Belize Bonefish Bonanza
Multiple Dates | Starting at $3,650 — Join us for a week in Belize casting to bonefish, permit, and tarpon on an unforgettable fly-fishing adventure at El Pescador Lodge.
Belize Bonefish Bonanza
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Belize Bonefish Bonanza
Multiple Dates | Starting at $3,650 — Join us for a week in Belize casting to bonefish, permit, and tarpon on an unforgettable fly-fishing adventure at El Pescador Lodge.
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orvistravel@orvis.com| Departure Dates | Price Per Angler | Private Room/Shared Boat | Private Room/Private Boat | Non-Angler Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 9-13, 2024 | $3,650 | $4,165 | $5,240 | $2,210 |
| May 7-11, 2024 | $3,650 | $4,165 | $5,240 | $2,210 |
| June 4-8, 2024 | $3,650 | $4,165 | $5,240 | $2,210 |
| September 2-6, 2024 | $3,250 | $3,650 | $4,860 | $1,760 |
| October 2-6, 2024 | $3,250 | $3,650 | $4,860 | $1,760 |
| February 24-28, 2025 | Contact Orvis Travel for 2025 pricing options | -- | -- | -- |
| March 25-29, 2025 | Contact Orvis Travel for 2025 pricing options | -- | -- | -- |
| May 24-28, 2025 | Contact Orvis Travel for 2025 pricing options | -- | -- | -- |
| June 23-27, 2025 | Contact Orvis Travel for 2025 pricing options | -- | -- | -- |
| September 20-24, 2025 | Contact Orvis Travel for 2025 pricing options | -- | -- | -- |
| October 16-20, 2025 | Contact Orvis Travel for 2025 pricing options | -- | -- | -- |
- The angling price is per person, based on double occupancy, 2 anglers per guide.
- The non-angling rate is per person and applies to each non-angler sharing a room with an angler.
- Guests traveling alone or requesting a private room must pay the private room supplement.
- Single anglers will not be charged the private boat supplement as long as they are willing to share a guide with another single angler. Offer only valid on this Orvis Adventures special group departure.
Upgrades and Extensions:
PRIVATE VACATION VILLA: Upgrade to a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom private, ocean view villa for an additional $300 per room, per night.
EXTEND YOUR TRIP: It’s easy to extend your stay at El Pescador for additional days or nights. We can also help you plan an extension to the inland jungles and Mayan Mountains of Western Belize. Call the Orvis Adventures team at (800) 547-4322 to check availability and pricing.
Included:
- 4 nights lodging in an air-conditioned, en suite room in the main lodge
- 3 days of guided fishing from flats boats (2 anglers per boat is standard)
- Expert advice and support from El Pescador’s fishing director
- An Orvis Trip Leader will be on site to help you maximize your success
- All meals at the lodge and boat lunches
- Beverages, including local Belizean beer and rum at bar
- Complimentary use of pools, kayaks, canoes, bikes and Wi-Fi
- Local air and transfers between Belize City and El Pescador Lodge
- Local sales and hotel taxes *for these special Orvis trips, all taxes are now included in 2024 package price*
Not Included:
- International flights to Belize City
- Marine park fees (optional) & fishing licenses (approx. $30/person)
- Guide & staff tips (approx. $70/day, per person)
- Imported liquors
- Fishing equipment (available for rent or purchase)
Day 1: Arrival
You’ll meet your Orvis host at El Pescador Lodge & Villas after a short, local flight to San Pedro from Belize City (included in your trip price). A staff member will meet you at the airport for a scenic boat ride to your beachside home for the week.
Days 2—4: Fishing and Relaxing in the Sun
Anglers will enjoy three full days of saltwater flats fishing with opportunities to target bonefish, tarpon and permit in the company of an expert, Belizean guide. You’ll feel the exhilaration as you speed out to the serene flats-wind in your hair, ready for a day of fun and excitement, aboard a Panga (a Mexican-style skiff, with a casting platform on the front, and a v-shape hull). The boats are well stocked with food and cold drinks, so you can enjoy a full day chasing fish.
Non-anglers will also enjoy this tropical paradise. Head out for a day of exploring with a kayak or canoe or laze the day away by the pool. The staff can also arrange for optional excursions such as snorkeling on the crystal-clear waters of the barrier reef or a day trip to visit Mayan ruins.
At the end of each day, reunite with your fellow travel companions and Orvis host over hors d’oeuvres at the outdoor bar or take a refreshing swim in the pool. As the tropical sun sets, you’ll dine under the stars on local Caribbean specialties prepared by the resort chef. After dinner, enjoy some Belizean cocktails at the bar, including the famous painkiller!
Day 5: Depart El Pescador
After breakfast, we’ll take you back to San Pedro for flights back to Belize City and flights home. You can catch any flight to the U.S. departing Belize City after 9:30 a.m. If you want to extend your trip to Belize, just give us a call. We can arrange extra nights at El Pescador or help you plan a trip to one of our other destinations in Belize.
