Title: Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=2251&destination=Mandalay%2C+Mandalay+Region%2C+Myanmar&selected=30091812&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project Travelers discover a peaceful retreat with stunning views and authentic experiences along Myanmar's scenic waterways ## Photo gallery for Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project ![Terrace/patio - Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project (Mandalay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30091900/30091812/14cdb630.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project (Mandalay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30091900/30091812/2d0c56f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project (Mandalay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30091900/30091812/5edbf8a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Room - Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project (Mandalay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30091900/30091812/d805b3bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property - Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project (Mandalay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30091900/30091812/dd841185.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project in Myanmar offers a peaceful escape with beautiful waters. Guests can relax on the rooftop terrace and enjoy local cuisine at the restaurant. Nearby, explore the rich cultural experiences of Zegyo Market and Mahamuni Buddha Temple. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Restaurant ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Apr 1 - Apr 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=30091812&PinnedHotelID=30091812&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=30091812&PinnedHotelID=30091812&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Apr 2 - Apr 3](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=30091812&PinnedHotelID=30091812&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-02&endDate=2026-04-03&selected=30091812&PinnedHotelID=30091812&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Apr 3 - Apr 5](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=30091812&PinnedHotelID=30091812&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=30091812&PinnedHotelID=30091812&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Apr 10 - Apr 12](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=30091812&PinnedHotelID=30091812&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=30091812&PinnedHotelID=30091812&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### View all photos for Single Room (Includes Deluxe Tent) ![Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30091900/30091812/853a1f6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Single Room (Includes Deluxe Tent) - Ocean view - Sleeps 1 - 1 Double Bed ### View all photos for Double or Twin Room (Includes Deluxe Tent) ![Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30100000/30091900/30091812/853a1f6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Double or Twin Room (Includes Deluxe Tent) - Ocean view - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Mandalay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mandalay.dx2251) [View more Cruise ships in Mandalay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mandalay-Cruise-Ships.d2251-aaCruiseShips.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C21.91127%2C96.04044&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=scgJ-HV_6v0lnGx-Y2kQgmDv94w=) Myo Patt Rd, Mandalay, Sagaing Region ### What's nearby - Kyauktawgyi Paya 3 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Pahtodawgyi 3 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Maha Gandhayon Kyaung 4 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Mahamuni Buddha Temple 8 min drive \- 4.6 miles - Mandalay Palace 14 min drive \- 8.5 miles ### Getting around - Mandalay Central Railway Station 23 min drive - Mandalay (MDL-Mandalay Intl.) 33 min drive ### Restaurants - ေဒါင္းလန္းၿကီး 14 min drive - Manmyotaw Cafe 9 min drive - Smart Garden 4 min drive - chénglóng beef noodle 12 min drive - Super 81 9 min drive ## About this property ### Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project Cruise ship near Mahamuni Buddha Temple Located close to Zegyo Market, Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project provides a rooftop terrace and a restaurant. Other perks at this cruise ship include: - Bike hire, a water dispenser and coffee/tea in reception Room features All guest rooms at Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project have amenities, such as free bottled water. 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Guests board the boat at Mandalay Jetty at 8:30 AM. Guests will visit the Sin Kyun Community, then lunch in Sein Pa Kone. After lunch, guests will visit Myit Kyan Gyi for dolphin watching. Dinner is served in the village. Guests return to the boat to spend the night. 2nd day: After breakfast on board, guests can participate in activities in the village. Next, guests will head to She Ma Ga for lunch, followed by the Sacred Forest walk. Return to boat to depart for Mandalay. The boat arrives in Mandalay at 5:30 PM, followed by shuttle transfers to the meeting point. The 2 nights, 3 days itinerary includes the above 1st day, as well as the following: 2nd day: After breakfast on board, boat departs for the northern area of the Ayeyawaddy Dolphin Protected Area. Guests will have lunch in Shwe Thit Community. Dinner is served in the village. After dinner, guests return to the boat to spend the night. Last day: After breakfast on board, guests can learn and practice the art of communicating and fishing with dolphins. Boat then departs for Indown Community for lunch, followed by pottery making and a Sacred Forest walk. Return to boat to depart for Mandalay. The boat arrives in Mandalay at 5:30 PM, followed by shuttle transfers to the meeting point. