2-Day Boating Tour in Mandalay with Dolphin Fishing and Mingun

Transfer to the jetty, the busiest trading port, at about 8:00 a.m. and see loading, unloading, and the settlers' way of life.

Depart from the jetty by chartered boat to Myitkyina, a charming village and community-based tourism site.

While on board, see bamboo rafting, fishing, local pilgrims' boats, and green cultivated farms on the alluvial lands.

Explore the village and observe the lives of the locals, especially local businesses such as obtaining oil with an oil press, carving dolphin idols, and other village products, along with the rural surroundings.

Lunch will be served at a local house with traditional food.

Then, take a small local boat to watch the cooperative fishing between fishermen and dolphins. Observe the ways of approaching the dolphins, throwing fish nets, sharing fish, and the practices of befriending them. This experience lasts approximately 1 hour.

The boat will anchor off the village jetty for an overnight rest.

At 7:00 a.m., take a small local boat to watch the cooperative fishing between fishermen and dolphins.

Observe the ways of approaching dolphins, throwing fish nets, and sharing fish.

Sail down for a short distance to Shainmakar Ywarthit, a beautiful riverside village.

Explore the village and interact with locals. In this simple village, see drinking water pots, various pot-toy making processes, weaving, cow houses, and the rural atmosphere.

While sailing down to Mingun, see different loaded boats going downstream and upstream, the beauty of the mighty Ayeyarwaddy, water birds, cultivated farms, and small houses on the island.

After 3 hours of sailing, arrive at Mingun.

Visit Settawyar Pagoda, a replica of Buddha's footprint, the massive unfinished Mingun Pahtodawgyi Pagoda, the world's largest functioning bronze-made Mingun Bell, the Memorial Hall of Mingun Sayadaw, and the uniquely styled white-washed Myatheindan Pagoda.

Set sail back to Mayanjan Jetty.

Arrive in Mandalay at sunset.