Iquitos Piranha Fishing: Private Amazon River Trip with Transfers

Cast a line in the Amazon and land piranhas where two rivers meet

A private piranha fishing trip on the Amazon River near Iquitos, departing from your hotel with a local guide, artisan fishing rod and boat transport included. You spend two hours fishing at the junction of the Itaya and Amazon rivers, learning to cast and handle the catch, then return to your hotel. The guide speaks English or Spanish and teaches beginners how to use the rod. The trip runs at your own pace without group schedules.

The experience

The boat leaves the pier at the boulevard in Iquitos and heads out onto the Amazon River, the world's largest river, which flows through Peru, Colombia and Brazil. Your guide will teach you how to hold and cast the artisan fishing rod if you've never done it before. You spend the next hour fishing at the crossing where the Itaya River meets the Amazon, watching for the strike and learning which piranhas bite and which ones don't. Most species here are omnivores and harmless to humans despite their reputation.

The Amazon basin holds different piranha species, each with distinct behavior. Your guide knows the best spots and the patterns that bring them to the line. The jungle around you stays visible the whole time: the flora and fauna the river is known for, the water itself, the rhythm of casting and waiting. When the two hours are done, you head back to the pier and your guide drops you at the hotel.

Bring repellent, a cap, sunglasses and sunscreen. Light-colored clothes work better on the water. A camera is useful if you want to document the catch. The guide is a local expert who speaks English or Spanish, so you can ask about the river, the fish and the jungle as you fish. Children five and younger ride free. Infants sit on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Round-trip transfers from your hotel.
• private guide in English or Spanish.
• boat transport on the Amazon River.
• artisan fishing rod and line.
• guidance on casting and technique if you're new to fishing.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tangol

Is this one for you?Book this trip if you want to fish at your own pace without joining a group. The private format means your guide adjusts to your speed and interests, and the two-hour window fits easily into a day exploring Iquitos.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What is the Amazon River like at the spot where you fish?

The fishing spot sits at the crossing of the Itaya River and the Amazon River. The Amazon is the world's largest river, flowing through Peru, Colombia and Brazil, and the area holds diverse flora and fauna including multiple piranha species that live in the warm freshwater basin.

Do I need fishing experience to do this?

No. Your guide teaches you how to use the artisan fishing rod and handle the line if you're a beginner. The guide is there to assist throughout the activity and knows the techniques that work at this spot.

How long does the fishing last?

You spend one hour actively fishing at the river crossing, with the full trip taking two hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, including the boat ride out and back to the pier.

Are piranhas dangerous?

Most piranha species in the Amazon basin are omnivores and not dangerous to humans, despite their sharp teeth and reputation. Your guide will explain the behavior of the different species you encounter.

What's included in the price?

Round-trip hotel transfers, a private guide, river transport by boat, artisan fishing equipment and assistance during the activity are all included. Bring your own sunscreen, repellent, cap and sunglasses.