Pluma Lodge | Golden Dorado Fly Fishing | Bolivia

Price Notes

Prices are based on two adults sharing transfers, fishing and accommodation in twin rooms at Pluma Lodge (unless otherwise stated) and are correct at the time of going to press. Subject to time of year or date and currency fluctuations, these prices may fluctuate slightly due to flight price increases or fuel surcharge.

ATOL
Holidays or flights booked with Sportquest Holidays Limited are protected by the Civil Aviation Authority by our ATOL bond (Number 6371). ATOL protects you from losing your money or being stranded abroad. It does this by carrying out financial checks on the firms it licenses and requiring a guarantee, called a bond.

Tour Notes

Visa

All visitors to Bolivia should carry a Yellow Fever Vaccine certification. (Please visit your GP to arrange)

A valid passport is mandatory for entry into Bolvia. You passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of proposed entry into Bolivia is required to enter and depart Bolivia.

For most European citizens no visa is required. For U.S. citizens seeking to enter Bolivia as tourists must have an entry visa. Bolivian tourist visas can be applied for by mail or in person at Bolivian consulates in the U.S., as well as at Bolivian ports of entry, such as at Bolivia’s international airports and at land border crossings. Bolivian tourist visas are valid for one or five years from the date of issuance. The cost of the tourist visa per one year is $60 and per five years is $140 U.S. dollars. These fees can be paid in cash, by deposit to the Bolivian Consulate’s bank account or by money order.

Medical Requirements

We strongly recommend you visit your doctor or county health department before departing for Bolivia. They should be able to help you with health care matters and securing your Yellow Fever Vaccination and Certification.

All visitors to Bolivia should carry a Yellow Fever Vaccine certification.

Please Note

All details of visa and medical requirements are correct at time of press however please check these requirements for changes.

Departure tax

For UK Nationals there is no additional airport arrival or departure tax to be paid, other nationals should check with the embassy.

Flight Route & Flight Time

UK – Madrid (approx 9 hrs) Madrid – Santa Cruz Bolivia (approx 12 hrs) Santa Cruz Bolivia – Oromomo Village (approx 1.5 hrs)

Baggage Allowance

Your actual allowance is based on both which airline you are flying with and also what class of seat you are travelling in. Normally in Economy it is 1 checked bag, Premium Economy / Business 2 checked bags, First 3 checked bags. In addition to your checked bags you are also allowed 1 cabin bag and either 1-laptop bag or ladies handbag. The actual size and weight limit for bags is dependent on the airline. We therefore recommend that once your flights are booked you check on the airlines website for the up to date allowances.

On the private charter flight to and from Oromomo Village the baggage allowance is 1 bag 25 kilos, please be mindful of this limit as if too many people are overweight some bags may not travel.  Please restrain bringing unnecessary weight to the jungle lodges. Luggage weight limit is 25 kilos. We use small planes for transfers and we are really strict in all safety measures and baggage weight limits are strictly adhered to. You will be able to leave items not needed at camp with the Hotel in Santa Cruz concierge if you are returning to the hotel at the end of the week. We recommend this for travelling clothes, etc.

Transfer Time

From Oromomo Village to Pluma Lodge 70 mins by boat.