RATES- 2008-09

Rates depend on the customized itinerary we plan with your guidance. To get an idea of costs, please contact us via email or our toll free number, 888-486-8972.

Included: All lodging, necessary camping equipment, meals, beer and wine, guided fishing, ground transportation in Patagonia, fishing licenses.

Not included: Air travel and related costs, recommended travel insurance, personal purchases and fishing gear, transportation between Chile and Argentina, gratuities, on-site itinerary modifications and required airport transfers, hotels and any other service in Buenos Aires.

Deposits and Cancellation Policy: A 50% deposit is required 10 days after receipt of invoice. Payment in full is required 60 days prior to your arrival date. Deposits are nonrefundable unless another party can subsequently fill your space. At any time deposits can be applied to a future trip within the same season.

Payment: Payment are to be made via bank wire. Complete information will be giving upon booking.

Photography and Referencing: During your visit with Fly Fishing Patagonia, we may photograph your image which could later be used in our promotional material. Guests should further understand that their comments may also be published and anyone who does not agree to this should notify us prior to the trip.

Gratuities: The customary tips in Patagonia are; guides $50 per day and lodge staff $5-10 per day. At Fly Fishing Patagonia we believe tips are voluntary and depend on your satisfaction.

TRAVEL

Air Travel and Arrival: Traveling to Argentina is safe and easier than flying to Europe because of similar time zones. We recommend you take one of the many overnight flights to Buenos Aires, where our representative can meet you at the international airport after you have cleared customs. Our representative will then transfer you to your hotel or to the domestic airport. We will put you in direct contact with our representative who will advise you of the cost of the transfers and with whom you may also arrange for city tours, guided shopping, tango shows, etc.

Travel to the Lodge: We will pick you up at the airport in Patagonia and transfer you to the lodge. There are also well kept runway for small planes at some of the lodges. Inquire for rates.

Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is wise to purchase when traveling extensively. Fly Fishing Patagonia highly recommends all visitors purchase travel insurance. Please inquire about our specialized travel insurance policies. Although Argentina is a safe country and your hosts take every precaution necessary to ensure your well being, unexpected events do happen. Most people use travel insurance to cover travel upsets such as delayed or canceled flights, lost luggage and medical emergencies. All medications you might want or require should be brought with you. You can be further prepared by buying complete travel insurance that includes medical evacuations.Please note that we are not responsible for loss of planned activities due to late arrivals. For more information, please email Us.

Travel Documents: No immunizations or visas are required to visit Argentina; however, you are required to have a valid passport.

Currency and Money: The Argentine currency is the peso, which fluctuates around 3 pesos to 1 US dollar. Your personalpurchases should be made with dollars, pesos or credit cards. Currency exchange houses can be found in airports or in towns. Most of your personal purchases will be made with cash (pesos or dollars) as well as credit cards. Note that some merchants offer discounts for cash and that personal and travelers checks are not accepted by many merchants. Most banks have ATM machines.

Heath Issues: There are no immunizations required for entry into Argentina. For the latest informationon health and immunization requirements worldwide, visit the Center for Disease Control web site at www.cdc.gov. Because you may be in remote locations make sure you bring any required medications and basic first aid supplies. Although your guides will have epinephrine pins in their first aid kits and are trained to use them, we advise carrying a personal epi pin if you are allergic to any kind of insect sting.

Accommodations: Lodging styles range from tents to 5-star ranches. With Fly Fishing Patagonia, you get multiple choices and can rest assured, we intimately know each place.

Food: The food served will be local meats, vegetables and fruit prepared daily in traditional Argentine style. Desserts, breads, jams and pastries are all homemade. Lunch and dinner will be served with fine wines from Mendoza, Argentina.

Guides: All Fly Fishing Patagonia guides have years of experience guiding on these waters. They are all licensed and insured, bilingual professionals.

Communication: Most of the lodges will have internet access for guests. Access can be gained in towns in internet cafes as well. Some cell phones also work near towns.

Electric current: The current is 220 volt at 50 cycles and the sockets are for two round prongs or three angled flat prongs. Therefore, visitors will need a converter for 110 volt devices and plug adapters.

Attire: Slacks and sport coat for Buenos Aires and Mendoza and jeans and a fleece for Patagonia. See Gear for a full list of what to bring.

For more information please contact Fly Fishing Patagonia.

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