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Take a guided Amazon River fishing trip fishing trip in the undisturbed natural environment of the Amazon Rainforest
Take private daily fishing trips to secluded spots selected just for you by your specialized guide.
Hike, canoe, and explore the jungle wildlife on your choice of additional included guided activities.
Discover the incredible number of bird species that reside in the islands near the Tahuayo Lodge.
Stay at the Amazon Research Center and experience pristine wilderness where you can fish in untouched locations.
Take the fishing trip of a lifetime in the beautiful Peruvian Amazon! The rivers, lakes, and streams of this corner of the Amazon are absolutely ideal for anyone who loves to fish. You’ll have unmatched fishing opportunities every day from the remote wilderness lodges where you’ll be spending your nights.
The Amazon Rainforest is home to over 2000 different species of fish and has an incredible amount of plants and animals that can’t be found anywhere else on earth. You’ll have the chance to look for monkeys, caiman, and the Amazon pink dolphin on your adventures. While you’ll spend plenty of time at the rod, you can also tailor your excursions to add unique Amazon-only experiences to your trip. Spend the morning fishing in the flooded forest, and then take an afternoon hike to search for poison dart frogs.
The Amazon and all its natural wonders will be yours to explore on this amazing guided fishing adventure. Now, who’s going to catch the big one?
Take the fishing trip of a lifetime in the beautiful Peruvian Amazon! The rivers, lakes, and streams of this corner of the Amazon are absolutely ideal for anyone who loves to fish. You’ll have unmatched fishing opportunities every day from the remote wilderness lodges where you’ll be spending your nights.
The Amazon Rainforest is home to over 2000 different species of fish and has an incredible amount of plants and animals that can’t be found anywhere else on earth. You’ll have the chance to look for monkeys, caiman, and the Amazon pink dolphin on your adventures. While you’ll spend plenty of time at the rod, you can also tailor your excursions to add unique Amazon-only experiences to your trip. Spend the morning fishing in the flooded forest, and then take an afternoon hike to search for poison dart frogs.
The Amazon and all its natural wonders will be yours to explore on this amazing guided fishing adventure. Now, who’s going to catch the big one?
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Amazon River Fishing Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Travel the River from Iquitos to the Tahuayo Tributary
To start your tour, you’ll be picked up from either the airport in Iquitos or your hotel. This afternoon, you’ll take a boat ride up the mighty Amazon towards your lodge.
After getting settled, enjoy an evening excursion and a leisurely dinner.
Overnight Location: Wilderness lodge in Paraiso
Meals: Lunch, dinner
Day 2 Fish and Explore the Tahuayo Area
The wooden lodge where you’re staying is built right over the water, on the edge of a “varzea” flood plain forest. There are plenty of ways you can explore this magnificent natural reserve! Be sure to plan your itinerary with your guides early so that you can be sure to fit in everything you’ll want to do.
For the next few days, you’re free to fish the nearby areas and take excursions as you please with your guides.
Overnight Location: Wilderness lodge in Paraiso
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 3 Fishing Lake Tapaje and Lake Charo
Your guides will help you select the perfect fishing spots on Lake Tapaje, Lake Charo, and the Tahuayo River.
You’ll want to try Quebrada Palmichal, an inlet known for its peacock butterfly bass, and Lake Tabano, a flooded forest and fish breeding ground.
Overnight Location: Wilderness lodge in Paraiso
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 4 Fishing and Choice of Excursions
The list of what you’ve caught is likely getting long by now!
When you’re ready for a break from fishing, you can choose to go hiking or canoeing to search for wildlife. The Canopy Experience ropes course and a visit to a native village are also unique experiences you can enjoy.
Overnight Location: Wilderness lodge in Paraiso
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 5 Fish Upriver
Today you’ll travel 15 km upriver to the Amazon Research Center. This lodge is so far away from any native village or lodge that you’ll have no one competing with you for fish!
You’ll spend your time here fishing in surrounding lakes and rivers. You’ll also have a full day to explore the islands near the mouth of the Tahuayo, where you can bird watch for sandpipers, herons, skimmers, and plovers.
Overnight Location: Wilderness lodge in Paraiso
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 6 Trail Hikes and Monkeys
There’s so much to do around this lodge, we recommend planning a few new excursions with your guide in between casts.
Try exploring the many surrounding trails and help photograph the saki monkeys for a current conservation project. After dinner, relax for the evening and enjoy the sunset.
