Fishing Itineraries

7 night 6 day $2995 All Tarpon

5 night 4 day $2195 All Tarpon

4 night 3 day $1795 All Tarpon

9 night 8 day $4725* Tarpon and Billfish

Day One

Arrive in San Jose and overnight at our favorite downtown hotel (included), amidst the nightlife of Costa Rica's capital.

Day Two

A 7:00am departure from your hotel (included) begins your van tour of mountains, cloud forests and a banana plantation to the end of the jungle road. Then you'll board a riverboat for an exciting trip upriver to the island paradise known as Jungle Tarpon Lodge. Fishing fills the afternoon until it is time for happy hour, followed by excellent local cuisine and evening alligator spotting. Overnight at the lodge. (Note: The following 5 days' activities can emphasize fishing, eco-touring, or both - it's your choice! Whether you prefer to fish all day every day, seek out nature daily, or combine the two, simply let us know! We have itineraries for fly fishermen, couples, busy executives, eco-travelers, and custom trips available upon request.)

Day Three - Five

Skim along the shoreline in search of large Tarpon feeding on baitfish. Casting lures above a feeding group, your heart will pound with excitement when you feel the mighty fish engulf your small lure! After setting the hook, 60 to 150 pounds of pure muscle will scream to the surface in one of the most amazing sights in all of sportfishing. Should the weather preclude comfortable ocean fishing, the target will be Snook or one of the many other small species available in Rio California and lagoons within the jungle. Even if the weather is fine, this is fishing that shouldn't be missed! Non-fishermen will follow a nature trail reserve that borders the ocean on one side and the river on the other, spotting Howler Monkeys, Iguana, Sloth, and the wild birds and plants of the rainforest canopy.

Day Six

Tarpon fishing offshore as well as inside the jungle for those who want some more. For the rest, we'll spend the day exploring Tortuguero National Park. This is the treasured home of the Loggerhead, Green, Hawksbill and Leatherback Sea Turtles. If egg-laying occurs during your stay, you may choose to stay up late to witness the incredible spectacle of watching these turtles fulfill their ages-old duty. We may also fish for Guapote with ultralight spinning or fly outfits under the jungle canopy. Walk sand beaches and catch some rays. A great day.

Day Seven

Rise to the growl of the ever-present Howler Monkeys and have breakfast. There will be time to try for one more Tarpon or Snook. You may choose to return to the city by small charter plane. There is an extra charge but the experience is well worth the expense.

Guests on the 9 day Billfish combination will overnight at the lodge.

Day Eight

Return to San Jose by van or fly out of Tortuguero and connect through San Jose to the Pacific Side for an afternoon of offshore blue water fishing targeting Sailfish, Dorado, Wahoo, Tuna and Roosterfish. Overnight in a great little hotel in Quepos.

Day Nine

A full day of offshore billfishing, chasing down those trophy sailfish. In the afternoon take a scheduled return flight to San Jose.