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Iquitos Tours - Tours in Iquitos

Fishing Tour at Heliconia Amazon River Lodge
04 days / 03 nights


INTRODUCTION:

The city of Iquitos, capital of the department of Loreto, is located on the shores of the Amazon River, the longest and widest river with the greatest volume of water in the world. Even though it is the largestcity in the Peruvian jungle, there are no westward roads joining it to the coast or the Andes; it can only be reached by air or by river.



Seasonal Implications

Low water season starts at the middle of July and ends early November.

Size, Number and Species Overview

The majority of fish that we caught in this area appeared to have some of the characteristics of a butterfly peacock (Cichla Ocellaris) such as no black splotches on the cheeks, and some of a Royal Peacock (Cichla Intermedia) such as irregular splotches of black connecting in some cases the three vertical bars on each side.
All of the peacock exhibited more orange along their underside and lower fins than other peacocks.
Largest fish don't go over 10 pounds, but great numbers. Many "incidental species" like Piranhas, Catfish, Oscar, etc.


ITINERARY:

Day 01: IQUITOS/HELICONIA LODGE/FISHING TOURS

Reception at Francisco Secada Vigneta Airport in Iquitos and transfer to Bellavista Nanay, on the shores of the Nanay River where we will take the boat to start our trip down the majestic Amazon River . Arrival at the Heliconia Lodge and accommodations. After lunch, there will be a fishing trip  for piranhas and other fishes. Along the journey back to the lodge, you will have the opportunity to observe the sunset and the pink and gray dolphins.Afterwards, we will have a delicious dinner and a brief explanation on the best ways to fish for Tucunare - Peacock Bass (Cichla o Cellaris), Arawana and other varieties.

Day 02: HELICONIA LODGE/MANITI RIVER/ PAPARO LAKE

We will have breakfast very early in the morning. Then, we will start our trip on speedboat to one of the Amazon River streams called the Maniti River towards Paparo Lake to start the sport fishing of Tucunare (Peacock Bass) with an average weight of 4 to 8 lbs. Arawana, etc. After having a box lunch we will continue our exciting fishing excursion.Return to the lodge after observing the beautiful landscape, the twilight, etc. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03: HELICONIA LODGE/ MAZAN TOWN

Breakfast. Trip to the town of MAZAN on the Napo River . After crossing the Mazan dock, we will take a small boat to start the trip along the Mazan River . Arrival to Yuto stream to fish for Tucunares and other species. After having a box lunch we will continue our excursion. Return to the lodge early. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 04: IQUITOS/LIMA

Breakfast. Enjoy the tour for fishing Catfish and Piranhas or just relax in our hammock room. Lunch. Return to Iquitos . Transfer to the airport.


NOT INCLUDED :

Alcoholic beverages.
Extras.
Tips or taxes.


INCLUSIONS:

Sport fishing professional guide.
Fishing equipment (optional).
Appropriate fishing boats.


PRICES:

Prices from US$ 483.33 (per person based in double occupancy)


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