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and window guards Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts There is no hot water on site Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project Boat Mandalay Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project Boat Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project Mandalay Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Proj Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project Cruise Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project Mandalay Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project Cruise Mandalay ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project? ### What time is check-in at Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project? ### What time is check-out at Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project? ### Where is Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project located? ### Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Living Irrawaddy Dolphin Project Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andreas 3 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Es war aussergewöhnlich und supergut organisiert ,pünktlich vom Hotel abgeholt ,unser Guide gab uns und unseren beiden Mitreisenden zuverlässige Informationen .Wir waren gesamt 4 Gäste /2Paare , es war sehr entspannt . es wurden mehrere Dörfer angefahren ,mann sollte dazu wissen , das überalll wo man hinkommt Trinkgeld erwartet wird ,da kommd doch noch einiges zusammen ,was der Tour aber auf jedenfall angemessen erscheint .die Nacht im Zelt auf der Sandbank , mit Lagerfeuer und Sternenhimmel ist unglaublich !!!!! und jeden Euro wert . Ich kann jedem Naturliebhaber diese Tour nur ans Herz legen .Dazu kommt ,das es den Menschen dort in der Region hilft ein einkommen zu haben ,um auch die Zukunft der Delfine zu sichern.Dazu kommt noch ein kleiner Beitrag zum Umweltschutz. ##### Andreas Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Ruth 3 Feb 2020 ##### Ruth Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Hotels with Connecting Rooms in Grindelwald](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grindelwald-Hotels-Hotel-With-Connecting-Rooms.0-0-d4284-thotelwithconnectingrooms.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Cheap Hotels in Rotherham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Rotherham-Hotels-Budget-Hotels.0-0-d5673-tBudgetHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Hotels in Chonburi](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chonburi-Hotels.d9871.Travel-Guide-Hotels) > - [La Clef Tour Eiffel Paris by The Crest Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Paris-Hotels-La-Clef-Tour-Eiffel-Paris-By-The-Crest-Collection.h20955.Hotel-Information) > - [Canouan Estate Resort & Villas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Canouan-Island-Hotels-Canouan-Estate-Villas-Residences.h39184422.Hotel-Information) > - [Sunny Paradise Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ngwe-Saung-Hotels-Sunny-Paradise-Resort.h16055254.Hotel-Information) > - [Caravan Parks Penwithick](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Penwithick-Caravan-Parks.d553248622891796861-aaCaravanParks.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) > - [Hotel Maymyo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pyin-Oo-Lwin-Hotels-Hotel-Maymyo.h16157048.Hotel-Information) > - [The Old Coach House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tenby-Hotels-The-Old-Coach-House.h36120057.Hotel-Information) > - [Cheap Hotels in Croydon](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Croydon-Hotels-Budget-Hotels.0-0-d4247-tBudgetHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Beach Resorts & Hotels in Hue](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hue-Hotels-Beach-Hotels.0-0-d6141620-tBeachHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Dalyan Resort SPA - Boutique Class](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marmaris-Hotels-Dalyan-Resort-SPA-Boutique-Class.h9304466.Hotel-Information) > - [Malmaison York](https://www.expedia.co.uk/York-Hotels-Malmaison-York.h60606604.Hotel-Information) > - [5 Star Hotels in Kemer](https://www.expedia.co.uk/5Star-Kemer-Hotels.s50-0-d8281.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Hotels with Waterpark in St. Vincent and the Grenadines](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-St-Vincent-And-The-Grenadines-Waterpark-Hotel.0-0-d169-twaterparkhotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > - [Holiday Inn London Heathrow - Bath Road by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/London-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-London-Heathrow-Bath-Road.h25727547.Hotel-Information) > - [Mountain Hotels in Valencia Province](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Valencia-Province-Mountain-Hotel.0-0-d6023332-tmountainhotel.Hotel-Filter-Destinations) > - [Ski Hotels in Turin](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Turin-Hotels-Ski-Hotels.0-0-d6054998-tSkiHotels.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) > - [Hotels near Mont Blanc](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mont-Blanc-Hotels.0-l6063911-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels) ### Flights > - [Flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/flights/auh/trv/abu-dhabi-to-thiruvananthapuram) ### Packages > - [Marche Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marche.d6048667.Holidays-City-Breaks) > - [Bosnia and Herzegovina Holidays](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bosnia-And-Herzegovina.d11414.Holidays-City-Breaks) ### General > - [Visit Clyro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Clyro.dx3000408094) > - [Visit Hexham](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hexham.dx4658) ---