Agua Boa Lodge

Lodging Details
The original owner of the lodge property, Dr. Jan Wilt, built the complex (originally called Royal Amazon Lodge) in 2001. Now under different ownership with a different name (Agua Boa Amazon Lodge) the Lodge continues its tradition of excellence and top-notch customer service. Agua Boa Lodge itself is a spacious facility with a large dining room, a living room, a bar, and a game room. Outside, the Lodge has a large porch with a dining area, hammocks, a communal sitting area, a swimming pool, bar area, volleyball court, and a soccer field. Agua Boa Lodge is hands-down the finest facility in the entire peacock bass world. Combine the accommodations with a small guest capacity and you will not find a better buy in the Amazon. Guests stay in well-furnished, spacious, air-conditioned bungalows. Each bungalow has a large front and back porch, hammock, and sitting area. Inside there is a 30×30-foot main room with two double beds, and a large and well-designed bathroom (A ten-inch shower head will let you know that you are definitely in the land of water!). The bungalows have hot and cold running water, flushing toilets, and enough storage for the fishermen that bring everything. The Lodge is also equipped with wireless internet.

Food and Beverages
Breakfast each morning is buffet-style, with a choice of hot and cold dishes, bread, pastries, cold meat, fresh fruit, and cereals. In addition, fresh fruit juices and coffee are always available. Lunch may be taken either at the Lodge, where the chef will provide a cooked meal, or a packed lunch can be prepared in the morning for those who prefer to stay on the river all day. All of the boats have a cooler on board to keep food fresh and the guides will ensure that plentiful supplies of cool drinks are available throughout the day. Each evening, a buffet dinner, with wine, is served in the dining room with a choice of several types of meat and fish dishes, all freshly prepared by the chef. Throughout the day and evening, snacks and hot and cold drinks are always available.

Typical Length of Stay
A standard package is seven (7) nights / seven (7) fishing days (Saturday to Saturday).

Non-Angling Activities and Options
We are happy to assist you in the organization of non-angling activities during your visit to the Amazon. That said, it should be understood that while at Agua Boa Lodge, non-angling activities are virtually non-existent. This is primarily a trip for fishermen. The Lodge does have a great pool and deck area, and the wildlife viewing opportunities (including the Lodge’s “pet” crocodile!) are endless.

Internet / Communications
Wi-Fi is available free of charge at Agua Boa Lodge, so feel free to bring a laptop or smartphone. There is no cell coverage.

How To Get There
Arrive in Manaus on Friday, and once through customs, you will transfer to the hotel of your choice in Manaus where you will spend the night. You will board a private air charter to the Lodge the following morning. The flight lasts 90 minutes, flying over some of the Amazon’s most pristine rainforest. On your departure day, you will leave the Lodge via private air charter and arrive in Manaus around mid-day. You can catch a direct flight back to the U.S. that day or choose to overnight once again in Manaus and depart for the U.S. the following day.

Arrival and Departure Details / Times
Most flights into Manaus, Brazil (MAO) from the U.S. arrive late at night. Since you will be overnighting in Manaus on your first night, you can arrive at any time the day before your trip actually begins (accommodations in Manaus are not included in the package rate). On departure day, most flights depart early enough to arrive back in Manaus and then catch an international flight later that night.

Documents Required
U.S. citizens will need to carry a valid U.S. passport. In June of 2019, Brazil waived tourist visas for US citizens!  You no longer need a tourist visa to enter Brazil.

Travel Arrangements
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General Information
At Agua Boa Lodge, clients fish two-to-a-boat with one guide. The guides at Agua Boa Lodge have been trained extensively and have many years of experience guiding fly anglers for peacock bass. While they are not bilingual, they are usually somewhat conversant in “fishing English” and can understand your needs and communicate fishing instructions. Most clients are happy to be on the water by 8:00 AM each day and off by 6:00 PM, with all clients guaranteed a 10-hour fishing day.

The rivers and tributaries around Agua Boa Lodge are rich and diverse. Possible targets include all three species of peacock bass: the butterfly (up to 10 pounds), the spotted (up to 20 pounds), and the temensis (up to 24 pounds, although it is almost certain that a world-record fish is present in the system. The current record stands at 27 pounds.). Peacock bass is perhaps one of the toughest gamefish around. Their topwater strike is often so ferocious that the entire fish will fly several feet out of the water with the fly. Once hooked, peacocks exhibit a savvy toughness unknown to trout and largemouth fishermen. A large peacock is unstoppable on its first few runs. Anglers can only hope that the fish stays well away from any type of structure. Most fish go aerial in a tarpon-like display, gills rattling as they fly end over end, only to submerge and run again. They are not a fish for the weak of heart. Everyone who fishes Agua Boa will return with stories of stripped reels, destroyed tackle, and memories of giant bass that simply could not be stopped.

Boats and Equipment
The fishing boats at Agua Boa are 20-foot aluminum skiffs outfitted with poling platforms and four-stroke engines. They accommodate either one or two people fishing at a time. Anglers are encouraged to bring their own rods and reels. The Lodge does have a small, well-stocked fly shop where guests can purchase flies, terminal tackle, accessories, and gifts.

