Piraiba Lodge — can also be combined with tarpon fishing in Trinidad (2 days of fishing on the way there)
Dear sport fishermen,
Are you looking for adventure and a challenge, and do you want to test your skills against the world’s largest freshwater predators? Are you willing to travel to the most remote areas deep in the Guyanese jungle to take on these river monsters?
Then we have just the right tours for you!
The destination of our trip is the Essequibo River in the heart of Guyana, South America.
Our River Monster Expeditions are now entering their 11th year, and so far every trip has been an absolute success, yielding massive fish—especially, of course, arapaimas and piraibas, which have consistently surpassed the 100-kilogram mark multiple times on every trip to date.
For the past 3 years, you’ve also had the option to make a stopover in Trinidad for 3 nights on the way there. Here, you’ll spend 2 days fishing for tarpon—as mentioned, for participants who wish to do so. Those who don’t want to fish for tarpon can also choose to travel directly to Guyana with just one stopover in Amsterdam. The tarpon fishing in 2024, 2025, and 2026 was truly something else: we landed over 50 of these monster tarpons—many weighing over 100 pounds, with the largest at 180 pounds. There is hardly a tarpon fishing spot anywhere in the world that could compete with this one.
Another option, which we can only decide on once we’re there (depending on water levels), is a tour to King William Falls. This is an experience in its own right and essentially amounts to an expedition within the regular trip to Piraiba Lodge. However, the water level of the Essequibo River is the decisive factor in determining whether this area is accessible (reachable by boat in about 6 hours under good conditions) or whether the round trip would simply take too long due to low water levels.
Experience has shown that the fishing at the falls is excellent. In particular, we have already landed numerous—and above all large—gilded catfish weighing well over 60 kg here. These river monsters put up an enormous fight during the drill and demand a lot from the angler.
Huge redtails (redtail catfish) are also not uncommon here. Not to mention the natural wonders—parrots, howler monkeys, anacondas, tapirs, jaguars, and so much more… impressions you’ll never forget.
In addition, there is the option of targeted arapaima fishing, which typically involves spending a night in a tent camp.
So on this tour, you can generally decide whether you want to stay at the lodge the entire time, or whether you want to go to the Arapaima camp, or—if possible—even take an expedition to King William Falls (€250 extra per person).
As described above, we are once again offering two different travel options for 2027—one is a direct flight via Amsterdam to Georgetown, Guyana, and the other is a flight from Amsterdam on to Trinidad, where you’ll even have the opportunity to go tarpon fishing for two days before continuing your journey (see also our offer in Trinidad). With a little luck, you can indeed experience sensational tarpon fishing. However, this naturally comes with slightly higher costs.
The diversity of fish species in the jungle is enormous: in addition to arapaima, seven different species of catfish (including the massive piraiba), arowana, payara, peacock bass, and wolffish, there are also a whole host of other river predators. Both spin fishing and live bait fishing are usually very productive here.
At Piraiba Lodge, guests enjoy a surprisingly high level of comfort given its remote location deep in the jungle: double rooms with shower and toilet, laundry service, a spacious dining area, and a cozy veranda with panoramic views of the river make for a very comfortable stay. There is even limited Wi-Fi access (Starlink).
Of course, there is no luxury in the camps—here, tarps are stretched out as a roof (to keep out the rain), and you sleep in camp beds or hammocks.
You must bring your own fishing gear. We will send you a checklist of the required equipment in advance. Depending on where the anglers wish to fish, the distances to the best fishing spots vary, and travel times depend on the river’s current water level.
Planned itinerary for the tour
Flight from Germany (via Amsterdam) to Georgetown, Guyana. Overnight stay at a hotel in Georgetown (double room). Alternative route via Amsterdam/Trinidad – for this option, the departure is scheduled for January 13, 2027, so there is still time for fishing in Trinidad.
Connecting flight from Georgetown to Fairview/Iwokrama National Park on a propeller plane. From there, a boat transfer to Piraiba Lodge
8 nights at Piaraiba Lodge (double room with shower/toilet). For more information, visit our website. Full board (breakfast, packed lunch, and dinner at the lodge). 7 days of fishing. 2 anglers per boat with a guide.
Return trip from the lodge by boat to Fairview, and from there a flight to Georgetown. Overnight stay at a hotel in Georgetown (double room).
Departure from Georgetown via Amsterdam to Germany.
Arrival in Germany via Amsterdam.
- International flights
- Domestic flights
- All transfers
- 8 nights at Piraiba Lodge in a double room or tent
- 7 days of fishing. 2 anglers per boat + guide.
- Full board during your stay at Piraiba Lodge
- Laundry service at Piraiba Lodge
- 2 nights at a hotel in Georgetown (double room)
- Tour guide: Kai Witt, Global Fishing Adventures
Guyana only, with a direct flight via Amsterdam to Georgetown: €5,549 per person
Surcharge for a flight via Trinidad, including 3 nights’ accommodation (double room) and 2 days of fishing (3–4 anglers per boat) on the Tarpon: €1,175 per person.
Not included in the price:
- Any costs for extra baggage
- If weather permits: Expedition to King William Falls (+ €250/min. 4 participants)
- Meal costs in Georgetown or Trinidad
- Tips
- Price per person: € 5.549,-- bis € 6.724,--
- Number of participants: 6-14
- Mail: GFAdventures@aol.com
- Phone: +49-405594173
