Irrawaddy Dolphin Boat Trip
Malaykham's longtail, a stretch of the Mekong, and the dolphins he's known by name since 1998.
“Forty years on this river. I know where the dolphins surface at 4:30.”
What you'll do
What's on this trip.
- Meet Malaykham at 2:00 p.m. Lao time — small group, no rushing
- Small group of 8 travelers maximum — keeps the day feeling like a trip, not a tour
- Half day through 4,000 Islands, paced by what's actually worth seeing
- Licensed Lao guide with local knowledge — license, training and references on request
- No commissions, no detours — you stop where you want, you skip what you don't
About this tour
In Malaykham's words.
Half-day boat trip from Don Khong out to the deep pool below the Khone Phapheng rapids where the Mekong's Irrawaddy dolphins surface. Malaykham will tell you which ones he's known the longest. No swimming with the dolphins (they're shy and there are only a few dozen left).
What's included
Everything in the price.
Included
- ✓Boat
- ✓Captain
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Binoculars
Not included
- ×Snacks
- ×Tips
Where you meet Malaykham
Meeting point and logistics.
- Meeting Point
- Don Khong main pier, south end.
- Pickup Window
- 2:00 p.m. Lao time
- What to Bring
- Sun hat, sunscreen, light camera (no flash).
About your guide
Malaykham.
Boat captain on the 4,000 Islands. Born on Don Khong; learned to fish before he could read. The river is his map.
Specialties: Mekong boat days, 4000 Islands, sunset and dolphin trips.
Tour philosophy: “The river sets the pace. I just steer.”
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We launched in 2026.
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We don't have hundreds of reviews on this tour yet. We will. In the meantime: Malaykham is a licensed Lao National Tour Guide. License number, training records, and references are available on request.
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