Amazon fishing trips
Known for the highest diversity of fishes in the world, the Amazon River offers around 5,000 different fish species. Including Water snakes, Amazonian manatee, capybara, peacock bass, stingray, Amazon pink river dolphin, and the feared piranha are all part of this amazing world of water.
Join us for a lifetime experience fishing aboard Iemanjá or Amazon Prince, the finest floating hotels specifically built for fishing in the Amazon area, with the luxury, comfort and safety to better serve men and women who enjoy adventure fishing trips.
Package: 9 days/ 8 nights for CAD 2100 /per person (double occupancy)
Weekly departures from Manaus (Amazon)
This package includes:
• Transportation from and to airport/pier (bus or minivan with air conditioner)
• 8 days lodging at the Hotel Boat Iemanjá or Amazon Prince (double occupancy)
• 1 day lodging at The Taj Mahal Continental or Tropical Hotel (according to the availability), both 5 stars, in Manaus on the last day of the trip (breakfast included, double occupancy)
• All meals on board: breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, appetizers at happy hour, “sashimi” (made with different fishes from the region) and, ifweather permits, “Jungle Barbecue” on the last evening.
• Open Bar: Beers, wine, Scotch, vodka, Brazilian “cachaça”, cocktails, Brazilian “caipirinhas”, regional fruit juices, sodas (regular and diet) and bottled water.
• 5 days of fishing. (Another half day depending on the weather and/or the tide)
• Daily laundry service.
• 4 days cruise
• Brazilian Fishing License – valid for 1 year (provided by our staff)
• Guide service (experienced local guide – English speaking)
1 aluminum fishing boat with 18HP gas motor
1 electric motor (for steering) + 2 batteries
All gas, battery recharges and natural baits needed.
Not included in the package
Air tickets, luggage excess fees at airports, extra consumption at the hotel or on the boat, extra transport.
Tips
Fishing equipment
Extras: Special meals or beverages may be brought in by the participants or ordered before boarding the boat.
Please note that international and domestic flight can be provided upon request.
What to bring
At fishing
• Light clothes (7 T-shirts, 4 pairs of shorts)
• 2 sun block lotions (SPF 30 or greater)
• Small flashlight
• Extra batteries and chargers for all your electronic accessories
• Camera and lots of rolls of film or memory cards
• Polarized sun glasses
• Fishing hat or cap
• Raincoat
• Sailing sneakers
• There are normally no mosquitoes in the fishing area, as the water is too acid; nevertheless a repellent (Off) may be in your fishing equipment.
• Disposable towels / rags (such as kitchen towels)
FISHING EQUIPMENT
• 2 medium-heavy rods (20/25 pounds (5.6 or 6 feet) graphite or similar. (with 4000 spinning reel or bait casting reel)
• 1 pair of fish catch pliers (Boga Grip or similar)
• 1 pair of beak pliers to remove fish-hooks
• 1 pair of cutting pliers
• 1 Trim nail cutter
• 300 yards of 20/25 lbs (0.45mm) fishing line Monofilament (20 lbs Trilene big game is fine) or multifilament (braid line) PE 4 or 5 – about 0.35mm (Spectra)
• Reinforced snaps
• Tubular case to transport the rods (1 for 2 fishermen)
• Pocket knife
• Hard baits – Top water zaras, poppers, Big Game with tail propellers, sub surface minnows, with Reinforced triple hooks size:
10 to 16 cm. Suggested baits: Jerkbaits, twichbaits, stickbait and swimbaits.
• If you go for Fly Fishing bring #8 or #9 tackle.
• If you go fishing for big catfishes bring also 1 heavy rod (60/80 lbs) with compatible reel, 500 yards of 0,60/0,80mm fishing line and 7/0 e 10/0 fish-hooks
• We can rent all equipment for fishing for 100,00 Cad / week
PERSONAL USE
• Identification (such as ID card, passport)
• Brazilian Fishing License (will be provided by our staff)
• Cigarettes
• Soap, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrush
• Sandals
• Any medicines habitually taken
• 2 bath towels
• Power Converter (in Brazil 110V is used, regular plug)
ON THE TRIP
• Wear a tracksuit with shorts underneath. Manaus has hot temperatures all through the year (Average 26.7 C).
• In Manaus normally only light clothes are worn.
• In the hand luggage we take glasses, reels, cameras, etc. Knives and other dangerous materials are prohibited in hand luggage.
