Xflats Lodge
Yucatan, Mexico
February 26 - March 6, 2022
Nestled up the beach from the village of Xcalak (pronounced ish-kalak), the Xflats Lodge accesses the world-renowned flats of the Chetumal Bay area. Xcalak is situated at the end of the road at the bottom of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, just north of Ambergris Cay Belize. This is one of the last unspoiled stretches of the Mexican Caribbean.
The lodge is immersed in the lush greenery of Costa Maya’s ancient forests and anglers fish an abundance of flats and reefs for the Big Three—tarpon, permit, and bonefish. Jacks, snapper, barracuda, snook, and a large variety of other species are also in the mix. There is a tropical exquisiteness to this place, paired with some of the best permit flats in the Caribbean.
Lodging Details:Double occupancy room. Applicable Mexican VAT and hotel taxes
Food & Beverages: Breakfast and dinner at the lodge. Cooler lunch and beverages while fishing. Non-alcoholic beverages and daily happy hour drink.
Length of Stay: Saturday March 13-Saturday March 20
Non-Angling Activities:Swimming, snorkeling, diving, jungle tours, and kayaking.
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How To Get There All guests should book flights into Cancun International Airport (CUN). From there, you will be transferred in an air-conditioned vehicle to the lodge.
Arrival and Departure Details / Times It is very important to arrive in Cancun as early as possible and we recommend arriving before 3:00 PM if possible. Later arrivals can be accommodated upon request. The lodge has asked to make sure and schedule your returning flight to leave no earlier than 2:30 PM if possible. The ground transfer takes approximately 5 hours each way. Shuttle service is included in the 7 Night Lodging packages booked from Saturday to Saturday only. There will be a surcharge on-off Saturday transfers.
Documents Required All U.S. citizens are required to have a valid passport that does not expire within six (6) months of trip dates. Please be sure that your passport has at least two blank, unstamped pages remaining in the back, and that it is not torn, de-laminated, or damaged in any way. No visas or inoculation are required for U.S. citizens.
Minors Traveling Without Both Parents All children 18 years of age or younger accompanied by only one parent or legal guardian must have a NOTARIZED letter of consent from the other parent stating the child/children have his/her permission to travel. Single parents need NOTARIZED documentation of divorce or a spousal death certificate. Unaccompanied Minors require a NOTARIZED letter of consent signed by both parents.
Travel Arrangements Yellow Dog works directly with and recommends Kanna Travel. They can assist with airline tickets, hotels, transfers and all travel logistics for every destination that we offer. Contact them at 855-739-3139 or agent@kannatravel.com for more details on airfare ticketing, travel services, and trip insurance.
With its numerous natural channels, Chetumal Bay provides an ideal habitat for diverse fish species. Within 100 yards of a single shoreline flat, you can cast at bonefish, permit, and tarpon. If you have ever wanted to chase permit, this is a premier place to do so.
Package Rates
Remember that Yellow Dog’s services are completely free! When you book a trip with Yellow Dog, you never pay more than when you book directly with the lodge or outfitter.
All prices listed below are per person and quoted in US dollars.
Double Occupancy (2 Per Boat / 2 Per Room)
7 Nights / 6 Fishing Days = $3,800.00
6 Nights / 5 Fishing Days = $3,500.00
5 Nights / 4 Fishing Days = $3,200.00
4 Nights / 3 Fishing Days = $2,900.00
3 Nights / 2 Fishing Days = $2,600.00
Single Occupancy (1 Per Boat / 1 Per Room)
7 Nights / 6 Fishing Days = $5,450.00
6 Nights / 5 Fishing Days = $4,950.00
5 Nights / 4 Fishing Days = $4,450.00
4 Nights / 3 Fishing Days = $3,950.00
3 Nights / 2 Fishing Days = $3,450.00
*** Shuttle service is included in the 7 Night / 6 Day Saturday to Saturday lodging packages ONLY. For all other packages and travel dates, a surcharge will be applied to non-Saturday transfers.
