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Half Day Piranha Fishing Adventure at Yacumama Lake 1
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By Machupicchu Peru Trek
Free cancellation available
Price is S$131 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Venture into the heart of the Amazon with a thrilling half-day piranha fishing trip at Yacumama Lake. This serene lagoon, embraced by dense rainforest, offers an unparalleled chance to catch one of the Amazon's most fascinating freshwater fish. Guided by a knowledgeable local, you’ll learn traditional fishing techniques while immersed in the vibrant sounds of the jungle. Keep your eyes peeled for native wildlife, including colourful birds and playful monkeys, as you navigate the waters. This excursion is perfect for both avid anglers and nature lovers seeking a unique Amazonian experience.

Activity location

  • Puerto Maldonado
    • Puerto Maldonado, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Puerto Maldonado
    • Puerto Maldonado, Peru

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Half Day Piranha Fishing Adventure at Yacumama Lake

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
S$130.75 x 1 AdultS$130.75
Total
Price is S$130.75

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Return airport transfers
  • Inclusions
    Pre-departure tour briefing at the hotel or office
  • Inclusions
    Vegetarian meals available upon request (please advise dietary requirements in advance)
  • Inclusions
    Professional English- and Spanish-speaking naturalist guide
  • Inclusions
    Return boat transport between Puerto Maldonado and Peru Amazon Garden Lodge
  • Inclusions
    Ecological Reserve entrance fee
  • Inclusions
    Tambopata National Reserve (Sandoval Lake) entrance fee
  • Inclusions
    Return transport between Puerto Maldonado Airport and the Port of Capitanía
  • Exclusions
    International and Domestic Airfares. and aiport taxes
  • Exclusions
    Additional nights during the trip due to flight cancellations
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Puerto Maldonado

  • 1h
Escape into the lush rainforest of the Tambopata National Reserve on a half-day excursion that combines nature exploration with a traditional piranha fishing experience. Travel to the peaceful Yacumama Lake, a beautiful Amazon lagoon surrounded by diverse wildlife and scenic landscapes. Your adventure begins at 3:30 PM with pickup in Puerto Maldonado. From there, travel to the MADAMA Community, home to the picturesque Yacumama Lake.

Puerto Maldonado

  • 2h
Your adventure begins at 3:30 PM with pickup in Puerto Maldonado. From there, travel to the MADAMA Community, home to the picturesque Yacumama Lake. Known for its beautiful sunsets, the lake is an excellent place to observe a variety of Amazon wildlife. Depending on seasonal and natural conditions, visitors may spot macaws, parrots, parakeets, black caimans, herons, cormorants, wild ducks, swallows, and several species of piranhas. Occasionally, river otters can also be seen.

Lago Yacumama

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Upon arrival, board a traditional rowing boat and navigate across the calm waters of the lake to an area commonly used for piranha fishing. Your guide will introduce the traditional fishing methods used in the region and provide the necessary equipment for the activity. After each catch, participants have the opportunity to observe the fish before it is carefully returned to the lake, supporting local conservation practices and the natural balance of the ecosystem. At approximately 6:00 PM, begin the return journey to Puerto Maldonado, concluding this Amazon nature experience.

Location

Activity location

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    Puerto Maldonado
    • Puerto Maldonado, Peru

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Puerto Maldonado
    • Puerto Maldonado, Peru

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