Fly fishing in Argentina Hosted Trip
A Barry & Cathy Beck Departure January 7 - 18, 2021
Pira Lodge & Suindรก Lodge
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Argentina
Take Your Travel Experience Further: The Hosted Trip Difference Unparalleled Service and Knowledge Every Step of the Way Dear Traveler, Golden dorado are quickly becoming one of the most coveted species in South America. Anglers find them in tropical and subtropical regions in Argentina, Bolivia, and Uruguay. The quest for this hard-hitting, ravenous, and acrobatic fish is addicting. Two of the top dorado destinations are Pira Lodge in the 3-million-acre Ibera Marsh and Suindá Lodge on the Upper Paraná River in northeastern Argentina. Barry and Cathy Beck will be hosting just eight anglers on their second “all dorado” excursion to Pira and Suindá Lodges. The first one was a smashing success! This departure will include both Pira and Suindá Lodges with a mid-week transfer between the two; however, the fisheries could not be more different. Pira Lodge is often heralded by returning guests as one of the nicest lodges in Argentina. Nestled in the heart of the Ibera Marsh, the Lodge has a wonderful swimming pool in front of the main house featuring Spanish style tile and terraces, both indoor and outdoor dining, and an ample bar to share fish stories. Well-appointed air-conditioned rooms are shady and cool, offering welcomed sanctuary from the mid-day warmth. The Iberia Marsh is a natural marvel, and birding clients of Frontiers have boasted that they consistently have their best days on the marsh. Here, we fish from Hell’s Bay skiffs in an Everglades fashion moving from marsh “lakes” to canals and down to the Corrientes River. Pira is the hallmark of pristine beauty and skiff fishing for Golden Dorado; nothing comparable exists. The Paraná River—in front of Suindá and upstream of Corrientes where it borders Paraguay—is large water broken up by many islands with white sand flats surrounding them and hundreds of miles of shoreline to cast to for large dorado. Across the river on the Paraguay side, the river braids into smaller channels and rivers with beautiful jungle verenza hanging down to the water hiding pacu, pira pita, and, of course, the golden dorado. Suindá Lodge is above the ground with hanging walkways connecting the elegant air-conditioned rooms to the main Lodge where all the action happens. The Lodge features a plunge pool to cool off and regional cuisine by noted Argentine chefs. Here’s to making their second “all dorado” hosted week just as successful as the first one! Sincerely,
Hank Ingram, Jr.
About Barry & Cathy Beck Longtime Frontiers trip hosts and photographers, the Becks travel far and wide to follow their love for fly fishing and nature photography. Based in Pennsylvania, Barry and Cathy write books, host fly fishing departures, lead African photo safaris, and operate a stock photography business. The Becks are well-known in the fishing, photography, and travel industries, and possess a stellar reputation for their skill, knowledge, and expertise. Their books include Cathy Beck’s Fly Fishing Handbook, now in its third edition; Fly Waters Near and Far; Fly Fishing the Flats; and a coffee table book of photographs from around the world.
What to Expect •
This is a departure for just eight guests with Cathy and Barry Beck fishing for golden dorado, pira pita, and pacu in two unique northeastern sub-tropical Argentine fisheries.
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Each Lodge offers double occupancy, air-conditioned rooms with en suite bath, seasoned guides in custom skiffs/boats, fine Argentine cuisine and wine, and a tenured staff.
About the Lodges
Pira Lodge: Located in Argentina’s northern Corrientes Province, Pira enjoys a tropical “Floridian” climate. Returning anglers repeatedly label it one of the world’s top accommodations. Surrounded by the vast 3-million-acre Ibera Marsh, Pira offers anglers crystal-clear waters ideal for sight-fishing for cruising dorado with top-water floating lines, a technique that produces explosive, heart-stopping strikes. Suindá Lodge: The newly constructed riverfront destination offers fly fishing guests unmatched, warm-water Argentine species diversity from a river-access-only Lodge. The seven-acre property is located in Corrientes Province on the legendary Paraná River—the border of Argentina and Paraguay. In this tropical province, the Paraná flows, controlled well below the Yacyretá Dam. The river is rich with species along high flora-shrouded banks, vast sand bars, islands that create deltas, and smaller riachos or braids.
