Myanmar Dolphin DiscoverMyanma Ayeyarwaddy Dolphin ExpeditionMyanma Ayeyawaddy Dolphin is an endangered species in the world. Fishing by a cooperation of men and dolphin in the fresh water can only be seen in Myanmar. This species is fairly common in the Ayeyawaddy(Irrawaddy) river near Kathar, coastal region and delta area. The total of 65 to 75 dolphins can be seen along the river Ayeyarwaddy plying from Mandalay to Bhamo. They are protected by Department of Myanmar Fisheries. Since AD 800, the period of Tan Dynasty in China contemporarily of Pyu (ancestor of Myanmar), dolphin had been traded and called “river-pig”. Nevertheless, Irrawady Dolphin was introduced by Anderson around Bhamo in 1879. The Irrawaddy Dolphin(Orcaella brevirostris) in total length of 200-250 cm and a high rounded forehead without beak and the color of the adults is black and the underside; grayish. Cooperative fishing between Irrawaddy dolphins and fishermen is an amazing mutual understanding between man and animals. With the assistance of these marine creatures, the fishermen can easily capture the fishes. This unbelievable process can be enjoyed under the cool-breeze as per under-mentioned program. Program (1): 2Nights/1Day : Mandalay -Mingun -Myayzun -MandalayDay (1)
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Morning
scenic driving on the Ayeyarwaddy by fishermen’s boat for
dolphin sightseeing boat will give you unforgettable event in
your life time. After one hour, we go sightseeing: the biggest
temple, bells and lion statues of Myanmar in Mingun village.
Proceed to Myayzun village where is 45km from Mandalay, for
exploration of Ayeyarwaddy dolphins. On the way, we can see
dolphins near the villages such as Seinpengone, Indown,
Sheinmakar. Upon the arrival of Myayzun village lies on the
eastern bank of the river, visit fishermen houses and chatting
with old fishermen and their family for their experiences. This
village is very famous for their fishing together with
Ayeayarwaddy dolphin in their traditional method. In the
evening, we stroll in the village to visit Snake Vomit Pagoda of
12 century and observe the way of life of the villagers and
their local communities. Enjoy the sunset on the bank of the
mighty river, Ayeyarwaddy. In the evening enjoy the sunset
follow by exclusive dinner with the bonfire on the sand island
of mighty Ayeyarwaddy River. After bonfire party, overnight stay
on boat or camping on the island.
After
breakfast, we will start our dolphin exploration by small
fishermen’s boat and canoes along the river. We will approach to
dolphin by small canoes because dolphin will afraid the noise of
boat’s engine. When the fishermen start to make a strange sound
such as guttural by tapping with paddle, bamboo stick on the
side of canoes, the dolphin will come and show their tail to
cooperate for their fishing and chase to boat closely. (Dolphin
and fishermen communicate each other by audio visual signals for
their cooperation fishing). Dolphins will show their tails on
the vertical position to stop the boat and beat the water
surface by the tails to capture the fish by casting their net
quickly. 