Trip Extensions
It’s easy to extend your Belize trip whether you want to spend more time at El Pescador or explore another part of Belize. Want to fish an extra day? No problem. Snorkeling or diving on the reef? We can help!
Many anglers visiting Belize choose to spend extra time exploring the inland jungles and Mayan Mountains of western Belize. Belize is a small country with a tremendous amount of ecological and cultural diversity. A short drive or flight from Belize City puts you in mountainous pine forests or tropical jungles. We will be happy to arrange a stay at a fantastic eco-lodge to help you round out your Belize travel adventure.
Please call Orvis Adventures at (800) 547-4322 for pricing and availability.
Beachfront Accommodations
This grand slam fishing lodge in Belize is the perfect destination for first-time saltwater anglers and seasoned veterans. Experienced anglers can head off to the more technically-challenging flats while the beginners can focus on technique – and catch bonefish – closer to the lodge.
El Pescador Lodge is nestled on a quiet, immaculate beach, just a few miles north of San Pedro on the island of Ambergris Caye. The colonial-style lodge features a long verandah overlooking the beach and barrier reef and is surrounded by swaying palms and tropical flowering plants. The resort features three swimming pools as well as complimentary use of kayaks, canoes and bicycles.
You will have the option of staying in a recently renovated standard room in the main lodge or upgrading to a private, beachfront villa. Regardless of your choice, all of the air-conditioned rooms are comfortable and have a nice view of the beach. There are two double beds in each room, so sharing a room with another angler is easy. Private rooms are also available.
Read our El Pescador Lodge reviews to learn more about Belize fly fishing trips.
The Fly Fishing in Belize
Ambergris Caye is conveniently located amidst some of the most productive bonefish, permit and tarpon flats in the Caribbean. The area has long been a favorite of anglers chasing the coveted tropical saltwater grand slam. Although still a difficult feat, even for highly skilled anglers, many would agree that El Pescador Lodge is probably home to more grand slams than any other lodge in the Caribbean.
The flats extend for miles, providing ample opportunities and a wide variety of species. The nutrient rich ecosystem provides a tremendous amount of food to the bonefish, permit, tarpon and numerous other fish that inhabit the flats. From extremely large schools of small bonefish to incredible schools of permit and tarpon exceeding 150 pounds, variety is what fly fishing in this part of Belize is all about.
Bonefish
Bonefish are the most numerous game fish available in Northern Belize. Many experienced professional and amateur anglers caught their first bonefish with an El Pescador guide. The fish are plentiful and there are always options available to anglers of all skill levels. The average bonefish weighs in at around 2 pounds but there are larger fish available, and fish over 10 pounds have been landed. Most of the bonefishing around Ambergris Caye is done while casting from the platform of a Mexican style panga flats boat. The elevated position of the angler and guide makes spotting fish easier and oftentimes the boat can get closer to the fish than a wading angler can. There are some flats that are hard bottomed and well suited to wade fishing. However, anglers spend most of their time fishing from the boat.
Permit
Permit are a popular attraction for anglers visiting Belize. Although never easy to catch, if you are willing to put in the time and effort, this is one of the best places in the world to connect with this special fish. Permit sizes range from 5 pounds to over 40 pounds with the average fish landed running around 10 pounds.
Tarpon
Tarpon are available year round in smaller numbers. The resident fish that are found in the mangrove creeks from October – April typically range from 15 – 40 pounds and are a lot of fun on a fly rod whenever they are encountered. Most of the tarpon fishing this time of year involves blind casting in deeper channels with sinking lines. In approximately late April through early October the larger migratory tarpon move into the area looking for baitfish schools on their annual migration through the Caribbean. This provides the best opportunity to sight fish for tarpon. It is not unusual to see fish over 100 pounds and larger fish are caught every year.
The unique geography of the area allows El Pescador’s well trained guides to find fish throughout the day by switching locations and species as the tide fluctuates. In addition to bonefish, permit and tarpon, these bonefishing guides are well trained and eager to pursue other species including jacks, snapper, barracuda and the occasional snook.
The Fly Fishing Guides
All of El Pescador’s fishing guides were born and raised on Ambergris Caye. Many of the guides have been working at El Pescador Lodge for over 20 years, and all are expert anglers. The guides have an encyclopedic knowledge of the fishery, coming from a lifetime dedicated to learning where the fish are and how best to catch them on a fly. El Pescador’s guides are happy to help teach you some of their secrets and will work hard to maximize your opportunities for success.
Many of the small inns and resorts on Ambergris Caye offer to arrange day trips with independent guides. However, ask anyone in Belize if they are a fishing guide and you will most likely get a confident “yes”. The same individual may also claim to be an expert carpenter or SCUBA dive instructor. All guides are not created equal, so it is important to choose carefully. If fishing is an important part of your vacation to Ambergris Caye, there is no substitute for the well organized fishing program and friendly professional guides at El Pescador.
Other Activities
- Snorkeling: the waters are crystal clear, there’s a major barrier reef close to the lodge, and a marine park.
