Puerto Maldonado: Piranha Fishing and Parrot Watching
ID: GYG825949-1312185
Category:
Country: Peru
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Immerse yourself in a local experience: piranha fishing and parrot watching. You will learn traditional techniques while enjoying a unique natural spectacle.
Itinerary
15:00 - Pick up
We will pick you up at your hotel in Puerto Maldonado and start a 30 minute drive to the entrance of the Peruvian jungle.
Hike and River Encounter
We will take a nature walk until we reach the Madre de Dios River, where we will board a canoe.
Piranha Fishing
From the water, you will enjoy panoramic views of lagoons and palm groves. We will stop for an hour to practice piranha fishing, a local tradition - get ready to catch some!
Clay Lick observation
Afterwards, we will approach the emblematic clay lick, where we will spend half an hour observing hundreds of parrots feeding on the salts and minerals in the mud.
Return
Finally, we will return to the canoe and take you back to your lodging, concluding the activity at 18:30.
Highlights
- Did you know that the Amazon has more piranhas than anywhere else?
- Its biodiversity makes it home to countless species of fish.
- The Amazon River is ideal for learning about these fascinating exotic fish.
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Pick up at the hotel close to the main square of puerto maldonado
- Transportation by bus or minibus.
- English speaking guide.
- Fishing equipment.
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals not mentioned
- Travel insurance
- Airplane tickets
- Extra expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
