TRAVEL / TRANSPORTATION 

arrival into honduras and fly fish guanaja lodge :

Arrive in Roatan midday on Saturday 
Fly direct from Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, or Miami
WE NEVER GO TO  MAINLAND HONDURAS.
Once you clear customs in Roatan - Oliver, our airport ambassador, will find you, help with bags and get you set up for your transfer to Guanaja.

Transfer Options:
Flight Option:  20 min plane ride Saturday afternoon; organized by Fly Fish Guanaja.  Once in Guanaja, a lodge representative will greet you at the Guanaja airport and transfer you via 20 min boat ride to the lodge.

Boat Option: 1.5 hour boat ride - 25 miles; organized by Fly Fish Guanaja 
Weather permitting we depart Saturday afternoon. Unfavorable weather guests will wait until early next morning to ride over as mornings are always calmer.  We use the best boats and captains in the Bay Islands and the ride is a unique experience, traveling inside the reef along the east end of Roatan passing small villages and little keys along the way.
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departure:

Departure from Guanaja Lodge based on transfer option. 
​Arrival in Roatan around 10:00 am Saturday to catch international flight home.
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GUANAJA WEEK ITINERARY 

SATURDAY

Arrive in Roatan - charter to Fly Fish Guanaja Lodge- via boat or plane

Sunday - Friday 

6 Days Guided Fly Fishing
Feel free to add on another activity when planning your trip ​

Saturday

 Charter to Roatan Airport via boat or plane to catch your international flight anytime after 12pm
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General Considerations 

Currency 

US Cash works great in Honduras. 
Bills need to be unripped and unmarked.
Bring plenty of small bills for small tips.
​Once in Guanaja there it's hard to get cash for break cash. 

WATER 

Bring a water bottle as we are working towards a plastic free lodge. Purified water is available throughout the lodge. Tap water is spring fed, safe to shower and brush your teeth. 

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Power and Communication

The lodge has free internet access. There is cell phone service at the dock.  The lodge has reliable back up generator if the power goes out. North American power outlets. 

Laundry: 

Laundry service is available at the lodge at no extra cost
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Time Zone: 

 Guanaja is in Central Standard Time Zone
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Taxes / fees:

$2.00 departure tax leaving Roatan
$2.00 departure tax leaving Guanaja 
$10 Bay Islands Marine  Fee 

LUGGAGE:

1 carry on 
1 bag under 50 lbs 

Guanaja
​Packing List 

Click below for a suggested packing list including fishing equipment, flies and personal gear
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SUGGESTED PACKING LIST

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Pack for a purpose​

Make your travels meaningful
Have a impact in the communities you visit. Simply use a small amount of space in your luggage to pack supplies needed by Community Projects in Guanaja
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Supplies needed in Guanaja

Travel Insurance 
MEDICAL, SECURITY AND EVACUATION 

FLY FISH GUANAJA STRONGLY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU ENROLL WITH GLOBAL RESCUE PRIOR TO EMBARKING ON YOUR TRIP
Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue, the world's leading membership organization providing integrated medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services to our travelers worldwide.

Without a Global Rescue membership, an emergency evacuation could cost you more than $100,000. That's why over 1 million members trust Global Rescue to get them home when the worst happens. Don't travel without Global Rescue
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PURCHASE GLOBAL RESCUE MEMBERSHIP

​TRIP CANCELLATION/ INTERRUPTION INSURANCE:

We also advise guests purchase Trip Cancellation / Interruption Insurance as deposits and cancellations are non refundable. If your flights are late & connections are missed; Fly Fish Guanaja is not responsible for alternative travel arrangements including flights, hotels, meals and any other expenses incurred. 

Most people traveling the Bay Islands of Honduras do not take malaria pills. However, we recommend you check the CDC website for concerns.