Fly Fishing Paradise Cinco Rios Chile is located in the Aysen District, above the historic city of Coyhaique, 1200 miles south of Santiago. Fishing opportunities abound in the large variety of waters that exist here including: streams, spring creeks, rivers, lakes, channels and islands. Few have ever traveled to or fished these virgin waters that produce huge numbers of rainbow and brown trout on both wet and dry flies. The geography here and extraordinary flora and fauna turn it in one of the most breaktaking places to visit in the region.
Cinco Rios Chile
Chile
FISHING PROGRAM
Streams and fishing in this area are within 30 minutes of Cinco Rios Chile. Many of the streams have seldom been fished; some discovered only recently. The streams offer diverse fishing; incredible, exciting dry fly action; and challenging sight fishing in pristine, clean waters. Many brown trout, only accessible by our jet boats because of limited roads, have never seen a dry fly. Large fish abound with browns over 18 inches.
A typical fishing week consists of two days floating on Sotar Rafts, on the Simpson, Paloma and Mañihuales Rivers, two days of jet boating to access some crystal clear and remote waters and two days wading on streams and creeks. Focus is on streams, spring creeks and rivers.
TRIP DURATION
8 days/7 nights 6 days fishing
PACKAGE PRICE
(2010 Rates) 8 days/7 nights/6 days fishing
$3675 per person (double occupancy) plus international airfare to Balmaceda.
DEPOSIT AMOUNT
$1500 per person. May be paid with check, credit card, certified check or money order. Final payments are typically due 60 days prior to departure.
TYPICAL AIRFARE
Our in-house travel agency can help you make your flight arrangements. Note: airfares are subject to change and confirmed only at time of booking. Airline ticketing, refund, change and baggage restrictions may apply.
PACKAGE INCLUDES
Transportation between Balmaceda Airport and lodge.
Camp accommodations
Gourmet meals at camp
House wine and beer with meals
Soft drinks
Guided fishing (two anglers per boat)
Land/boat transportation to all rivers, lakes and streams
NOT INCLUDED
International airfare and airport departure taxes, fishing tackle, fishing license, hard liquor, tips, gifts or items of a personal nature.
SEASON
The season opens in December (spring) and runs to the second week of April (fall).
AVAILABLE DATES
Please call us to confirm space availability or to request specific dates.
GETTING THERE
Overnight flight to Santiago. Once there, transfer to domestic flight to Balmecada, stoping briefly in Puerto Montt. Upon arrival in Balmecada you will be met by a lodge representative who will transfer you to the lodge by car (less than 1 hr drive).
CAPACITY
Cinco Rios Chile lodge holds up to 12 anglers.
ACCOMMODATIONS
A full service lodge houses up to twelve guests. The Great Room invites guests to relax, swap fish stories, and make plans for the next day's angling. Also located in the main building is the dining room where both breakfast and dinner will be served. Here guests prepare their individual streamside lunches and meet for social hour after fishing. Guest sleep in six double cabins with baths.
MEALS
Both breakfast and dinner are prepared by gourmet chefs. The food is a fusion of international and Chilean cuisine. Guests prepare their own streamside packed lunches.
NON-FISHING ACTIVITIES
Birdwatching, hiking and photography.
SAMPLE OUTLINE ITINERARY
(Subject to revision. Detailed itineraries are prepared on confirmation of reservation)
Day 1 (Friday): USA-Santiago. Overnight flight.
Day 2 (Saturday): Santiago-Puerto Montt-Balmecada. Arrive in Balmecada. Private car transfer to lodge. Overnight lodge.
Day 3-8 (Sunday-Friday): Full fishing days. Overnight lodge.
Day 9 (Saturday): Transfer back to Balmecada Airport and then onto Santiago for your international flight home.
ENTRY
A valid passport required for U.S. citizens. Tourist cards are provided on your international flight to Chile. Passengers assume all responsibility for obtaining valid passports.
HEALTH
Be sure to bring sunscreen. Note: health precautions are offered here as an informational service only. See your doctor or health clinic.
LANGUAGES
Spanish and English
WEATHER
During December to April, the climate is very comfortable with average temperatures during the day in the 70s to mid 80s. Cool evenings can drop to the low 50s, and although mostly dry during the summer months, rain showers are always possible. April is the start of fall and can become quite cool.
TRIP INSURANCE
We recommend you purchase trip cancellation insurance to cover any losses should you have to cancel to due to unforeseen illness or other emergency. Certain restrictions do apply. Premium rates are typically about $65 per $1,000 of coverage, and usually include some benefits for lost baggage, trip interruption, and emergency evacuation. Forms for Travel Assure may be obtained by calling our office.
PACKING
Our recommended packing list and other briefing materials will be furnished on receipt of your trip deposit and reservation form.
CAVEAT
Information in Trip Details is subject to change without notice. FishQuest is not responsible for any unintentional omissions, or erroneous information which may be provided by the local operator. See our general Terms and Conditions statement. Information contained within this website is copyrighted by FishQuest and unauthorized use of photographs, graphics or text is prohibited by law.
