Myanmar · Dolphin or Whale Watching

Full-Day Dolphin Encounter and Rural Village Tour from Mandalay

1 Day Round trip from Mandalay Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Meet the beautiful, wild Irrawaddy dolphins
02 Learn about the sounds Irrawaddy dolphins use to communicate
03 Try authentic Burmese dishes for lunch in Thonezepay village
04 Spend time with local farmers and fishers to learn about rural life

Sign up for this fascinating trip to meet the beautiful, wild Irrawaddy dolphins in Mandalay, Myanmar. Learn about the various sounds dolphins use to communicate, then travel to Thonezepay village to experience rural life. Interact with locals to gain insight into their day-to-day activities and taste authentic Burmese dishes before heading back to the city.

Spot the Irrawaddy dolphins and learn from your tour guide about the sounds the dolphins make to communicate with each other.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Mandalay

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Irrawaddy Dolphin Encounter and Thonezepay Village Experience

Depart from your hotel in Mandalay, transfer to the jetty at 08:00 AM, and take a boat ride to meet the Irrawaddy dolphins.
Spot the Irrawaddy dolphins and learn from your tour guide about the sounds the dolphins make to communicate with each other.
Travel to Thonezepay village for lunch and try local Burmese delicacies.
Spend a few hours with the farmers and fishers to learn about their lives and work.
Return to Mandalay city in the evening.

Trip ends.