What’s Included:
- Round trip transfer to and from Cancun and the lodge – Saturday March 13-Saturday March 20
- Number of nights lodging as specified
- Number of days of guided fishing as specified
- All meals while at the lodge
- All bottled water, breakfast juices, and coffee
- Daily happy hour drink
- Applicable Mexican VAT taxes
- Airfare to and from Cancun
- Gratuities for guides, staff, and the shuttle driver
- Alcoholic beverages and sodas
- All equipment, flies, and tackle (some flies and tackle available at the lodge)
- Shuttle surcharge for off Saturday transfers
What’s Not Included:
XFlats Lodge (Xcalak – Yucatan Peninsula)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CANCELLATIONS
A non-refundable deposit of 50% per person is due within 10 days of booking for all trip packages and reservations, and final payment if due 90 days prior to arrival. All trip cancellations must be received in writing, sent to Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, LLC. For cancellations outside of 120 days from the start of trip, a refund or trip credit will be given minus a $150.00 per person cancellation fee charged by the lodge and a $100.00 per person Yellow Dog cancellation fee. For cancellations inside of 120 days from start of trip date, deposits and final payments will be forfeited and no trip credits will be issued. If a cancelled package is resold by either the outfitter or by Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, then a full refund will be sent minus a $100.00 per person cancellation fee charged by Yellow Dog Flyfishing. No refunds will apply for weather-related incidents or hurricanes, which is why Yellow Dog Flyfishing strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance for your trip. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses for these packages.
Lodging Details: Xflats Lodge, Yucatan, Mexico. Double occupancy. Shared room and boat. Applicable Mexican VAT and hotel taxes.
Food & Beverages: Breakfast and dinner at the lodge. Cooler lunch and beverages while fishing. Non-alcoholic beverages and daily happy hour drink.
Length of Stay: February 26 - March 6, 2022
Non-Angling Activities: Swimming, snorkeling, diving, jungle tours, and kayaking.
Internet/Communications: Dependable Wi-Fi is available for guests via your own device. Spotty cell phone service is available throughout the area, although reception at the lodge is poor.
How To Get There: All guests should book flights into Cancun International Airport (CUN). From there, you will be transferred in an air-conditioned vehicle to the lodge.
Arrival and Departure Details / Times: It is very important to arrive in Cancun as early as possible and we recommend to arrive before 3:00 PM if possible. Later arrivals can be accommodates upon request. The lodge has asked to make sure and schedule your returning flight to leave no earlier than 2:30 PM if possible. The ground transfer takes approximately 5 hours each way. Shuttle service is included in the 7 Night Lodging packages booked from Saturday to Saturday only. There will be a surcharge on off Saturday transfers.
Documents Required: All U.S. citizens are required to have a valid passport that does not expire within six (6) months of trip dates. Please be sure that your passport has at least two blank, unstamped pages remaining in the back, and that it is not torn, delaminated, or damaged in any way. No visas or inoculation are required for U.S. citizens.
Minors Traveling Without Both Parents: All children 18 years of age or younger accompanied by only one parent or legal guardian must have a NOTARIZED letter of consent from the other parent stating the child/children have his/her permission to travel. Single parents need NOTARIZED documentation of divorce or a spousal death certificate. Unaccompanied Minors require a NOTARIZED letter of consent signed by both parents.
Travel Arrangements: Yellow Dog works directly with and recommends Kanna Travel. They can assist with airline tickets, hotels, transfers and all travel logistics for every destination that we offer. Contact them at 855-739-3139 or agent@kannatravel.com for more details on airfare ticketing, travel services and trip insurance.
With its numerous natural channels, Chetumal Bay provides an ideal habitat for diverse fish species. Within 100 yards of a single shoreline flat, you can cast at bonefish, permit, and tarpon. If you have ever wanted to chase permit, this is a premier place to do so.
2022 Package Rates
Seven (7) Nights with Five (5) Days of guided fishing = $3,945.00 per person
What’s Included:
- Round trip transfer to and from Cancun and the lodge – Saturday to Saturday
- Number of nights lodging as specified
- Number of days of guided fishing as specified
- All meals and snacks at the lodge
- Cooler lunch and non-alcoholic beverages while fishing
- Bottled water, breakfast juices and coffee
- Applicable Mexican VAT taxes
What’s Not Included:
- Airfare to and from Cancun
- Gratuities for guides, staff, and the shuttle driver
- Alcoholic beverages and sodas
- All equipment, flies, and tackle
- Shuttle surcharge for off Saturday transfers