QUICK FACTS
SEASON: Nov-April
TRAVEL: Arrive Balmaceda, 45 min drive to the lodge
PROGRAM: 7 nights
FISHING: Rivers, creeks & lakes
RATE: $7950/angler
INCLUDED: Lodging in double occupancy, guided fishing, license, meals, open bar, transfers to/from Balmaceda Airport, all flies, rods/reels, and waders/boots.
NOT INCLUDED: Flights, travel insurance, services in Santiago and gratuities.
About
This 2-lodge combo showcases some of the finest trout waters in central Chilean Patagonia. The Best of Patagonia program is for those who want to stalk big Patagonia Brown Trout in private creeks and big to medium rivers across a variety of stunning country. Anglers start from the quaint town of Coyhaique, spending 4 nights at Cinco Rios Lodge located on the banks of the Rio Simpson. They will spend 3 full days accessing classic trout rivers such as the Mañihuales, Paloma, Aysen, Azul plus over 10 lakes and private spring creeks.
Read our Feb/Mar 2024 trip report from our 2 weeks fishing The Best of Patagonia.
On day 5, quests will be transferred 45 mins to Estancia del Zorro to spend 3 nights and 3 full days wading countless private streams and a 15-mile spring creek all within the estancia’s 15,000 private acres and 6 private leases.
The standard Best of Patagonia program has two full days floating large rivers using both jet and drift boats, but really the fishing options are practically endless. There are so many trout waters within their private properties that some have yet to be scouted.
This is a truly unique opportunity to be immersed in a variety of stunning scenery, fish world class Brown Trout streams with top notch guides and enjoy warm Chilean hospitality and cuisine at two refined yet totally different lodges.
Read our 2024 Best of Patagonia Report
Click or Call 434-249-1783 to learn more!
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Accommodations
Guests will begin at Cinco Rios Lodge on the Rio Simpson. Each of their six spacious rooms has two king beds with ensuite bathrooms, a seating area and a deck overlooking the river. Cinco Rios Lodge has a magnificent great room with comfortable couches, a beautiful rock fireplace and expansive windows overlooking the valley. There is a large family-style dining room and a bar room with revolving beers on tap.
Mid-week, anglers transfer an hour to Estancia del Zorro, a historic sheep and cattle ranch with a recently restored ranch house featuring 12 guest rooms. Each room has two king beds, private baths, and balconies with incredible views stretching across the ranch and spring creek. The lodge’s welcoming great room is the ideal place to enjoy cocktails and swap stories from the day.
Professional chef’s prepare delicious and regional fare including beef, lamb, chicken and fish raised onsite and caught from Chilean fjords. All produce including fresh morels and herbs from the property’s gardens complete a true farm to table experience. White and red wines are selected from Chile’s fined wineries and thoughtfully paired with each lunch and dinner.
Fishing
The Best of Patagonia embodies the Patagonia fishing experience, showcasing the diversity of Patagonia through two distinct Chilean landscapes. This trip gives anglers the opportunity to experience a wide range of waters and fishing scenarios that one might experience in any province of Patagonia Argentina and Chile.
By combining Cinco Rios Lodge and Estancia del Zorro, anglers gain access to both private and public trophy trout waters in the famed Coyhaique region.
At Cinco Rios, you’ll fish both the east and west slopes of the Andes—ranging from large coastal rivers to mid-sized inland streams. The intimate Rio Simpson flows right by Cinco Rios Lodge and provides anglers the option to throw streamers, attractor patters like black beetles or classic mayfly patterns. They all work.
Estancia del Zorro fishes a massive territory in the open steppe near the Argentine border, where anglers wade through meadow streams, scattering grasshoppers at every step.
Brown Trout dominate at both lodges and dry flies are the norm. With coveted trout waters holding larger than average trout and some of the region’s most knowledgeable and loyal guides, the Best of Patagonia is not be be overlooked!
Itinerary
The Best of Patagonia program can be conveniently paired with other Chile trout fishing lodge in the area.
Full Week Best of Patagonia, Chile
(7 nights; 6 days fishing)
Saturday Arrive Santiago (SCL). Fly 2 hours to Balmaceda (BBA), pick up and transfer 45 minutes to Cinco Rios Lodge. Prep gear, dinner and cocktails.
Sun-Tues Three full days fishing private and public waters in the Coyhaique region including the Simpson and Manihuales, and Paloma and a network of lakes. Accommodations and meals at Cinco Rios Lodge.
Wed-Fri After breakfast, transfer 1 hour to Estancia del Zorro. Fish 3 days in Chile and Argentina including Zorro spring creek, Nerihuao, and Guillermo. Accommodations and meals at Estancia del Zorro.
Saturday Relaxing morning, transfer back to the Balmaceda Airport to fly back to Santiago and home.
Rate: $7950/angler in dbl occ $10,850 in single occ
Included: Lodging in double occupancy, guided fishing, license, meals, open bar, transfers to/from Balmaceda Airport, all flies, rods/reels, and waders/boots.
Not included: Flights, travel insurance, services in Santiago and gratuities.
Travel Info & Map
With our intimate knowledge of Argentina and our specialized travel agent, we take all the guesswork out of travel so you can concentrate on packing.
- After an easy overnight flight, anglers land at the Santiago International Airport (SCL.) It may be necessary to spend one night in Santiago in order to connect with their flight to Balmaceda Airport (BBA) on Saturday. A representative from Cinco Rios Lodge will pick you up and transfer you 45 mins to the lodge.
- After check out, you’ll be transfer back to the Balmaceda Airport for your flight to Santiago and home.
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