This is an example of a typical first-class trip visiting the incredible fishing ranches of Northern Patagonia. The estancias offer exclusive private access within a short drive (five to 30 minutes within the property) of quality first-class accommodations and food. This area is unique in that multiple short stays can be arranged together at various ranches to guarantee a varied fishing experience within a given stay. From fishing small dry flies during the prolific hatches on the Malleo River and stalking big browns on the Filo River, to twitching big dries on the Chimehuin and streamer fishing the Collon Cura, the area offers a wealth of fishing opportunities. By offering a total of seven estancias, clients benefit from being placed on the correct properties at the right times of the season.
Trip Details
Duration
8 Nights/8 Days
Location
Patagonia, Argentina
Season
December through April
Trip Type
Freshwater Fly Fishing
Nearest City
San Martin de los Andes
Physical Condition Required
Fair
Destination(s)
Neuquen, Argentina
Years of Experience
12 Years Guiding/Outfitting
Guest Capacity
12
Species of Fish Caught
Rainbow, brown, brook trout, and some landlocked Atlantic Salmon.
Wildlife Observed
Wild red stag, Russian Boar, Guanacos (a native llama), Choique (Lesser Rheas), Red Foxes, Puma, armadillos, and birds, including but not limited to eagles, condors, black necked swans, various raptors and hawks, kingfishers, herons, quail, and a many various types of ducks.
Fishing Equipment & Bait Provided
Flies.
Fishing Equipment Rental
Rods, reels, waders, and boots.
Dining
Breakfast and dinner are at the lodge within the ranch. Depending on the ranch, you take a picnic to eat riverside or return to the lodge for lunch. Evenings usually start with appetizers (salamis, smoked meat, salmon, or trout, various cheeses) at the open bar. Dinners will vary by night and ranch but typically start with a soup or salad followed by fine Argentine beef, lamb, boar, red stag, or excellent fresh home made pastas and ñoquis (gnocchi) served with the famous Argentine Malbec or white wines. Deserts follow and include flan, bread pudding, various seasonal fruit pies, and cakes, the majority of which can be accompanied by dulce de leche.
Accommodations
The estancias range in capacity from four to six spacious double rooms, each with a private bathroom. All the ranches with the exception of one (Est Tres Lagos) offer a typical lodge layout with a dining room, bar, sitting room, and guest rooms all contained within one building.
Est. Tres Lagos offers two duplex guest cabins within a stones throw of the lodge where the meals are served. The majority of the ranches were (and to some extent still are) working ranches with the lodge situated within a complex of owner and employee houses, barns, sheds, and the like.
Additional Activities
Horseback riding, trekking, and bird watching are available and included at no extra charge. Optional excursions include guided bird watching, stag and boar hunting (March/April), and quail hunting. A couple of the ranches offer the opportunity to work a cattle round up with the gauchos.
Rates
$5,040.00 - $5,550.00per personCurrency Converter (Rates shown are in US Dollars. Rates and terms are subject to change.)
Additional Rate Info
Rates are based on double occupancy and two clients per fishing guide.
Not included are the costs of optional excursions, transfers or hotel costs in Buenos Aires, airfare, gratuities, fishing gear (rod, boots, waders, etc), laundry services at some of the estancias, and purchases of a personal nature.
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This Package Includes
All Meals
Accommodations
Private River Access
Drinks (Beer, Wine, Spirits)
Fly Fishing Guiding
Local Transfers
Flies
Fishing Licenses While at Estancias
Reservation Policy
All trips are custom designed. Once a proposed itinerary is settled on, a 50% nonrefundable deposit is required to confirm your reservation within ten working days with balance due 60 days before the start of your trip.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be in writing via e-mail or fax 60 days prior to the start of the fishing dates otherwise the balance must be paid in full. Refunds can only be offered when replacement anglers are found for the same dates and itinerary. Travel insurance is highly recommended.
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