Package Rates
Remember that Yellow Dog’s services are completely free! When you book a trip with Yellow Dog, you never pay more than when you book directly with the lodge or outfitter. A standard package at Agua Boa Lodge is seven (7) nights / six and a half (6.5) fishing days (Saturday to Saturday).

2024 Rates: (October - December)
(7) Nights / (6.5) Days of guided fishing (based on double occupancy) is $6,950.00 per person
Single bungalow / Single angler fishing is $12,950.00

Special Holiday Rates:
(Nov. 23 - 30, Nov. 30 – Dec. 7, Dec. 21 – 28) – (7) nights / (6.5) days of guided fishing (based on double occupancy) is $6,000.00 per person
Single bungalow / Single angler fishing is $11,050.00

2024/2025 Prime Season Rates: (January, February, and March)
(7) Nights / (6.5) Days of guided fishing (based on double occupancy) is $8,050.00 per person
Single bungalow / Single angler fishing is $15,150.00

What’s Included:

• Seven nights lodging at the Lodge
• Six full days of guided fishing
• Brazilian fishing license
• Round-trip private air transfers between Manaus and the lodge
• Three meals a day
• Bottled water, soft drinks, wine, beer, and local liquor
• All related taxes and fees at the lodge
  
  

What’s Not Included:

• International flight to Manaus, Brazil (MAO)
• Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
• Accommodations and meals on arrival or departure day in Manaus (Blue Tree Hotel preferred)
• Optional city tour or activities in Manaus or surrounding areas (recommended!)
• Imported liquor at the lodge
• Airport and departure taxes
• Rods, reels, flies, terminal tackle, and equipment
• Phone calls, tackle/gift shop purchases, and items of a personal nature
  
  

Agua Boa Amazon Lodge (Brazil)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CANCELLATIONS
A non-refundable deposit of 50% per person is due at the time of booking to hold both space and guides for all Agua Boa packages. In the case of cancellations, all deposits and payments are non-refundable. Because of the lodge’s strict no refund policy, we highly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance. No space or guides will be held without receipt of deposit. Full pre-payment is due 90 days prior to date of trip. Agua Boa will not refund payments in the event poor weather, or for unused portions of any package. If a cancelled package is resold by either the lodge or by Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, then a full refund will be sent minus a $100.00 per person cancellation fee charged by Yellow Dog Flyfishing. Please be aware that all guests will be required to sign and return an Untamed Angling Indemnity Form prior to the trip, and there will be no exceptions to this. No refunds can be made for unused arrangements or fishing time lost due to inclement weather. Visiting Agua Boa requires flying a private charter fixed-wing aircraft. Passengers must understand and accept the risks which are inherent in and associated with such means of conveyance. Travel schedules in Brazil and to and from Brazil can change due to adverse weather, strikes, or other factors beyond the control of the organizers of this trip. Be aware that this can cause delay and even missed charter flights to or from the lodge and international connections. Such delays could lead to additional client costs for hotels, chartering an additional aircraft to or from the lodge, or in changing airline tickets. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses for these Amazon packages.

Payment Terms for All Yellow Dog Trip Bookings  
Unless otherwise noted on your invoice, for all trips less than 90 days out, full payment is required after receipt of the confirmation email to secure guides and reservations. For trips outside of 90 days, a 50% deposit is required upon receipt of confirmation email to confirm your reservations.   

Yellow Dog accepts on-line payments via a secure payment portal – a quick and easy way to complete your trip reservation. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com to gain access. 

Yellow Dog Flyfishing Standard Forms of Payment 

• Debit card (fee-free) and credit card (3% convenience fee) - to pay via card please utilize the customer payment portal. If you need assistance, reach out to 406-585-8667 ext. #3 
• Wires - please include name and/or invoice number for reference on your wire. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com for wiring instructions. (client is responsible for wiring fees) 
• Physical check - please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to 213 S. Willson Ave. Bozeman, MT, 59715

If you have any questions about alternate payment methods, please contact Yellow Dog at (406) 585-8667 ext. #3. We are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MT. 

“I’ve been on many Yellow Dog trips to a lot of different locations. This trip definitely ranks in the top two or three. Some of it was our small group at the lodge (four of us) and the guys I was with. But this jungle fishing experience, including where and how we fished and a large number of Peacock’s we caught, which crush the fly and fight like no one, made it a trip I won’t forget and one I’d like to repeat.” – Sam W.

“EPIC, world-class fishery! Blood in their eyes and fire in their hearts, Peacock Bass are a thrill to catch. The sounds and sights of the jungle make this fishing a true expedition!” – Shawn C.

"We loved this trip. It was a good balance of high volume fish days as well as a few days hunting bigger fish.  This was a great experience in a new country for us. The location is spectacular and a well-run operation." - Dave R. 

"We had a great time.  This was our first destination flyfishing experience and we are intermediate fly anglers at best.  We caught a ton of fish, big and small, 11 species.  Really special place, would like to be back there! Carlos and staff super helpful.  Yellow dog booking made everything easy." - Yvette P.