The Xingu (pronounced Sching-goo) River sport-fishing project is located in the spectacular wilderness territory of the Kayapo indigenous people in the southeastern Amazon basin of Brazil. The Xingu Lodge is the first location dedicated to targeting payara, the elusive and hard-fighting vampire fish. For years this has been one of the hardest fish for fly anglers to target, as there are very few safe regions where they can be found in concentrated numbers. With the recent development of the Xingu Lodge, located near Untamed Angling's popular Kendjam Lodge, the playing field has changed, offering intrepid anglers the best opportunity in the world to target these savage fish. This eight-person camp will run from September through November when flows are lowest, and anglers will target fish with sinking lines while casting from both the bank and boats. If you have ever wanted to target these remarkable gamefish, this is the place.

Each day teams of two anglers will head out for the day fishing the Xingu river, its channels, rapids, lakes and tributaries. Each two anglers will share a fluent English-speaking fly fishing guide along with a local native guide in an aluminum boat. Both anglers can constantly fish all day long.

The Xingu Lodge accommodations are comfortable double occupancy wood cabins with spring box beds and a bathroom in each room. Hot water and electric light will be available to guests at the lodge. The lodge is located on the bank of the Xingu river looking out over a gorgeous rapid and pool. This location is the camp of a traditional Kayapó family who farms manioc, cacao and other plants that constitute the traditional Kayapó diet. Every evening guests will be delighted by Untamed Angling chef’s simple but delicious cuisine in the dining room. Filtered water, soft drinks and juices are available in camp. Included Wifi satellite service is also provided for all guests. Satellite phone calls are also available at additional cost.

Electric generators will provide full electric power every night and each cabin has 110-volt plugs as well as ceiling and standing fans. Laundry service is provided at the camp at no additional cost. 

Day 1: Arrive in Manaus where you will be met by a member of the Xingu team who will transfer you to your hotel.

Day 2: After breakfast (approximately 5:30 AM), you will be transferred to the local airport to meet your charter flight to the Pukararãnkre Indian Community. Once on the ground, you will meet your guides and staff for the trip, as well as members of the Kayapo community. Next, you will head upriver for a short 15-20 minutes to the lodge for lunch. After lunch, you will utilize the rest of the day to get settled in and prepare for the next day of fishing. For those that eager, there is a section of water immediately in front of the lodge where you can try your luck at a payara.

Day 3 - 8: Six days of guided fishing and exploring the Xingu river. Each group of two anglers will be accompanied by a professional fly fishing guide as well as a native guide.

Day 9: In the morning, guests will be transferred downstream by boat to the Pukararãnkre community landing strip to fly back to Manaus. On the return flight you will stop in Itaituba Airstrip for refuel and then head back to Manaus. You will arrive in Manaus mid/late afternoon. You will be met by a member of the Xingu team who will transfer you to the airport for your return flight home.

2024 Rate: Per person based on double occupancy

• 8 night/6 day package: $6,944 plus $567 native fees

2025 Rate: Per person based on double occupancy

• 8 night/6 day package: $7,155 plus $585 native fees

Included: All charter flights and boat transfers, all necessary ground transfers in Brazil, accommodations, meals, and beverages at camp, one hotel overnight in Manaus on arrival, guided fishing with one pro fly fishing guide and two Indian guides per two anglers, fishing licenses.

Not included: International airfare, Brazilian visa, tips and gratuities for camp staff and guides, food and beverages in Manaus and private city tours, airport departure tax, satellite phone calls, city tours in Manaus, extra hotel overnights, flies.

Species: Payara, peacock bass, wolf fish, matrinxa, bicuda, pacu, and more

Season: September to November

Capacity: Eight anglers