Tours/Iquitos/Amazon Piranha Fishing - Real Jungle Experience
Viator · Private tour

Amazon Piranha Fishing - Real Jungle Experience

3.7(3)Iquitos1 hour
VIATOR3.0(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(1)

Description

The Amazon River is home to thousands of fascinating creatures, each playing a unique role in the jungle's delicate ecosystem. One of its most legendary inhabitants is the red-bellied piranha – a fierce-looking fish that has captured the imagination of Hollywood for decades. Measuring around 25 to 30 cm, this grayish-red predator has a reputation for being dangerous, but the truth is far more surprising. Despite their fearsome appearance, piranhas rarely attack humans. In fact, people living near the Amazon and Nanay Rivers bathe in these waters every day, peacefully coexisting with these misunderstood creatures. Join us and experience the thrill of catching these iconic fish in their natural habitat – a true jungle adventure!

Tour Options

Pickup
  • Hotel Pickup : We offer hotel pickup for centrally located hotels within a 3-block radius from the Main Square (Plaza de Armas) of Iquitos.
Amazon Piranha Fishing - Real Jungle Experience

Highlights

guide
artisanal fishing equipment
Fuel surcharge

What's included

Included
guide
artisanal fishing equipment
Fuel surcharge
Not included
Lunch
Pickup

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Reviews(3)

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John_N
February 16, 2026
Great experience

Lito our guide was amazing. We had a great time. We caught a bunch of paranha and then fried them and ate them.

Operator response

Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We are happy to know that you enjoyed the piranha fishing tour and that Lito made the activity so special for you. This is a very authentic Amazon experience, not only because of the fishing itself, but also because it allows travelers to learn about a local tradition and enjoy the result in a simple and real way. For us, it is important that every traveler feels safe, well guided, and connected with Amazonian life. Thank you for trusting our team. We will continue working with joy and dedication to offer active, authentic, and memorable experiences in Iquitos.

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Sofia_L
August 15, 2025
Did not take due to involuntarily causes agency kept money

My passport was stolen. While the airline allowed me to modify dates while I got a new passport. This travel agency did not make an exception to modify the dates by two days. I did have a police report stating what happened. But this agency said my value was lost

Operator response

Dear guest, we understand your frustration, but we would like to clarify some important points. You contacted us only two days after the scheduled date of the tour. We are always active answering messages, and at the time of booking you are also provided with a direct phone number for any emergency. Furthermore, it is an official Tripadvisor policy that guests must inform us in advance of any issues, either the day before or on the same day of the tour, so we can assist. In this case, it was not possible to offer a refund or reschedule, since it was a basic promotional tour and we had already incurred operational expenses. We kindly ask for consideration, as our company always fulfills the service and logistics promised. Tripadvisor values genuine guest experiences, but it is also important to note that when reservation policies from both us and Tripadvisor are not followed, it is not fair to leave negative comments that do not reflect the real service provided.

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