• Your commercial/international airfare arriving, and departing, Brazil,
• Personal expenditures (example shopping and afternoon/evening meal, bar drinks, etc. ) on your “Free Afternoon” after return from fishing to Manaus awaiting departure flight.
• Gratuities for the Guides and Fishing Destination Staff
• Hotel in Miami awaiting flight into Brazil (if applicable)
• Extra day hotel stays in Manaus, Brazil or Miami, Florida
• Airport departure taxes (if applicable)
• Brazilian visa and passport fees (if applicable) and/or Travel Insurance
• Fly Fishing Equipment
• Soft baits (example-jigs)

• Fly-In Safari Camp – up to 8 Guests
• Amazon Yacht I up to 18 Guests
• Amazon Yacht II- up to 12 Guests

• Yes! We welcome all reservation types. Please keep in mind that all cabins, and hotel reservations included in your package are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling by yourself, there is no need to worry. We will pair you up with someone that is traveling solo as well.

At this time, AMERICAN AIRLINES IS THE MAJOR AIRLINE WITH FLIGHTS DIRECT FROM MIAMI (MIA) TO MANAUS (MAO). They offer daily, non-stop flights into Manaus. You will depart Miami for Brazil on a direct flight approximately 5:30 p.m. arriving Manaus, Brazil between 10:30-11:30 p.m. depending on month you are flying.  Please check with us from time-to-time regarding any changes in airline carriers that may be available to you.  Regularly scheduled pickups and drop-offs from the airport/hotel/airport/fishing waters are included in your package. Should you choose to travel with another airline to get into Manaus, Brazil, at a later time than the rest of the regular incoming groups, or if you are staying extra days on the front end or back end of your trip in Manaus, please be prepared to taxi our scheduled Hotel at your own expense. We can, and do advise, letting us set up a personal pickup for you that we regularly use for such things.

• Araca Safari Camp – Guests should call our office regarding the arrival/flight itinerary as it changes from season to season.  However, you will have the same inclusives/exclusives and fishing itinerary, and only the arrival/departure dates could change.
• Amazon Yachts I & II – Guests must arrive in Manaus on Friday to connect with their Saturday flight out to the Yachts (included in package).
• Guests MUST be in Manaus the night before departure to fishing destination the following morning. 
• All charter flights depart early the next morning to your final destination from Manaus. *You cannot miss this flight. The only other way to meet your yacht and fellow anglers at the point of missing your early a.m. flight out, is to hire a very expensive float plane or spend a day or more in an express or fishing boat in hopes of catching up with your yacht which is very far away.

• People in Manaus are very hospitable. Manaus is generally a safe city. Although we recommend using one of our outside, English-speaking affiliates that our past clients have used, you can use taxies as they will take the most direct routes, to and from your destinations, and will usually wait to bring you back if you would like. It is our recommendation that you do not use taxis at night. *Always use taxis with “company signs on their doors” if you are down town or go the nearby taxi zone down town. You will see them waiting for clients.

• If possible, you should make airline reservations immediately upon booking and making your deposit. Do not wait until the last minute. Direct flights from Miami to Manaus are very limited, and the planes usually fly full. Always leave several hours between your arrival in Miami and your departure for Manaus, as well as your return flight back to Miami and homebound. Purchasing your airlines ahead of time ensures better rates and makes it possible to immediately go ahead and apply for your Brazilian visa (you must show proof of purchased airline itinerary and letter from our office to make application for your visa). We have affiliates here on our website under Trip Info to help with passport/Brazilian visas who can help you if you so desire.

• Please note that we have affiliates in place for everything to do with our trips. However, you can feel free to use your own travel agent, book your airline reservations if you are savvy in doing so, or you can use our experienced travel affiliates to handle these tasks for you. We recommend using Kevin Martin, Owner of Martin Travel Services ([email protected], (954) 748-6881) to book your airlines and Miami hotel reservations. They are very familiar with our itinerary and always copy us on your reservations, so that we may provide you with a mandatory “Letter of Itinerary” (to assist in applying for your Brazilian visa) along with a copy for our files. Should you wish to use your own, please contact our office at 1.800.398.5837, and we will be happy to help you with the travel dates and times.

