Full Day (Private Tour) Irrawaddy Dolphins and Fishing Communities Introduction
Tour info
Why take this tour?
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.
What’s included?
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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
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Gratuities
Things to know
Before you book
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Duration: 10h
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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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