Overview
The Rio Negro Barge puts you on a premium liveaboard platform specifically designed to access the complex shallow backwater systems that hold the largest peacock bass in the Rio Negro Basin. Spacious private cabins with air conditioning and private bathrooms, expansive common areas, and Starlink internet — built for anglers who want the remote Amazon experience without sacrificing comfort. Six guided fishing days from Manaus, with the barge repositioning each night to put you on fish in the morning. January offers prime conditions on this system. Charter flights, Manaus hotel, all meals, and tackle included.
What’s Included
- 8-day trip: 1–2 Manaus hotel nights + 6 guided fishing days aboard premium barge
- Private cabin with A/C and en-suite bathroom
- Charter flights from Manaus to fishing grounds
- All meals and beverages (including alcoholic drinks)
- Tackle, bait, and fishing gear
- Starlink internet and daily laundry
Not Included
- International flights to Manaus, Brazil
- Travel and evacuation insurance
- Guide and crew gratuities
THE EXPERIENCE
Itinerary
Arrive Manaus; overnight at included hotel.
Charter flight to Rio Negro Basin; board the barge and begin fishing.
Full fishing days targeting peacock bass in the shallow backwater systems and remote regions of the Rio Negro, accessible only by the shallow-draft barge.
Charter flight back to Manaus for international departure.
Best Time to Go
October – February (low water season; January prime for barge access to productive backwater systems)
This package can be customized — contact The Elite Compass to adjust dates, group size, or add-ons.