Tsimane Lodge Heli Fishing
Adventureous Helicopter Access to Remote Jungle Waters
The heli-fishing program operates from Pluma Lodge and provides helicopter access to remote rivers and tributaries within the Tsimane watershed. Flights typically run short distances into isolated systems that are not accessible by boat or overland travel.These rivers include a mix of freestone channels, clear tributaries, and jungle headwaters within flying range of the lodge. Each system varies in structure and water type, offering different fishing environments throughout the program.
Pluma Lodge serves as the base of operations for lodging, meals, and daily departures. Fishing is conducted in remote locations during the day, with return travel back to the lodge each evening.
Bolivia
Tsimane Lodge Heli Fishing
Species
Golden Dorado, Yatorana & Pacú
Accommodations
Single and Double Occupancy Rooms with Private Bath
Prime Season
June-October
Length of Stay
7 nights / 6 fishing days
Rates
$17,300
Capacity
8 anglers
Accommodations
Heli-fishing guests are based at Pluma Lodge, which serves as the accommodation and operations hub for the program.
Guests stay in private cabins with ensuite bathrooms, hot water, electricity, and comfortable bedding. The lodge includes a central dining area used for meals and daily briefings.
Meals are served onsite with international cuisine and wines from Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia. Additional amenities include Wi-Fi, laundry service, and gear storage.
Guests stay in private cabins with ensuite bathrooms, hot water, electricity, and comfortable bedding. The lodge includes a central dining area used for meals and daily briefings.
Meals are served onsite with international cuisine and wines from Argentina, Chile, and Bolivia. Additional amenities include Wi-Fi, laundry service, and gear storage.
Travel Details
Guests traveling to Tsimane Lodge Heli Fishing arrive first in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (VVI), Bolivia, where they typically overnight in a hotel included in the travel package. The following day, anglers take a charter flight into a remote jungle airstrip in the Tsimane region. From there, guests continue by boat and overland transfer into the Pluma River system to reach the lodge. All logistics are fully coordinated by the outfitter from arrival through departure.
Dates & Rates
Season runs June-October
Rates for 2027 $17,300 plus $1250 National Park Fees
FAQ
- Where do guests stay?
- At Pluma Lodge.
- How is access to fishing areas provided?
- By helicopter from Pluma Lodge into remote river systems.
- What are the accommodations like?
- Private cabins with ensuite bathrooms, hot water, and electricity.
- What services are included?
- Lodging, meals, and guided fishing from the lodge base.
- Is this program part of the Tsimane system?
- Yes. It operates within the broader Tsimane watershed.
Terms
Trip terms, pricing, and booking conditions are available upon request. Please contact us for full details.
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Why We Go Here
The heli-fishing program is based out of Pluma Lodge and provides access to remote rivers and tributaries within the Mosetén region of Bolivia. These waters are reached exclusively by helicopter and are not accessible by boat or overland travel.The program includes multiple river systems within flying distance of the lodge, each offering different water types and fishing conditions. These systems extend the range of the broader Tsimane watershed into more isolated areas.
Pluma Lodge functions as the central base for operations, including lodging, meals, and daily helicopter departures. Anglers return to the lodge each evening after fishing remote sections of river throughout the day.