EXPEDITION DATES – JANUARY 22-29, 2022 – We are committed to safe travel practices. 

Important COVID Travel Information
To enter the country, you need to show a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of commencing travel, and you must fill out a “Travelers Health Declaration (DSV)” confirming that you have not been recently exposed to CV-19.

8 Travelers Maximum

How To Get There
Manaus (MAO) is the gateway to the Brazilian Amazon and our kick off point. Travelers are responsible for booking all of their airline reservations (both international and domestic)
International flights depart to Manaus on a daily basis.

**Due to weight restrictions on the charter flight from Manaus to Barcellos you are limited to 1 checked bag no heavier that 40lb (19Kg)

Please email your flight itinerary to [email protected] when booked.

Travel Documents Required
A passport that is valid for six (6) months after the last day of your trip is required for entry into Peru.

Travel Arrangements
Before you book your flights contact us to be sure your flight arrangements match the arrival time for the expedition departure. When traveling from the U.S. to Brazil you typically need to book your departure 2 days ahead of the expedition date. Fishhippie Expeditions works directly with and recommends World Travelers. They can assist you with airline tickets, hotels, transfers and logistics for every destination we offer. Contact them at 801-298-9137

Fishhippie Expeditions will also work closely with you to ensure travel coordination and flight schedules meet the criteria for the trip.

TARGET SPECIES
– Peacock Bass (Tucunaré!)
– Arowana

Rivers of the Barcelos AM regions: Rio Aracá, Rio Demeni, Rio Caurés, Rio Alegria, Rio Cuiuni, Rio Arirarra, itú Paranã of the forest, bafuana complex, atauí, and other options of the region.

This expedition is done from boats specifically designed for Peacock Bass fishing on the Amazon tributaries with a casting platform, 30hp motor and trolling motor. 2 fishermen per boat.

Amazon Riverboat cabin. 2 bunk beds and AC.

2022 Rates

9 Days, 8 Nights (includes overnight in Manaus inbound)
7 Nights/ 6 Days fishing (onboard Amazon Riverboat)

$3400 Per Person Double Occupancy

Whats Included:
Intercity Hotel in Manaus (arrival day)
Private Charter Flight to Barcelos.
All Ground and boat transfers beginning in Manaus
Accommodations onboard Riverboat
All meals (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner) on Riverboat.
6 days of fishing. Staying in a double air-conditioned cabin (bunks). Meals, soft drinks, mineral water, beer at leisure.
Experienced fishing guide. 2 fishermen per boat. Thermal box in the boat. 25/30 HP engine,chairs, electric motor, ice and fuel. Transfer in Barcelos (for closed groups). Manaus Transfer Barcelos & One night at the Hotel (Millleun in Manaus) and one night at the Hotel in Barcelos

What’s Not Included:
International Flights to/from Manaus (MAO) 
Airline baggage fees
Rods, reels, tackle, flies, lures.
Expenses in Manaus, food. Fishing license, Drinks Distilled whiskey, vodka, drinks not mentioned above.
Phone calls, tips, fishing supplies, personal expenses; Any item not explicitly specified!
Liquor, wine, beer, soda (You may BYO liquor if purchased at Duty Free in airport)
Mandatory travel and medical evacuation insurance (We recommend Global Rescue)
Guide and Staff Gratuities
Trip Insurance
Emergency Medical/Evacuation Insurance

Payment Options
Preferred payments are Bank Transfer or Venmo
**Credit Card payments will incur and additional 3.5% transaction fee.

Day 1
THURSDAY

– Depart from your home airport to Manaus (MAO)
(international flights from the US to Manaus typically arrive the following calendar day +1)

Day 2
FRIDAY

• Arrive Manaus Airport. Clear customs
• Group Reception at Manaus Airport and Transfer directly to Hotel for check in.  
• Time permitting  we will go the the incredible Manaus Fish Market 
• Spend the rest of the evening relaxing and preparing gear and bags for following early morning departure for charter flight from Manaus to Barcelos. 

Day 3
SATURDAY

Transfer, in the morning, from the hotel in Manaus to the airport (5am), with departure to the City of Barcelos in a chartered flight, where the group will be received and taken for immediate departure in the Boat-Hotel Nativa, where a  welcome cocktail and then lunch, to start the trip

Day 4-8
(SUNDAY TO THURSDAY)

At 5:30 am breakfast is served (breads, cheeses, hams, fruits, coffee, milk cakes, crackers, juices and regional fruits). Before leaving for the next adventure the fisherman can prepare a snack to eat before lunch. At 12 noon, for fishermen returning to the boat, lunch is served.

