Sailfish Bay

5 Days/ 4 Nights/ 3 Days Fishing – From $3,450

Sails of the Century!

Guatemala has gained an international reputation as having one of the highest year-round concentrations of billfish, in particular Pacific sailfish. Guatemala’s Pacific Coast forms an enormous, natural eddy, rich in bait and pelagic fish. Billfish and many other sportfishing species are found in great numbers. Treat yourself to Omega/Radisson's reputation of luxury and service while fishing with experienced captains and fully equipped top-notch sportfishing boats. Guatemala's Pacific coast is Sailfish heaven! With a year round daily catch and release rate averaging 15-20 Sailfish, your trip will become a lifetime experience!

FISHING PROGRAM

In addition to the abundant sailfish population, you also have the opportunity to hook marlin, tuna, dorado and roosterfish. The sportfishing fleet here is small and it's a rarity to see another boat while fishing offshore. You usually have Guatemala's calm ocean to yourself. For those who enjoy the thrill of big game fly fishing, our captains and mates know how to tease and keep a sailfish at casting distance! Or try fly fishing for dorado, an excellent fighter that will also challenge your patience and skill.

TRIP DURATION

5 days/4 nights

3 days fishing

PACKAGE PRICE

(Season Rates 2008)

5 days/4 nights/3 days fishing

$2550 (4 anglers per boat)
$3065 (3 anglers per boat)
$3450 (2 anglers per boat)

plus international airfare

DEPOSIT AMOUNT

$1000 per person. May be paid with check, credit card, certified check or money order. Final payments are typically due 60 days prior to departure.

TYPICAL AIRFARE

Gateway cities are Miami, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Madrid and Mexico City to Guatemala City.

PACKAGE INCLUDES

• Round-trip ground transfer Guatemala City to lodge
• 3-4 nights accommodations at Villas del Pacifico Resort or the private Casa Vela Guesthouse
• All meals and drinks including open bar at lodge
• Guided fishing (two anglers per boat)
• Guided fishing (two to four anglers per boat) offshore boat
• Fishing tackle (Fly anglers must supply their own equipment)
• Last night hotel accommodation in Guatemala City

NOT INCLUDED

International air fare, airport arrival and departure tax, fly-fishing tackle, tips, gifts or other items of a personal nature

OPTIONS

Side tours to the colonial town of Antigua, Lake Antillan or the Mayan Ruins of Tikal may be arranged on request.

SEASON

While the inshore fishing remains productive year-round, the prime time for sailfish is between the months of November and May and the prime time for marlin is between June and September.

AVAILABLE DATES

Please call us to confirm space availability or to request specific dates

GETTING THERE

You'll fly to Guatemala City., U.S. gateway cities include Miami, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Madrid and Mexico City. On arrival, you will be greeted at the Guatemala City airport and driven about 90 minutes to Villas del Pacifico near the town of Chulamar. The next morning your fishing experience begins! Don't speak Spanish? No problem, the fishing package is run by an American living in Guatemala.

CAPACITY

With 10 boats at our disposition, we can accommodate angling groups of up to 40.

ACCOMMODATIONS

You'll stay at Villas del Pacifico. Treat yourself to Omega/Radisson's reputation of luxury and service at this all-inclusive resort. The resort has 128 comfortable rooms and bungalows, with air conditioning, private balcony overlooking the tropical gardens, cable TV, swimming pools and other amenities. (Note: early departures may be accommodated at a first-class hotel in Guatemala City for the last night.)

MEALS

Villas del Pacifico has four restaurants offering a variety of delicious national as well as international dishes. At the Casa Vela guesthouse, a private chef prepares meals especially for your fishing party.

NON-FISHING ACTIVITIES

The resort offers a range of water sports and other activities, including tennis, volleyball, kayaks and water-cycles. Guatemala also offers a number of interesting tourist attractions from the beautiful capital city of Antigua, to Lake Antillan to the ancient Mayan ruins of Tikal.

SAMPLE OUTLINE ITINERARY

(Subject to revision per flight schedules. Detailed itineraries are prepared on confirmation of reservation)

• Day 1: Arrive in Guatemala City. Airport reception and transfer to Villas del Pacifico.
• Days 2-4: Full fishing days.
• Day 5: Transfer to airport for your departure flight back to the US.

Longer stays and custom packages are available on request.

(Note: Late arrivals or early departures may be accommodated at Omega Resorts' Villa Antigua.)

ENTRY

A valid passport is required. Tourist visas will be issued on your international flight. Passengers assume all responsibility for obtaining valid passports.

HEALTH

No shots are required to enter Guatemala. Be sure to bring sunscreen. Note: health precautions are offered here as an informational service only. See your doctor or health clinic.

LANGUAGES

Don't speak Spanish? No problem, the fishing package is run by an American living in Guatemala. You also will be provided with an English to Spanish pocket dictionary.

WEATHER

Daytime temperatures typically range from 80-90 degrees during the day, but typically cool down to the 70s in the evening. Heavy tropical downpours can occur even during the "dry season" so be sure to pack a rain suit. Humidity in the tropics can play havoc with cameras or other electronic devices.

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. Certain restrictions do apply. Premium rates are typically about $65 per $1,000 of coverage, and usually include some benefits for lost baggage, trip interruption, and emergency evacuation. Forms for Travel Assure may be obtained by calling our office.

PACKING

Our recommended packing list and other briefing materials will be furnished on receipt of your trip deposit and reservation form.