GENERAL INFORMATION

Fly Fishing GOKWith fly fishing the run

As of September 1st, 2015 the incredible area of Garden´s of the King cal-led Cayo Santa Maria is under the exclusive fly fishing operation of Fly Fis-hing The Run. This area had been known as the Tarpon Paradise of the North Coast of Cuba, a world class destination for Tarpon on the fly, where the trophy fish is just at the next cast.

This fly fishing base is placed in the North-Central section of Cuba, right in “Cayo Las Brujas”, Villa Clara, as a part of the attractions of the beautiful countryside. It is an excellent and privileged area of marine life.

Fly Fishingin gardens of the King

Cayo Santa Maria is one of the keys part of Buenavista Bay Biosphere Reserve of UNESCO since year 2.000.

Gardens of the King (GOK)- Cayo Santa Maria is characterized by migratory tarpon fly fishing from March to August. It’s called by many the best big tarpon fly fishing destina-tion in Cuba, nonetheless you have bonefish, ´cudas, jacks and other saltwater species. Quality of fly fishing has increased and with our new management and develops we´ll focus in the marine life preservation, research and control for a “good health” ecosystem, that allow us better fly fishing with the hands of conservation.

This northern area has developed an important nautical infrastructure for tourism. Ang-lers can stay in a 5-star hotel on the coast, which offers a customized service.

There is plenty of tarpon in the area from March through August, which is found in veryclearly determined spots. There are many canals through which great numbers of tarponcome and go to the open sea, and where they are relatively easy to catch. We also haveplenty of areas of bay fly fishing, with deeper waters up to 20 feet, in this areas tarpon areplentiful. Often times fish are sighted rolling in schools, and the skiffs position themsel-ves ahead of them for intercepting casts. There are also wide flat areas, of 3 to 6-feetdeep, where they are easy to spot due to the crystal-clear waters. For bonefish, there arehuge areas of flats and mangrove vegetation to be fished on boat or by wading. The regi-on abounds in permit too in deeper waters called floaters, some of them weighing up to40 pounds. The average weight ranges from 25 to 30 pounds.

All varieties of flats fish exist in the Gardens of the King, however, it is Tarpon that makethis area famous for fly fishing.

Resident Tarpon are pre-sent all year long, and range in size from 10-80 pounds. Beginning in March, Gar-dens of the King begins to see the larger migratory Tarpon, and the fish conti-nue to be present through August. These fish can be in excess of 150 pounds, and are a true test of a fly ang-ler‘s skills.

Fishing Boats

We have new Dolphin Su-per Skiff with Yamaha 70HP engines, that allow us to ac-cess every shallow water area and also run dry and fast in transfers between fly fishing spots. First and fore-most if the boat has not cap-sized or run aground due to its incompatibility with the depth of the water, then you undoubtedly have sca-red the fish away due to the boat’s noisy and ungraceful handling in the flats, so we are cover to meet our ang-lers expectation.

Iberostarthe resort

The Iberostar resort has lush, well kept grounds and 2 stunning beaches. The staff here is some of the best we have ever had the pleasure of meeting while in the Caribbean, everyone is friendly and willing to help everytime. The Iberostar has 2 sides, one is the “Park” side which is family friendly, and the other is the “Spa” side, which is adults only. Both sides have swim up bars, and they both share the buffet in the main building, and the a la carte restaurants on site. There is also a Grand Village section, which is completely separate. For our fishing operation, we´ll use the Spa Suites or Grand Village*, but if your thinking on travel with the family, we could also book the Park suites, that allow kids.

The swim up bars at this resort were exceptionally clean, as were the beach bars and lob-by bar. The food at the restaurants was surprisingly good given Cuba’s reputation when it comes to food. The spa on site is fantastic, we highly recommend the couples massage for a relaxing morning.

*additional charge

LOCATION62 km from Remedios110 km from the international airport of Abel Santa María, in Santa Clara177 km from Cienfuegos198 km from Trinidad386 from Havanahis northern area has developed an important nautical infrastructure for tourism. Anglers can stay in a 5-star hotel on the coast, which offers a customized service.

