Fishing & Eco-Tours
The mighty Monkey River, winds its way southeast through dense jungle from the base of Richardson Peak and empties into the Caribbean Sea. The area's only human population of about 200, lives at the mouth, in Monkey River Village. The surrounding jungle is undisturbed, leaving the local flora and fauna at peace to prosper and thrive. Visitors are likely to encounter the famous Black howler monkeys, iguanas, crocodiles, tropical birds, and many other local wildlife, and you might even spot a jaguar (jaguars are most active at night, so chances of seeing one are minimal). Monkey River is also well known for its world-class sport fishing. Parties catch bonefish, tarpon, permit, snook, barracuda and king mackerel.
Clive Garbutt is a sport fishing and eco-tour guide, and along with his team of six experienced guides lead Monkey River boat trips and Natural Adventure Tours into bays to watch manatees, birds, monkeys and other wildlife. Fly fish, spin cast or troll in Monkey River itself or offshore by the barrier reef with guided eco-tour services.
Tours Offered
Monkey River jungle and river tour - $35.00 US dollars per person
Manatee Watching trip - $40.00 US dollars per person
Bird-watching trips - $35.00 US dollars per person
Snorkeling, diving or Maya Site Trips can also be arranged.
Fishing Packages
- 1/2 day fishing - $175
- Full day fishing - $325
- 2 days fishing - $950.00
- 3 days fishing - $1,325.00
- 4 days fishing - $1,700.00
- 5 days fishing - $2,075.00
- 6 days fishing - $2,450.00
- 7 days fishing - $2,825.00
- 8 days fishing - $3,200.00
- 9 days fishing - $3,575.00
These prices are based on single or double occupancy. Included in these fishing prices are lunch soda and water for every day fishing, rooms for every night stay plus tax, license and experienced fishing guide, round trip by boat from Placencia air strip to Monkey River Village.