SPORTFISHING

5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS SPORTFISHING PROGRAM

We can accommodate your itinerary. The longer you stay the more time spent fishing. Shorter or longer trips are arranged similar to the program below. Come with us. We can arrange the trip according to your time and expectations, a trip that you will always remember as one of the best, a unique, once in a lifetime experience.

DAY 1

A.M.

Arrival at the Iquitos International Airport. Reception and transfer to our place located downtown. On the way, you will be given a brief explanation about the city and its highlights. After completing arrangements in the city, you will be transferred to the tourists docks where our fast boat will be waiting for us. We travel for approximately 2 1/2 hours on the majestic Amazon river -- one of the new Seven Natural Wonders of the World -- enjoying the beautiful landscape. Upon arrival at the Base Hut* (BH) you will be offered a local welcoming drink...sugar cane rum with either guarana or lime soft drink. Brief explanation about the place and then get ready for your first meal in the jungle cooked by an expert chef from the city. Meals at the BH are basically typical, regional dishes, including fish, chicken, and yucca (also known as manioc), and plantains, cooked a variety of ways, along with rice, and local/regional fruits.

P.M.

After the tasty lunch we will have some time to relax on one of the hammocks or perhaps you'll want to fix your fishing tackle. At a proper time we will walk to a nearby lake where we shall take one of the canoes to go fishing. The variety of fish is amazing. It is a challenge trying to catch the good opponent, the Large Mouth Peacock Bass locally known as the "Tucunarè" (Sn. Cichla ocellaris). But there are others as well: the Dragon Fish or "Arawana", Small Mouth Bass, Acarahuazu (Cichlidae sp.), Fasaco (Sn. Hoplias Malabaricus). There are chances to catch 3 kinds of piranha (Serraselmus nattereri) the best known being the Red-bellied Piranha and several other species of game fish. Your guide (David) will tell you the English names, local names, and scientific names of the species you're catching. While fishing, you will have the chance to enjoy the sounds of the fauna around the lake, several types of monkeys, birds like the Red-chested Aracari, and at the same time observe the large diversity of trees in the luxuriant green landscape.

At the proper time, we will go back to the BH to enjoy a delicious dinner. For the adventurous ones, we can offer a canoe ride at night to enjoy the symphony made by thousands of nighttime insects, several frog species, and nocturnal birds. If we are lucky, we can observe some alligators (caiman) too! And if the night is clear we will be able to see some constellations of both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. We will be sleeping on nice comfortable mattresses with clean blankets and pillows under a huge protective mosquito net.

DAY 2

A.M.

We will wake up early in order to have a nourishing breakfast. After breakfast, we will go back to the lake. Please keep in mind that the earlier you wake up and get to the fishing spot the more chances to catch more fish. Enjoy your fishing trip while drinking a cold beer, soft drink, or plain drinking water. We eventually return to BH for lunch.

P.M.

After lunch we shall be heading to another lake and continuing our sportfishing activities. Then we will return to BH for dinner. After dinner we can go fishing for catfish. Get ready for good action and excitement because their are several species of catfish (the species that you catch will be described by your guide as you catch them) that would bite a live bait only. The Armored Red-tailed Catfish locally known as "Pez Torre" is a good fighter and its weight ranges from 3-12 kgs (6-24 pounds). Then back to the BH for a good night's sleep.

DAY 3

A.M.

Breakfast. At proper time we will navigate on the nearby creek to go fishing for more catfish species.

P.M.

After lunch we can go back to one of the nearby lakes to continue with our fishing activities or go back to the catfish spots on the creek or river. We will then return to BH for dinner and sleep overnight.

DAY 4

A.M.

After a delicious breakfast we will go to the lake to continue doing our sportfishing trip. At the proper time we will return to BH for lunch.

P.M.

After some relaxing time on one of our hammocks we can go to the lake and continue catching some more fish species or if you prefer we can go fishing on the creek for catfish. At proper time we will return to BH for dinner and to sleep overnight.

DAY 5

A.M.

After a good night sleep, breakfast will be served and afterwards we will head to one of the lakes to continue to try and catch more fish species with artificial bait or lures and at the same time enjoy our last few hours at the beautiful landscape that surrounds the lake. At lunch time we will return to BH to eat and after that head back to Iquitos. We take you to the airport or your hotel, according to your itinerary.

END OF SERVICES

Accommodations at Base Hut are basic: Latrine toilets; bottled or treated water and wash basin provided for hand washing and freshening up. Bathing is rustic and done in nearby creek. All towels are provided and cellphone service is NOT available at Base Hut. In the event of an emergency the local community has a satellite phone available for a fee. 

THE TRIP INCLUDES

  • Transfer from/to airport to the city.
  • Fast boat from/to city to BH.
  • Typical accommodations include comfortable foam mattresses, nice sheets, blankets, pillows, and mosquito netting adequate for the area.
  • Towels for hand-washing or bathing.
  • All meals.
  • Drinking (treated) water for cooking and personal bottles of drinking water.
  • Tea, coffee, milk and ice for drinks.
  • Professional sportfishing guide.

TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • Alcoholic drinks such as beer, wine, etc. or soft drinks.
  • Extra tours or services.
  • Tips for guide or staff according to the discretion of the passenger.

WHAT TO BRING/WHAT TO WEAR

  • Two sets of easy dry clothing: pants and long sleeved shirts, t-shirts, and socks.
  • Rain poncho or water proof jacket.
  • Shorts or swim suit.
  • Sunscreen and mosquito repellant.
  • Tennis or hiking shoes, sandals. Rubber boots are recommended if it's raining. They can be rented in Iquitos if desired.
  • Camera, binoculars and headlamp or flashlights and batteries. (limited electric charging is available via solar panel electricity.
  • A cap or hat.
  • Articles of personal use such as toothpaste, toothbrush, bottle of hand cleaner, medicines, etc.
Note: As we are going to be far away from Iquitos, and staying in a river native hut, please consider bringing along some pencils, erasers, notebooks and or whatever you feel like sharing with the village children!

FISHING EQUIPMENT TO BRING

  • 2 medium action fishing rods and reels (Handy for castings).
  • 30 and 80 pound test braided fishing line.
  • Plenty of snap-swivels and split rings.
  • Treble hooks.
  • All types of lures: mostly Rapalas sizes 5 to 9, many coloured spinnerbaits –some iridiscent green, white and yellow-top water lures, popping lures as well as Spinners sizes 01 to 03 silver leaf-shaped blades, rattle traps, etc.

OTHER INFORMATION

When possible, try to book the earliest flight to Iquitos and/or depart from Iquitos on an evening flight.  For those arriving on an afternoon or evening flight, plan to spend the first night in town, with departure to the BH very early the next morning.
SPORTFISHING RATES 2022:

5 days and 4 nights sportfishing program
2-3 people   US$ 175.00 per person per day.
4-6 people   US$ 150.00 per person per day.
01 person     US$ 200.00 per day.

Note: Rate includes all what is specified in the program.

Extra expenses such as whiskey, wine, beer and additional excursions are not included.

Additional days: US$90.00 per person.