V.I.P
Angling Direct Holidays has many years of experience tailoring exclusive luxury holidays and first class tours. The team at Angling Direct Holidays has a wealth of knowledge that will assist you in planning an exceptional fishing holiday. Before you leave, you will work closely with one of our experts to design an absolutely perfect itinerary that includes compelling, well-planned travel and the very best accommodations.
Our professional team continuously travels the world in order to remain up-to-date on the latest activities, leading luxury hotels/lodges, and high-end tour operators, so you may rest assured our advice and recommendations are trustworthy. We spend a reasonable amount of time with each and every client learning about your preferences so we can design the most enjoyable visit possible. We truly welcome the opportunity to share our accumulated knowledge and passion for travel with you.
Flexible private VIP holidays allow you the advantage of chance encounters and serendipitous moments. You can easily follow new interests as your knowledge of a destination grows and develops. Unlike a group tour this style of travel has little if any “fixed” agenda: the guide is yours exclusively and the suggested itinerary can be altered as you wish. Your every need will be met…from fishing requirements, coordinating restaurant reservations, shopping expeditions, exclusive access to local activities. You can rely on us, you’re our guest!
Our experts understand comfort is key, we include deluxe and the finest first class travel and accommodation in all our itineraries. The properties we select offer the sort of quiet seclusion and understated luxury which make returning to them each day so pleasurable. Even if you don’t leave the lodge, you’re such a welcome person indeed! We know relaxation is an important component of your visit. Whether you want a small luxury bed and breakfast or a chic downtown hotel, we have a recommendation to suit your preferences.
As a matter of course, we do not publish prices for these private V.I.P guided tours as they can vary enormously for tailor-made travel. There are a number of factors which will influence the price of your travel arrangements: these include the standard of hotel (we offer a variety of premium to the super-luxurious), the season, the duration of your trip, the level of private guiding and the complexity of the itinerary. Our specialists will be delighted to discuss the various options in more detail with you.
Discretion is our second name; many people have travelled with us who are within the public eye. You can rest assure that Angling Direct Holidays will keep all of your travel arrangements private to you and in no way will your holiday be discussed or used to promote our services.
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Alaska Salmon Ayakulik River
10 days / 5.5 days fishing
Alaska must be one of, if not the best location within the world to catch Salmon. The sheer numbers and size of Salmon shocks even the most travelled of anglers.
Seasons to travel: June to September
From £4,505 per person
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Alaska Salmon Bristol Bay Lodge
12 days / 6.5 days fishing
Over the 30 year history Bristol Bay Lodge has been able to assess exactly what guests prefer, and has therefore designed and fine tuned a fishing program that maximizes the variety of rivers fished and species caught, focusing on safety, comfort and enjoyment.
Seasons to travel: June to September
From £7,303 per person
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Cobourg Peninsula Fly Fishing Australia
12 days / 5 days fishing
“Where else could you catch 49 species in 7 days… 400 fish in 6 days… or 280kg of fish in one single day?” Therefore, if you are seeking the pinnacle of fishing experiences, few places on earth offer them such diversity, in such boat-sinking quantities, as Cape Don.
Target species: Barramundi,
Blue / Forktail Catfish,
Cobia,
Estuarine Cod ,
Giant Trevally,
Mangrove Jack,
Queenfish,
Red Snapper,
Shark - Black Tip,
Shark - Bronze Whaler,
Shark - Dusky,
Shark - Hammerhead,
Shark - Thresher,
Snapper - Golden,
Spanish Mackerel,
Threadfin Salmon ,
Trevally - Big Eye,
Trout Coral
Seasons to travel: March to November
From £5,799 per person
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Exploring Fly Fishing around Belize
13 days / 8 days fishing
On this triple centre destination you really get to see all the different types of water and fishing Belize has to offer Saltwater Fly Anglers. Each day you will fish different areas and through out the 8 days of fishing you will fish from San Pedro through to Caye Caulker and finishing in Placencia, making this the ideal holiday for those who like to explore and fish hard.
Seasons to travel: April to June
October to December
From £3,523 per person
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Pira Lodge Golden Dorado Fishing Argentina
12 days / 6 days fishing
Pira offers a unique fly fishing experience in the Ibera Marshlands - the biggest Natural freshwater reserve in the Americas, and the chance to challenge the Golden Dorado, an acrobatic, explosive gamefish with powerful jaws and razor sharp teeth.
