BRAZIL
XERIUINI RIVER EXPEDITION
7 Nights • 2 Anglers • January 2028
Join us for a bucket-list expedition into the untamed heart of the remote Brazilian Amazon. Operating from a premium, mobile jungle live-aboard vessel in exclusive partnership with Peach Fishing and Adventures.
We are heading deep into highly restricted river corridors on the pristine Xeriuini River system to hunt for the ultimate freshwater prize: the explosive, acrobatic Peacock Bass Açu (Temensis) reaching trophy lengths up to 80 cm.
This exclusive itinerary is fully hosted by Fish Well. Do Good. Founder Bucky Buchstaber and limited to a private group of 8 to 10 guests maximum. Together with the elite local guiding team at Peach Fishing and Adventures, you will experience fly fishing at its rawest boundary, high-stamina battles with heavy setups in a world-class multi-species fishery.
Prices starting from $5,200 USD per person
FISH WELL. DO GOOD.
AN ADVENTURE WITH IMPACT.
100% of the profits from this hosted excursion go directly upstream to fund the Fish Farm Collaborative (FFC). By securing your spot on this boat, you are directly financing long-term food security and actively shielding vulnerable communities from human trafficking networks worldwide. Furthermore, Fish Well. Do Good. and Peach Fishing and Adventures are launching a joint project on this specific departure to provide direct structural assistance to the three native riverside communities residing along our target stretch of the Xeriuini River.
HOW IT WORKS.
Submit an Inquiry: Click "Enquire" and fill out the brief form to request your spot on the trip.
Team Connect: Our team will review your inquiry and get in touch ASAP to answer questions and finalize details.
Secure Your Invoice: Once confirmed, we will send over a secure invoice for your trip deposit.
Get Ready: After your deposit is received, your spot is officially locked in!
DEPOSIT POLICY
Booking Deposit: A 50% deposit is required upon booking to officially hold your dates and secure your local guides.
Refund Window: Deposits are fully refundable up until 6 months prior to the trip departure date.
Non-Refundable Policy: Once the trip is 6 months out, all deposits become strictly non-refundable.
Travel Insurance: Because of our commitments to the lodge and guides, we strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to protect your investment.
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Elite Local Guiding: 6 full days of professional jungle guiding by the local expert team at Peach Fishing and Adventures (2 anglers per guide boat).
Exclusive Water Access: 7 nights aboard our remote, mobile live-aboard mothership cruising exclusive sectors of the Xeriuini River where no other operation has access.
Jungle Hospitality: All-inclusive premium daily meals (local buffet-style regional cuisine), field snacks, and cold beverages on board.
Full Open Bar: Complimentary beer, wine, and liquor spirits fully stocked in the ship's self-service coolers and lounge.
Connectivity & Comfort: Full air conditioning in all 10 guest cabins, private en-suite bathrooms, satellite TV, and on-board Wi-Fi access.
Special Itinerary Events: A hosted wilderness beach picnic and an authentic regional jungle luau under the stars.
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International Flights: Round-trip international airfare to Manaus International Airport (MAO).
Charter Transitions: Local road and water charter transportation fees required to travel from Manaus to the vessel staging area in Roraima.
Angler Fishing Tackle: Fly rods (8 to 10-wt fast-action), reels, intermediate tropical lines, and 50 lb straight fluorocarbon leaders. (A complete specialized gear checklist will be provided in your digital travel packet).
Required Travel Documents: Passports, mandatory Brazilian entry visas, and standard international medical/travel insurance.
Personal Gear & Clothing: Wading boots, polaroid sunglasses, sun-protective layers, and personal rainforest items.
Crew Gratuities: Tips for the hard-working local guide staff, ship deckhands, boat captains, and camp buffet chefs at the conclusion of the week.
Pre/Post Trip Lodging: Hotel stays or meals in Manaus before Day 1 or after Day 8.
The Mothership
Your Floating Wilderness Base
This program is not a formal cruise or a white-tablecloth resort—it is a warm, personal, and comfortable home designed specifically for traveling anglers. The interior features rich naval wood providing a classic maritime feel.
Ship Amenities: A fully climatized dining and living room area, an upper observation deck for panoramic rainforest views, Wi-Fi access, satellite TV, self-service coolers stocked with ice-cold beverages, and a full bar.
Cabin Configurations: The ship holds 10 double-occupancy guest cabins. Each space features two comfortable bunk-style beds, full air conditioning, private closet space, and an en-suite private bathroom complete with a private toilet, sink, and running shower head.
Regional Dining
Our approach to dining focuses entirely on local traditions, regional cuisine, and informal hospitality.
Buffet-Style Meals: Hearty, locally inspired buffets give anglers complete freedom to eat as much or as light as they want after a demanding day on the water without the stiffness of formal hotel menus.
Specialty Diets: Dietary restrictions and allergies can easily be fully accommodated upon request.
Double Occupancy Base
The standard expedition setup. Share a spacious, climate-controlled cabin featuring two bunk-style beds, private closet storage, and an en-suite bathroom with a private toilet and shower.
$5,200 USD per person
Single Occupancy Upgrade
Private room availability. Enjoy full, solo cabin accommodations on the Peach Fishing and Adventures mothership throughout the entire week (30% premium upcharge).
$6,760 USD per person
MANDATORY GEAR & FISHING RULES
The Fly Fishing Tackle Blueprint
A monster Peacock Bass Açu hunts with sheer violence; they do not sip or politely inspect flies. They crush streamers near the boat and attempt to tear the rod from your hands, frequently bending heavy wire hooks or breaking 50 lb leaders. Come prepared with the following mandatory gear:
Rods: 8 to 10-weight fast-action fly rods (9-weight setups are highly preferred).
Fly Lines: Tropical intermediate lines will do 90% of the work. Bring a tropical floating line for surface popper fishing and select sink-tip lines for deep-timber situations.
Leaders: Minimum 50 lb. straight fluorocarbon.
Strict Catch & Release Handling Policy
Preserving these legendary gamefish populations is our highest legal responsibility and ethical duty. By local law, all fishing for Peacock Bass Temensis is strictly 100% Catch and Release using single, barbless hooks.
Keep fish wet as much as possible during unhooking.
Never drag or drop a fish onto hot, dry boat surfaces.
Ensure cameras are fully ready before lifting a fish from the water.
Release fish patiently and gently close to the riverbank vegetation.
ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
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Arrival: Land at Manaus International Airport (MAO), the vibrant historic capital of the Amazonas State.
Logistics & Transit: Meet your transfer team for a scenic 3-hour road trip northwest through the Amazon basin.
Mothership Boarding: Board our custom naval-wood mothership in the state of Roraima. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing on the upper observation deck, custom-rigging your gear, and enjoying a slow, slow-paced waterway navigation cruise 350 miles deep into the wilderness.
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The Floating Base Model: Forget long daily commutes back to a fixed lodge. The live-aboard repositions through the river corridors dynamically at night based on water levels and bait movement.
Daily Staging: Each morning, dual anglers drop into agile aluminum Jon boat skiffs with expert local guides to target lagoons, backwaters, sandbar edges, and hidden creek mouths.
Mid-Week Highlights: Break up the heavy fishing days with an authentic, wild beach picnic and an evening jungle luau under the stars.
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Transit: Conclude your final river cruise run back to our main road staging axis.
Departure: Transfer back to Manaus (MAO) for your evening international flights home.
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