Overnight Location: Wilderness lodge in Paraiso
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 7 Last Day of Fishing in Paraiso
It’s your last day in this area, so make sure you plan to fish any last spots or take any last excursions you’d like with your guide.
You won’t want to leave the idyllic Amazon tomorrow, so savour every second today. In the evening, you can head out to look for nocturnal species along the riverbanks.
Overnight Location: Wilderness lodge in Paraiso
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 8 Final Fishing Trip and Return to Iquitos
Before breakfast, enjoy the final fishing trip of your Amazon adventure! You’re certainly going to have some catches to brag about back home by now.
You’ll return to the main lodge for lunch and then take the boat back to Iquitos. Your transfer will bring you to a hotel of your choice or the airport in Iquitos. Safe travels from here!
Overnight Location: None
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Amazon River Fishing Tour Price and Dates
This guided fishing tour of the Peruvian Amazon is run as a custom tour for your group only and the price per person is fixed. Prices below are per person:- Guided Groups of 1+: USD1875 per person
Accommodation on the Amazon River Fishing Tour
This tour is based in wilderness lodges. You’ll have a private room at all locations. At the research center, the washrooms are shared facilities. Both wilderness lodges are quite rustic but beautiful and are surrounded by the natural environment.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
There is no single supplement for solo travellers and people travelling alone will pay the same price.
What’s Included in the Amazon River Fishing Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 7 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transport for you and your luggage and to and from the airport is included. Personal and luggage transportation is included throughout the tour as required.
Also Included
- English speaking guide and private fishing guide
- Customized guided excursions
- Jungle gear such as boots
- Wifi in certain locations
- Entrance fees
- Conservation fees
- Port taxes and the like
Not included
- Fishing gear
- Travel insurance
- Flights to and from Iquitos
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Laundry
- Tourist taxes if applicable
- Visas if required
- Personal equipment
- Fees not mentioned as ‘included’
- Gratuities for tour guides, drivers, and servers
- How hard is the Fishing in the Peruvian Amazon Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Peru?
- Are meals included on the Fishing in the Peruvian Amazon Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- Is it ‘catch and release’ fishing?
- How do I get to Iquitos to start this tour?
- Is the Fishing in the Peruvian Amazon Tour guided?
- Where does the Fishing in the Peruvian Amazon Tour end?
- Are equipment rentals included?
- What fishing equipment do I need to bring?
- 1 medium to fast taper, 6-foot fishing rod for fish up to 10 lbs (a spinning rod is recommended)
- 1 spool of 10 pound, 12 pound, and 15 pound Berkley monofilament
- 10 6-inch steel leaders (20 pound rated)
- An assortment of 10 bass plugs or poppers
- A few “rattle traps”, this lure works very well in the area
- 1 package of 20 bass fishing hooks for 5 to 10-pound bass
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Peru?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Peru?
We rate this tour as a 2 / 5. The level of physical exertion required for the excursions varies, but you are free to choose which ones you want to do. Even so, the Amazon is a rugged environment, and the accommodations are rustic. We recommend this trip for adventurous travellers who are comfortable spending time outdoors in a natural environment.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 7 dinners are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip. Get your Travel Insurance.
In most cases, you are welcome and encouraged to eat the fish that you catch. However, there are a few fish species that are protected, in which case you would have to release it.
You can fly into Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vignetta International Airport in Iquitos (IQT). Flight LA 2240 from Lima is recommended.
Yes, you will have an English-speaking specialized fishing guide for the duration of the tour.
This tour ends in Iquitos, where you will be taken to the airport or a hotel of your choosing.
You will be given waterproof jungle boots to use. Please bring any additional equipment desired. Fishing rods and fishing equipment will not be provided.
During this trip, you’ll be fishing primarily for butterfly peacock bass and Arowana. The equipment recommended is as follows:
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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For the best in Amazon adventure, look no further than Amazonia Expeditions. Since 1981, the Amazonia team has been providing travelers with lifelong memories of the western Amazon. In Peru’s celebrated Tamshiyacu Tahuayo Reserve, they are the only licensed operator, offering exclusive access to one of South America’s most biodiverse regions. Boutique lodges along the Tahuayo River are the perfect home from which to explore the mighty rainforest. With a team of expert English-speaking guides leading the way, there is no travel dream they can’t realize. Each journey is tailored to your goals and preferences, making Amazonia Expeditions a fantastic choice for your next great adventure.