• Please call our office at 800.398.5837. You may also email us at [email protected] or our parent company [email protected] to make your reservation. Our courteous and knowledgeable staff will be happy to help you and will be as close as a phone call, or email, from the time you book your reservation until the time you leave for your trip. We will provide step-by-step instructions and booking packet information with loads of information about everything you need to know! Should you desire not to handle things on your own, we also have affiliates in place that can take care of all your travel needs and process travel visas in an expedited manner!
• The steps are:
  • Call our office for availability and choose your trip week.
  • Book your reservation and send in your deposit within 15 days of booking.
  • Purchase your airlines.
  • Apply for a Passport and Brazilian visa (if you do not already have one)
  • Purchase travel insurance should you desire (highly recommended)
  • Send payment in full 90 days prior to departure
  • Pack your Bags and get ready for the “Fishing Trip of a Lifetime”!

Please see below, the summarized version of a sample trip week:

• DAY 1: Friday: Fly from your home city, connect in Miami, and onward to Manaus, Brazil arriving same day.
• DAY 2: Saturday: Charter flight to fishing destination, set sail to fishing grounds, for a ½ day fishing.
• DAY 3 – 8: Sunday thru Friday: Fish until Friday afternoon.
• DAY 9: Saturday a.m.: Charter back to Manaus. Free day. Traveler prepares for a late night check-in at airport. 
• DAY 10: Prepare to check in for your return flight approx. 3 hrs prior to departure. Depart for Miami FL. Depending on month of travel, your flight will leave anywhere between 10:30 p.m. Saturday night OR after midnight on Sunday (approx 12:05 a.m.) making it a “Sunday”.  Arrive Miami around 5:30 a.m. then connect to your homebound flight.  

• Amazon River Adventures is involved with English-speaking representatives and management that will be waiting for you at Customs. They should be wearing apparel with our logo on it and holding up a sign with Amazon River Adventures OR Global Angling Tours on it. Also, there is a trip form that is mandatory you fill out upon booking your reservation that lets us know your information as well as your passport number. Our representative has this pertinent information and already knows your name, your flight #, time of arrival, and everything our office staff has prepared them for. You will also be pre-registered at the hotel by this informational sheet from our office. At this time, your luggage will be loaded onto our vehicle and off you will go to your hotel for a quick sleep to rest up for your early a.m. flight out. Our representatives will help you with unloading everything and getting you situated. Once you are in Manaus, Brazil, you have nothing to worry about. We’ve got you! The only thing you have to worry about at this point is catching BIG FISH and having the most exciting time of your life!

• Charter flights are “included” in your trip package. Amazon River Adventures makes those arrangements as part of our service and at no extra cost to you. We also transport our guests to, and from, the airports.

• You are allowed (2) bags per traveler, and there is a total luggage weight restriction of 38 lbs. per person on the charter flight taking you to, and from, the vessel. We realize that commercial airlines allow more, however, you may arrange to leave some luggage with the storage lockup at the hotel for your return back into Manaus after fishing. NOTE: If you wish to make jewelry store purchases at the hotel’s fine jewelry stores, the store manager can arrange to keep your purchases in their safe and meet you at the airport prior to your departure.

• At this time, American citizens are no longer required to obtain a Brazilian visa to enter Brazil.  Travelers must always check online with visa expeditor websites, or call our office, to check for current status (in case of a recent change not noted here on this site.
• *Please be advised that Global Angling Adventures. Inc,  Amazon River Adventures, LLC and our affiliates are not held responsible for any changes in this requirement in which we are not aware, or delay in posting* 

• Please ask us ahead of time prior to your trip for a recommendation of restaurants if you are going to scouting out on your own (we suggest you take a guide from the hotel with you or ask our management who transports you to assist you with this). *Please be aware that you are taking a risk when eating street vendor or outside market food, and we do not recommend this. However, there are several great restaurants and sites that are great to visit while in the city.

