With one of the highest concentrations of large Peacock Bass in the world, the Colombian El Tuparro Reserve National Park has been kept well off the radar by fly fishermen until recent years. Virgin and unexplored, the Tomo River is home to over 280 fish species, including Vampire Fish, Pacu, and Piranha.
However, it’s the Temensis Peacock Bass which we will be targeting from 14ft skiffs, which average over 10lb’s in weight, including fish around 15lb’s encountered daily, and Bass up-to 26lb’s landed. Throw-in brilliant bird-life, caiman, iguana and pink dolphins and you have a fascinating fly fishing, jungle adventure!
PEACOCK BASS JUNGLE ADVENTURE
Dates: February, 2022
Cost: USD$4,300
Rods: 10
Includes: Ten nights, six days fly-fishing package, ex. Medellin, Colombia. Includes two night’s accommodation at Click Clack Hotel in Medellin inbound and one night outbound, return domestic flights from Medellin to La Primavera, return ground and boat transfers to the Akuani River Camp, seven night’s serviced accommodation (twin share), full board three meals a day with unlimited snacks, unlimited beers and soft drinks daily, full kitchen facilities and camp restaurant, six days guided fly fishing (2:1) on 14ft Lowe skiffs with two casting decks. Comprehensive pre-trip guide and hosted group trip service.
Excludes: International flights to Medellin, meals and any additional nights in Medellin, travel insurance, gratuities, items of a personal nature, fly fishing gear, community fee (USD$100).
Join us again as we head to the Colombian Jungle with our partners Afloat on this remote floating river camp located in the El Tuparro Reserve and home to one of the largest concentrations of Peacock Bass in the world. The Afloat team are highly professional with fantastic personalised service, great food and of course fantastic fly fishing opportunities.
Medellin, in Colombia’s mountainous Antioquia province it is Nicknamed the “City of Eternal Spring” for its beautiful temperate weather, enviable nightlife, museums and innovation. You have the option to arrive a few days early to explore this amazing city, and also known for its friendly, welcoming locals, fine coffee and stunning beauty.
4th February – Arrive to Medellin mid afternoon via Miami, for two nights. Explore the city, nightlife, and adjust to the time zone. Check in Click Clack Hotel.
5th February – Explore Medellin. Overnight Click Clack Hotel.
6th February – 9am depart Medellin to La Primavera, arriving at 11am. Then road transport by fleet of 4WD vehicles to the Tomo River (3-4hrs), and boat transfer to the floating river camp.
7th – 12th February – Fly Fishing the El Tuparro National Reserve, lagoons and tributaries.
13th February – Depart the river camp arriving in Medellin around 2pm. Overnight Click Clack hotel, Medellin.
14th February – Depart Medellin
Surrounded by nature, the floating camp, is very professionally run and allows the operation to fish different parts of the various rivers and inland lagoon systems over the 3-month season, and as such receives very little fishing pressure. The camp leaves no trace at seasons end, while also supporting local community conservation programs which we are always very supportive of.
The package includes 3 nights in Medellin staying at the premier Click Clack Hotel, and 7 nights in the floating river Camp on the Tomo River, located near the El Tuparro Reserve, Colombia. The river beach-side camp is a well-furnished floating pontoon that moves with you throughout the Tomo river, to ensure you are fishing unpressured water and to minimise the environmental impacts. It consists of 5 floating cabins, each of which is fully equipped with:
– Bathroom suite – Drawer
– Two single beds – Mosquito net
– Aluminum fishing boat – Fan
– Electricity – Fishing Guides
Additionally, the camp is equipped with a full kitchen, and camp restaurant to make sure you have great meals by the riverside. They understand that fishing all day can build up an appetite. All meals in the camp are included including unlimited soft-drinks, snacks and beers.
Located near The El Tuparro Natural Reserve, The Tomo River is one of Colombia’s most virgin ecosystems; As one of the main tributaries of the Orinoco River, this river is immensely rich in wildlife, and a paradise for anyone seeking large, majestic peacock bass in good numbers.
Furthermore, the untouched networks of lagoons and flooded trees that surround the area make it the perfect home for over 280 species of fish and the favorite hunting ground for many other mammals, reptiles and birds such as caiman, iguana and pink dolphins and you have a fascinating fly fishing adventure!
However, it’s the Temensis Peacock Bass which we will be targeting from 14ft skiffs, which average over 10lb’s in weight, including fish around 15lb’s encountered daily, and Bass up-to 26lb’s landed. Staying on the water means quick departure times each morning and really being able to maximise 6 full days of fly fishing on the water.
Afloat’s Camp is equipped to make your stay safe enjoyable and unforgettable.
Fishing: Stay & Safety:
– Fishing guides (1:2) – First aid kit
– 14 ft Lowe 1440 – Satellite phone
– Yamaha 15 Hp – Cleaning service
– Portable Coolers – Chef
– Fishing Chairs
– Fishing License
“The trip of a lifetime. Colombia was magnificent. Outstanding camp, great company and amazing fly fishing. Peacock Bass are my new favourite freshwater species, hands down”.
Jackson Atkins
“Extraordinary fishing experience with gigantic specimens. Organized by young entrepreneurs that love fishing”
Santiago Vasquez
“The best fishing experience of my life was on Afloat 2017. Without any doubt I would recommend UNIQUE experience to anyone ”
Andres Alvarez
“Surrounded by nature, Afloat is a stunning place to fish and share with my family. With all the services of a hotel! I couldn’t ask for more ”
Fransisco Correa
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