Our Tours

Three Programs to Choose from

Our tours are designed to maximize your chance of seeing dolphins and to provide you and your village hosts with a positive and enjoyable experience . For those interested in seeing dolphins, it is recommended to join an overnight program. A longer journey through the Ayeyawaddy Dolphin Protected Area will provide you with a better chance seeing dolphins and a richer interactive experience with local people.

Introduction 1-Day

Take a 1-day boat excursion to see Irrawaddy dolphins and learn about cooperative fishing, with lunch in a fishing community.

Experience 2-Day

Experience dolphins and life on the Ayeyawaddy River, staying overnight at a fishing community and learning to practice cast-net fishing.

Explorer 3-Day

For best chances of seeing dolphins and a rich cultural experience, explore the Ayeyawaddy Dolphin Protected Area on a 3-day journey.

  • star rating  We joined the day tour on the Irrawaddy in the hope to see the Dolphins. Unfortunately it was not at the right time. However.. We had a beautiful day on... read more

    ninafram
    July 10, 2019

    star rating  What a great company & great day trip. We did the 1 day tour as that was all the time we had. Unfortunately we didn't see any dolphins which is... read more

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    October 9, 2018

    star rating  I checked off an item from my my bucket list, which was meeting the Irrawaddy dolphins. I contacted WCS, the living Irrawaddy dolphin project. First, we headed to Sinkyun Village... read more

    May Phoo
    March 1, 2020
  • star rating  We saw the dolphins but were a bit disappointed not to see the cooperative fishing as it was our main purpose to the trip (as we are living in Mandalay).... read more

    avatar thumb Camille-stras
    January 27, 2019

    star rating  I did my one-day tour with Kaye Kaye, who was still in her guide training. She was very easy to talk to straight from the beginning and you could tell... read more

    avatar thumb MaciekM208
    January 10, 2019

    star rating  My husband and I booked the 1 day dolphin tour. We were picked up on time by our Guide Chid and taken to the jetty where we boarded a slow... read more

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    March 5, 2019
  • star rating  Cruise was very relaxing although weather was slightly hot. Our guide "Chit" was knowledgeable & kind! We took the small sampan out to search for the dolphins. It was a... read more

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    May 2, 2019

    star rating  We joined the day tour on the Irrawaddy in the hope to see the Dolphins. Unfortunately it was not at the right time. However.. We had a beautiful day on... read more

    NinaTempeh
    July 10, 2019

    star rating  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

    FoodieSandar
    July 24, 2019

Glamping on the Irrawaddy

Upgrade to Our Luxury Tent (Castnet Class)

  • Luxury bell tent (4x4m) with double or twin bed and shared bath
  • Just $35 extra pp/night for 2-day tour or $25 extra pp/night for the 3-day
  • Realx and enjoy the view of the Irrawaddy at sunset and sunrise
  • Feel good that your upgrade generates greater income to the community (the community earns extra income for setting up and managing the tents)

Compare Our Programs

Introduction 1-Day
$125
Per Adult (discount for groups 5-10 / extra fee for small groups 1-2)
Accommodation: n/a
Activities: Cooperative fishing demonstration & dolphin viewing on fishing boat
Areas: Southern areas of the Ayeyawaddy Dolphin Protected Area. Transport by Living Irrawaddy Boat.
Villages: 1-2 cooperative fishing communities visited benefit
Meals: Lunch prepared by the community. Complimentary fruit, tea, coffee, and water on the boat
$5 Contribution to dolphin conservation
Handicraft gift from the community
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Experience 2-Day
$185
Per Adult (discount for groups 5-10 / extra fee for small groups 1-2)
Accommodation: 1 night - Deluxe Tent
Activities: Cooperative fishing demonstration & dolphin viewing on fishing boat, Learn how to throw a cast net, Visit the Sacred Forest with a local guide
Areas: Southern & central areas of the Ayeyawaddy Dolphin Protected Area. Transport by Living Irrawaddy Boat.
Villages: 3-4 cooperative fishing communities visited & benefit
Meals: 4 meals prepared by the communities. Complimentary fruit, tea, coffee, and water on the boat
$10 Contribution to dolphin conservation
Handicraft gift from the community
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Explorer 3-Day
$265
Per Adult (discount for groups 5-10 / extra fee for small groups 1-2)
Accommodation: 2 nights - Deluxe Tent
Activities: Demonstration of cooperative fishing & dolphin viewing from fishing boat, Learn how to throw a cast net, Learn how to communicate with dolphins, Participate in a local livelihood activity, Visit the Sacred Forest with a local guide
Areas: Southern, central & northern areas of the Ayeyawaddy Dolphin Protected Area. Transport by Living Irrawaddy Boat.
Villages: 5-6 cooperative fishing communities visited & benefit
Meals: 7 meals prepared by the communities. Complimentary fruit, tea, coffee, and water on the boat
$15 Contribution to dolphin conservation
Handicraft gift from the community
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