Book Wise

 For all of us ready to engage in the process of booking a new trip, we must first acknowledge that the playing field has changed and with those changes, new risks have emerged. Cancellations due to a complete global shut down have proven real and moving forward, traveling the globe with a pandemic at large has added an entirely new and distinct set of variables that all of us must navigate. While we like the idea of offering “risk-free” travel, the truth is that this has never been possible. However, the good news is that personally and professionally, we understand that many of us are eager to travel again and we are here to facilitate that in the most informative and transparent way possible. As always, we are deeply committed to helping our guests wade through a vast array of opportunities, assess their associated risks, and help you make the most informed decision possible.

Fly Water Travel is an independent agent that represents operations around the world. We promote destinations of our choosing, but we do not set their policies. From a fishing and lodging standpoint, each destination we work with is unique and we have always maintained that every destination we represent is perfect for someone, but not for everyone. Their unique qualities also necessitate policies and practices that reflect their circumstances. This pandemic has taught us that when it comes to cancellations beyond outfitters’ control, some have the ability to be exceedingly generous while others simply do not have that luxury. We understand this and know our role is to inform and educate traveling anglers to best help them choose a destination that is right for them. Collectively we have spent thousands of days at lodges and camps around the world solely in an effort to provide these valuable insights to our customers. It’s your trip and we are here to help you choose it wisely.

Booking policies are set by individual lodges, outfitters, and guides and vary greatly. To help you understand them we have created four categories: Risk-Free, Adventurer, Explorer, and Expedition. In all cases, we are here to give you all the information you need to assess the risk vs reward and choose the destination that is right for you.

International Trips:

  • Risk-Free: For all trips canceled due to closures resulting from Coronavirus pandemic travel restrictions, the destination will offer a 100% cash refund if the cancellation is 30 days or more before the trip start date, or the same length trip in a future season at no additional charge if the trip is canceled within 30 days prior to the trip start date. For all trips canceled when travel is possible, all payments will be non-refundable unless a suitable replacement is found. Special situations and emergencies will be taken into consideration to the best of the lodge’s ability.
  • Adventurer: For all trips canceled due to closures resulting from Coronavirus pandemic travel restrictions, the destination will offer to rebook the same length trip in a future season at no additional charge. For all trips canceled when travel is possible, all payments will be non-refundable unless a suitable replacement is found. Special situations and emergencies will be taken into consideration to the best of the lodge’s ability.
  • Explorer: For all trips canceled due to closures resulting from Coronavirus pandemic travel restrictions, the destination will offer to rebook the same length trip in a future season at an additional charge. For all trips canceled when travel is possible, all payments will be non-refundable unless a suitable replacement is found. Special situations and emergencies will be taken into consideration to the best of the lodge’s ability.
  • Expedition: For all trips canceled by any party for any reason, including but not limited to closures resulting from Coronavirus pandemic travel restrictions, the destination will not offer credits of any type for payments made.


Domestic Trips:

  • Risk-Free: For all trips canceled due to a state mandated travel restriction or state mandated quarantine resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic, the destination will offer a 100% refund if the cancellation is 30 days or more before the trip start date or a credit for the same length trip in a future season at no additional charge. If the trip is canceled within 30 days of the trip start date there will be no refund or credit.  For all trips canceled when there are no state mandated quarantines or travel restrictions and travel is possible, all payments will be non-refundable unless a suitable replacement is found. Special situations and emergencies will be taken into consideration to the best of the lodge's ability.
  • Adventurer: For all trips canceled due to a state mandated travel restriction or state mandated quarantine resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic, the destination will offer to rebook the same length trip in a future season at no additional charge. For all trips canceled when there are no state mandated travel restrictions or state mandated quarantines resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic and travel is possible, all payments will be non-refundable unless a suitable replacement is found. Special situations and emergencies will be taken into consideration to the best of the lodge's ability.
  • Explorer: For all trips canceled due to a state mandated travel restriction or state mandated quarantine resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic, the destination will offer to rebook the same length trip in a future season at an additional charge. For all trips canceled when there are no state mandated travel restrictions or state mandated quarantines resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic and travel is possible, all payments will be non-refundable unless a suitable replacement is found. Special situations and emergencies will be taken into consideration to the best of the lodge's ability.
  • Expedition: For all trips canceled by any party for any reason, including but not limited to a state mandated travel restriction or state mandated quarantine resulting from the Coronavirus pandemic, the destination will not offer credits of any type for payments made.