ITINERARY Unforgettable Argentina and Chile Family Fishing Adventure
Day 1 – Arrive Buenos Aires onward to Delta Lodge
On arrival into Buenos Aires this morning you will be met and driven to the marina, a road transfer of around one hour. Your guide will be waiting to take you on the 30-minute boat ride through channels, rivers and creeks of the Paraná Delta. Delta Lodge is set on a private island in the middle of the delta – distant from the day-to-day world and surrounded by nature. You will have lunch on arrival and then there is time for a nap and afternoon fishing session. This evening, if you would like, you can enjoy a glass of wine while fishing on the Home Pool right in front of the lodge.
Accommodation: Delta Lodge
Meals: Full board
Transport: Transfer international airport by road and boat to Delta Lodge, approx. 90 minutes
Day 2 – Delta Lodge
You will be able to enjoy fishing this morning before returning to the lodge for lunch. After a siesta you set off for the afternoon on the water. You will have ample opportunity to fish for golden dorado along with other native species. There is also the chance to take a delta tour through the various channels to see the wonderful bird life and some of the colourful local culture.
Accommodation: Delta Lodge
Meals: Full board
Day 3 – Delta Lodge to Futa Lodge
After breakfast you will be transferred by boat back to the marina where you will be collected and driven the 45 minutes to Buenos Aires’ domestic airport. Your flight to Esquel departs at 1310 and arrives at 1540. You will be met on arrival and driven to Futa Lodge which is a journey of around 1 hour and 45 minutes (including the border crossing into Chile) There will be time to relax on arrival and perhaps enjoy a warm hot tub bath overlooking the Futaleufu River and Andes mountains
Accommodation: Futa Lodge
Meals: Full board
Transport: Boat and road transfer Delta Lodge to Buenos Aires approx. 90 minutes. Road transfer Esquel to Futa Lodge approx. 1 hour and 45 minutes
Days 4 to 7 – Fishing and activities at Futa Lodge
Over the next few days, you will be able to enjoy a bespoke experience choosing between fishing for brown and rainbow trout, horseback riding, trekking, picnics on the river, visiting the local town and some easy river rafting. You can fish as much or as little as you like picking the other activities as you wish.
Accommodation: Futa Lodge
Meals: Full board
Day 8 - Futa Lodge to Buenos Aires
This morning you will be driven back to Esquel airport in time for the 1420 flight to Buenos Aires’ domestic airport. On arrival at 1620 you will be met and transferred to the international airport for your onward flight in the event you are departing Argentina, or to a local hotel should you be staying in country.
Meals: Breakfast at Futa Lodge
Transport: Road transfer to Esquel and from Buenos Aires’ domestic to international airport COST
US$6,550 per adult (one child up to 12 years free of charge)
INCLUSIONS
Two nights’ accommodation at Delta Lodge
Five nights’ accommodation at Futa Lodge
All meals and drinks (including local alcoholic drinks)
Five and a half days guided fishing
Domestic flights
Airport and lodge transfers
International flights
EXCLUSIONS
Additional meals & drinks other than specified
Transfers other than specified
Rafting at Futa Lodge
Gratuities
Travel insurance
Personal spending