VOYAGE TO FLY-FISHING PARADISE IN CHILE

Fly fishing remote rivers in Chile for resident and sea-run Rainbow trout, Brown trout and Silver Salmon. Fish amidst one of the most beautiful settings for fly fishing in Chile. River fly fishing & cruising along the smooth inland sea in the Fjords of Chile. Wade-fishing only. Fish up to 10 virgin rivers per week.

Fishing is done by wading remote rivers, we do not fish from boats. You will navigate a vast smooth inland waterway 60 miles from open Ocean. Conditions are similar to navigating a big lake full of islands and protected bays, ideal for mooring in safe and quiet comfort.

Expert guides take you ashore daily to enjoy fly fishing excursions for big Trout or Salmon in virgin crystal-clear rivers of the Chilean fjords.

Each Sunday morning 4 guests embark on a luxurious, fully equipped 90-ft. motor Yacht. The program is a week fly fishing at least eight different estuary streams of crystal-clear water that yield hard-fighting trout and salmon. Guests disembark Saturday morning at the base port, Puerto Chacabuco, Chile.

Cruise an area of breathtaking natural beauty, too remote for human habitation, yet holding an incredibly rich Trout and Salmon population that has rarely seen a human.

Guides operate motorized inflatable boats to take guests ashore after only 5 to 10 minute motoring.

The Dufflocq family, a signature of service excellence in Chile, manages this fly fishing operation now in its 14th season.

The yacht accommodates 4 guests in the following configurations: Two double staterooms or Two guests each on a single stateroom plus two guests on a double stateroom, each stateroom with private bath and shower.

Commodious dining and living areas, and ample exterior decks for wildlife observation.

A crew of 5 use separate crew facilities. A very experienced captain, a motorist, an excellent cook and two professional guides attend to your safety and comfort to make the fjords cruise a truly unique fly fishing adventure in Chile.

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Apart from very large trout and salmon, during our journey, we will see penguins, sea lions, marine and inland birds, and one of the world's rarest sea mammals - the five-foot long black dolphin of Chile.

All this aboard a comfortable, safe and fully equipped 90 foot motor yacht.

Saturday arrival : Arrive to Santiago Chile`s capital. From the same airport connect the next available flight South to Balmaceda airport (Coyhaique), this normally takes three hours total including a stopover in the city of Puerto Montt. Upon arrival in Balmaceda airport, you will be met by one of our representatives outside the only baggage claim exit door. After scenic two hour drive West to Puerto Chacabuco, a small village located at the Eastern end of the Aysen Fjord, you will overnight in a great hotel with beautiful views to the bay and excellent cuisine.

Sunday: After an early breakfast at the hotel, one of our vehicles will pick you up around at 9:00 am for a short 5 minute drive to the dock where you will board the yacht and meet your host, guides and crew. The yacht departs right after boarding.

We go through maps showing the different rivers and fjords while we navigate west towards our first fishing destination. The head guides helps you gear up and makes a selection of flies while he describes the different fishing situations you will encounter. After reaching the main channel we turn south to find our rivers.

After lunch, we arrive to the Quitralco fjord, we approach our first river and get ready for your first session of great fishing. The captain throws the anchor and lowers the tender boats, a short 5 minutes ride will put you ashore. As you walk up the clear river with beautiful pools and runs, your heart beats with excitement, eager to begin your fishing adventure. There are no signs of anybody in miles, no tracks in the sand, truly a virgin river.

You select the fly and try few casts against the far bank in the perfect pool, suddenly you see a golden flash followed by solid strike, you have hooked your first fish in the fjords of Chile !

We return to the boat after a few hours of great fishing and are greeted by the chef with Pisco Sours (a typical Chilean drink) and hors d'oeuvres. Later you will be invited by the Head guide to join him for a delicious dinner while we hear fresh fishing stories and the next day's plans.

Monday-Friday: After an early breakfast the boat navigates through the fjord to the mouth of the river. Upon arrival, Zodiacs will take us quickly to shore. The guides are able to contact the boat by radio in case we need some assistance or to bring us the reel or camera we forgot on the boat. Once on the river, a short walk upstream to choose our first pool or run and we begin our fishing adventure. For the more adventuresome explorers a hike further up the valley is an attractive option.

The fish are usually powerful and big, the size of the fish on average is over 20 inches with clear opportunity to land Trophy Fish over 28 inches during the week. The average weight ranging from 5 to 8 lb. The largest trophy fish caught so far weighed 25 lb, as expected, quite a few of the largest fish have broken off. If you want to catch the largest fish of your life on a wonderful setting, this is the place.

Apart from fishing, the surroundings are magnificent tall mountains covered with temperate rain forest almost to the snow line. The area we are fishing has no access by road and is one of the most scenic places in Chile. With absolutely virgin waters and forests, this is truly a unique setting.

In general a day’s fishing program flows as follows: After an early breakfast, the Zodiacs will take you and your guide to shore. We will fish until around 2:00pm, then we either go back to the boat for lunch and a "siesta" or, have a stream side lunch, so we can continue fishing until day's end. Then we will return to the yacht for a hot shower, cocktails, and a delicious dinner.

During the week we usually have 4-5 fjords to fish, each with one, two or more rivers flowing into them so in a week we will fish about 6 - 8 rivers. Some of the rivers are long, and you can walk upstream quite a distance. Others are shorter and we fish only a couple of hundred yards from the mouth. We will move the boat as required by conditions and if the river is fishing well, we stay longer. Flexibility is the name of the game when you have the option of moving your " lodge".