• Ask your personal healthcare physician first before you take anything. Your doctor is the only one who can tell you if you have any risks, due to your health status and current meds you are taking, before taking any suggested immunizations. The Brazilian Government, and the U.S. Center for Disease Control, recommends that visitors from North American countries to Brazil, especially to the Amazon region, have a yellow fever vaccination. It is not required unless you have been in certain countries prior to visiting Brazil. It is also recommended, but not required, that you take an antimalarial drug. ASK YOUR DOCTOR!
• While these recommendations may seem a bit alarming, note that they are precautionary advisements. Most of our guests get a yellow fever vaccination (good for ten years), and roughly half of them take an antimalarial drug (available through prescription) as a precaution. *Make sure to ask person giving your inoculation if your vaccine must have a booster, and when, in case you wish to return to Brazil soon! To read about current U.S. State Department travel warnings and public announcements, including traveler’s health advisories, see www.travel.state.gov and cdc.gov/travel/tropsam. Please be aware that if you spot something for example in Sao Paulo or another city, it does not mean there is anything in the areas of which you will be traveling.
• *Note: Mosquitos find it very hard to live on the black tannic waters of the Rio Negro in which we normally begin fishing in the fall. It makes our fishing trips much more pleasurable. However, if you find yourself wandering onto a shoreline, or in the rainforest, you may run across the little “no see-ums” and they just need a little insect repellent and off they go! Even so – DON’T FORGET YOUR DEET!

• We sure do! We provide FREE rod/reel packages, bait casting and spinning rods, for your convenience. No need to drag around heavy equipment, and chance of breaking them, through airports and paying extra baggage fees. It also helps avoid the occasional hold-up through Customs due to fishing equipment checks.

• Please feel free to bring your own rods/reels if you so desire (see Tackle Info). However, there is no need to do so, as we have everything complimentary that you need for conventional fishing, including bait casting and spinning rods. Even though we provide your rod package for your convenience, most people tend to bring their own reels in their carry-on luggage.

• We do not carry fly fishing gear on board at this time. We ask that you bring your own fly gear should you want to tempt those Peacocks with some flies.  See Fly Fishing Tackle.  Amazon River Adventures wants each and every customer to feel confident in the gear we provide. Therefore, we carry professional, top-of-the-line gear on board for your “Trip of a Lifetime”.

• You bet! In fact, there are soft baits on board for purchase, or if you like, you can bring your own. Those Peacocks can really tear up those jigs!

• Hotels: Most all hotels in Manaus most outlets are on a 220 volt current. Guest should bring converters for U.S electronic devices which are 110 volt rated. 
• Destinations: Converters are sometimes necessary on the vessels or hotels. However, they are most times fully equipped to handle your electric needs during your stay. 

• Yes, we have a satellite phone on the vessels for your convenience. We always want our customers to feel secure in knowing that in case there is a business, or family emergency, they can communicate with each other. Please ask the Boat Manager as to the small fee charged but it is approximately $5.00 U.S. per minute for usage. Some of our guests bring a satellite phone with them, and you are welcome to do so, although it is not necessary. Always leave our toll free number with your family and office members. You should leave a copy of our Letter of Itinerary sent to you by our office with a family member that has all pertinent information in effort to reach us. 

• Our vessels have emergency kits and medical supplies on board for the usual cuts, scrapes, sunburns, unsuspected contact with fishing hooks, etc. On some of our operations, we also have a medical assistant on board our operations. The fishing boats are equipped with VHF marine radios that communicate with the ship in case of emergency. There is also a Satellite phone on board. Our fishing boats have tracking devices to the offices in case of emergency. We do have access to emergency float planes that can transport you back to the city (we haven’t had this happen as yet and hope we never do). We recommend everyone purchase travel insurance immediately after booking (your timely purchase of insurance provides a “waiver” to pre-existing conditions that might otherwise not be covered). This insurance contains Medical Evacuation as well as trip cost replacement packages. Please call our office for a quote, or you may feel free to purchase this on your own.

