Best of Patagonia Program

Trout Water for Every Type of Fly Angler. Wadable Spring Creeks in the Wide-Open Pampas to Floats on Clear Rivers in the Lush Rainforest, and Everything in Between.

Our Best of Patagonia program is a full week itinerary that combines stays at Cinco Rios Lodge and Estancia del Zorro allowing anglers opportunity to fly fish an incredible array of waters spanning a diverse cross-section of amazing landscapes endemic to Chilean Patagonia. The sister lodges have a longtime and loyal staff of professional and knowledgeable fishing guides that know the areas larger rivers, smaller creeks and rivers, and lakes.

From this iconic lodge anglers may fish a variety of public waters including the Rio Simpson, Aysen, Azul, La Paloma, Mañihuales, Megote, and Desierto rivers, plus have access to private spring creeks and smaller waters.

After a week fishing the stunning landscapes in the Choyhaique region, guests enjoy a private transfer to Estancia del Zorro. Located on a 15,000-acre ranch, this working estancia is home to two private rivers and a 15 mile-long spring creek on the vast Pampas. Anglers typically spend three night and three days at Estancia del Zorro.

The Best of Patagonia Program is for anglers who want to discover Chile’s most esteemed fisheries in a single itinerary with two renowned lodges.

Overview

All-inclusive 7 days, 6 nights package
Accommodations at Cinco Rios Lodge & Estancia del Zorro
Experience beautiful scenery and diverse landscapes
Fly fish spring creeks, streams, rivers, and connected lakes
Seamless transfers and logistics
Best of both worlds, classic and authentic accommodations
Enjoy carefully prepared meals inspired by local Chilean flavors

ITINERARY

Day 1 || Friday

Depart your home airport and begin travel to Santiago, Chile. Typically travelers fly to one of the following major hub cities - New York, Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Dallas, or Los Angeles - to connect with a direct overnight international flight to Santiago.

Day 2 || Saturday

Arrive to Santiago, Chile in the morning and take a connecting flight to Balmaceda/Coyhaique in central Patagonia. Upon arrival to Patagonia, you will be met by a member of the Cinco Rios team at the airport who will transfer you 20 minutes to Cinco Rios Lodge. At the lodge you will be greeted with a fresh Pisco Sour followed by a tour of the lodge facilities and program orientation. Relax and unwind on the back deck overlooking the Rio Simpson valley, meet other guests, and mingle with guides over a beer as you rig your gear and select flies prior to dinner.

*Accommodations:* *Cinco Rios Lodge*
*Meals: Dinner*

Days 3-5 || Sunday-Tuesday

Three (3) full days of guided fishing on both private and public access waters along the western slope of the Andes in the greater Coyhaique area including floats on the Simpson and Manihuales, and jet boat trips on the Paloma and its network connected lakes. Accommodations and meals at Cinco Rios Lodge.

*Accommodations -* *Cinco Rios Lodge*
*Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner*

Gregson_Del+Zorro_76.jpg — Day 6-8 || Wednesday-Friday

After breakfast at Cinco Rios Lodge you will transfer approximately one (1) hour to Estancia del Zorro. Three (3) full days of guided fishing on both private and public access waters on the eastern foothills of the Andes in Chile and Argentina including Zorro spring creek, Nerihuao, and Guillermo. Accommodations and meals at Estancia el Zorro.

*Accommodations:* Estancia del Zorro
*Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner*

Z 45 72 1200.jpg — Day 9 || Saturday

After a leisurely breakfast you will have time to pack your bags and transfer one (1) hour to the Balmaceda/Coyhaique airport in time to check-in for your return flight to Santiago. Once you arrive to Santiago, check in for your international return flight home.

*Meals: Breakfast*

Day 10 || Sunday

Typically travelers arrive to one of the following major hub cities in the morning - New York, Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Dallas, or Los Angeles - go through customs, then take a connecting flight to their home airport.

Accommodations