We booked a private 2-day tour to allow arrival in Mandalay Saturday morning and departure Sunday evening. There were 6 of us in total, including 4 adults and 2... read more young children (ages 4 and 18 mos). The trip exceeded our expectations in nearly every way - first of all, we were fortunate enough to see cooperative fishing in action (which was AMAZING) and got to see additional dolphins from the main boat on a couple of occasions. What a treat! However, beyond that, the trip was very well planned and our whole group enjoyed the various stops (and food!) at the villages, monastery, and sites. Chit was an incredibly knowledgable and friendly leader and it was easy to see how strong his relationships were with the cooking groups/fisherman/guides from the villages. The accommodation was very comfortable and we loved essentially having an island to ourselves for a night! The boat crew was great and we felt very welcome on board with our two young children. Cannot recommend it highly enough!

  We went on this trip and although we booked a group trip there wasn't anybody else on the boat that day. The tour departed from the riverside in Mandalay.... read more It is a very relaxing and informative day and you soon realise how passionate these people are about the Irrawaddy dolphins.
After about an hour we saw our first group of dolphins, then further up the river we saw another group. The fishermen came from their village to meet us and we were fortunate enough to see the dolphins co-operating with them to fish. This was a wonderful, once in a lifetime opportunity. We had a tasty local lunch on the boat.
On the way back we stopped at a local village where we were greeted with snacks and drinks. Then the local ladies showed us bamboo hat making and for me how to balance a large pot on my head. Then they showed both my husband and myself how to where a longyi. They were so friendly and welcoming, it was lovely.
The day was wonderful, informative (although not over the top), relaxing and we were so lucky to see the dolphins. Please do this trip rather than any others which are just commercial, this group are really trying to protect the dolphins.

  I would really recommend this trip to everyone! The first day started with the pickup at our hotel. We went to the river and went on board the boat. The... read more boat was of good quality. First we got an introduction about safety followed by our...More

  Joined 3-days tour in December 2018. Comfortable river cruising on the boat. Fantastic cooperating fishing with dolphins by skillful fishermen. Beautiful sunset over the river. Warm hospitality from villagers.... read more Very much fun campfire with villagers in the dark. Shining stars through the breaks in the...More

  We had a fantastic day sailing along the Irrawaddy River, stopping off to eat food, see how the villagers live and watch the bamboo hat weaving process with their hands... read more (and feet!) Then off to meet the Fishermen who collaborate with Dolphins! Learning all about how they do it whilst sailing along the river. We then changed boat and went searching for the Dolphins. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see them in action but the day was really nice and a fantastic way to see Mingun and a part of Mandalay you very rarely get to experience.

  We had an incredible day on this trip. Sitting in rattan chairs on the deck sailing 3 hours up the Irrawaddy in the sunshine, watching life on the river. Visited... read more a fishing village which was charming and worthwhile. Just before lunchtime we saw some river...More

  First of all, I am Myanmar citizen who lived in Yangon for whole life.

I don't even knew there are dolphins in the Aeyyarwaddy .I was travelling across... read more Myanmar for a month,doing my bucket list. I found this tour by chance,someone from Reddit recommended to me.I booked the tour on spur of the moment and I don't have any expectation or rather that i don't have much expectation.
Did I enjoy the tour? Oh, I surely did.

I went there in last November which is over a month now and yet I am making an effort to write a good review here, because I found their Business card in my wallet. I'd plan
to go again next year.

Do you love the environment?
Do you want to help people?

Just go book a tour when you are in Mandalay. I believe in responsible vacations and, that I am helping people by my vacation. This tour checked both. They operating responsibly for the environment as well as helping locals.

  Thank you so much to Chit and the crew. It was an amazing trip, I saw heaps of beautiful dolphins including a new born, I was able to come to... read more know local cuisine and ways of life by meeting villagers and collaborative fishermen, asking any...More

  Truly a very special experience to spot the dolphins in their natural habitat! So beautiful! But also all other activities are more then worthwhile! Lovely to visit the local communities... read more and relax on the boat and overlook daily life along the shores. Great experience and highly recommended!