• We always provide plenty of bottled water for our guests in our dining room, your cabin, and anytime during the day on the ship, or while fishing. It is important you stay hydrated in the heat while out fishing and with meals. Our guides fill their coolers with ice, bottled water, and other beverages of your choice every time they leave the mother ship to go fishing. Note: Even though your cooler may contain beer for the day, please watch to make sure that your intake is not in excess due to the Amazon’s heat and humidity.

• You should use bottled water to brush your teeth with which is always in your reach within your cabin. However, feel free to shower with the normal shower water, and although we have never had a problem with the shower water, and just as an extra precaution, try to keep your mouth closed while enjoying your refreshing shower. Note: We ask that you take extra precautions while out fishing and reaching in the cooler for a drink prior to wiping the top of it off with your towel prior to drinking from it. It’s just an additional way of taking precautions if you are easily susceptible to certain things.

• As far as we know, we have never had anyone get motion sickness due to the stability of the vessels. The waterways we travel are usually very calm, and land is usually within sight.

• Portuguese is the language of Brazil. It is similar to Spanish, but somewhat different. If you know Spanish, you can communicate pretty well with them. Our Boat Manager speaks fluent English, as well does our Staff that meets you at the airport. Most of the hotel administration is fluent in English as well. Your Guides will be able to understand you and you will be able to understand their words as they know sufficient words to inform you of what they want you to do or where to cast. *Please ask for our quick-tip translation sheet, should you desire, that has everything you need to communicate with staff and Guides. You will feel comfortable in realizing how much English they can speak and understand from you.

• Speak directly with our Boat Manager. He, or she, will help solve any issues you may have and is very discrete in doing so.

• This is no problem at all. We have people come along just for sight-seeing the Amazon from our Observation Deck up top, sunbathing, having one of our Guides, or boat staff, take you for an amazing eco tour you will not soon forget. Take a rainforest walk, a jungle tour, visit a village and see how the locals live in their daily lives. The sweet and playful “Botu” (pink dolphin) love to have you feed them fish and play with them. Sometimes, depending on the water levels, you can often spot different species of monkeys leaping from tree to tree, while taking in the wonders of the flora and fauna of the Amazon itself. If you’re up for piranha hand fishing, bring a camera. These photos are always a great topic of conversation! It’s a place you will want to revisit in the future and one you will miss when you return home. It’s a very relaxing time for non-anglers, with air-conditioned rooms where you can read, watch movies you bring from home on the TV, go for a boat ride, and at night ask the guide to take you “Caiman spotting”. The sounds of the Amazon are exquisite in the mornings and at night (not to mention the absolutely magnificent Amazon sunsets).

• Yes! We really enjoy having families come along with us on our Peacock Bass Fishing Adventures. It is a great time on the vessel when children are with us, and our staff loves to show them things they have never seen before, and have them experience the Amazon first hand with them. We do suggest, however, that your child be old enough to handle the variety of things that surround them and times of travel. We hear countless stories of kids who fish the Amazon with their parents taking their tales and photos back to the classroom, where even the teacher is intrigued and asking the student questions! Upon watching children in the Amazon, it tends to be the age of 12 where a child can really handle a Peacock Bass (with a little help from his loyal Guide!) Our Guides “love” to have children on board to teach them.

• Everyone is respected and our Guides give the same treatment to both genders. Our lady anglers never worry about having a bathroom when you’re out fishing with a male guide, as he will find you a safe and secure place ashore or bring you back to the vessel. He does the same for the guys. Whether you are an avid angler or just a beginner, please note that some of our largest catches have been from first-time casters! This is a “terrific” couple’s trip. Also, if you have certain health issues where fishing all day in the heat is too much, no worries!  Fish at your leisure, or tackle those Peacocks all day long if you like. Our goal for you is to have a terrific time whatever you do. Our Guides do not mind at all taking you under shade for a while and helping you out with a cool drink and wet towel.  He will probably join you!

