Amazon (flights not included)

BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 1: HEATHROW / ST PAULO RG8753 2200 / 0740+1

Day 2: ST PAULO / MANAUS RG2200 1045 / 1230
Take a taxi from the airport to Tropical Resort Hotel – B/B accommodation Remainder of the day at leisure in Manuas

Day 3: Early transfer to the airport to meet the incoming group from Miami. Fly from Manaus to the RIO NEGRO LODGE - approx. 0630 / 0730. From here the transfer up river by boat to the lodges takes just over an hour. Overnight twin cabana accommodation. Each air conditioned cabana features two private suites, each with two queen size beds, private bath, a shared large living room and a full length covered porch.

All meals, drinks, guided fishing (2 per boat), and 3 sets of tackle per person is included. If you want to do a “fly-out” trip to remote fishing regions this will cost an additional US$500.00 per person – this can be arranged when staying at the lodge (subject to availability).

Day 4 - 9: Full day guided fishing. All-inclusive accommodation at Rio Negro Lodge

Day 10: Very early start with a boat transfer to Barcelos followed by an hour long charter flight to Manus.
You will be met at the airport and transferred to the Tropical Resort Hotel for overnight B/B accommodation. (There may be time on this day to start your journey back to UK but it is advisable to stay in Manaus, in case!).

Day 11: Transfer to the airport
MANAUS / ST PAULO RG2201 1405 / 1940
ST PAULO / HEATHROW RG8752 2340 / 1300+1

Day 12: Flight gets into Heathrow – Terminal 3 at 1300

The holiday includes:

• All relevant ground transportation once you reach Manaus
• Accommodation – double occupancy
• Complimentary Falcon rods, Shimano reels and select top water lures
• Fully guided fishing – 2 anglers with a Brazilian guide in a 17’ Nitro bass boat
• 6 days fishing per week
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) except last day in Manaus
• Open bar (Brazilian beer, wine and spirits)
• Daily laundry and maid service
• Brazilian fishing licence

The holiday cost excludes:

• International flights
• Speciality lures

Tips - gratuities for guides and staff are at the client's discretion. If you receive excellent service, a total tip of $180-200 per angler/per week would be appropriate but certainly not required.

Travel insurance: This is essential as the location is very remote.

Medical - Yellow Fever vaccination and Malaria prophylaxis are recommended but seek professional, medical advice from your GP or local travel clinic.

Passports/visas: All tourists travelling from the U.K to Brazil must have a valid passport. Visas not required if passport is valid for at least 6 months after the return date.

TAKE YOUR OWN FLY FISHING GEAR AND KEEP LUGGAGE TO A MINIMUM. SOFT BAGS ARE ESSENTIAL.