The Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project Explorer 3-Day takes you on a journey through the entire Ayeyawaddy Dolphin Protected Area, providing best chances to see dolphins and explore river life along the Ayeyawaddy River. Local fishermen will teach you how to communicate dolphins and use a cast-net, and overnight stays at two different communities will give you the opportunity to take part in daily activities, such planting, cooking, pottery, traditional cigar making, or weaving. On the third day, you will take guided walk through the Sacred Forest and look for wildlife tracks including the Golden Deer. The tour starts and end in Mandalay, with a short an optional visit to Mingun Stupa on the final day. All meals are prepared by the communities.
3-Day (Private) Explorer Irrawaddy Dolphins & Cooperative Fishing Communities
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- 2 nights accommodation in deluxe tent
- Dolphin conservation fund ($12)
- Fishermen’s boats to see dolphins & cooperative fishing demonstration
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
- Carbon offset for transport fuel ($3)
- Mingun Entrance Fee
- Roundtrip on the Living Irrawaddy Boat
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Tour guide (English speaking)
- Water, tea and fruit on the boat (no disposable water bottles available, refillable only)
- Entry/Admission - Mingun Pahtodawgyi
- Drinks (soda, beer, wine) – available on the boat for extra charge
- Gratuities
- Duration: 3 days
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Infants must sit on laps
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not wheelchair accessible
A minimum of 2 people per trip is required, maximum 6 people per trip
Shirt that covers your shoulders (for sun & temples)
Camera, binoculars
Toiletries
Light jacket
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult (Add $125 for accompanying children ages 6-12. Infants 0-5 free of charge)
Hat and sunscreen
Money for handicrafts, drinks and tips
What to Bring
Swim suit
Change of clothes
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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.
- Duration: 3 days