• Yes, it is included in your package and is valid for 12 months. You can use it during your return trip the next year as long as it is within the 12 month period of purchase *Anglers 65 years or older are not required to obtain a fishing license.*  Note:  There are times and may be certain municipalities that charge fees (approx $35-$65 per person) and happen prior to our knowledge, or arrival, while crossing waters.  This is very rare and we usually know ahead of time if this is the case.

• Yes, you bet we do! In fact, we encourage both conventional and fly fishing ladies’ trips. Get your group ready, we’ll have everything in place, and you’re set! It’s a fun and fantastic time on the water when all the ladies get together – and don’t forget to pack that special form we provide you, to keep up with your biggest catch. The World Record might just be right there in your hands! Our Guides are very respectful and want you to be safe and comfortable, so just let them know if you have the need for the bathroom, a change into dry clothing or other, and they will secure a place on shore for you that will give you privacy.

• We have not had any concerns with safety on our fishing boats in the areas in which we fish. Our boats are equipped with VHF Marine Radios. Our vessels are supervised 24 hours a day. Usually, when traveler alerts are broadcast around the world, they are normally at borders such as the Columbian/Brazilian or Peruvian borders. These are not the areas in which we are traveling. We find the indigenous people to be extremely hospitable, and we have obtained permits for the areas in which we are visiting and fishing. We have the benefit of local guides that travel with us and are very knowledgeable of the regions we visit. Most grew up in the areas in which we fish and visit. They always visit the villages first for permission to come in, and if they sense negativity towards the idea, we fully respect this. We also always try to find a way to “give back” to the hospitality that is given us. Please do not litter within the rainforest or Amazon waterways. Upon visiting any villages, or while out on the water, please respect the indigenous ways of the friendly locals, their way of life and their traditions. *NOTE:  ***PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION WITH ANYONE OTHER THAN OUR OFFICE THROUGHOUT YOUR TRAVEL WITHIN BRAZIL WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE HOTEL STAFF NEEDING PERTINENT INFORMATION FOR YOUR RESERVATION OR SHIPPING PURCHASED ITEMS HOME.**

• We know how tempting it is to take candy and sweet treats to the children of the indigenous areas, however, if you would like to treat them to something, we prefer that you bring items such as toys, clothing, school supplies, or educational type contributions, as we do not want to contribute to the dental issues that are usually a problem in these areas. We appreciate “everything” our guests give to the locals and what you do for them. We also realize the gift in giving. Should you want to donate your time, or use your talents of your profession to help with medical, educational, or spiritual, please speak with our Boat Manager, and they can put you in contact with the organization and its staff.

• It is up to you, but you should probably bring around $1000 per person. Most everywhere you go in the city, i.e. hotel, sightseeing, shopping, jewelry stores, etc. will accept credit cards from you. Please make sure you have enough cash, whether it is in U.S. or the Brazilian Real to tip your Guides and vessel Staff (see tipping recommendation). If you wish, you may exchange your dollars for the Brazilian currency which is the Real (pronounced Ree-al) or Reais (pronounced Hay-eyes) at the airports, hotel, or outside source.
• You will get the best exchange rates using your ATM card at the airport upon your arrival. All you have to do is inform your local bank you will be using it outside the country, and the duration of your stay, so there will be no fraud alerts on your account. It is IMPORTANT that you realize that banks normally put a low withdrawal amount on your Debit Card, *along with Brazil’s ATM’s not allowing more than approx. $300 at a time withdrawal. Look for the 24-HR BRADESCO (RED ATM’s). These machines will accept most all American ATM VIsa cards. This way you will get the best exchange rate with no need to visit exchange houses. Just ask our representatives for assistance. ATM Visa cards can also be used in all shops now, unless you are purchasing items from the street venders who sell crafts, especially in small towns or villages. Guests like to purchase local hand carved ores from the natives on the rivers, and as you can probably guess, you won’t see any of the ATM’s out on the river and indigenous areas.

