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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.

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Experience 2-Day

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

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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.

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  • star rating  You can experience an amazing contact with the people of the fishermen´s villages. Very nice. Also you can see the Irrawaddy river dolphins colaborating with the fishermen, something unique in... read more

    avatar thumb pepevarela1955
    December 27, 2018

    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 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

    avatar thumb TatjanaL98
    December 25, 2018

  • star rating  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

    avatar thumb YukaYuka123
    December 30, 2018

    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  What an amazing experience - such fun and such comfort. Thank you Chit - you are an excellent guide.

    mscast
    March 9, 2020

  • star rating  Taking this trip in the hottest month in Myanmar turned out to be a great idea. As a group of 4 we opted for the 2 days/ 1 night trip... read more

    avatar thumb KerryMig
    May 8, 2019

    star rating  I just came back home and I can definitely say that my 2-day experience with the Dolphin Project was a highlight of my travel in Myanmar. This lets you see... read more

    avatar thumb kry_jvt
    January 22, 2019

    star rating  We enjoyed 3 wonderful days, visiting local villages and watching the dolphins communicate with fishermen. We were very good taken care off and our three children (4,7 and 9) had... read more

    frenur
    December 21, 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)

Our Food

Get to know local culture through local food. Enjoy authentic dishes prepared and hosted by communities.

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Hat making

Our Activities

Engage with communities and learn about local livelihoods, such as throwing a cast net, making a bamboo hat or fishing with dolphins.

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Our Boat

Travel on the Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Boat and take in the scenes of the Ayeyawaddy Dolphin Protected Area.

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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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