Frequently Asked Questions

Reservations will be held for one week without payment. 

We require a $2,000 deposit/spot to confirm the booking.  

Final payment is due 2 months before arrival.

Our trips include seven days of fishing with a travel day before and after, for a total of nine days in Brazil.

The Deposit required to confirm your reservation is NON-REFUNDABLE unless the canceled spot is replaced by another customer.

A 10% trip fee shall be levied if the reservation is moved to an alternative date within the same season.

All cancellations, changes, and provisional bookings must be confirmed by email.

If we have availability, yes. A 10% trip fee shall be levied if the reservation is moved to an alternative date within the same season. Contact us asap if you need to change your dates.

Yes! Citizens traveling with passports from Australia, Canada, and the United States visiting Brazil for tourism and business will be subject to visa requirements for entry into Brazilian territory starting from April 10th, 2025.

These citizens can require e-Visas through the portal https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/. The process is easy, and quick and if the requirements mentioned below are met, in a few days the applicant will receive the e-Visa via e-mail.

Our fishing season on the Urubaxi runs from August to December when the river experiences its lowest water levels of the year. During this time, the majority of the flooded jungle dries up and peacock bass become concentrated in just 2-3% of their usual habitat. This puts them within casting range for us and gives us a realistic chance to target them.

The Amazon can get quite hot, with mid-day temperatures ranging from 85°F to 95°F and humidity between 80% and 90%.

Given the intense sun and high humidity, it's extremely important to stay hydrated and protect yourself from sun exposure. At night, temperatures drop to a more comfortable 70°F to 75°F.

While you'll be fishing in the dry season, occasional rain showers are likely, so bring light rain jackets and pants.

Our trip is all-inclusive—covering all food, drinks, lodging, and charter flights. The trip officially ends when we arrive back in Manaus after we complete the fishing portion of our trip.

• Lodging
• Authentic Brazilian food
• Unlimited beer, wine, and mixed drinks. We have a bartender on the boat making classic Brazilian cocktails all week. 
• Charter flight from Manaus to Santa Isabel

We have a comprehensive list of what to bring on Amazon fishing trips. We ensure you have everything you need for a successful fishing trip in the Amazon with us.

Yes! We've got you covered. We work with you to ensure every component of your trip goes as smoothly as possible. We coordinate all flights, shuttles, hotels, and logistics.

The Kallua II offers impressive internet connectivity while deep in the jungle, even in areas where traditional service is unavailable.

The Kallua II utilizes Starlink and you will enjoy reliable, high-speed internet wherever you go while onboard the main vessel.

This removes the need for an expensive satellite phone to stay in touch with family.

Although not required, we strongly recommend all guests secure insurance that covers medical contingencies while abroad and Cancel for Any Reason travel insurance (CFAR policy).

Due to the limited flight options, missing your initial flight to Manaus can significantly impact your ability to make the trip.

Our operation covers your fishing license as part of the agreement with the local native tribes that enforce the Urubaxi.

Our expeditions are 99% catch and release to help protect these fisheries. On occasion, the guides may choose to keep a fish or two for the dinner table back on the boat. One rule that the guides stick by is that they do not keep any peacock bass at all.

Due to our strong relationships with the native villages on the Urubaxi, we have exclusive access to the entire river. This gives us a unique advantage over other operators who are all competing for the same spots in other rivers.

We highly recommend contacting your credit card company to request a new chip-enabled card for your travels in Brazil and internationally.

Many countries are transitioning to chip cards, which offer enhanced security and are less susceptible to fraud. Older magnetic stripe cards are increasingly being declined or failing to work, which can leave travelers in a difficult situation.

No matter what type of credit card you use, make sure to call your credit card issuer using the customer service number on the back of the card to inform them of your international travel plans.

The exchange rate is approximately 5 Brazilian Reais (R$) for each U.S. dollar. In Brazil, only dollar bills that are in pristine or new condition are accepted; those with any marks or damage may not be accepted.

Credit cards are widely accepted, but we recommend that anglers bring cash for tips and small souvenir-related purchases while in Manaus.

Once you arrive in Brazil, you have a few options for obtaining Brazilian Reais:

• Use the ATM located near the hotel.
• Exchange USD for Reais at the hotel concierge.

It is natural to have concerns when traveling regarding mosquitoes and diseases like Malaria, Zika, or Yellow Fever.

Thankfully, The Urubaxi River pH and acidity levels prevent mosquito larvae from thriving. Although mosquitoes may be common in other operations, they are seldom encountered on our trips.

Since almost all of your time will be spent on the river, aboard our air-conditioned ship, or near the riverbank, malaria medication, Yellow Fever immunization, and mosquito repellent are not required.

Equipment lost or neglectfully broken will be charged at replacement value.