Proposed Itinerary for Pira Lodge & Suindá Lodge January 7–18, 2021
Thursday, January 7
Depart United States via overnight flight service to Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Friday, January 8
Arrive Buenos Aires, Ezeiza International Airport. Upon arrival, a Frontiers arranged guide will meet you just outside the customs area and provide your transfer to the Loi Suites Hotel where you will check into your prepaid accommodations for one night. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure in Buenos Aires; all meals are on your own, overnight accommodations at the hotel.
Saturday, January 9
Today your Frontiers arranged guide will meet you in the lobby of your hotel to provide your transfer to the regional charter airport for a direct flight from Buenos Aires (or the nearby Mercedes Runway) to Pira Lodge. Fishing on arrival after lunch.
Sunday, January 10 – Tuesday, January 12
Enjoy three full days of fishing in the wilds of the Iberá, returning to the Lodge for lunch, drinks, a swim in the pool, and a nice siesta. After the midday break, anglers return to the water to take advantage of the evening bite.
Wednesday, January 13
Today you will have an early morning transfer from Pira Lodge to Suindá Lodge, approximately 3.5 hours. Time for orientation, unpacking, lunch, and a long afternoon of fishing the Paraná River.
Thursday, January 14 – Friday, January 15
Enjoy two full days of fishing the shores, islands, and sand flats of the Paraná River bordering Argentina and Paraguay in a custom-built river skiff. Fish the morning and the afternoon, and return to the Lodge during the midday heat for lunch and a siesta.
*Itinerary subject to change
Saturday, January 16
Depart Suindรก Lodge for Corrientes or Resistencia (approximately 1.5 hours) for a commercial flight to Buenos Aires. Upon arrival, a Frontiers arranged guide will meet you at baggage claim and provide your transfer to the Loi Suites Hotel, where you will check into your prepaid accommodations for one night. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure in Buenos Aires; all meals are on your own, overnight accommodations at the hotel.
Sunday, January 17
This afternoon a Frontiers representative will meet you at the hotel and provide your transfer to Ezeiza International Airport for your international flight to the United States and home. Depart Buenos Aires, Ezeiza International Airport via overnight commercial flight service to the USA.
Monday, January 18 Arrive USA.
Rates
Fishing Package:* $6,700 per person (Includes single room/shared guide) Local Fishing Licenses:* $100 per person Lodge Transfers:* $350 per person Internal One Way Flight* TBD One-Way Private Charter* $865 per person Buenos Aires Arrangements* TBD
Inclusions: Lodging (double occupancy); meals with all wine, beer, and local spirits at the Lodge; professional guide service; and local fishing transfers. Exclusions: Commercial air travel from point of departure to Buenos Aires and return; transfer from Corrientes or Resistencia if applicable; meals, overnights, and items of personal expenditure in Buenos Aires; tackle; imported liquor; overweight luggage charges; and gratuities. Deposit payment refund policy: A non-refundable deposit of 50 percent of the land cost is due at time of reservation. Balance payable at time of final land package invoicing. Full/final payment is also non-refundable unless client replacement is provided.
Your Airline Connection
*Rates subject to change.
In addition to providing a superior experience while you’re fishing in South America, the Airline Department at Frontiers can coordinate all of your travel logistics to and from Buenos Aires.
Frontiers Contact
Our team of highly specialized agents coordinates every last detail of your trip. For this hosted departure, please contact:
Hank Ingram
South America Department Manager Toll-free: 1-800-245-1950 Phone: 724-935-1577 hingram@frontierstravel.com
United States Office 600 Warrendale Rd., Gibsonia, PA 15044 Toll-free 1-800-245-1950 Phone 724-935-1577 Fax 724-935-5388 Email info@frontierstravel.com Website www.frontierstravel.com
European Office Martin’s Cottage, Eastleach, Gloucestershire, GL7 3NW, United Kingdom Tel +44 (0) 1285 700 940 Fax +44 (0) 1285 700 322 Email info@frontierstrvl.co.uk Website www.frontierstrvl.co.uk
The air holidays and flights in this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 3315
Copyright © 2016. Frontiers International Travel. All rights reserved.
The air holidays and flights in this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 3315. Copyright © 2020. Frontiers International Travel. All rights reserved.
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