Sample Itinerary: El Encuentro Lodge + Brook Trout Base Camp, combination 7 night /6.5 days

Areas: Esquel, Los Alerces National Park, Upper Corcovado & Rio Pico areas.

Day 0  Thursday to Friday: Overnight flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina, arriving the following morning.

Note: If you are planning to connect directly to Esquel on the same day, keep in mind, that you need to allow yourself four hours to make the internal flight connection. If not, you could spend a night at Buenos Aires or fly to Bariloche airport, the second nearest to Esquel.

Day 1 Saturday : Fly to Esquel, in the heart of central Patagonia. Transfer from your hotel to Aeroparque (AEP) Buenos Aires domestic flights airport. It is approximately a 2 hours and 20 minute flight. Upon arrival you will be met by El Encuentro Fly-Fishing team and driven to El Encuentro Lodge. Arrive in time to settle in, get your gear ready and go fishing for those who are up for it! Enjoy a welcome dinner and a good night’s rest.

Day 2 Sunday: You have three full days to explore and fish the amazing waters of this area. Each day will bring something new, based on where the fishing is best, and your preferences for float or walk/wade fishing. Almost no matter where you go, you have the chance to catch a large trout – whether on the Rio Futaleufu, smaller stream or in a private lake. Fishing the Rio Futaleufu, starting or ending right at the lodge is a great option. Riverside lunches are wonderfully delicious!

Day 3 Monday: As the sun rises over the Rio Futaleufu you will wake to the smell of fresh coffee and cooking bacon. Enjoy a hearty breakfast with locally sourced meats, breads baked fresh daily, and eggs from our own chickens. Your guides will meet you at the lodge in the morning, and you will head out on your fishing adventure for the day. At the end of your day it is time to gather around the fire at the lodge with a glass of superb Argentine wine and look back on the day’s exploits. Delight in another wonderful meal and make a plan for tomorrow’s day on the water.

Day 4 Tuesday:  You will get to fish new waters today. Choices include a walk wade stream, private spring creeks, and/or new beats on the Rio Futaleufu. This evening, we get to sabor the delicious flavors of an outdoor “asado” – a traditional Argentine barbecue.

Day 5 Wednesday: Transition day. Depart El Encuentro Lodge after breakfast, your guides will drive you south to Brook Trout Base Camp. You will get a whole day fishing in one of the many options to choose from on your way down south to the camp. Arrive at the camp in the afternoon, you will have time to settle in, get your gear ready and go fishing into the evening! Enjoy a welcome dinner and good night’s rest.

Day 6 Thursday: You have two full days to explore this remote country with our guides – finding water and the trout and type of fishing you prefer. Each day will be designed to match your ideals with the best fishing options. Cast into the beautiful pools of the Rio Corcovado or from the wild shores of Lago Vintter for large Rainbows, stalk trophy Brook trout in the nearby Engaño region, and/or sample private spring creeks or small lakes for beautiful Rainbow and Brown trout in the Rio Pico area.

Day 7 Friday: Walk/wade the Rio Corcovado, fishing one of the many pools spread out across 6 miles of river. Or you and your guide can float one of the four lakes inside the estancia. If weather allows it, you will cast flies to cruising fish along the banks or in the flats.

Day 8 Saturday: After warm goodbyes from your new friends and family at the Camp, transfer back to the Esquel Airport for your flight back to Buenos Aires and international connection home. Alternatively, depart for a 2.5 hour drive to Estancia de los Rios lodge in Chile to continue your fishing adventure in Patagonia.

Rates:

Remember that our services are completely free. When you book a trip with us, you pay the same rate than when you book directly with the lodge or outfitter.

US$6,930 Cost per angler. 7 night/ 6.5 day fishing program. Saturday to Saturday. Double occupancy.

US$8,800 Cost per angler. 7 night/6.5 day fishing program. Saturday to Saturday. Single occupancy.

Included:

• Accommodation in a double room with private bathroom at El Encuentro Lodge.

• Accommodation in double safari-style tent with attached private bathroom in each tent at Brook Trout Base Camp.

• Full-board: breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner with excellent Argentinean wines and open bar.

• All ground transport from Esquel airport to the lodge and fishing destinations in this program.

• Fully equipped Argentine fishing guide every two anglers. (except single rate)

• Fishing lines, leaders, and tippet.

• All private water and access fees.

• All Non Fishing Activities.

• Laundry service. Except at Brook Trout Base Camp.

• WIFI.

Not Included:

• Airfares.

• Transfers, hotel, and meals in Buenos Aires

• Ground transfer to and from Bariloche Airport (if applicable)

• Personal, Health or travel insurance. (We strongly recommend it)

• Fishing license. It can be prepaid as part of your final invoice; we will purchase it before your arrival.

• Staff and guide gratuities.

• Phone calls.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

El Encuentro Lodge & Brook trout Base Camp
Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that members of the travel party have read and accepts the terms and conditions for the corresponding travel package. Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of 50% lodge cost per person is due within 10 days of booking the fishing package. Final payment if due 90 days prior to arrival. Cancellations: All deposits and payments are non-refundable. In no event the lodge or Andes Journeys, LLC will be responsible cancellation of services or operations due to inclement weather, any event of force majeure, airline delays, flight cancellations, or any other reason beyond the control of the lodge. The lodge will not refund payments in the event of poor weather, or if flights are cancelled or flight connections are missed. Additionally, the lodge and Andes Journeys are not responsible for covering costs associated with alternative travel arrangements including flights, hotels, meals or any other expenses incurred due to schedule changes. We strongly recommend that guests purchase travel insurance with full coverage for your trip. If a cancelled package is resold by either the lodge or Andes Journeys, a full refund will be issued minus a $100.00 fee per person charged by Andes Journeys. We reiterate: We strongly recommend that all travelers purchase travel insurance covering all the travel package.