For those who do not want to go back to the boat for lunch a food kit is prepared with: fruits, rice, salads and a fish will be roasted by the lake. For lunch there is also the option of bringing sandwiches. Lovers of leatherfish fishing can pick up their special gear and set off in search of big beasts like pirarraras, chicks and paraibas at dusk, until 7 pm, when everyone must return to the boat. Free time until dinner which is served at 20h.
(NOTE: On the 5th day (Wednesday), At night there will be a beach party where the boat is anchored with a barbecue, pork ribs, rump steak, chicken, fish and other snacks. Accompanied by beer, soft drinks and mineral water!)

Day 9
FRIDAY

This morning we will wake up at the last fishing spot before returning to Barcelos. The adventure is not over yet. The fight with the big fish until 12h00.
In the afternoon the fishermen come to the City Hotel for the night.

Day 10
SATURDAY

Breakfast served at the hotel in Barcelos and at 7:15 am the transfer to the airport will depart.

Depart Manaus (Depending on your flight schedule)

FLY Fishing Gear Recommendations

We recommend you bring at least 2 or 3 rods/reels

Two (2) 8 WT rods, one with a TROPICAL or JUNGLE series floating line, with an aggressive weight forward taper. the other with a Type 3 or 6 sink tip line and one extra spool with an intermediate clear tip line.
Other rod recommendation might be a 10Wt with a Tropical or Jungle series floating line and or Type 6 sink tip.
Recommended Leaders 6ft in 10lb/16lb/20lb
Flouro or Mono Tippet 10lb/15lb/20lb
Bite Wire Tippet 20lb

Recommended Peacock Bass Flies
Baitfish patterns
Tied on a 1/O and 2/O such as a Reducer, Seducer, whistler, Half and Half, Clouser, Deciever, Gamechangers, Poppers.
Recommend a variety of color patterns in 3.5 to 6 inches long.
Topwater Poppers in Red/White, Blue/White, Black, Fire Tiger

Recommended Payara/Arawana Flies
Tied on a 1/O and 2/O
Chernoble Ant, Surface Seaducer, Boogle Poppers, Stealth bomber, Gurgler

Recommended Fishing Tools
A good pair of fishing pliers (Recommend Rising Big Needle)
A coil leash to keep your pliers from ending up on the bottom of the amazon
Good Nippers (We Recommend Rising Big Nippa)
Lippers (We Recommend Rising Aluminum Lippa4life or Special Blend Lippa4Life)
Diamond File (We Recommend Rising Diamond File)

Recommended Attire
Polarized Sunglasses
Waterproof dry bag or backpack
Full brim hat
Buff
Sun Gloves
Rain Gear
Light weight rain jacket
Light weight long pants (multiple pairs)
Light weight Long Sleeve Shirt (multiple pairs)
Light weight socks – white (multiple Pairs)
Closed toe water shoes
Comfortable clothes to wear on the boat after fishing (shorts, lightweight T-Shirts, Sandals, swim suit, etc)
Water Bottle
Headlamp
Flashlight
DEET FREE insect repellant (recommend Avon Skin so soft Bug Guard+Picaridin)
Sunscreen (recommend waterproof/sweatproof at least 30SPF)

DEPOSIT AND PAYMENT INFORMATION
The following applies to all trips booked and organized by Fishhippie Expeditions. Please read these terms and conditions carefully, as all terms are binding once a trip is booked. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses.

• A 50% deposit per angler of the total package cost for each trip is due to Fishhippie Expeditions within 7 days of booking to secure the trip reservation. In many cases (depending on the destination being booked) deposits are non-refundable.
• Fishhippie Expeditions reserves the right to charge a handling fee of $100.00 per person for any changes after the initial reservation has been made.
• Full payment for all Fishhippie Expeditions trips is due 60 days prior to departure and start of trip.
• Fishhippie Expeditions general terms and conditions are superseded by those of the individual lodges and outfitters that we work with and represent. In instances where Fishhippie Expeditions general payment and cancellation terms are different from those of individual lodges and operations, the terms of the lodge/outfitter will take precedent and become the terms and conditions of related trip packages.
• When a trip is invoiced at a double occupancy, per person rate, the final invoice amount will be changed to a single occupancy / single supplement rate in all instances where an invoiced double occupancy rate based on an even number of anglers is changed to a single angler situation or odd number (in the case of two or more anglers traveling together or with group travel. Odd numbers of anglers will necessitate a single angler / single supplement fee if changes to a reservation or made or if numbers change from an even number of anglers to an odd number.