- Dive: there’s a dive shop and they arrange a variety of daily dives, including trips to the Blue Hole offshore.
- Mayan ruins: daytrips to the mainland can be arranged to visit the impressive ruins.
- Birding/kayaking: tours are available along the protected mangrove coast as well as along the beach.
- Sailing: daytrips and sunset cruises are available.
Reservations, Deposits & Payments
The deposit is 50% of the trip price unless stated differently in the trip proposal and materials (trip planner and confirmation email). In some cases, deposits are non-refundable, this depends on the destination and will be clearly noted in the trip proposal and materials as well. Deposits may be made by check or credit card: Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card. The balance of the trip cost is due 90 days before departure, except where specified differently on individual itineraries. The balance will be charged automatically to the credit card used for the deposit, unless otherwise specified. Any changes made to the method of payment after the final balance has been collected are subject to processing fees.
A reservation form and release are required prior to departure.
All prices must be paid in U.S. dollars. Deposits are not transferable from one trip to another.
Prices quoted are based on foreign exchange values and tariffs currently in effect and prices are subject to change. Orvis Adventures reserves the right to adjust prices accordingly until the time of departure.
Planning information
When your reservation is confirmed, you will receive planning information to guide you through trip preparations. Details about arrival and departure, clothing and equipment, trip cancellation insurance, pre- and post- trip extensions, visas and documents and activities are included in the planning information.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Although cancellation fees may be higher for some trips (stated in the trip proposal and materials), the following minimum cancellation fees will apply:
| Days Prior to Trip | Fee |
| + 90 days | $300 per person |
| 89 days or less | 100% of cost |
For trips that include an Orvis gift card or Orvis merchandise, the retail value of the gift card or merchandise is non-refundable upon delivery. Cancellation fees cannot be waived for any reason, including health, business or personal emergencies, or weather.
We strongly urge you to purchase trip cancellation insurance.
No refunds will be made for unused portions of a trip, including late arrival or early departure. Guide fees and hotel costs are not refundable if unused as outlined in the itinerary. Orvis reserves the right to modify an itinerary due to circumstances beyond our control. In the unlikely event that Orvis must cancel a tour, all payments received to date will be refunded, which constitutes a full settlement.
Orvis is not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation of any canceled trip, including airline tickets and visas fees.
Cancellation Insurance
Your planning information includes information for travel insurance covering cancel for any reason, cancellation for medical reasons, trip delay, medical expenses, lost baggage and medical evacuation. We urge you to obtain this coverage.
Share policies
Trip prices are based on double occupancy. Single rooms & cabins are limited. If you request a single room, a single supplement will apply as noted in the itinerary. We will confirm the single room as early as possible, but in some cases it may not be earlier than 30 days prior to the trip. If you request a roommate, we can usually pair you with another guest of the same gender, and no single supplement will apply. If you request a roommate, and one is not available, we will only charge you the single supplement if required by the lodge or facility used in the trip.
Children under 18 must share a room with a parent or other family member. In some cases this may be waived.
Passports and documents
International trips require a passport. Check your passport early and make sure it has six months validity at the time of travel. A visa is needed in some countries and we will send you complete details and instructions.
Arrival and Departure
Group transfers from a central location such as an airport are described in the itinerary, and are included in the land cost.. Transfers are not included in the land cost if you arrive early or leave after the scheduled departure day.
Equipment & Clothing
You will receive a detailed list of appropriate gear with your trip planning information.
Airline reservations
The land cost of your trip does not include airfare.
Limitation of liability
This section defines Orvis Travel’s responsibility with regard to all travel arrangements made by Orvis Travel, including individual travel and pre- and post- trip extensions. Please read it carefully.
Upon sending your deposit to Orvis Travel, you acknowledge that you have read and understand all the terms and conditions outlined here, and agree to be bound by them.
All trips that involve outdoor sporting activities such as shooting or fishing, or travel through remote places by vehicle, boat, small plane or on foot, put you at risk for accidents and serious injuries in the normal course of the activity. That is the nature of travel to such destinations and you acknowledge that you accept these hazards as a condition of participation.
Orvis Travel, its Owners, Employees, Associates and Agents give notice that they act only as the agent for the owners, contractors and suppliers providing means of transportation and/or other services and assume no responsibility howsoever caused for injury, loss or damage to person or property in connection with any service resulting directly from: acts of God, detention, annoyance, delays, expenses arising from quarantine, strikes, thefts, pilferage, force majeure, failure of any means of conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled, civil disturbances, terrorism, government restrictions or regulations, and discrepancies or changes in transit or hotel services over which it has no control. Reasonable changes in the itinerary may be made where deemed advisable for the comfort and well-being of the passengers.
Baggage and personal effects, including items purchased, guns, fishing equipment or sporting goods are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times and no employee/agent of Orvis Travel, its subsidiaries, affiliated or associated companies is authorized to accept these for storage, safekeeping, or transportation.
