3-Hour Amazon Sunset and Piranha Fishing Tour in Puerto Maldonado

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Scenic boat ride through forested Amazon waterways
• 02 Traditional piranha fishing with local guidance
• 03 Breathtaking sunset over Lake Yacumama
• 04 Spot wildlife including red-bellied macaws, black caimans, and shorebirds

Experience the magic of Lake Yacumama, just 8 km from Puerto Maldonado, as you navigate forested Amazon waterways and spot abundant wildlife. Try traditional piranha fishing with local guidance, witness a spectacular Amazonian sunset, and observe birds returning to roost while black caimans lurk along the lake's edge. This half-day adventure offers a serene yet thrilling encounter with the rainforest's natural beauty, perfect for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable Amazon experience.

Try traditional piranha fishing with local guidance, witness a spectacular Amazonian sunset, and observe birds returning to roost while black caimans lurk along the lake's edge.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Puerto Maldonado

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Lake Yacumama Sunset and Piranha Fishing Adventure

• 3:30 pm - Pick-up from your hotel in Puerto Maldonado and transfer (8 km) along the Interoceanic Highway to the river port.
• Enjoy a boat ride across waterways leading into Lake Yacumama, with opportunities to spot wildlife along the way.
• Piranha fishing session: learn and practice traditional techniques with local guidance.
• Sunset experience: enjoy the spectacular Amazonian sunset while listening to the calls of birds returning to the palm forest to roost.
• Caiman search: after sunset, use flashlights to spot black caimans along the lake's edge before returning.
• 6:30 pm - Return boat ride and transfer back to Puerto Maldonado.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off (within Puerto Maldonado)
• Land and boat transportation
• Professional bilingual guide (Spanish/English)
• Fishing equipment
• Life jackets
• Bottled water

What's Not Included

• Meals or snacks not mentioned
• Personal expenses
• Tips for guide/crew (optional)

What to bring

• Wear light clothing, a hat, and insect repellent.
• Comfortable shoes for boarding boats.
• Bring a camera or binoculars for wildlife spotting.
• Life jackets are provided, but basic swimming ability is recommended.

Know before you go

• This tour departs daily at 3:30 PM from Puerto Maldonado and returns by 6:30 PM.
• Advance booking is recommended, especially from July to September, during the peak wildlife season.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Plaza De Armas Puerto Maldonado, Puerto Maldonado, Perú

Tour start

Puerto Maldonado, Perú

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.