Itineraries - 1 day
£1,995 (US$3,195)

 

(Flight number, time & terminal to be advised)

Day 1 PM

Arrive in Havana. VIP immigration clearance and luggage collection to cut out immigration queues and allow a welcome drink in the airport lounge. Transfer to Parque Central Hotel in Old Havana. If you are up to it, and we do recommend it, a walk in Old Havana to sample some of the bars and night life is a must…

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Day 2

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.

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 3/4

8.00am 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.

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 5

8.00am Transfer to Rio Negro to pick up skiffs. Transfer down into the estuary takes 30 minutes.

8.45am Tackle up, pick up skiffs and meet your guides. Briefing on Rio Negro, the fishing, lure & 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 6

8.00am Transfer to Rio Negro to pick up skiffs. Transfer down into the estuary takes 30 minutes.

8.45am Tackle up, pick up skiffs and meet your guides. Briefing on Rio Negro, the fishing, lure & 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 trip (approx 2 hours) to Parque Centrale, Old Havana for siesta, drink and supper. Final night in Havana so we recommend a night out to indulge in the Cuba Experience…our GrandSlam representatives will be able to give you some recommendations.

Day 7

TBA Meet in hotel lobby for transfer to Havana airport for return trip home…

Notes: We recommend that guides tips of between US$10-15/day are appropriate if you are pleased with the service. They should be paid directly to the guide.

 

 

Costs:

Per fisherman in single occupancy room with own skiff and guide £1,995 (US$3,195)

Prices include:

• Return flights from London to Havana via Paris or Madrid (direct flights are available from Air Jamaica for a premium and costs will be advised by Special Places once we know your suggested travel dates). Does not include US$20 airport tax payable on exit
• Tourist Visa
• VIP arrival service on arrival at Havana
• All scheduled transfers
• Two nights at 5 star Parque Centrale Hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis
• Five nights at 3 star La Finca on full board (not inclusive of drinks)
• Use of single skiff with guide

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