This week will combine relaxing on pristine tropical beaches with fly fishing while floating down a river in the middle of the rainforest. Your expert fly fishing guide will guide you down pristine jungle rivers.
For those interested in freshwater and light tackle, you may fish for snook and freshwater exotics like guapote, a powerful and colorful fish called by many rainbow bass; mojarra, a large bream-like cichlid; and machaca, a distant relative of the piranha.
River Fly Fishing Costa Rica Includes:
- 4 full-day offshore fishing tour. Fish from sunrise to sunset!
- Exclusive Airport ‘Meet and Greet’ service. We’ll greet you off the plane and going through customs will be a breeze
- Private transfer to The Falls Resort with an English-speaking driver
- 7-night lodging at The Falls Resort*
- Guided tour to Manuel Antonio National Park
- Private transfer back to Quepos Airstrip for your flight to San José
* Breakfast included.
Cast towards the shoreline as you float down the river or find a spot to get out and wade or cast from the shore. Great for novice fly fisherman, experts and someone just wanting to learn how to fly fish!
You will receive a 100% accurate price when you inquire with us and share your travel dates. Final package pricing includes taxes, domestic transport, tours and lodging as described unless otherwise indicated. The package does NOT include international airfare or optional travel insurance or any other services not expressly mentioned.
Day 1: Welcome to Costa Rica
Arrive into San José, Costa Rica, where you will be met inside the airport and taken to your waiting private transfer. We’ll take you straight to the sport fishing capital of Costa Rica, Manuel Antonio. Here you’ll stay at the charming The Falls Resort. Enjoy luxurious rainforest accommodations, their pool, and their #1 rated restaurant.
The Falls Resort
Day 2: Fishing with Expert Advice
You will be picked up early in the morning, and we’ll start fishing! Your expert a fly fishing guide in Colorado, will take you up the Savegre River where you will start the trip.
You will float down the river in a three-man raft, allowing you to cast your fly in all directions. While you do this, he paddles and tells you of upcoming turns and hot spots. On this river you’ll expect to find feisty machaca, rainbow bass, grunts, roncadores, and snook.
The Falls Resort
Day 3: Try Something New
Head out fly fishing again on the Savegre or Naranjo River!
The Falls Resort
Day 4: Time to Relax
Take this day off to relax and see what else Costa Rica has to offer. Why not take a guided tour of the Manuel Antonio National Park? Here you will see incredible wildlife and, of course, lush tropical rain forest.
The Falls Resort
Day 5: We Meet Again
Head back out on the Savegre River or Naranjo River for more freshwater fly fishing!
The Falls Resort
Day 6: Are You Game For More?
Soak in everything on your last day of fishing. If you haven’t had the chance of catching any particular game, this is your last day!
The Falls Resort
Day 7: We’re Kind, You Can Unwind
Today you’re free to try one of Costa Rica’s other signature tours: the famous canopy zip line tour. Or if you’re ready for some R&R, relax and enjoy your last day in Costa Rica. You’ve earned it!
The Falls Resort
Day 8: Head Home
We will pick you up and take you to the Quepos Airstrip for a 25-minute flight back to San José.