Estancia de los Rios

Estancia de los Rios is a 360,000-acre working ranch north of Coyhaique on the Argentina-Chile border. Here with great vistas of the glacier-dotted Andes to the south, Estancia de los Rios is nestled in a wide valley in Chilean Patagonia. The crystal-clear water of the Rio Cisnes meanders for 60 miles through the ranch.

Each riffle, tail water, river bend, and cut-bank pool in the Rio Cisnes holds trout. Dry flies, nymphs, and emergers all take large numbers of fish. The wading is on gravel bottoms; the vast property ensures fishing in total solitude; and no other person will be seen unless it is a gaucho hard at work. There are stretches of the river perfect for the novice where instant success will build confidence in fishing techniques. All the fishing beats on the Cisnes are less than 50 minutes from the modern lodge. Additionally, there is a wide variety of fishable water including spring creeks with large fish for those wanting a technical challenge. An overnight trip to a well-appointed cottage provides fishing in an adjacent valley where the trout rarely have seen a fly, and a day float on the lower river combines spectacular natural beauty with great fishing. English-speaking guides not only provide great tips for taking trout but are knowledgeable of the history and geology of this remarkable land.

The comfortable lodge, designed to the specification of second-generation guides and lodge operators Cristian and Marcelo Dufflocq, features good food and all the amenities of home. Capable of accommodating up to twelve guests, each of the six large rooms has twin beds and a modern, spacious private bathroom. A weekly asado (barbeque) provides a real taste of Chile with open-fire roasted lamb, fine wines and traditional guitar music and songs. Rods and reels can be rented at the lodge and flies are available for purchase.

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Estancia de los Rios

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A 7-night/7-day program is $5,480 per person shared room/guide. *
Single room supplement is $700 per week per angler (single room/shared guide). *
Non-fishing weekly rate is the same as the fishing rate.

*Rates subject to change. Please contact us with your requirements.

Arrivals: Friday morning into Santiago and connect on a Lan Chile flight to Puerto Montt.  Transfer to Puerto Varas hotel for overnight accommodations; arrive at the estancia Saturday via commuter flight. Departures: Saturday morning via charter service to Puerto Montt. 

Note: Round trip charter flight from Puerto Montt to the Estancia is based on 4 passengers. Please call for current pricing and availability.  For lower charter plane cost, we suggest arrival or departure on Saturday per outfitter recommendation.

A land-in/land-out option is also available. Driving through southern Chile's pristine landscape to hte ranch is an experience that you will not soon forget.  Please contact Frontiers for more details.

*Due to the extreme increase in the cost of aviation fuel, charter flight prices are subject to change without notice.

A fishing license is not included in lodge cost.  A $50 per person, per visit fee is payable directly to the lodge manager.

Gratuities: The lodge recommends 7% to 10% of the lodge rate as total tip for the lodge guides and staff. Guides generally fish an 8-hour day, but they will cater to the serious angler who fishes longer hours; in this case guide tips should be adjusted accordingly.

Estancia de los Rios accepts US dollars and pesos.

Inclusions
Lodging in double room with private bathroom according to program, daily guided fishing. All meals, lunch and dinner accompanied by our selection of Chilean wines, beer and non-alcoholic beverages. All transfers to and from fishing places, one professional guide for every two anglers, one guide for every four non-fishing guests, use of boats and horses as required.

Exclusions
Air travel, air taxi (commuter flight) or land transfers between airport and lodge, hotel and transfers prior to and after those included within Estancia de Los Rios itinerary, use of fishing gear, flies, fishing license, gratuities, and items of a personal nature such as laundry and telephone calls and other items not specifically mentioned as included. Transfers to/from Argentina border for clients arriving or departing via Argentina. Sorry, no credit cards.

Deposit
A 50 percent deposit is required to secure a reservation.

Estancia de los Rios

Time difference
GMT -4 hrs

Flight Time from the UK
London - Madrid: 2 hrs 20 mins
Madrid - Santiago: 13 hrs 45 mins

Internal Flights
Santiago - Puerto Montt: 1 hr 30 mins
Santiago - Coyhaique: 3 hrs 10 mins
Puerto Montt - Coyhaique: 1 hr

Visa Requirements for UK Citizens
None

Season to Travel
Mid-November to mid-April

Species
Rainbow and brown trout primarily; king, silver and Atlantic salmon, steelhead and char.

Tackle and Kit
9ft single-handed 5-8 weight rods. Lines to include floating to fast sink tip, 2-10lb leaders, flies, chest waders, wading jacket, polarised sunglasses.

Clothing
The weather can be changeable, so be prepared for all conditions especially the wind and rain. We would recommend layered comfortable clothing that can be added to, or shed, depending on the prevailing conditions and high quality rain gear for brief but intense coastal showers.

Estancia de los Rios