• Normally we take 1 canvas bag for clothing, 1 for fishing equipment and 1 for hand luggage. Avoid plastic boxes as they can break and open during the trip.
• We place artificial baits in fishing equipment package.
GENERAL RULES
• The driver responsible for the transfers can’t wait very long, and it’s the leader’s responsibility to assemble the group rapidly for transport.
• At night fishing do not distance yourself more than 20 minutes from the Mother Ship and return before 10:00 p.m.
• The small boats are prohibited from leaving the Mother Ship while it is moving.
• Check prices before consuming extras at the Hotel.
• All excess expenses for consuming specific preferences will be the responsibility of the individual, as the idea is to share drinks and food among everybody.
• Rigorously keep departure and return times of the fishing trips
• Do not offer alcoholic beverages to the helmsman and we suggest not drinking alcohol during the fishing trips. Save the party for after returning to the Mother Ship.
• Diving into the river should be avoided (piranhas, piraíbas, etc) and if you enter the water always wear sandals.
• We recommend that sun block be applied before going fishing or prolonged exposure to the sun.
• We recommend that old clothes (like t-shirts) be taken for fishing as that they can be left there.
• Be careful with excess baggage. The cost will be for the individual.
• Cell phones don’t work in the fishing area.
• During the fishing sessions light vests must be worn.
• In the event of an accident, return to the Mother Ship rapidly or look for another experienced angler who is nearby.
• All problems which may arise should be taken to the group leader to be resolved.
• Try and take everything in good humor and keep the team spirit.
Price Changes Policy
Prices may change due to:
• A fuel surcharge imposed by a carrier or the boat supplier; clients will be informed of the additional or revised charges before departure.
• An increase in exchange rate, to the extent that the exchange rate applicable 45 days prior to the service delivery date has risen by more than 5% since the date on which the contract was signed.
• An increase in the Quebec sales tax (QST) and goods and services tax (GST).
Important information
• Before buying your air ticket to Brazil verify if there is any restriction about transporting rod cases.
• Get vaccinated against yellow fever at least 30 days before the trip. This is obligatory if you haven’t been vaccinated in the last 9 years. Vaccinations against Tetanus and hepatitis are optional.
• Medical Considerations – Most of the rivers where we’ll be fishing are black water rivers – that means NO mosquitoes, but the Centers for Disease Control recommend Yellow Fever Vaccination and Malaria Prophylaxis for travelling to the Amazon River Basin. Please consult your physician.
• Passport/Visa – Nationals from some countries need neither a tourist visa nor a business visa to enter Brazil. Some exemptions are valid for a stay of up to 90 days and travelers that don’t need a visa must present a passport that is valid for more than six months at the Brazilian port of entry. They must also make sure that they have met Brazil vaccination requirements.
The list of exempted countries may change without prior notice and it’s important to check with the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate whose jurisdiction you live in whether your country is really exempted.
Source: http://www.passportvisasexpress.com/visa_services/brazil/country_information/visa_exempt_citizens
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The Amazon Prince • 7 double suites • 1 quadruple suite • All suites with full bathroom (private) and independent Air Conditioning (with remote control) • Satellite phone • Dining room with air conditioning • Double Deck with solarium, bar service and pressurized shower. • Satellite TV and DVD • Piped music • 10 fishing boats with 18 Hp motor plus electrical trolling motor • International and regional cooking – Complete kitchen • 4 deep freezers and ice maker • Cabins for the crew • 2 power generators |
The Iemanja Yacht:
• 8 double suites with 1 double and 1 single bed
• 1 double suite with 2 single beds
• All suites with full bathroom (private) and independent Air Conditioning (with remote control)
• Satellite phone
• Dining room with air conditioning
• Double Deck with solarium, bar service and pressurized shower.
• Satellite TV and DVD
• Piped music
• 10 fishing boats with 18 Hp motor plus electrical trolling motor
• International and regional cooking – Complete kitchen
• 4 deep freezers and ice maker
• Cabins for the crew
• 2 power generators
CANCELLATIONS
In case of trip cancellation by the fisherman:
– Up to 06 (six) months prior to departure
100% Refundable
– Between 6 months and 30 days prior to departure
50% Refundable.
– For cancellations less than 30 days of shipment
0% Refundable or send someone else in his place.
Reschedule for another season:
In the case of rebooking canceled and paid trip a fee of 35% of the package will apply.