TRIP INSURANCE – HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Because many deposits and final payments for trip packages are non-refundable, it is highly recommended that you purchase trip insurance in the event that you have to cancel, postpone or reschedule your trip for any reason. Please be aware that this is the only way that Fishhippie Expeditions can assist you with compensation for a cancelled trip. For more information or for assistance in purchasing trip insurance, please contact Fishhippie Expeditions or visit the section on this webpage about Travel Insurance.

EMERGENCY EVACUATION INSURANCE – REQUIRED!

Fishhippie Expeditions works hard to ensure you have a safe and exhilarating experience while on our trips, but unavoidable incidents, unfortunately, do happen. Make sure you’re covered by the premier crisis response provider before you travel. Global Rescue is our preferred provider of medical & security advisory and evacuation services. Any time you have an illness or injury requiring hospitalization or face imminent bodily harm more than 100 miles from home, an emergency evacuation coverage will reach you, stabilize you and bring you home, by whatever means necessary. A Global Rescue Policy Number must be provided to Fishhippie Expeditions no later than 30 days prior to your trip.
GLOBAL rescue

FISHHIPPIE EXPEDITIONS, L.L.C. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The following terms and conditions apply to all tours organized by Fishhippie Expeditions. By signing up for a Fishhippie Expeditions tour, each customer accepts all aspects of these terms and conditions.

• Fishhippie Expeditions and its principals and agents, are not responsible for, and do not assume responsibility for, the acts or omissions of any third-party contractors, outfitters, airlines, railroads, ship owners, charter air carriers, shuttle and taxi drivers, hotels, lodges, independent fishing guides or other service providers engaged by Fishhippie Expeditions on behalf of the tour member, or the tour member directly, in connection with any tour.
• Further, the tour member is subject to the tariffs, terms, and conditions of all tickets, vouchers, and contracts of such hotels, airlines, railroads, operators, owners and contractors issued in connection with the tour, and the issuance and acceptance of any such tickets, vouchers and contracts shall be deemed to be consent to such conditions.
• Fishhippie Expeditions in its sole discretion reserves the right to: (1) make such alterations in the tour itinerary as it deems necessary or desirable, (2) to refuse to accept or retain as a member of the tour party any person at any time (in such case refund will be based on the actual cost of the unfinished portion of tour), and (3) to pass on to tour members all expenditures occasioned by delays or occurrences beyond their control.
• Fishhippie Expeditions reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel any tour prior to departure, in which case full refunds will constitute full settlement to the tour member. Prices quoted are based on foreign exchange values and tariffs currently in effect, and prices are subject to change.
• Baggage and personal effects of tour members, including items purchased, are the sole responsibility of such tour members at all times and no agent of Fishhippie Expeditions is authorized to accept these for storage, safekeeping, or transportation.
• EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED HEREIN, FISHHIPPIE EXPEDITIONS DOES NOT MAKE ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, TO THE TOUR MEMBER, AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES ARISING FROM A COURSE OF DEALING AND WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Fishhippie Expeditions, L.L.C. is a Utah-based limited liability company. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the cancellation / refund and responsibility clauses.

CANCELLATION / REFUND POLICY FOR ALL FISHHIPPIE EXPEDITIONS TRIPS
Upon cancellation, Fishhippie Expeditions will assess a $100.00 handling charge to all deposits and payments received. In addition, each individual lodge/outfitter and destination may charge their own handling and/or administration fee. All cancellations must be given in writing to Fishhippie Expeditions. Please keep in mind that Fishhippie Expeditions and all clients must adhere to each individual lodge/outfitter cancellation and refund policy. Lodges/Outfitters that have their own policies are listed below by region and country. For the few lodges that do not specify or list their own cancellation / refund policy, or for the lodges/outfitters that have not published said policies, then all cancellations will adhere to the following terms and conditions:

• Cancellation within 90 days = 90% refund of the deposit or 90% transfer to another angler
• Cancellation 60-89 days prior = 75% refund of payment received or 75% transfer to another angler
• Cancellation 30-59 days prior = 50% refund of payment received or 50% transfer to another angler
• Cancellation less than 30 days = No refund of deposit or payment.
• On cancellation notices less than 90 days, partial (75% – 90%) refunds/transfers may be made IF suitable replacement angler is provided by customer.

EMAIL [email protected] to book your space.
Please review TERMS AND CONDITIONS / CANCELATION & REFUND POLICY