Tuesday 11 September 2012

Ladies (Chicas) Only Fly Fishing Week, January 2013!

CHICAS ONLY ladies fly fishing week is a concept born from a burning desire for some phenomenal fly fishing without competition, some girl time together immersed in nature, and a true break from the family role and northern hemisphere winter. We have handpicked the perfect location, a Patagonian paradise for fishing enthusiasts and nature lovers, where you can kick back and relax like never before...


Arrival from UK
Leave UK Friday 18th of January 2013 (BA245) 
Arrive Buenos Aires am Saturday 19th of January, overnight at 4-star Hotel, Recoleta 
Patagonia
Fly Buenos Aires to Esquel Sunday 20th of January (same flight as US fisherwomen TBA); group reception at Esquel Airport and transfer in air-conditioned vehicle to Lodge on the Carrileufu River, welcome dinner and distribution of fishing licenses
Fishing - five unforgettable guided days
Daily fishing beginning Monday 21st of January until Friday 25th of January - a selection of the River Tigre, Cholila Lake, River Carrileufu (distinct beats), River Rivadavia, Rivadavia Spring Creek, Laguna Verde, River Arrayanes, Menendez Lake
Departure
Leaves Esquel on Saturday 26th of January for Buenos Aires Arrives Buenos Aires pm January 26th, overnight in BA at 4-star Hotel, Recoleta 
Departure from Buenos Aires on Sunday 27th of January - Arrival in UK early Monday 28th January

Fisherwomen share a double room; 1 fishing guide for each pair of anglers
Included - five unforgettable guided days 
Airport transfers in Buenos Aires and 2 nights accommodation at the 4-star Hotel* (Superior room category, bed & breakfast rate); airport transfers in Patagonia and 6 nights accommodation at 3-star rated Lodge with mini spa; five consecutive guided fly fishing days; fishing permits; fishing equipment (subject to availability and with a small surcharge); a massage in the Lodge’s mini spa!

*US Fisherwomen: accommodation in Buenos Aires is only included for fisherwomen travelling to/from the UK unless you specifically wish to add a night in Buenos Aires
**If you wish to add on a visit to Futaleufu in Chile - South America’s premier white water rafting destination - please let us know. It is a quick journey over the border from Trevelin, 1-week programmes


Arrival from USA
Leave USA Saturday January 19th (United Airways recommended) 
Arrive Buenos Aires am Sunday January 20th 
Patagonia
Fly Buenos Aires to Esquel Sunday January 20th (same flight as UK fisherwomen TBA); group reception at Esquel Airport and transfer in air-conditioned vehicle to Lodge on the Carrileufu River, welcome dinner and distribution of fishing licenses
Fishing - five unforgettable guided days
Daily fishing beginning Monday January 21st until Friday January 25th - a selection of the River Tigre, Cholila Lake, River Carrileufu (distinct beats), River Rivadavia, Rivadavia Spring Creek, Laguna Verde, River Arrayanes, Menendez Lake
Departure
Leaves Esquel on Saturday January 26th for Buenos Aires 
Arrives Buenos Aires pm January 26th, connection to departure for USA 
Arrival in USA Sunday January 27th am

Riding Extension - five spectacular riding days for UK/US riders
Leaves Lodge on Saturday 26th of January for the Nahuel Huapi National Park (4 hours drive in air conditioned vehicle), daily guided Riding With A Roof in remote hotel with lakeside setting, hiking and exploring from Sunday 27th of January to Thursday 31st of January (high mountain lagoon, ride to remote lagoon to fish, gaucho puesto, incredible high views) 
Leaves San Carlos de Bariloche on Friday 1st February, overnight in Buenos Aires, at 4-star Hotel, Recoleta
For UK Riders - Departure from Buenos Aires on Saturday 2nd of February (BA244) 
Arrival in UK early Sunday 3rd of February
For US Riders - connection to departure for USA on Friday 1st February 
Arrival in USA early Saturday 2nd of February

Wednesday 5 September 2012

A couple of summer rides - with spaces!

A remote New Years ride - two to four spaces to fill in late December if you can join us! 

PROGRAMME
Begins - 28th December
Early transport from Bariloche to ride start point, breakfast, ride begins, night at Camp 1 in a mountain valley
29th
December
Camp 2 at hot springs
30th December

Camp 3 at remote lake
31st
December
Ride ends at lodge, accommodation (base double/twin) and meals included (less drinks) - New Year's Eve celebrations (and the birthday of one of our guides)!
Ends - 1st January 

Transfer back to Bariloche 

All gear provided (incl waterproofs and sleeping bags), riding helmets - bring own






A Pack Trip from San Martin de Los Andes, January 2013! 
 
PROGRAMME
Begins - 13th January
Arrivals in San Martin de Los Andes (ride start point), lunch, afternoon ride, welcome dinner in a mountain setting, hotel or remote cabin accommodation included
14th January
 
Full day ride, hotel or remote cabin accommodation included
15th January
Pack trip begins, Camp 1
16th January
Pack trip, Camp 2 
17th January
Pack trip concludes, hotel accommodation included
18th January
Free day in town, farewell dinner
19th January
Final goodbyes and departures!

All gear provided (incl waterproofs and sleeping bags), riding helmets - bring own