XINGU LODGE
OVERVIEW
The mythological Brazilian Xingu River inside the Kayapo Indigenous Land is in a protected, clear-water fishing paradise. The Xingu basin offers the most prolific multispecies fishery in the Amazon and probably of all freshwater rivers on earth. It flows more than 250km through over 22 million acres of virgin primary Amazon forest.
If Payara are on your bucket list, then Xingu is a must!
INCLUDED
- Transfers in Manaus: airport to hotel – hotel to charter airport – lodge
- Food: Breakfast, lunch, appetizers and dinner, with a gourmet menu prepared by a professional chef.
- Beverages: mineral water, soft drinks, sodas, regional fruit juices, red and
white wines, beers and caipirinhas throughout the stay at the lodge. - Complete and specialized staff, bilingual guides, chef and host.
- All itinerary described in the itinerary
- Starlink WiFi Internet at the lodge.
- Laundry
EXCLUDED
- Charter fights: CKS/MAB/MAO/XINGU – they are on charters rates.
- Extra tour tickets and extra expenses in Manaus.
- Tips for the crew and guides, extra expenses for additional services, drinks considered premium and hotel in Manaus.
Passports & Visas
Starting April 10, 2025, citizens of the U.S., Canada, and Australia will need a visitor visa to enter Brazil.
But don’t worry—it’s now 100% online, quick, and valid for 5 years!
Apply here: https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/
Processing time: ~3 business days
Valid for: 5 years / multiple entries / 90 days per visit
Vaccine
A Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is recommended to enter any indigenous Territory in Brazil, but is no longer required.
Insurances
We strongly recommend securing insurance that covers medical contingencies while abroad and cancel for any reason travel insurance.
Baggage
Please do not bring unnecessary weight to the lodge. We use small planes for air transfers to and from the lodge and we strictly enforce weight limitations. You will be able to leave items not needed in the lodge with the hotel concierge in Manaus if you are returning to the hotel at the end of the week. There is a strictly-enforced 40 pound (in total) weight restriction per person for the charter flights. Please avoid HARD BODY LUGGAGE.
Property Overview
The Xingu Lodge accommodations are 4 double occupancy wood cabins with spring box beds, bathroom, hot water and electric light. The lodge is located on the bank of the Xingu river looking out over a gorgeous Home Pool; near to the Kamotjam community where 3 traditional Kayapó families live, who grow cassava, cocoa and other plants that constitute their traditional diet.
Xingu Lodge
Every evening guests will be delighted by a delicious cuisine made by the chef’s in the dining room. Filtered water, soft drinks and juices will complete the beverage list on the lodge. Included Wifi Satellite services are provided for all our guests. Satphone calls are also available at additional cost
Electric generators will provide full electric power every night and each lodge has 110-volt plugs so remember to bring your 110V to 220V converter if needed. You may charge batteries and use an electric shaver in every lodge. We provide laundry service at the lodge at no additional cost. Just leave your clothes in a designated container, and they will be returned washed and clean, usually within a day.
Payara are known as the ultimate jungle predators are known for their sizable teeth and aggressive behaviour. In the Xingu, they can reach more than 20 pounds. The Xingu River’s clear waters are ideal for anglers who want to target big payara with a range of techniques.
Xingu offers many different habitats for fish, and consequently, offers unparalleled species diversity. There are more than 10 species that anglers can target on the fly like peacock bass, wolfish, matrincha, pacu, bicuda, surubí, and more.
Rods & Reels:
Tackle & Gear:
Please get in touch with us for more indepth information on all travel, tackle & gear requirements.
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