Itineraries - 1 day
£799 (US$1,280)

 

Day 1

6.00am Coffee in hotel lobby to await transfer by taxi/minibus (depending on the size of your group) to Las Salinas. Soft drinks provided for the journey which takes approximately 2 hours from Central Havana.

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8.00am Arrive at La Finca hotel, your base for both Las Salinas and Rio Negro

8.45am Transfer to Las Salinas to pick up skiffs. Transfer down into the reserve takes 45 minutes during which you will see the incredible birdlife which Zapata is famous for.

9.30am Tackle up, pick up skiffs and meet your guides. Briefing on Las Salinas, the fishing, fly choice etc. Fishing for the remainder of the day. Packed lunches and cold drinks will be provided by the hotel and additional drinks are available from the cool box on the skiffs

6.00pm Return onshore, cold beers and discussion of the days fishing

6.15pm Return to La Finca for siesta, drink and supper

Day 2

8.00am Transfer to Las Salinas to pick up skiffs.

8.45am Tackle up, pick up skiffs and meet your guides. Briefing on Las Salinas, the fishing, fly choice etc. Fishing for the remainder of the day. Packed lunches and cold drinks will be provided by the hotel and additional drinks are available from the cool box on the skiffs

6.00pm Return onshore, cold beers and discussion of the days fishing

6.15pm Return to La Finca for siesta, drink and supper

Day 3

8.00am Transfer to Las Salinas to pick up skiffs.

8.45am Tackle up, pick up skiffs and meet your guides. Fishing for the remainder of the day. Packed lunches and cold drinks will be provided by the hotel and additional drinks are available from the cool box on the skiffs

6.00pm Return onshore, cold beers and discussion of the days fishing

6.15pm Return trip (approx 2.5 hours) to Havana.

Notes:

• We recommend that guides tips of between US$10-$15/day are appropriate if you are pleased with the service.
• Tips should be paid directly to the guide.
• Day 3 at Las Salinas may be replaced with a day On the Rio Negro.

 

 

Costs:

Per fisherman in single occupancy room with own skiff and guide £799 (US$1,280)

Prices include:

• Use of saltwater fly fishing equipment (if using your own equipment cost reduced by £25 per day)
• All scheduled transfers
• Two nights at 3 star La Finca on full board (not inclusive of drinks)
• Use of single skiff with guide

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