Booking
Casa Viejo Chac
South of Cancun, Mexico, far down the Mexican Riviera, lies the small fishing village of Punta Allen. It’s best known as the entrance to Ascension Bay and the fabulous bonefish, permit and tarpon fishery that lies within. One block off the main drag, which outlines the beach, is the Casa Viejo Chac, a modest but comfortable lodge catering to serious fisherman. The lodge itself is a two story building with rooms for 8 persons with private bathes, a comfortable central area complete with an antique pool table, dining area, a bustling kitchen and an outside deck to enjoy your evening libation. It’s simple, clean, well kept and friendly. The accent is on the fishing with excellent guides led by Manuel Chac, a locally born native of the area that he’s fished his entire life. His cadre of guides are hand selected by Manuel and are top notch. Dollar for dollar this is an offering that Castafly Travel is proud to offer.
Fishing
As stated earlier the fishing within Ascension Bay as featured at the Casa Viejo Chac gives the angler the best chance of almost any location worldwide for the renowned “Super Grand Slam”, that is, a bonefish, permit, tarpon and snook in a single day. Rarely achieved, but often sought after, this is the Holy Grail of fishing that every fisherman who knows the salt leads his personal crusade for. Manuel and his guides are well versed in each of the species and unlike other lodges don’t hesitate to spend the time or the gas to put the angler in the right location. There are options available to travel south to Xcalak to experience what that water offers. The fishing is done from 23 foot pangas that are perfect for the fishing the area provides. It is important to remember to take all that one needs with them as there are no fly shops in the area.
Accommodations
As stated the Lodge is modest but comfortable with each room having two beds, desk and closet space and a private bath. The rooms are just off the central area on the second floor giving excellent ventilation along with each room being air conditioned. The lodge lacks for nothing including a well stocked bar area and after fishing the angler feels right at home with the excellent and friendly staff. The food is prepared by two of the best local cooks in Punta Allen. An average day starts off with fresh fruit, juice, eggs or french toast for breakfast. The lunch coolers have sandwiches, chips, water and cokes with the big day being home-made tamales. Diner choices range from fresh fish to chicken fajitas and lobster when in season. Soups are one of the cook’s specialties and desserts are also served nightly. The meals are tasty with a local home cooked flavor using authentic local recipes and preparation.
Casa Viejo Chac Details
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RATES
Rates at Casa Viejo Chac
2012 Rates:
- $1,900.00 7-Nights/6-Days Fishing
- $1,700.00 6-Nights/5-Days Fishing
- $1,500.00 5-Nights/4-Days Fishing
- $1,300.00 4-Nights/3-Days Fishing
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
What's Included at Casa Viejo Chac
- Seven Nights Lodge
- Six Days Guided Fishing
- All Meals
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WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
What's Not Included at Casa Viejo Chac
- Air transportation to Cancun
- Car rental or shuttle van
- Tips
- Alcohol
- Fishng Tackle
- Flies
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TRAVEL INFORMATION
Travel Information to Casa Viejo Chac
Fly to Cancun where one can rent a car for a week for around $300 or there is a shuttle van available for $250 per person for a round trip. Punta Allen is 3.5 hours south of Cancun and the last half of the drive is on questionable dirt roads so a small SUV versus a sedan is the best option.
Transportation can be arranged from the Airport for $250.00 per group of 1-6 people. Split $250.00 between 6 people and the cost is $42.00 each. The same applies for the return trip to the airport. You can also rent a car if you like for approximately $35.00 to $60.00 a day. If you have a non fishing partner or a combination of people fishing and not fishing, write us and we will do our best to put together a price to accommodate your group. -
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Terms and Conditions/Cancellation and Refund Policies at Casa Viejo Chac
Once Castafly Travel, LLC receives a deposit or final payment for any type of trip, it is anacknowledgment and agreement by the client to all Terms and Conditions and Cancellation and Refund policies:
Non-refundable deposits and payment.
Your payment for a trip is non-refundable, regardless of the means for payment, be it credit card, cash or check.Deposits
Unless otherwise noted by the vendor,- 50% of the total package price per angler/trip package is due to Castafly Travel, LLC within 14 days of initial booking. This deposit will secure all reservations.
- The balance or full payment of package price per angler/trip package is due to Castafly Travel, LLC at least 90 days before first day of scheduled trip
- Castafly Travel, LLC reseves the right to charge a service fee of $100 for any changes to the reservation after initial booking.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Unless otherwised noted by the vendor,- All cancellations for any type of trip must be made in writing to Castafly Travel, LLC. Castafly Travel, LLC reserves the right to charge a service fee of $100 for any cancellations of any type of reservation.
- Cancellation outside of 90 days prior to scheduled departure – 90% of deposit or payment refund or transfer of funds to another scheduled time or another angler.
- Cancellation between 60 and 90 days prior to scheduled departure - 70% of deposit or payment refund or transfer of funds to another scheduled time or another angler.
- Cancellation between 30 and 60 days prior to scheduled departure – 60% of deposit or payment refund or transfer of funds to another scheduled time or another angler.
- Cancellation 30 days or less prior to scheduled departure – No refund of deposit or final payment.
Because your deposit and other payment is non-refundable, Castafly Travel, LLC suggests you consider trip and medical evacuation insurance. This insurance is the best way to avoid losing your deposit due to unanticipated circumstances or emergencies. Because Castafly Travel, LLC has no ability to control your deposit onceit is forwarded to the respective lodge, outfitter, etc., we have developed a relationship with Sportsman’s Travel Insurance.
We also recommend trip evacuation/rescue insurance with Global Rescue, a medical and security evacuation service. We strongly urge to consider these types of insurance, be it with Sportsman’s Travel, Global Rescue, or some other trip and medical evacuation insurance company. A brochure for each company is included in your pre-trip planning package.
Castafly Travel, LLC is merely an agent.
Castafly Travel, LLC and its affiliated companies and agents act only as agents for contractors or owners and outfitters, hotels, airlines, shipowners, and charter air carriers providing means of transportation or other services. All tickets, vouchers and contracts of such hotels, airlines, outfitters, lodges, operators and owners are issued subject to any and all tariffs, terms and conditions under which such accommodations, means of transportation or other services are offered or provided, and the issuance and acceptance of any such tickets, vouchers and contracts shall be deemed to be consent to their further conditions.
Castafly Travel, LLC and any of its affiliated or associated companies or agents shall not be or become liable or responsible in any way in connection with such hotels or lodges, means of transportation or other services, or for any loss, injury or damage to or in respect to any person or property however caused or arising out of your vacation booked through our company.
Itinerary alterations.
Castafly Travel reserves the right to make such alterations in the itinerary as it deems in its discretion, necessary or desirable, to refuse to accept or retain as a member of the party any person at any time (in such case refund will be based on the actual cost of the unfinished portion of tour) and to pass on to tour clients expenditures caused by delays or offense beyond our control.
Cancellation.
Castafly Travel, LLC reserves the right to cancel any tour prior to departure, in which case full refund will constitute full settlement to the client.
Prices subject to change.
All prices are subject to change without notice.
Baggage and personal effects.
Baggage and personal effects, including items purchased, are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times and no member or agent of Castafly Travel, LLC or its agents, affiliated or associated companies is authorized to accept these for storage, safekeeping, or transportation - WEATHER