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2-Day (Private Tour) Experience Irrawaddy Dolphins & Fishing Communities
2 days
About this activity
Itinerary
Day 1: Visit hat making village, learn about cooperative fishing & dolphin conservation, lunch in village, overnight in tents
Stop At: Ayeyarwady River, Myanmar
Travel upriver from Mandalay to Myit Kyan Gyi Village visiting a hat making village and a cooperative fishing villages along the way, where you will learn about dolphin conservation and have lunch. Look for dolphins along the way.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Local food hosted by a community (vegetarian options available / please inform us about any dietary restrictions)
• Dinner: Local food hosted by a community (vegetarian options available / please inform us about any dietary restrictions)
Accommodation included: Overnight in Deluxe Tents on a river island near a fishing community
Day 2: Early morning dolphin watching, learn how to throw a cast net, visit She Ma Ga Sacred Forest, visit Mingun Pagoda
Stop At: Ayeyarwady River, Myanmar
Early morning dolphin watching in fishing boats. Travel downriver stopping at She Ma Ga Sacred Forest and Mingun Pagoda.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Mingun Pahtodawgyi, Mingun Myanmar
Visit Mingun Pagoda before returning to Mandalay.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Local food prepared by the community (vegetarian options available / please inform us of any dietary restrictions)
• Lunch: Local food prepared by the community (vegetarian options available / please inform us of any dietary restrictions)
No accommodation included on this day.
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Day 1: Visit hat making village, learn about cooperative fishing & dolphin conservation, lunch in village, overnight in tents
Stop At: Ayeyarwady River, Myanmar
Travel upriver from Mandalay to Myit Kyan Gyi Village visiting a hat making village and a cooperative fishing villages along the way, where you will learn about dolphin conservation and have lunch. Look for dolphins along the way.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Local food hosted by a community (vegetarian options available / please inform us about any dietary restrictions)
• Dinner: Local food hosted by a community (vegetarian options available / please inform us about any dietary restrictions)
Accommodation included: Overnight in Deluxe Tents on a river island near a fishing community
Day 2: Early morning dolphin watching, learn how to throw a cast net, visit She Ma Ga Sacred Forest, visit Mingun Pagoda
Stop At: Ayeyarwady River, Myanmar
Early morning dolphin watching in fishing boats. Travel downriver stopping at She Ma Ga Sacred Forest and Mingun Pagoda.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Mingun Pahtodawgyi, Mingun Myanmar
Visit Mingun Pagoda before returning to Mandalay.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Local food prepared by the community (vegetarian options available / please inform us of any dietary restrictions)
• Lunch: Local food prepared by the community (vegetarian options available / please inform us of any dietary restrictions)
No accommodation included on this day.
Included
- 1x Breakfast
- 1x Dinner
- 2x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 1 night
- Pick up & drop off at hotel/guesthouse
- Dolphin conservation fund ($8)
- English speaking guide
- Fishermen’s boats to see dolphins & cooperative fishing
- Carbon offset for transport fuel ($2)
- Mingun Entrance Ticket
- Overnight accommodation in deluxe tent
- Roundtrip transportation on the Living Irrawaddy Boat
- TripAdvisor Experiences brokerage fee
- Water, tea and fruit on the boat (no disposable water bottles, refillable only)
- Entry/Admission - Mingun Pahtodawgyi
Not included
- Drinks (soda, beer, wine) – available on the boat for extra charge
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- Infants must sit on laps
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Toiletries (please use biodegradable soap only)
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Things to Bring
- Money for handicrafts, drinks and tips
- Hat and sunscreen
- Camera, binoculars
- Change of clothes & light jacket for the evening
- Minimum numbers apply (2 people per trip minimum). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Shirt that covers your shoulders (for sun and temples)
- Towel, swimsuit and sandals for bathing
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- 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
Features
Tourism
90%
Cultural
60%
Aquatic
25%
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