2 Fishing Tours in Peru to Build a Day Around

1.Lake Yacumama sunset and piranha fishing

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 1 day · from $55Our pick

Watch Lake Yacumama glow at sunset, fish for piranhas, spot caimans and macaws, and return to Puerto Maldonado with transport included.

“My partner and I booked through to go piranha fishing with Jesus during our stay at Puerto Maldonado. Ahead of our trip there was a horrendous downpour and we were unsure if the trip would go ahead but Jesus communicated with us through WhatsApp and we were able to arrange to go, just slightly later. Jesus picked us up in his Tuk-tuk and drove us to lake yacumama (with a few stops along the way to pick up rods/bate.) Once there we set off in the boats and both caught piranhas! After, we were taken on a boat ride around the lake to see the macaws returning to the lake…”

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2.Piranha Fishing Experience in the Amazon jungle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $88

Fish for piranha near Iquitos, learn Amazon wildlife facts, and enjoy a private two-hour river trip with hotel pickup.

“Grâce à notre Guide José la technique de la pêche aux Piranhas est désormais acquise :-)”

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