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Belize River Lodge - Belize River, Belize
Belize River Lodge is a tried and proven world-class fishing operation in continuous operation since 1960. It's a unique fishing operation in that it offers anglers a variety of different angling opportunities, the lodge program, and live-on-aboard vessel program. One thing is for sure, no matter what angling option you choose, the owners of BRL, Mike Heusner and Marguerite Miles, are wonderful people, hard working, helpful and run a top-notch operation. Their seasoned staff is among the best we have ever experienced and their work ethic is second to none in all the Caribbean. You can literally fish from sun-up to sundown, no questions asked.
Belize River Lodge is appropriately named as it sits right on the banks of the Belize River, a lazy and meandering tropical water- way, minutes from the International Airport. The lodge can accommodate 16 guests at one time, and is surrounded by lush tropical gardens, well-manicured lawns, with air orchids hanging from the ancient Mahogany trees intersperse among the buildings. The setting at the lodge is truly beautiful, like something out of a Tarzan Movie. It's not uncommon to hear clans of howler monkeys deep in the jungle calling to one another.
Belize River Lodge is a fly fishers dream. Because of its unique location, the lodge can fish numerous inland jungle rivers, creeks, and lagoons for snook and tarpon as well as venturing outside to the saltwater. Within the confines of the second largest barrier reef in the world, are vast living flats, harboring healthy populations of tarpon, bonefish, and permit. If you want a variety of fishing opportunities, don't look any further than BRL, it offers the best of both worlds. Anglers are fished two to a 23' fiberglass skiff, and are accompanied by hard working seasoned guides. One of the best things I can mention about BRL is the length of their fishing days. This lodge will fish you 'til you drop. How about up at 5:30 a.m., a quick breakfast of coffee, fresh squeezed juice, and fruit, departing the lodge by 6:30 a.m., fishing all day with lunch on the fly, returning to the lodge as the sun sets at 6:30 p.m. or later. Now that's a full day of fishing...
Cruise Yachts - Courtesy of Belize River Lodge At Belize River Lodge, they are proud to be the pioneers in developing live-aboard cruises within Belize. Each mothership comes with it's own crew, Captain, Guide, Chef, and flats skiffs. For the truly adventurous sport fisherman or cruising aficionado, this is the ultimate safari. This is the most successful and versatile way to travel to remote locations in order to fish the FLATS, mangrove channels, rivers, coral reefs, and cayes of Belize for permit, bonefish, tarpon, snook, barracuda, jack, snapper, and many other species of game fish. Grand slams are common on these trips. Living aboard one of our comfortable motherships allows you to visit a variety of fishing grounds not otherwise accessible in this, the last uncrowded region left in the Caribbean. Fishing is from comfortable 23Õ Panga flats
skiffs. Experienced and hard working guides assist you in fishing at your own pace... early, late, or all day. No long runs in the skiff, since your captain has anchored your mothership in a calm protected area near the fishing. Unbelievably good snorkeling is usually close. At the end of the day, retire to your luxurious floating resort to relax and enjoy one of the spectacular sunsets which are only available in the tropics. Enjoy refreshments in the fully air-conditioned comfort of your yacht. You will easily forget about diets this week as you enjoy excellent meals prepared by the on-board chef. This is truly the ultimate get-away-from-it-all fishing vacation, no schedules to keep. We take care of all the details, you fish and relax.
Species of Fish: Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, Snook, Jack Crevalle, and Barracuda.
Lodging: Anglers are housed in spacious double occupancy rooms, complete with in-house full baths, ceiling fans, full size beds, and plenty of room to lay-out all the gear us fly fishers need. Well known for its wonderful food, quality service and attention to detail Marguerite and her girls will see to it that you are never hungry or lacking any creature comforts.
Travel Arrangements: Belize City, the country's capitol, is easily reached by flights from Houston, Miami, and New Orleans. The modern, new airport is serviced by daily flights on American Airlines, Continental Airlines, TACA, and SAHSA. Upon arrival into Belize City, you'll clear immigrations and customs. A lodge representative will transfer you to the lodge.
Length of Stay: This will vary, depending on which of the wonderful packages you have chosen. There are no set arrival and departure days at Belize River Lodge.
Season: The season at Belize River Lodge is year 'round.
Occupancy: Belize River Lodge can host a maximum of 16 guests.
Rates
Inclusions: The rate includes: Round trip airport transfers in Belize - meeting and checkout service, accommodations, daily daily housekeeping, A/C, all meals, sodas and drinking water, guided fishing, skiff fuel, Hotel Taxes & Sales Tax.
Non-Inclusions: The rate does not include: Airfare to and from Belize, fishing equipment and tackle, alcoholic beverages,tips to guides and staff, Belize Departure Tax (about $20 per person),
Reservations, Deposits and Final Payments: A 50% deposit is required within 21 days of reserving your dates to confirm the reservation. Final payment is due 60 days prior to scheduled arrival date. For reservations made 60 days or less prior to scheduled arrival date, full payment is due upon invoicing.
Cancellations and Refunds: Written cancellation up to 60 days prior to departure: refund of deposit less $400 handling charge, per person. Cancellation within 60 days: at this point, individual is responsible for total land costs and no refund will be made unless suitable replacement is provided. No refund will be made for unused land arrangements included in cost. Refunds of deposit/payments made on a credit card will be charged a 3.5% service charge to fully compensate The Fly Shop for bank charges incurred.
Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgement that registrant has read and accepts the payment, cancellation and refund policy.
Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance: To protect yourself, and your investment in the event of an unexpected trip cancellation or interruption, The Fly Shop STRONGLY recommends the purchase of Trip/Travel Insurance. A brochure and application for that insurance will be included with your initial billing. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgement that the traveler has read, understands, and accepts the cancellation and refund policy. Prices and terms are subject to change without notice. However, no changes will be made after initial deposit. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgement that registrant has read and accepts the payment, cancellation and refund policy.
Wading the flats of Belize


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