CHRISTMAS ISLAND HOSTED TRIP: OCTOBER 2026

SEPT 30 – Oct 7, 2026:
CHRISTMAS ISLAND Guided Fly Fishing

JOIN US FOR A HOSTED WEEK ON CHRISTMAS ISLAND

Christmas Island is an iconic saltwater fly fishing destination. With the largest land area of any atoll on earth and over 125 square miles of Kiritimati Lagoon, CXI offers a lifetime of fishable flats.

Bonefish and giant trevally are the core target species for visiting fly anglers, with bluefin trevally, triggerfish and milkfish providing additional interest.

Our hosted week program is well-supported by anglers from around the globe and is a chance to meet new anglers and enjoy the camaraderie of the fishing fraternity, to enjoy new destinations (or to revisit the special places for our regulars), and to trial and evaluate new premium and ultra-premium tackle from world-class manufacturers that we source and supply for each expedition.

Isolation Outfitters is proud to be working with Ikari House Fly Fishing Lodge. The lodge has a great team of highly experienced guides, plus attentive kitchen and house staff. The air-conditioned rooms available to us are well-appointed. Meals include buffet style dinners, continental and cooked breakfasts, packed lunches (either sandwiches and snacks, or you can choose the guide lunch of tuna, rice and spicy sauce like we do), plus pre-dinner sushi, sashimi and other treats on your arrival back at the lodge after a long day.

The week starts on arrival at Cassidy International Airport (CXI) on Christmas Island. We meet you at the airport, load bags and anglers on the open deck trucks and head for Ikari House.

HOSTED TRIP OVERVIEW

7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing
US$4,450 per angler

Note: this trip is available either as one week on Christmas Island, or you may choose to add a second week on Fanning Island (October 15–21) to make the most of your international airfare and travel costs.

Includes:

7 nights at Ikari House, Christmas Island
6 full days of guided fly fishing
CXI airport to/from lodge transfers
All meals, water, soft drinks & snacks
1 guide per 2 anglers (optional upgrade to 1 guide:1 angler)
Annual Kiribati Fishing License (US$250) is included in our hosted week rate
Lodge daily laundry service

Excludes:

International flights to/from CXI via Honolulu or Fiji and your connecting flights
We provide wine and beer with each dinner. Other alcoholic beverages are excluded.
If you have a favorite tipple, stock up at Duty Free in Honolulu/Nadi
Bring your fishing tackle, but we do have sample rods/reels/lines to trial on the flats.
Gratuities for guide/boatman/lodge staff
Fuel surcharges (if applicable)

REGISTRATION OF INTEREST

Early registration of interest secures your place on the shortlist. In return, you’ll receive our full Christmas Island Hosted Week Program, including:

Detailed itinerary with travel/medical insurance advice
Recommended flights and notes on Waikiki/Honolulu
Packing lists and fly recommendations for Christmas Island
Guidance on gratuities, currency (bring AUD for CXI), optional extras, and practical tips

YOUR TRIP CONFIRMATION

Once we reserve your booking, we provide a secure payment link for your deposit. Your spot is confirmed upon payment of the trip deposit.

To upgrade to a single room, an additional US$450 is payable for the week. Single guide/boats can also be reserved as an upgrade option.

TRIP DETAILS AT A GLANCE

Destination: Christmas Island (Kiritimati), Republic of Kiribati
Dates: Sept 30 – October 7, 2026
Target Species: Bonefish, Giant Trevally, Bluefin Trevally, Triggerfish
Difficulty: 6/10
Group Size: 6 anglers maximum
Package Rate: US$4,450 per angler (double occupancy)

LOCATION SNAPSHOT

Access: Fly Fiji Airways via Honolulu or Nadi
US anglers: Depart Honolulu on Tuesday around midday and arrives CXI on Wednesday afternoon due to crossing the International Date Line. You’ll gain a day on the flight back home!
NZ & Australian anglers: Fly via Fiji (Nadi) into CXI early Wednesday morning.

FULL TRIP ITINERARY

Travel Day (Tuesday September 29):

USA anglers fly from Honolulu (HNL) at 12 noon on the Tuesday Fiji Airways service to Christmas Island (CXI). This flight lands on Wednesday at 3.15pm at due to crossing the International Dateline.
NZ & Australian anglers connect through Nadi, Fiji, arriving CXI early Wednesday morning.

Trip Day 1 (Wednesday September 30):

Southern Hemisphere anglers land early into Cassidy International Airport and transfer to Ikari House in Ronton (London) on Kiritimati (Christmas Island). Depending on arrival times, there’s an option for a short session on the flats.
USA anglers arrive mid-afternoon and transfer to Ikari House. After settling in, we have a ‘meet 'n greet’ session to discuss some initial plans for the week and to assign guides and boats.

Trip Day 2 (Thursday October 1):

Early departure for the flats.
Group dinner at the Ikari House maneaba (meeting house) for first day recounts and planning
We can also plan for an afternoon bluewater excursion for anyone wanting to catch a Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo or Mahimahi beyond Paris Flats.

Trip Day 3–7 (Friday Oct 2 – Tuesday Oct 6):

Five more full days of guided fly fishing across fishing the Christmas Island flats. Daily boat runs to tide-dependent Kiritimati Lagoon locations. Packed lunches and cool drinks on the skiffs — hydration is essential in the equatorial heat.
There is an option for a group day to the Korean Wreck (south-eastern outer reef edge), if there is sufficient interest.
Trip Day 7 finished with a celebratory dinner in the maneaba and some light-hearted awards to celebrate spanning a range of ‘achievements’ during the week.