Seasons to travel: December to March
From £5,424 per person
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Villa Maria Lodge Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina
12 days / 6 days fishing
Since 1994 Villa Maria has offered small private groups exciting fly fishing on some of the most productive pools in the lower river. Big fly fishing rods and big pools are the norm. Villa Maria is a double-handed fly fisherman's dream; enjoying the first crack of the whip at newly arrived sea trout.
Seasons to travel: November to March
From £5,600 per person
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Bella Vista Lodge, Rio Gallegos, Argentina
12 days / 6 days fishing
Opened in 1995, Bella Vista Lodge is the most exclusive lodge on the Rio Gallegos; offering exciting fishing for giant sea trout as well as some of the finest dry fly brown trout fishing, on an intimate spring creek. Bella Vista Lodge represents un-paralleled luxury and comfort from which to enjoy the best of the fishing on the river. Completely renovated in 1996, the charming Estancia is situated a five minute walk from the river at the heart of one of the largest working sheep farms in Patagonia.
Seasons to travel: November to March
From £5,518 per person
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Futa Lodge, Trout Fishing, Patagonia, Chile
12 days / 6 days fishing
Futa Lodge is located in the most secluded valley in the Patagonia. Absolutely the most romantic lodge in the world and sleeps a maximum of six anglers. With its remoteness, stunning mountains; free rising, very obedient brown and rainbow trout; this certainly makes it a dream location with pure dream fishing.
Seasons to travel: November to April
From £4,775 per person
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Escorted GT Fly Fishing Christmas Island
11 days / 6 days fishing
Fishing for Giant Trevally can and do break both angler’s nerves and fishing tackle. Imagine presenting your fly to fish that can exceed 100lb in shallow water with just enough to cover their backs. The rush of excitement as the water explodes and both your fly and line disappear off to the horizon as you have hooked on to the back of an express train. Good luck for you will need it.
Target species: Bonefish,
Dorado,
Giant Trevally,
Marlin - Black,
Queenfish,
Red Snapper,
Sailfish,
Shark - Black Tip,
Shark - Lemon,
Snapper - Golden,
Trevally - Big Eye,
Tuna - Skipjack,
Tuna - Tunny,
Tuna - Yellowfin,
Wahoo
Seasons to travel: September to October
From £2,599 per person
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Game Fishing Crocodile Bay Costa Rica
8 days / 4 days fishing
At this resort the fishing can be divided into two main areas, inshore and offshore with a variety of fishing options such as; live bait, trolling, surface poppers, jigging, and fly-fishing. For inshore, the species most sought after is the Roosterfish. 25lb to 50lb fish are very common with fish over 50lb caught each week. Offshore Sailfish are the main target; these fish are available year round and a half dozen are common any day.
Target species: Amberjack,
Atlantic Bonito,
Cobia,
Dorado,
Giant Trevally,
Goliath Grouper,
Jack Crevalle,
Kingfish,
Mangrove Jack,
Marlin - Blue,
Red Snapper,
Roosterfish,
Sailfish,
Shark - Black Tip,
Shark - Bronze Whaler,
Shark - Hammerhead,
Snapper - Golden,
Snook,
Spanish Mackerel,
Tuna - Skipjack,
Tuna - Tunny,
Tuna - Yellowfin,
Wahoo
Seasons to travel: November to April
From £3,481 per person
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Saltwater Fly Fishing Florida Keys
8 days / 5 days fishing
Have you ever fancied one of the greatest challenges for a fly angler? The thrill and excitement of catching Tarpon over 100lb on the fly has to be experienced to be believed. Watch these fish flash at surface poppers as they skip the surface. Tarpon are truly one of the most magnificent fish that occupy the waters of the Florida Keys.
Target species: Bonefish,
Cobia,
Dorado,
Florida Gar ,
Giant Trevally,
Goliath Grouper,
Jack Crevalle,
Mangrove Jack,
Permit,
Red Snapper,
Shark - Black Tip,
Shark - Bronze Whaler,
Shark - Dusky,
Shark - Hammerhead,
Shark - Lemon,
Shark - Mako,
Shark - Thresher,
Shark - Tiger,
Snapper - Golden,
Snook,
Tarpon,
Yellow Tail
Seasons to travel: April to September
From £2,411 per person
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Top Sailfish Fishing Guatemala
8 days / 5 days fishing
Guatemala is recognised as the home of the most prolific fishery for Sailfish in the world. Our boats regularly have over 50 shots per day in peak season and you can anticipate 15-25 shots on a “regular” day. Nothing is ever guaranteed in fishing – but this is about as close as you can get if you dream about casting to Sailfish within 20ft of the stern, multiple hook-ups and constant action.
