ayeyawaddy Dolphin Protected Area in search of dolphins. Fishermen will teach you how to throw a cast-net, demonstrate how they fish with the help of dolphins, and tell folktales in the evening. During the overnight stay at a local community, families will host meals and let you experience daily life along the Ayeyawaddy River. You will also visit the Sacred Forest created by to look for tracks of wildlife such as the elusive Golden Deer with a local guide. The tour starts and ends in Mandalay, with an optional visit to Mingun Stupa on the final day.
What’s included?
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Lunch -
Breakfast -
Dinner -
Pick up & drop off at hotel/guesthouse -
Dolphin conservation fund ($8) -
English speaking guide -
Fishermen’s boats to see dolphins & cooperative fishing -
Carbon offset for transport fuel ($2) -
Mingun Entrance Ticket -
Overnight accommodation in deluxe tent -
Roundtrip transportation on the Living Irrawaddy Boat -
TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee -
Water, tea and fruit on the boat (no disposable water bottles, refillable only) -
Entry/Admission - Mingun Pahtodawgyi -
Drinks (soda, beer, wine) – available on the boat for extra charge
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Gratuities
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 2 days
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Mobile tickets accepted
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Instant confirmation
Cancellation Policy
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
About operator:
The Ayeyawaddy Dolphin Protected Area is home to one of the last river populations of endangered Irrawaddy dolphins and is located just north of Mandalay. Local fishermen communicate and fish with dolphins--a phenomenon found in only 3 places in the world! The Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project takes guests by boat to see dolphins & cooperative fishing to support communities & dolphin conservation.
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