FISHING TOUR IN THE JUNGLE
Sport fishing
4 Days fishing tour in the Peruvian Amazon
4 days 3 nights Amazon Fishing Expedition From Iquitos
Wilderness Camping Adventure
$699 Per Person
Based on a group of 2 people minimum
This specialized tour is designed for anglers and adventure seekers. It moves away from traditional lodges to focus on a wilderness camping adventure, navigating remote tributaries to catch legendary Amazonian species.
📍 Quick Facts
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Location: Iquitos, Peru (Amazon, Ucayali or Nanay River. Depends on the season).
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Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights.
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Experience Type: Sport fishing, Wildlife adventure & Camping in the jungle.
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Inclusions: Airport/Hotel pickup, all meals, lodge accommodation, professional bilingual guide, camping and fishing gear.
Day 1: Journey to the Yarapa River
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Morning: Pickup in Iquitos and transfer to Nauta. Board a private boat to navigate the confluence where the Amazon River begins.
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Afternoon: First fishing session in quiet lagoons targeting Piranhas, Pacu, and Tucunaré (Peacock Bass) using local bait and light tackle.
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Night: Set up a remote riverside camp. Dinner by the fire surrounded by the sounds of the jungle.
- Highlights: Boat expedition, piranha & pacu fishing, riverside camping Your adventure begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel or the airport in Iquitos. After a 1.5-hour drive to Nauta, board your private boat heading downriver through the Maranhom and Ucayali Rivers, where the Amazon begins to unfold. By midday, we reach our first fishing spot — a quiet lagoon where you’ll cast for piranhas, pacu, and tucunaré (peacock bass) using light tackle and local bait. After lunch aboard, continue fishing into the golden hours of the afternoon. As dusk approaches, set up camp on a remote riverbank, enjoy dinner by the fire, and listen to the symphony of nocturnal wildlife.
Day 2: Trophy Fishing & Giant Catfish
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Morning: Travel deeper into the Yarapa River, a pristine tributary famous for large predatory fish.
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Afternoon: Target "monster" fish including the Arapaima (Paiche), Redtail Catfish, and Tiger Shovelnose Catfish using trolling and bottom-fishing techniques.
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Night: Camping on a sandy river beach, potentially grilling part of the day's catch under the stars.
- Highlights: Deep-river fishing, arapaima & giant catfish, jungle exploration Wake up with the sunrise and the calls of howler monkeys echoing across the river. After breakfast, we break camp and travel deeper into the Yarapa River, a pristine tributary known for its abundance of large predatory fish. Here, you’ll target arapaima (paiche), redtail catfish, and tiger shovelnose catfish, using trolling and bottom-fishing techniques. Local guides will share ancestral fishing methods and help identify prime locations based on water depth and current. After a day of intense fishing, we’ll set camp on a sandy beach, grill part of the day’s catch, and relax under a blanket of stars.
Day 3: Hidden Lagoons & Night Fishing
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Morning: Explore remote oxbow lakes (cochas) and flooded forests by small paddle boats—ideal for fly fishing and baitcasting.
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Afternoon: Search for Silver Arowana and Peacock Bass in secluded, mirror-like lagoons.
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Night: An optional night fishing session to catch nocturnal species like the Goliath Catfish (Piraíba) or spot caimans along the banks.
- Highlights: Fly and baitcasting, peacock bass & arowana, night fishing session Today’s focus is on exploring remote oxbow lakes (cochas) and flooded forests accessible only by small paddled boats. These calm waters are ideal for fly fishing and baitcasting. Species include peacock bass, silver arowana, and pacu, known for their strength and agility. After lunch in the field, we’ll continue deeper upriver, stopping at secluded lagoons where bird calls and splashing fish break the silence. As night falls, gear up for an optional night fishing session, an exciting opportunity to catch nocturnal species such as goliath catfish (piraíba) or spot caimans along the shore. Camp overnight in a new location surrounded by untouched rainforest.
Day 4: Final Cast & Return
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Morning: One last sunrise fishing session on the Yarapa River to land a final Silver Arowana or Dorado Catfish.
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Afternoon: Scenic boat ride back to Nauta and land transfer to Iquitos.
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Arrival: Estimated arrival in Iquitos by mid-afternoon.
- Highlights: Morning fishing, farewell breakfast, scenic return After an early coffee, enjoy one last fishing session along a calm stretch of the Yarapa River — the perfect time for a final catch before heading back. You might land a silver arowana or dorado catfish to close your Amazon adventure. After breakfast, we’ll begin the journey back downstream to Nauta and transfer by road to Iquitos, arriving around mid-afternoon
Tour Includes
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Professional bilingual fishing guide (Spanish / English).
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All fishing gear and bait (rods, reels, lures, lines, hooks).
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Camping equipment: tents, sleeping mats, tarps, cooking gear.
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All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) + purified drinking water.
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Transportation by land and private riverboat.
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Entry permits and community fees.
Main Fish Species You Can Catch
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Arapaima (Paiche) – Arapaima gigas
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Redtail Catfish – Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
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Peacock Bass (Tucunaré) – Cichla monoculus
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Tiger Shovelnose Catfish – Pseudoplatystoma tigrinum
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Goliath Catfish (Piraíba) – Brachyplatystoma filamentosum
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Arowana (White Dragon Fish) – Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
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Pacu (Blackfin and Red-bellied) – Colossoma macropomum / Piaractus brachypomus
Responsible Fishing in the Amazon
All our expeditions follow catch-and-release practices and work alongside local communities to promote sustainable fishing and conservation. Our small-group approach minimizes impact while giving guests a genuine wilderness experience far from crowds.
Join us for an unforgettable Amazon fishing expedition — four days of adventure, skill, and raw nature deep in the Peruvian jungle.
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