Travel Day (Wednesday October 7):

Our USA anglers depart Ikari House early for their flight to Honolulu (arriving Tuesday Oct 6 due to crossing the International Date Line).
For Fiji route anglers, you can enjoy an optional final morning on the Paris Flat before your afternoon flight to Nadi. You’ll need to book airport accommodation in Nadi (we can recommend a great hotel and curry house). Then you’ll continue to Australia or New Zealand on Thursday October 8.

ADDITIONAL READING

When to fish Christmas Island by Exploration Angling
Packing for Bones by Exploration Angling
The Ultimate Remote Bonefishing Adventure by Southflyfisher.com
Ikari House Fly Fishing Lodge with Isolation Outfitters
Fanning Island October Hosted Week (if you want to extend your stay) with Isolation Outfitters

CHRISTMAS ISLAND: PERFECT FLATS FISHING

A trip to Christmas Island is classic saltwater fly fishing distilled to its purest form. It’s remote, comfortable with simple accommodation and hearty meals, and an easy rhythm that keeps you focused on the flats.

What CXI truly delivers is variety and volume. Bonefish tail across miles of white sand, Triggerfish prowl coral edges, and Giant Trevally appear out of nowhere like fighter jets. Every day brings a new angle and more shots.

You’ll spend long sessions wading expansive flats under big Pacific skies — sometimes heavy with tropical cloud and other times cobalt blue skies — covering water with experienced local guides who know every ebb of these tides. Over a focused week, it’s all about finding fish, working the tides, and quality casting time.

It’s iconic, fish-rich, and endlessly addictive—classic Christmas Island. Then the hosted week provides camaraderie, shared advice, celebrations and extra treats that make it a highly memorable life experience. Join us for our hosted week in October 2026.

GENERAL INFORMATION

CHRISTMAS HOSTED TRIP ENQUIRIES

Please contact us by sending us a message via our Contact Form, or calling us to discuss availability.

We will share more trip information with you via email and phone to discuss this adventure, answer your questions and understand more about your saltwater fly fishing experience and what you’re looking for from this trip.

SKILL LEVEL

You do NOT need to be an expert saltwater fly angler to enjoy this trip. We, together with your guide, will assist you throughout the trip. Being able to cast proficiently is a prerequisite though. You should be able to cast heavy flies into wind with a 7-9 weight rod and use 10-12 weight single handed rods and saltwater fly lines to increase your chances on the local GT’s.

WEATHER

Being close to the equator, it’s warm every day – typically within a couple of degrees of 80 Fahrenheit (27 Celsius). It’s often windy, more so as the day progresses, and rain squalls that can arrive without warning and sweep rapidly across the atoll. You’ll need to pack a light rain jacket in your boat bag. It can be breezy traveling by fast boat to our daily destinations, so bring a warm hoody or vest just in case.

Otherwise, sun protection is the order of the day. Pack suncream, quality sun protection apparel, a Buff and gloves, wide-brimmed hat (and a backup in case your cap blows away on the boat trip), chapstick for your lips and we’ll have plenty of water to stay hydrated in the icy chilly bin. You’ll also welcome to drop a couple of cans of beer into the ice for the trip home.

CONNECTIVITY

There is good WiFi connectivity on Christmas Island. As this is a hosted trip, we also carry Garmin InReach Mini2 messaging devices for remote connectivity. The lodge guides carry VHF radios to connect with Ikari House or other boats if necessary.

In the event of a serious medical emergency, we can have immediate direct contact with Global Rescue (or whomever provides your evacuation cover) and Ikari House management to arrange urgent transport to the nearest medical centre if possible.

FARE PAYMENT

The fare for this hosted week package is outlined on this page in US Dollars (USD$) and will not change after final confirmation of your booking (confirmed by receipt of your deposit payment to Isolation Outfitters), regardless of any fluctuations in international currency, fuel or travel costs. A detailed list of what is included is provided with your booking confirmation. Individual anglers are invoiced separately or together as you wish.

Payments: Payment are made to Isolation Outfitters in US Dollars (USD$) on receipt of invoice and a secure payment link. You can pay via Electronic Funds Transfer (ACH in U.S.) or wire transfer into our U.S. deposit account. For Australian and New Zealand anglers, you can choose to pay in NZD$ at the US–NZ exchange currency rate used by our secure payment platforms.

Credit Cards: We accept most major international credit cards and provide a secure link for online payments.

Deposit: A deposit of 50% of the fare is payable to confirm your booking. Payment of deposit is deemed acceptance of our Terms and Conditions.

Remaining Fare: We require settlement of your full account 90 days before the trip proceeds. All anglers will need to show proof of comprehensive travel insurance and any required medical insurance at this time.

Additional Travel or Tackle: We can arrange additional road or air transfers, and provide fishing gear for you to retain after the trip is completed. Any costs for these will be invoiced directly to you and are payable before the trip commences. Any upgrade options, additional trip preferences (such as a second week on Fanning Island, changes to the expedition travel, or specialist gear obtained on your behalf at your request will be payable on invoice.

SINGLE ANGLER EXPEDITIONS

This Christmas Island hosted week is priced for two anglers sharing a room. If you are a single angler wanting your own private room and/or own guide, we can arrange on request at the time of booking. Please contact us to discuss any upgrade options.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CANCELLATIONS

Please read our Terms and Conditions of Service to understand the implications of trip cancellations and the need for you to secure comprehensive travel insurance for your destination fly fishing travel.