The Rio Da Lua Experience
Join Pat Dorsey on a once in a lifetime fishing adventure to the jungles of Brazil! This trip will be in the Rio Da Lua trophy fishery!
This remarkable private fishery is exclusive to Nomadic Waters. If you are looking for consistent shots at huge Timensis peacock bass, this is the location for you. Our guests lose count of how many peacock bass they land between 65 cm and 75 cm each trip.
Characterized by small water, this river connects to countless lakes and lagoons that all hold large Paca, Three Bar Acu, Butterfly, and Popoca peacock bass. Guests hook into 20-pound Acu almost every week, and these are the largest Butterfly peacock bass we have ever seen.
If you are an explorer at heart, you will be blown away by this experience as we cut our way into new lagoons every week.
This trip is perfect for families, father-son and/or mother-daughters, corporate groups, and fishing buddies who want to share this amazing jungle experience.
Accommodations:
Live aboard one of our double-occupancy floating cabins. These cabins are extremely comfortable and include individual air conditioning units, private baths with showers, daily laundry service and plenty of storage space for your gear and clothes.
The private chef offers a delicious variety of Brazilian dishes along with classic international dishes. Meals are served in our floating dining cabin that has solar-powered air conditioning.
Two Important Notes:
1. This is strictly a double occupancy trip - so it's best if you plan this trip with a buddy/partner. If not, you will be paired with another passionate angler.
2. Due to the float plane weight and size restrictions, there is a strict 30 pound weight limit for all your luggage and gear, . Daily laundry service, and light clothing make these restrictions managable, but worth noting.
October 31 - November 10, 2025
TRAVEL DETAILS AND PRICING
Anglers on this trip can plan on arriving to Manaus on November 1, 2025. After overnighting in Manaus, the group will take a charter flight from Manaus on November 2, 2025 where the floating cabins await you. After 6 full days of fishing, the group will leave the floating cabins for Manaus on November 9th. Plan on flying home on November 10th (early morning flight) from Manaus.
Itinerary:
- Friday, October 31st: International travel day
- Saturday, November 1, 2025: Arrive in MAO early morning, rest in Manaus, optional afternoon excursion
- Sunday, November 2nd: Morning charter flight to the Rio Da Lua river system, potential bonus afternoon fishing day
- Monday November 3rd thru Saturday November 8th: FISH!
- Sunday, November 9th: Afternoon charter back to Manaus, rest, and have dinner in town
- Monday, November 10th: International travel day home (early morning flight).
Pricing
- $6,500 per Angler (Double Occupancy). $6,695 if paying with credit card.
INCLUDES
- Airport transfers
- Double occupancy hotel room in Manaus (Both on your way to and from the basecamp)
- Round trip charter flights into the interior
- 6 full days of guided fly fishing
- 7 nights in our deluxe floating cabins
- Hosts and Translators in Manaus
- Global Rescue Insurance covers entire trip with Nomadic Waters
DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Round trip airfare to Manaus
- One lunch and one dinner in Manaus
- Fly Fishing gear
- Flies, terminal tackle
- Alcohol
- Brazilian Tourist Visa.
- Gratuities for staff and crew (10% of package price is recommended)
- Gratuity for host in Manaus ($20 tip recommended)
- TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE is highly recommended.
