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Yes, one does see the river dophins, either by kayak or by motorized boat, approx. 11 k. north of Kratie. If the wind is blowing kayakers might need a tow. Most of the motorized boats were very respectful of the dolphins and did not crowd these silvery creatures. To get there I shared a tuk-tuk operatd by Mr. Soda who speaks some English and French. Our return to Kratie included a stop at "Monkey Moiuntain" and a climb up more than 300 stairs. Take the walking stick offered as the monkeys can be aggressive! Another activity: take the ferry across to the island. Old clunker bikes can be rented there, or you can rent & transport a better one. The circle route is a short, flat ride. Great beaches and some facilities.

We came to Kratie to be able to do a tour to see the Irrawaddy dolphins, we booked with sorya kayaking tours and Ben was an amazing guide. Kayaking and managed to see the dolphins was such an incredible experience!!

Unless you want to see the dolphins I wouldn’t bother with Kratie. The town offers nothing but the dolphins for tourists. The markets are only really for locals and the eating options are very limited.

The town has a great market and walking along the riverside is fun. There is not much action on Grab/PassApp, but everything in town is walkable anyway. The dolphin boat ride was beautiful and exciting! The locals seem to really care about the dolphins and the boat driver knew exactly where to find them. I don't usually go on tours but I am glad I went on one in Kratie. There are some neat things around the area that we never have discovered by just looking at the map. I would recommend hiring a local guide to take you.