Seasons to travel: April to November
From £3,475 per person
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Big Game Fishing Hemingways Kenya
9 days / 4 days fishing
Your stay at the world renowned Hemingways, one of the small luxury hotels of the world, will restore both body and soul and to fish with its famous fleet will realise all your angling dreams. Like the tranquil fish rich waters of the Indian Ocean, our dedication to complete excellence in partnership with Hemingways washes over you in a un breaking wave of care and sophistication. Kenya is a great place to combine a tropical holiday with big game fishing and perhaps a safari. The climate is fabulous, the people friendly and accommodating and the country itself is diverse and beautiful.
Target species: Amberjack,
Dorado,
Giant Trevally,
Goliath Grouper,
Kingfish,
Mackerel - King,
Marlin - Black,
Marlin - Blue,
Red Snapper,
Sailfish,
Shark - Tiger,
Swordfish,
Tuna - Skipjack,
Tuna - Tunny,
Tuna - Yellowfin,
Wahoo
Seasons to travel: August to March
From £2,564 per person
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Big Game Fishing & Safari Kenya
14 days / 6 days fishing
Kenya is a great place for a tropical "Divorce Free" family holiday, combining big-game fishing and big game watching on one of our three fantastic safaris. The climate is fabulous, the people are friendly and accommodating as the country itself is diverse and beautiful. These combined itineraries provide the true experience of Kenya with all she has to offer in terms of big game on land and in the ocean.
Target species: Dorado,
Giant Trevally,
Goliath Grouper,
Kingfish,
Mackerel - King,
Marlin - Black,
Marlin - Blue,
Red Snapper,
Sailfish,
Shark - Hammerhead,
Shark - Thresher,
Shark - Tiger,
Swordfish,
Tuna - Skipjack,
Tuna - Tunny,
Tuna - Yellowfin,
Wahoo
Seasons to travel: August to March
From £3,973 per person
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Luxury Palheiro Estate Madeira
4 days / 1 days fishing
This has to be one of the best locations in Madeira where you and your family can relax in complete luxury, enjoy stunning gardens, play a few rounds of championship golf, go Dolphin watching and spend time battling with big game fish. Palheiro Estate enjoys a beautiful hillside location with stunning views of the ocean and the city of Funchal, which is only a few minutes away below. A real family must read the full details.
Seasons to travel: All Year
From £808 per person
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Salmon Fishing Gaula River Norway
8 days / 6 days fishing
A fly angler’s dream, for every cast into the Gaula's clean, rushing water brings with it the possibility of a take from a 40 pound plus Salmon (several fish of this size are caught every year). The Gaula river is statistically the best Salmon river in Europe, famous not only for the numbers of salmon it produces (between 6500 and 8000 annually) but also for the high average size (around fourteen to eighteen pounds). We offer several miles of double bank fishing, some 20 km up river from the village of Støren and approx. 70 km from the sea.
Seasons to travel: June to August
From £2,399 per person
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Paradise Lodge Big Game Fishing Panama
10 days / 5 days fishing
We have worked very hard to exclusively bring you this new destination where you can catch unlimited numbers and species of world class saltwater game fish! A fishing destination where you cast your lure or fly around the numerous islands that all surround Panama’s world famous Hannibal Bank. Fishing can be divided into three main categories, offshore, inshore and fly fishing. All provide the most heart stopping action you will have ever encountered or ever imagined.
Target species: Amberjack,
Dorado,
Goliath Grouper,
Jack Crevalle,
Marlin - Black,
Marlin - Blue,
Red Snapper,
Roosterfish,
Sailfish,
Shark - Black Tip,
Shark - Bronze Whaler,
Shark - Hammerhead,
Shark - Mako,
Snapper - Golden,
Spanish Mackerel,
Trevally - Big Eye,
Tuna - Big Eye,
Tuna - Skipjack,
Tuna - Tunny,
Tuna - Yellowfin,
Wahoo,
Yellow Tail
Seasons to travel: All Year
From £4,249 per person
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Kalum River Lodge British Columbia Canada
9 days / 6 days fishing
Fly fishing for Steelhead at Kalum River Lodge, fishing the Skeena, is considered by many to be the best Steelhead and Salmon fishing in the world. The Skeena watershed holds the world record for both Steelhead on the fly and with conventional tackle. Fly fishermen all over the world have come to the Skeena to test their skills against these magnificent fish. As well as having the worlds largest run of wild Steelhead, the Skeena also holds 2 world Records for King Salmon. A 92lb and then a 99lb caught just recently.
Seasons to travel: All Year
From £4,112 per person
