Jurubaxi river- Located 1 hour from Sant Isabel (SIRN). This land was sanctioned in 2017 as the Jurubaxi Indian land title and the communities on the river picked the Kalua operation as its sole operator, the area is patrolled 24 hours a day. The Kalua pays a fee and benefits the communities and employs locals to work in the operation. When conditions are right you will find some of the best fishing that I have experienced in the amazon basin with only 8 to 10 anglers per week. The charter flight is about 2 hours and 20 minutes from Manaus and a very short road trip to the mothership. The exclusivity starts at the mouth of the Rio Negro all the way to the Bufana lake which is the end of Indian land title and is about 275km long just below the famous Columbiano Lagoon. Here you will find big water and lots of lagoons. The river has documented many big fish here up to 27pounds. This isn’t a number location but when conditions are right one can boat over 50 peacocks a day. Here you will find peacock bass (tucunare) species of paca, azul, big butterfly peacocks along with arawanas and red tail, piraiba catfish and the elusive piraracu.
The Kalua 2 is a shallow draft mothership able to navigate through shallow water and S turns all the way to the headwaters. The staff of the Kalua 2 is one of the best crew of fourteen I have seen in the amazon basin in 25 years to make sure you have an unforgettable experience. The trip will consist of 6.25 days of fishing, appetizers await you on your arrival from a long day fishing. Breakfast everyday consists of eggs, meats, toast, fresh fruits, fresh juices and local Brazilian delicacies. Lunch consists of sandwiches to your liking or you can return for a hot lunch. Dinner during the week consists of salad, beef, chicken, fish, pasta, rice and bean and finally dessert, local beverages including a Garson who makes your special drinks at night during your stay on the boat. All rooms are separately air conditioned and have hot and cold showers. The package includes a last day BBQ in Santa Isabel. Daily maid and laundry service. All airport transfers and RT charter flights to Santa Isabel. 2 nights in Manaus included.
Adventure Travel Alliance has partnered with the Kalua operation to provide you with the best experience in the amazon basin.
Services not included: international flights, medications, fishing licenses in Barcelos and Santa Isabel, satellite phones, visits to local villages must be made in advance, lures any breakage of fishing equipment.
Season: is September to December
Day 1- arrive in Manaus, overnight
Day 2 – charter flight to Santa Isabel, ½ day fishing
Day 3 to 7 – 5 full days fishing
Day 8 – ¾ day fishing, dinner in Santa Isabel
Day 9 – early morning fight to Manaus, hotel to rest or an optional tour on request, early morning flight home.
Day tours Available in Manaus
Flights are either on American, Copa, Gol or Azul airlines