• Should you have any special dietary needs or if you have any food allergies, the trip form that you will return to us will alert us of this ahead of time. **You should always reiterate your food allergies to the cook staff when you arrive** Our Chefs, as well as the experienced staff, prepare and serve excellent food on all vessels. Our menu consists of meats, vegetables, fruits, and fish, served with fine wine. Our guests delight in the “Piranha soup” as it is considered a delicacy amongst the Brazilians, along with the delectable fish dishes Chef will prepare depending upon what is available and when.

• A Shore lunch is prepared on green sticks made the Amazon Style. During one of your fishing days with us (usually in the first few days or during the last days) your guides will get the group together and meet on the river to prepare a genuine Amazon shore lunch. Guest catch the lunch, and guides will prepare it for you. Shore lunches can be made in separate groups, or the entire group, which makes it a genuine experience and lots of fun. Take into consideration it will take about 2hrs out of your fishing. However, this is an unforgettable experience for all our guests, and you will not regret being a part of it. It’s a great time to be had by all!

• No, you will be fishing from our American-designed, Tracker 70 HP bass boats. These boats come equipped with bow-mounted electric trolling motors, as well as VHF marine radios. You will fish 2 anglers to a boat plus one Guide. Every boat leaves the vessel with enough supply of cold beverages and a packed lunch within a cooler to keep you hydrated and fed during your day out of fishing. You may return to the vessel for lunch, taking a break from the sun, and return to fishing later in the day after a quick nap. However, feel free to stay out all day if you wish. If you are returning for lunch, please alert the Chef or kitchen staff so they can have something ready for you upon your mid-day return. We have customers who enjoy doing both, so make yourself at home, as it “is” your home during your trip week, and we love having you with us!

• You can leave your personal items on board with management or onboard safe which are very reliable. We have had no problems in the past with security issues regarding our guests’ personal items.

• Our season usually begins in late August and ends somewhere late February or first week of March. These months are chosen due to water levels being lower than the rest of the year. We begin fishing in the Rio Madeira (south of Manaus) in the lower water levels and around the last week in September, we begin navigating upward into the Rio Negro (north of Manaus and into the Barcelos areas, its intimate lagoons, and tributaries) as long as good water levels permit.
• As you can imagine, we cannot predict the weather, but it is typical to rise quickly and lower itself quickly throughout the season. Lower water levels is best to fish due to it bringing the fish further out into the area in which you are fishing. The higher water and big rains flood the river and rainforest pushing them into the brush and vegetation making it more difficult to get those lures in there and bringing them in. Don’t worry, however – should that happen, the Guides love a good dip in the water!

• Most anglers do not realize that the region in which we fish is only a few degrees south of the Equator. We normally start fishing the southern waters of where you fly into (Manaus) which is on the Rio Madeira River usually in August, and work our way up into the northern waters onto the Rio Negro (black, tannic water system) around last week in September or first week in October. We will fish through the last week in February or the first week in March if the water levels hold out for us. This will end our season. The Rio Madeira is more of a “stick river” with a totally different look than the Rio Negro. The Rio Negro is called the “black river” due to its coloration and its very tannic/acidic water. GREAT NEWS – mosquitoes are not a worry on this river due to the acidic nature of the water. The Rio Negro has more of the “lush vegetation” and more like what you have seen on TV, when you think of the Amazon. Both rivers have an abundance in Peacock Bass, however, the Rio Negro contains many more tributaries, hidden lagoons, and beautiful lakes where those “Monster Peacocks” love to call home.

• We pride ourselves in providing First-Class, Sportfishing Adventures for the well sought after “Amazon Peacock Bass”! You already know that the Amazon Waterways hold over 3,000 species of freshwater fish. From Payara, Arawana, Piranha, to gigantic Amazon Catfish and many more, you’ll really get a kick out of seeing the different species of fish that jump on those lures. If you’d like to specifically fish for those big Amazon Cats, just let our Guides and Boat Manager know, and they’ll prepare what you need to go after those big boys! Use a variety of lures from our tackle box provided to you, have your Guide cut some fresh bait, or try some jigs that can be brought from home or purchased on board, and you’ll be amazed at the variety of fish you can tackle in one week. DON’T FORGET THE CAMERA!