Saturday: Departure. 9:30 AM the boat will be dock in Puerto Chacabuco. Departure from the boat for a two hour drive to Balmaceda airport and connecting flights to Santiago and beyond.

THE YACHT

The Yacht is a 90-foot steel hull, twin engine motor yacht with the following features:

• Living/dinning room

• Ample guest rooms; one with a double bed and two twin rooms with two single beds.

• All Staterooms with private baths & showers

• Changing & fishing equipment area in aft deck

• Ample front and upper decks for wildlife observation

• Separate facilities for crew of 5

• Twin diesel engines

• Two motorized tender boats

• Two generators

• Two water makers

• GPS

• Chart plotter

• HF and VHF radios

• Satellite phone & Wi-Fi

• Depth sounders

• Radars

1 Guest stateroom B1 Bathroom

2 Guest stateroom B2 Bathroom

3 Guest stateroom B3 Bathroom

4 Crew stateroom B4/5 Bathroom

5 Crew stateroom

6 Crew stateroom B6 Bathroom

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Remember that when you book a trip with us, you pay the same rate than when you book directly with the lodge or outfitter.

Program: 6 days and 6 nights. Sunday to Saturday.

Basic group size is 4 Anglers.

3 or 2 guests pay as 4.

Only 2 single rooms per week

Wading catch-and-release fishing in rivers.

Included Double Occupancy fishing program:

• 1 night accommodation in double room at base port hotel incl. breakfast

• Six nights accommodation in double stateroom with private bathroom aboard Yacht

• Daily guided fishing according to program

• One English speaking guide for every two anglers.

• One guide for every four non-fishing guests.

• All fishing flies provided by the guide.

• All meals. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

• Wines, Beer, Liquor, non-alcoholic beverages.

• Fishing license. Satellite Wi-Fi service.

• Use of tender boats as required by program

• All private transfers from local airport - hotel - yacht- airport

• Full-service crew from 7:00 am to Midnight

Not included:

• Air travel, Hotels and/or transfers prior or after itinerary

• Meals & liquors at base port hotel.

• Use of fishing gear, except flies.

• Gratuities.

• Items such as: Laundry, telephone.

• All other items not specifically mentioned as included

Release and Reservation of Rights

All outdoor activities have a risk of personal injury and we strongly suggest that our clients buy insurance that will cover such risks. We recommend insurance by www.travelguard.com. The client liberates Andes Journeys, LLC its subsidiaries, affiliates and agents (collectively referred to herein as AJ) as well as any service providers, hotel, land and lodge owners, including Intergracion de Actividades Ltda., of all obligations and liabilities due to accidents or illness while participating in the contracted itinerary. Andes Journeys, LLC retains the discretion to alter any itinerary or activity if, in the sole judgment of the guide, local conditions or client’s physical abilities are judged to make the activity unsafe. Failure to comply with the guide’s decision in these matters will release Andes Journeys from any liability for consequences, which may occur from the clients’ non-compliance. Andes Journeys, LLC and its subsidiaries, affiliates and Agents (collectively referred to herein as AJ) act only as agents for, and have no control over or responsibility for the acts or omissions of governmental agencies travel policies or restrictions, airlines, railroads, ship owners or other providers of means of transportation. AJ will endeavor to make all expeditions as enjoyable and rewarding as possible, however, the client understands and acknowledges that AJ cannot control naturally occurring phenomena, such as the weather or other such phenomena for which the clients of AJ will assume full responsibility. Andes Journeys and its members, officers, principals, employees, and agents, have no liability or responsibility for the acts or omissions of any third-party contractors, outfitters, airlines, railroads, ship owners, charter air carriers, shuttle and taxi drivers, hotels, lodges, fishing guides or other service providers (“Third Parties”) engaged by Andes Journeys on behalf of the customer, or customer directly, in connection with any trip including Intergracion de Actividades Ltda. Customer shall hold Andes Journeys and its members, officers, principals, employees and agents harmless from any and all claims, damages, expenses, penalties, liabilities, or attorney’s fees, resulting from the acts or omissions of Third Parties including consequential, direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, or special damages to property or persons. Further, customer is subject to all tariffs, terms, and conditions of all tickets, vouchers, and contracts of such lodges, outfitters, hotels, airlines, railroads, operators, owners and contractors issued in connection with the trip, and the issuance and acceptance of any such tickets, vouchers and contracts shall be deemed to be consent to such conditions. Andes Journeys in its sole discretion reserves the right to: (1) make such alterations in the trip itinerary as it deems necessary or desirable, (2) to refuse to accept or retain as a customer, any person at any time (in such case refund will be based on the actual cost of the unfinished portion of tour), and (3) to pass on to customers all expenditures occasioned by delays or occurrences beyond Andes Journeys' control. Andes Journeys reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel any trip prior to departure, in which case full refunds will constitute full settlement to any customer. Prices quoted are based on foreign exchange values and tariffs currently in effect, and prices are subject to change. Baggage and personal effects of customer, including items purchased, are always the sole responsibility of such customer and no agent of Andes Journeys is authorized to accept these for storage, safekeeping, or transportation. Customer agrees to comply with any codes, laws, orders, ordinances, regulations, and statues of any government authority for any trip destination including layovers.

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