Accommodations & Services
The Xingu Lodge accommodations are 4 double occupancy wood cabins with spring box beds, bathroom, hot water and electric light. The lodge is located on the bank of the Xingu river looking out over a gorgeous Home Pool; near to the Kamotjam community where 3 traditional Kayapó families live, who grow cassava, cocoa and other plants that constitute their traditional diet.
Every evening guests will be delighted by a delicious cuisine made by the Untamed Angling chef's in the dining room. Purified water, soft drinks and juices will complete the beverage list on the lodge. Help yourself or ask the host or manager for any of our special jungle drinks! Beer is not allowed (*)
(*) No alcoholic beverage will be allowed during the fishing day in the river according to FUNAI regulations and also a decision of the Kayapo of Xingu. They are very cautious with the use of alcohol and want to protect the future of their young Kayapo guides.
Included Wifi Satellite services are provided for all our guests. Satphone calls are also available at additional cost.
Electric generators will provide full electric power every night and each lodge has 110-volt plugs so remember to bring your 110V to 220V converter if needed. You may charge batteries and use an electric shaver in every lodge. We provide laundry service at the lodge at no additional cost. Just leave your clothes in a designated container, and they will be returned washed and clean, usually within a day.
An added bonus of this unique Xingu payara trip will be the presence of biologists at the lodge. The Kayapo Xingu wilderness is rich in all wildlife including many mammal and bird species listed as threatened or endangered but that are abundant in Kayapo territory. For example, from the lodge you can expect to see troops of the endangered and entertaining white -whiskered spidermonkey as well as many of the world's largest parrot/macaw species, the famous brilliant blue hyacinth macaw. The biologists will be scouting wildlife viewing locations and putting out camera traps.The photos will be reviewed in the lodge at the end of each week. We can expect to see many shots of exciting Amazonian animals.
Special Dietary requirements
Please let us know whether you have any kind of dietary restriction or food allergies (nuts, almonds, flours, etc.) so we can prepare.
Alcoholic beverages
No Alcoholic Beverage will be allowed during the fishing day in the river according to FUNAI regulations and also a decision of the Kayapos communities. They are very cautious with the use of alcohol and want to protect the future of their young warriors. Some fine wines, spirits and liquors will be served at the lodge during appetizers and dinner.
Water
Our partnership with YETI coolers allowed us to design a program that focuses on reducing the use of plastic bottles in Xingu to zero or to a minimum. As a result, we have built last generation filters to provide pure potable water in our lodges. The lodge has a complete water filtration system, of 5 elements (Sediment, Micro Filter, Bacterial Filter and Reverse Osmosis units). The quality of our water is regularly checked by a renowned Manaus (Brazil) laboratory—you will find the pertaining certificate in the living room. All bathrooms have filtered water in taps and showers.
Electricity
will be available with batteries and we will have a small generator running during peak hours. The electricity is the same as in the U.S. 110/220 volt, but with two prongs.
Guides Team
Xingu guides are experienced for jungle angling. All are expert fly-fishing guides in other high-end operations, speak English and are licensed. Local Indian guides are very knowledgeable about their area, and they really know where fish are. This guide couple is the key for your fishing success. Being fishing in the jungle for many years and guiding, gives them complete knowledge of the people, flora, fauna, history and most of all, the fishing.
Gratuities
We suggest a tip of approximately 10% of the package cost. Tips are split evenly among the guides and support staff. You do not need to leave any additional tips. Tips are left to the discretion of the angler. The head guide will collect the tips. Please bring cash $USD for the gratuities.
An added bonus of this unique Xingu payara trip will be the presence of biologists at the lodge. The Kayapo Xingu wilderness is rich in all wildlife including many mammal and bird species listed as threatened or endangered but that are abundant in Kayapo territory. For example, from the lodge you can expect to see troops of the endangered and entertaining white -whiskered spidermonkey as well as many of the world's largest parrot/macaw species, the famous brilliant blue hyacinth macaw. The biologists will be scouting wildlife viewing locations and putting out camera traps.The photos will be reviewed in the lodge at the end of each week. We can expect to see many shots of exciting Amazonian animals.