Pluma Tsimane

Pluma Lodge is built from sustainably sourced hardwood and sits above the Pluma River near its confluence with the Sécure. Anglers are accommodated in comfortable single-occupancy rooms or cabins, each with a private bathroom, hot water, a proper bed and full electricity. The buildings are connected to the main lodge by a broad covered porch, providing an open view across the river and surrounding rainforest. The accommodation is well suited to the setting, offering a comfortable place to recover after long days of walking and wet wading without losing the character of a remote jungle camp.

The central lodge contains the shared dining and living areas, where anglers gather for drinks and dinner each evening. Meals combine local and Argentine influences, with cooked breakfasts, packed streamside lunches and evening meals accompanied by South American wines. The lodge also provides generator power with battery backup, satellite Wi-Fi, an emergency satellite phone, laundry service, a small fly shop and an included bar.

Pluma Lodge is located in central Bolivia within a protected national park and the Tsimane Indigenous Territory, near the confluence of the Pluma and Itirizama rivers. The lodge is surrounded by lowland rainforest and has no road access, placing anglers directly within the river system they will fish. The Pluma is accessible close to the lodge, while other beats on the Itirizama and lower Sécure are reached by dugout canoe and on foot.

International travel is routed through Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, airport code VVI. Anglers should arrive in Santa Cruz the day before the scheduled transfer into the jungle, where they are met at the airport and taken to a city hotel for the night. The following morning, the group transfers to the domestic airport and boards a private charter flight to the Oromomo community airstrip.

On arrival in Oromomo, anglers are met by the guiding team and continue upstream by boat to Pluma Lodge. The return follows the same route in reverse, with a boat transfer back to the airstrip, a charter flight to Santa Cruz and a final hotel night before international departure. Charter schedules and river transfers remain dependent on weather, airstrip conditions and river levels, so anglers should avoid tight onward connections.

Rates Per Angler:
Starting from  $8,000.00 per person

What’s Included:

What’s Not Included:

Day 1: Arrive in Santa Cruz
Arrive at Viru Viru International Airport, where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. The remainder of the day is at leisure, with time to rest and prepare equipment for the journey into the jungle.

Day 2: Travel to Pluma Lodge
Transfer to the domestic airport for the private charter flight into the Tsimane Indigenous Territory. On arrival at the jungle airstrip, meet the guiding team and continue to Pluma Lodge by boat. After settling into your room, assemble tackle and attend a briefing on the week’s fishing programme.

Days 3 to 8: Six Full Fishing Days
Fish a selection of water across the Pluma, Itirizama and Sécure river systems. Daily plans are determined by water levels, clarity and fish movement, with anglers rotating through clear freestone tributaries, larger structure-rich channels and remote headwater sections. Most fishing is conducted while wet wading or from the bank, with dugout canoes used to travel between beats. Breakfast is served at the lodge, lunch is taken beside the river, and anglers return in the late afternoon for dinner. Depending on the programme, part of the week may include an overnight stay at the Itirizama out-camp.

Day 9: Return to Santa Cruz
Depart Pluma Lodge and travel back to the jungle airstrip for the charter flight to Santa Cruz. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for the final night.

Day 10: International Departure
Transfer to Viru Viru International Airport for your onward journey.

How physically demanding is the fishing at Pluma Lodge?
Most fishing involves wet wading, walking over uneven riverbeds and regularly entering and exiting dugout canoes. Some beats require several hours on foot, particularly on the upper Pluma and Itirizama. Anglers should have reasonable mobility, balance and stamina, although the guides can adjust the daily programme where conditions allow.

What level of fly-fishing experience is recommended?
Pluma is best suited to anglers who can cast large flies accurately, make quick presentations and control powerful fish near timber and rocks. Clear-water sight-fishing can be technical, while fishing the larger rivers often requires covering water efficiently. Less experienced anglers can still enjoy the trip, but casting practice before departure is strongly recommended.

Is heli-fishing included in the standard Pluma Lodge package?
No. The regular lodge programme uses boats and walking access across the Pluma, Itirizama and Sécure systems. Heli-fishing is a separate programme with its own itinerary, availability and pricing, and must be booked specifically.

What equipment and clothing should anglers bring?
Anglers should bring suitable dorado rods, reels, tropical fly lines, strong leaders, wire or bite-resistant tippet, flies and essential repair items. Quick-drying long-sleeved clothing, secure wet-wading footwear, sun protection, insect repellent, a light rain jacket and a waterproof day bag are also important. A tackle and packing list will be provided before travel.

What happens if weather delays the charter flight or river transfer?
Travel to Pluma depends on small aircraft, jungle airstrips and river conditions, so delays and schedule changes are possible. Anglers should arrive in Santa Cruz the day before the charter, avoid tight international connections and allow flexibility on the return journey. Comprehensive travel insurance with trip interruption and emergency evacuation cover is strongly recommended.