Fishing Program
Venezuela's National Park Service has limited fishing permits to 12 anglers a day, guaranteeing the long-term prosperity of this undisturbed angling paradise. Our guides are seasoned professionals, specializing in fly fishing and light-tackle. They will lead you to a different area each day depending on your preference and fishing conditions. You'll fish from early morning until mid-afternoon, leaving plenty of time for swimming, snorkelling or just relaxing. Fishing is done either from small skiffs or by wading knee-deep along remote sand-flats. These flats range from 100 yards to miles long, and offer ideal shallow-water wading conditions on hard sand. Record size barracudas and a variety of reef fish prowl the edges of many of the flats, including grouper, snapper and king mackerel, offering more challenges and variety.
Trip Duration
5 days/4 nights
3 days fishing
Package Price, 2007 season rates
5 days & 4 nights /3 days fishing
$1225 per person (double occupancy), no international airfare to Caracas included.
Single Supplement
$2105 per person, extra day $450
Extra Day Rate
$320 per person (double occupancy), $200 for non-anglers
Deposit amount
30 % in advance .May be paid with credit card or money order. Final payments are typically due 60 days prior to departure.
Package includes
-Personal safe for valuables
-3 full days guided fishing in lodge boats
-All meals at lodge. Drinks & snacks during the fishing activities.
-Fishing permits.
-Personalized service.
-All ground transportation.
-First and last overnight at the Hotel Ole Caribe*****
-Charter flight to and from Caracas to Los Roques
-Double occupancy accommodations with private bathroom and air conditioning.
Not included
Airport departure tax, fishing tackle, overweight baggage, meals at Hotel Olé Caribe, tips, gifts or items of a personal nature. National park fee.
Options
Depending on time of year and space availability, you may be able to combine bonefishing with one of our other fishing or adventure trips in Venezuela.
Season
January to July. Fly-fishing enthusiasts should note that winds are typically lowest between the months of March and July.
Available Dates
Please contact us to confirm space availability or to request specific dates. Early reservations are recommended.
Getting there
Your trip begins with arrival in Caracas, where you will be transferred to Hotel Olé Caribe*****. The next morning you will board a 50-minute flight to Los Roques Archipelago. After your fishing on last day, you will fly back to Caracas and driven to your place, where you can relax before your departure for the U.S. the following day.
Capacity
12 anglers per week
Accommodation
The main island of Gran Roque has a population of about 1200 inhabitants and is primarily a fishing community. There is little tourism infrastructure except for the airstrip and a few guesthouses. You will be staying in simple, clean lodges that accommodate just a few visitors.
Meals
Your meals are comprised of an assortment of local delicacies, and venezuelan cuisine. Vegatarian meals are available upon request.
Non-fishing activities
Scuba diving, snorkeling, beach-combing, swimming.
Sample outline itinerary
(Subject to revision. Detailed itineraries are prepared on confirmation of reservation)
Day 1: Arrive in Caracas. Airport reception and transfer to Hotel Olé Caribe***** for overnight.
Day 2: Early morning flight to Gran Roque. Transfer to guest lodge. Orientation. Fishing. Overnight.
Day 3 (and extra days): Full fishing day(s). Overnight at guest lodge.
Day 4: Breakfast. Fishing. Late afternoon return flight to Caracas by 5pm. Hotel Olé Caribe***** for overnight.
Day 5: Transfer to international airport for your departure flight back to U.S.
Entry
A valid passport required for all travelers. Tourist cards are provided on your international flight to Venezuela. Passengers assume all responsibility for obtaining valid passports.
Health
While not required to enter Venezuela, anti-malaria precautions may be advised. Be sure to take sunscreen and insect repellent. Pepto-Bismol or Immodium may help incidental traveller's diarrhea.
Note: health precautions are offered here as an informational service only. See your doctor or health clinic.
Languages
Spanish and limited English
Weather
Heavy tropical downpours can occur even during the "dry season" so be sure to pack a rainsuit. Humidity in the tropics can play havoc with cameras or other electronic devices. Daytime highs can reach the 90s, but the gentle sea breeze and clear wading waters lessen the impact. Temperatures drop into the 70s at night. The sun is intense, so the greatest risk is sunburn. Pack protective clothing and sun cream.
Trip insurance
We recommend you purchase trip cancellation insurance to cover any losses should you have to cancel to due to unforeseen illness or other emergency.
Packing
Our recommended packing list and other briefing materials will be furnished on receipt of your trip deposit and reservation form.
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