Fishing Adventure to Rockstone

Duration: 1 day
Price Range: USD$150 per person (Inclusive of transportation, meals, light refreshments, all entrance fees)
Category: Soft Adventure
Minimum 3 persons (Special rates apply to Groups of 4 or more)

The Rockstone Fish Festival is an annual event which sees participation from Guyana‘s top sport fishing men.
This event is usually scheduled around the end of October or the beginning of November. However, almost all through the year, except for extreme raining seasons, fishing is possible.  Some of the more known fish species found are the Peacock Bass or Lukunani, Hymara, Arawana, Pirana and the endangered Arapaima, world’s largest fresh water fish (trapping not allowed). 

The trip begins at 07.00 hrs, traveling overland via 4*4 vehicles along the Soesdyke/Linden Highway onto the Lethem/Brazil trail through dense rainforest, arriving at Rockstone approximately two hrs after departure. After a day of excitement, relaxation and of course fishing, we return to Georgetown.  

Fishing Adventure to Kurupukari on the Essequibo River

Duration: Minimum 3 days, 2 nights
Price Range: USD$295 per person (Inclusive of transportation, lunch, light refreshments, all entrance fees)
Category: Soft/Mild Adventure
Minimum 3 persons (Special rates apply to Groups of 4 or more)

This trip is designed for the average to above average angler, providing the opportunity to catch fish species such as Hymara, Peacock Bass, Arawana and the Black or Giant Pirana. Essequibo and the Rupununi Rivers are also habitat for the endangered Arapaima (not for trapping).

After a six-hour journey overland, through Guyana’s rainforest on the Lethem/ Brazil Trail, we arrive at Kurupukari on the Essequibo River, where we set up our Base Camps. From there, we embark by boat up the Essequibo River to some of the best fishing grounds available, returning at the end of each day to Base Camp.

Note: Other fishing trips are offered to more remote areas, such as Karanambu Ranch, Rewa and Apoteri in the Rupununi River or further South of the Rupununi and could be customized for travel to and from via air.