A jungle river cruise unlike any other.
Join us on a journey from the picturesque bay islands deep into the Guatemalan jungle all in complete luxury on our beautiful Hatteras yacht Bandit. A fishing trip turned river cruise up the glorious and dramatic Rio Dulce (Sweet Water) river in eastern Guatemala. Trust us, no-one else is doing anything like this!
Livingston
After leaving Roatan we’ll fish our favourite spots all day and all the way to the quaint fishing town of Livingston in the mouth of the Rio Dulce river, the start of our river cruise. Have dinner and explore the local markets and street art and enjoy a dramatic sunset. Here we can either arrange to stay the night ashore at one of the local hotels/lodges or stay on our luxury yacht Bandit.
The quaint fishing town of Livingston has some great street art.
Traditional fishing boats in Livingston, the local catch… sardines!
Fish at our favorite sweet spots all the way from Roatan to Livingston.
Rio Dulce
After our stop in Livingston take a cruise with us up the incredible Rio Dulce (sweet water) river to its namesake, Rio Dulce town. Stay at a private jungle mansion on the river’s edge or the gorgeous Tortugal river lodge. You can explore the local town (Rio Dulce), take a trip to a hot spring waterfall, tour the historic river fort Castillo de San Filipe de Lara, kayak on the warm river water or just relax and enjoy the scenery and occasional howler monkey.
Take a trip to a hot spring waterfall from Rio Dulce town.
Explore fort Castillo de San Filipe de Lara on the Rio Dulce.
Your return journey can include a stop in Tela and the amazing Punta Sal National Park, Honduras.
Sample Travel Schedule for Guatemala
Day 1
Roatan to livingston
AM- Early departure from Sandy Bay, Roatan to Livingston, Guatemala.
Day- Full day of fishing across prime, rich waters in the Caribbean.
Evening- Arrive in Livingston.
Day 2
livingston to rio dulce
AM- Depart up the dramatic river canyon for the town of Rio Dulce.
Day- Explore Rio Dulce town or visit fort Castillo de San Filipe de Lara.
Evening- Enjoy an evening river sunset cruise.
Day 3
explore rio dulce
AM- Catch a ride from Rio Dulce town to a hot spring waterfall, and relax.
Day- Explore Rio Dulce town or visit fort Castillo de San Filipe de Lara.
Evening- Enjoy the local cuisine in one of Rio Dulces many restaurants.
Day 4
rio dulce to livingston
AM- Travel back down river enjoying the dramatic views.
Day- Arrive back in Livingston for some more exploring.
Evening- Have dinner at a local restaurant and enjoy the local nightlife.
Day 5
livingston to roatan
AM- Bid farewell to Livingston.
Day- Dynamic fishing and coastline views motoring back to Roatan.
Evening- Arrive back in Sandy Bay, Roatan.