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Information Central (c) Larry Larsen
Exploratories and "Flight Insurance"
Most agents in the know recommend a layover of at least 3 to 3 1/2 hours between the domestic flight arrival and the international departure. Someone on a moderately late flight or a passenger on a canceled domestic flight requiring some re-routing may be able to make the Miami connection with such built-in connection time. Remember that many flights to the angling areas of South America only happen once or twice a week. If you miss the international flight down, you often cannot re-route in order to catch up with your group. Too, many operations depend on the entire group arriving at the same time for ground transfer, wheel and float plane charter connections and/or riverboat transportation logistics.
Acts of nature or political turmoil may take a toll on your fishing excursion, regardless of how well you plan the trip. I learned early on that flexibility is a valuable commodity on any trip to South America. Most reputable agents will provide you with a "Pre-trip Information" handout for the specific trip that you book. This information varies, depending on your destination.
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Some booking agents offer "exploratories" which mean exactly that. Little is known about the fishing, although the areas do show great promise, and the accommodations can be very
minimal or even rough. I've been on a few exploring trips where the fishing was very rewarding and a few where it was terrible. It's always a gamble, but knowing that you're the first
sportfisherman to wet a line in a little-known tributary can be exciting. Some booking agents book the domestic (U.S) connecting flights as well as those from the U.S. city of
international departure. If not, you will have to make your own. 
Missing customers just cannot be accommodated in the
outreaches of South America several hours or days later. Most agents will provide a detailed itinerary along with their Rates & Responsibilities. You'll have this well ahead of your trip so that
you also can make any logistics plans on the connecting travel accordingly.