Enviromentthe archipielago

The Jardines del Rey (Gardens of the King) Archipelago lies just off the northern coast in the North of Cuba. Some of its cays are larger than some countries of the world, and its intact nature stands out making it one of the most precious spots in the Cuban Carib-bean. To the north it is surrounded by a coral wall of about 248 miles long, which is the second largest barrier reef in the world, the first being the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. There are canals among the cays and islets, whose origin dates back to millions of years ago when they used to be ancient riverbeds. After the last big thawing, they were partly flooded when the level of sea water rose. The cays become bigger from the West to the East in Morón, Ciego de Avila Province. In this region Turiguanó Island and Cayo Coco, Guayabal and Sabinal are located, forming a kind of exterior coast in front of the shore, giving shape to the Buenavista bays, Los Perros and Jiguey. Among the formations in the archipelago, we can mention Cayo Coco which is linked to the mainland by an 11 mile causeway, which also links Cayo Guillermo and Cayo Paredón Grande, just like Santa Maria.

Rates season 2017 - 2018Price includes 1 skiffs/guide/2 personMaximum 4 skiffs or 8 anglers!Week starting Saturday and ending Sunday

Conditions: On Booking, send passport number, Date of Birth and full name (as in passport). A deposit of 30% of your pack-age is required within 2 weeks of invoice to confirm a reservation. A deposit of 40% is due 6 months before trip. Deposits are refundable (minus Euro 800 handling fee per person until 6 months prior to the start of your trip). Within 180 days of your trip, your deposit is non-refundable unless we are able to resell your spot. No refunds are available for unused portions of packages. Full payment is due 60 days prior to arrival. NO CREDIT CARDS. Trip cancellation insur-ance is highly recommended. All programs and execution of them remain subject to weather and other unforeseen circumstanc-es. Claims for refunds will not be accepted.

Full program rates include:• Reception in Havana airport• All transfers inside Cuba as per program below

• 7 nights Iberostar Ensenachos All Inclu-sive 5 Star Resort , Spa Suite DBL Room• 6 full days fly fishing, sharing a skiff• Box lunch and beverages while fly fishing on skiff

Full program rates do not include:• VIP Service in Havana Airport• Transfers: International airport to Hotel Havana on arrival and departure• Extra beverages and food• Tips and Cuban visa• Fishing Gear

Supplements:• Single fishing skiff US$ 2,000• SGL Room Resort Upgrade US$500.00 p.p. (both anglers need to paid)• Grand Villa Resort Upgrade US$400.00 p.p (upgrade to DBL Grand Villa Room)• Transfer for groups 1-4 US$250.00 p.p

Low SeaSonAngler: US$3.640Non angler: US$ 1.980Sept. 16th, 2017 - Fe 24th, 2018

Mid SeaSonAngler: US$ 4.460Non angler: US$ 1.980Feb. 25th - Mar. 24th, 2018Jul. 01th - Sept. 15th, 2018

HigH SeaSonAngler: US$ 5.320Non angler: US$ 1980Mar. 25th - Jun 30th, 2018

Fly Fishing Day TripsDay Trips (JUST FROM OCTOBER TO FEBRUARY)You need to arrive every day to the Marina of Cayo Las Brujas, that is just 1 mile from the Cayo Las Brujas Airport, your guide & skiff will be waiting for you.We do not have gear at the Marina, so you need to bring your own.

RateUS $600.00 per day/per skiff up to two anglers

IncludedGuide/SkiffIce on the boat8 hours aprox (8:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

Not IncludedTips for the guideLunchDrinksTransportation

SPINNING IS NOT ALLOWED, FLY FISHING ONLY

On Booking, send passport number, Date of Birth and full name (as in passport) per each angler. Deposits are refundable (minus US$150.00 handling fee per person until 6 months prior to the start of your trip). Within 180 days of your trip, your deposit is non-refundable unless we are able to resell your spot. No refunds are available for un-used portions of packages. Full payment is due 60 days prior to arrival. Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended. All programs and execution of them remain subject to weather and other unforeseen circumstances. Claims for refunds will not be accepted.

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