Special Interest Tours ( 3 Days/2nights ) Dolphin Watching Package

Package Overview

Irrawaddy Dolphins are a Precious Living Resource of Myanmar. Known to Scientists as Orcella Brevirostris and to Local Fishermen in Myanmar as Labai, the Species Inhabits Coastal Marine Water of the Indo-pacific from Australia to the Bay of Bengal and Ranges Far Upstream in the Irrawaddy River of Myanmar, Macadam River of Indonesia, and Mekong River of Vietnam, Cambodia and Lao Pdr. According to the Previous Survey (2002), Over 41 Individuals of Irrawaddy Dolphin have Been Recorded in Ayeyarwaddy (irrawaddy) River.

these Dolphins are Unique Co-operative Fishing with Fishermen in Myanmar. Throw-net Fishermen in the Ayeyarwaddy River have Developed a Special Relationship with Irrawaddy Dolphins. in Fact These Fishermen Actually Depend Upon the Dolphins for Their Livelihood. with a Conical Wooden Pin the Fishermen Call the Dolphins. if the Dolphins "agree" to Help the Fishermen They Slap the Water with Their Flukes and Herd Schools of Fish Into a Tight Ball. Once the Fishermen are in Position Behind the Circling Dolphins They Signal the Fishermen with a Wave of Their Tail Flukes. the Dolphins Take Advantage of the Confusion of the Fish that Escape the Net to Make An Easy Capture. After the Net is Pulled Up They also Feed On Fish Left Behind in a Single Cast. the Best Time to Go for Dolphins Watching is from November to May But the Best Time for Observation of Co-operative Fishing Between Throw-net Fishermen and Irrawaddy Dolphins is from January to April.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Mandalay - Mingun - Myayzun

  Transfer to jetty and excursion to Mingun by boat up to the Ayeyawaddy River. Tour high lights are Pahto-taw-gyi, unfinished pagoda, Mingun Bell known as the largest ringing Bell in the world, the unsual style of Myantheintan Pagoda and the nice view of around Ayeyawaddy River.
  
  And then proceed to Myayzun a fishermen's village by boat again. Arrive in Myayzun and start sightseeing in the village and see their daily activities and visit Hmwe An Pagoda and enjoy the magnificent view of the landscape as well. Overnight on boat at Myayzun.

• Day 2 : Myayzun - Kyauk Myaung

  Morning sightseeing, enjoy the unique culture of relation between Ayeyawaddy dolphins with the co-operative fishermen of Upper Myanmar and take photo Ayeyawaddy dolphins by row boat. Moreover you can enjoy the ways of life of water workers along the Ayeyawaddy river and tranquility as well as nature at its best.
  
  Continue journey to Kyauk Myaung, a very famous glased pottery town. You can see the interesting traditional pottery work including the large Marataban jars used to hold water throughout rual Myanmar Dinner and overnight on boat near Kyauk Myaung.

• Day 3 : Kyauk Myaung - Mandalay

  Leisure on boat and enjoy fantastic view of Ayeyawaddy River and migratory birds along the Ayeyaddy River. Evening arrive to Mandalay Jetty. Transfer to your Hotel and overnight at Mandalay.

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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