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Turneffe Flats has long been recognized as a premier saltwater fly fishing, scuba diving and marine ecotourism destination.  Located on Belize's Turneffe Atoll, the largest and most biologically diverse atoll in the Caribbean, we specialize in superior service for a limited number of guests.

Imagine awakening in your air-conditioned beachfront cabin with an incredible tropical seascape of white sand beach, tranquil bonefish flats, lush mangroves and the surf breaking over the reef for miles in either direction.  Each morning you can watch a spectacular sunrise from your verandah and when night falls, the stars look close enough to touch.

We are ideally located to enjoy all of Turneffe's  250 square miles of expansive flats, healthy coral reef and remarkably rich marine habitat.

Saltwater Fly Fishing

For years Turneffe Flats has been known as one of the Caribbean's  premier saltwater fly fishing destinations.  The diversity of our saltwater flats fishing sets us apart from other destinations and the opportunity to catch bonefish, permit and tarpon on a given day makes Turneffe Flats one of the rare spots to pursue a ‘Flats Grand Slam'. 

Although the spin fishing at Turneffe is exceptional, we are primarily a fly fishing destination.  We are privileged to have a large repeat customer base with anglers from the finest fly shops and outfitters around the world making Turneffe Flats their annual saltwater fly fishing destination. 

   Bonefishing

Bonefishing is a mainstay of our fishing with miles of crystal clear, wadeable flats.  While wading Turneffe's extensive turtle grass flats, you will sight fish to large schools of bonefish as well as smaller groups and singles. Our bonefishing is consistently good throughout the year.

   Permit Fishing

In recent years, increasing numbers of saltwater anglers have developed a serious interest in the elusive permit.  Turneffe Flats is one of a select group of saltwater destinations where you can experience the excitement of flats fishing for tailing permit with a reasonable opportunity to catch one. Our permit fishing is also consistently available throughout the year.

   Tarpon Fishing

Because tarpon are migratory, tarpon fishing is seasonal.  Although some tarpon are around throughout the year, our tarpon season begins in April and continues to mid October.  June, July and August are generally the best months for tarpon fishing.  Most of our migratory tarpon are in the 70-90 pound range but we see a few 150-200 pound monsters each year.

Belize's best SCUBA Diving

The offshore atolls of Belize are consistently rated amongst the world's ‘best dive destinations'.  With pristine coral reefs, abundant marine life and warm Caribbean seas, it's easy to see why.

Turneffe Flats is ideally located to take advantage of Belize's best diving, and three dives per day including a weekly night dive are standard. Our dive vacations also include a day trip to Lighthouse Reef to dive the famous Blue Hole, Half Moon Wall and Long Caye.

Small dive groups are our norm (4 to 8 divers) with our excellent Instructors and Dive Masters emphasizing personalized service and maximum flexibility. PADI & SDI Instruction is available on-site and we offer a range of courses including Discover Scuba Diving, Open Water Referral and Advanced Scuba Diver Certification.

Atoll Adventure ( Marine Eco tours ) Belize Snorkeling Tours

Because there are so many wonderful things to see and do at Turneffe, we developed a snorkeling and adventure package several years ago. This has now evolved into a diversified marine ecotourism vacation with multiple activities from which to choose.

World-class snorkeling is a mainstay of this package with a number of different snorkeling opportunities available including night snorkeling. There have been over 60 bird species identified on the Turneffe atoll and looking for West Indian Manatees or Bottlenose Dolphins is exciting and fun.  Learn about the fascinating history of the Turneffe Atoll from the Maya who fished and traded on the Turneffe Atoll as far back as 400 A.D. to the Pirates of the Caribbean who used Turneffe as a favored hideout. Sign up for a Belizean cooking class or just relax in a hammock under the coconut palms.

Our Atoll Adventure Guides are informative and fun, and our 25 ft., twin engine, boat is at your guides disposal allowing you access to all of this wonderful marine ecosystem.  This is a very flexible package that is adapted to the desires of our guests on a day-to-day basis.

Island/Belize Rainforest

One consideration when planning a vacation in Belize is how to see the most of this wonderfully diverse country. The offshore atolls and the inland rainforests offer very different opportunities. For the fullest possible experience, we have joined with Chaa Creek, the top-rated inland/rainforest ecotourism resort in Belize.

This vacation allows you to enjoy the Atoll Adventure activities at Turneffe Flats such as exploring for dolphins & manatees, world-class snorkeling, kayaking, and relaxing on the Caribbean shore.  You will then transfer to Chaa Creek for jungle walks, river canoeing, birding and visiting the Maya ruins. 

You can choose to spend four nights at Turneffe Flats and three nights at Chaa Creek, or the other way around.  

As the largest and most biologically diverse atoll in the Caribbean, the Turneffe Atoll is one of the most productive and sensitive marine ecosystems in the Western Hemisphere.  Through 1% for THE PLANET, Turneffe Flats commits 1% of revenues to organizations promoting conservation and sustainability of habitats such as Turneffe.

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