The Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project Introduction is a full-day tour boat excursion in the southern part of the Ayeyawaddy Dolphin Protected Area in search of dolphins. The trip includes an introduction to dolphins and the tradition of cooperative fishing, where local fishermen demonstrate how they communicate and fish together with dolphins. The program visits a fishing village where you will enjoy lunch prepared by the community and learn about village life along the Ayeyawaddy River. The tour starts and ends in Mandalay, with a short, optional visit to Mingun Pagoda, on the way back depending on time.
Full Day (Private Tour) Irrawaddy Dolphins and Fishing Communities Introduction
Description
Included / Excluded
- Carbon Offset for transportation fuel ($1)
- Dolphin Conservation Fund ($4)
- Fishermen's boats to see dolphins and cooperative fishing demonstration
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
- Local taxes
- Roundtrip on the Living Irrawaddy Boat
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Tour guide (English speaking)
- Includes fruit, coffee, tea and drinking water (no disposable water bottles, refill only)
- Local food prepared by the community (vegetarian options available / please inform us of any dietary restrictions)
- Drinks (soda, beer, wine) – available on the boat for extra charge
- Gratuities
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Duration: 10h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Additional Information
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 10 people per trip
Shirt that covers your shoulders (for sun & temples)
Children must be accompanied by an adult (Add $60 for accompanying children ages 6-12. Infants 0-5 free of charge)
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Camera, binoculars
Light jacket
Hat and sunscreen
Money for handicrafts, drinks and tips
What to Bring
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
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.
Basic Information
- Duration: 10 hours
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