• The Royal which is the fish with the black bars running top to bottom, the Paca which is speckled, the Butterfly which is normally mid-sized, and the Popoca which is a smaller peacock.

• Yes, our Guides speak enough English for you to understand what they are telling you about fishing. They also understand a significant amount of English when spoken to them. We will provide you a translation sheet if you wish to carry one with you that provides all the words you would need to ask for anything while fishing. You will have 2 anglers per boat plus 1 Guide for the week. Our Guides are the best fishing Guides in the Amazon. They are extremely knowledgeable of the areas in which we fish and have been guiding these waters for many years. They know everything there is to know about catching Monster Peacocks, they are not afraid of hard work, and their goal is to make sure you have the time of your life!

• The new, all tackle world record weighed in at 29.1 lbs. and was a Speckled Peacock Bass caught by Brazilian angler, Andrea Zaccherini off the upper Rio Negro River tributaries/lagoons in which we fish.

• We practice the catch-and-release. Keeping your catch is prohibited by the Brazilian law. However, at times, the staff may keep some of the smaller fish to prepare on board for the dinner menu. Bring your camera and take good photos of your BIG FISH for a replica mount to be made. We can recommend a taxidermy company in the U.S. who, not only provides excellent work on your mounts, they have been filmed on the Discovery Channel, and have fished on our yacht trips for many years. They are, as well, a Safari and fishing outfitter themselves. They are well known by hard core anglers for their immaculate work in taxidermy.

• GUIDES: We recommend that each guest tip at the end of their week on Friday afternoon after returning from fishing (unless you are told otherwise during orientation). Our Guides pool their tips and are distributed by the Manager or Head Guide at the end of the week. Our recommended tip policy is $250 for Guide (approximately $42 per day. *If your Guide has provided exemplary service to you, and you wish to tip him above the recommended amount, please do it in a private manner away from the other Guides and Staff”.
• ONBOARD STAFF: Our recommended vessel staff gratuity is a minimum of $250 per guest for the week, and is divided between the entire vessel crew. These guys and gals work extremely hard for you round the clock during your stay and are happy to do so. The crew includes the captain, cooks, waiters, maids, bartender, etc.: all non-guide personnel. In addition to gratuities, you will need to bring travel money for your personal day in Manaus, as well as for souvenirs and gifts. Again, if you feel that a particular staff/guide member has provided exemplary service to you and wish to provide an additional gratuity, please feel free to offer it to them personally. Please do not present any gratuities that you wish to give the Guides, and Boat Staff, in Traveler’s Checks. NOTE: Guides and Staff accept American Dollars.

• Our ships go where the best fishing for Peacock Bass is. Prime fishing areas change according to time of year and water levels, which is why a moveable live-aboard mother ship is far better than a permanent land-based lodge. The mother ship will be several hundred miles south on the Madeira and you will take a short flight from Manaus to Autazes, or it will be several hundred miles north on the Rio Negro and you will take a short flight from Manaus to Barcelos or Santa Isabel to meet your yacht. The flights are between 40 and 90 minutes long. We’ll put you on a chartered plane (at no extra cost), and take you from the final airport to the mother ship, which leaves immediately for the best fishing areas. The mother ship returns to the same port six days later.

• YACHT: You will sleep on the vessel when the ship docks back at port on Friday night. Early Saturday morning, you will be transported via charter flight immediately back to the Manaus International Airport to await your mid-afternoon departure flight back to Miami. Your luggage should b ready on Friday night to be removed from ship and taken to plane by our Staff.
• PEACOCK BASS & MULTI-SPECIES RIO TRAVESSAO FLY-IN CAMPS: Depending upon your choice of fishing rivers and which trip you have purchased, you will be instructed by our office as to that particular trip’s departure and arrivals to the fishing waters after your arrival into Manaus. 1.800.398.5837.