Six Full Days of Guided Fishing:

Each day starts at 8:30 AM with a top-flight breakfast. When anglers are ready, they will be taken to the dock, 200 meters from the lodge or off in the vehicles to other rivers in the region. Riverside barbecue lunches are served around 1:30 PM with Chilean wine or beer. After lunch, you will continue to test your flies on Patagonian trout until you decide you are ready to head back to the lodge for the evening. Dinners are relaxed and are usually served between the hours of 8:30 – 9:30 pm with hors d’oeuvres served beforehand. The lodge offers local, traditional Chilean dishes paired with top shelf wines. During or after dinner you will make a plan for the next day with your guide. There are a variety of rivers and fishing situations that you will be able to choose from and adjustments can be made to offer activities tailor-made for each guest.

Yelcho Lake is located in the Lake District, southern Chile in the Palena Province. The lake is fed by the Futaleufú River and is one of the deepest lakes in Chile. It is a popular location for fly fishing enthusiasts who are rewarded with brown and rainbow trout that can be taken on dry flies, streamers and nymphs. To fish the different rivers properly (Palena, Yelcho, Futaleufú, and a few secret spots), you will need to carry a few rods rigged with specific flies and be ready to switch at a moment’s notice. If you get the opportunity to smack your foam dragonfly into the rings left by a feeding monster, it will be a take that sends shivers down your spine. Most of the fish in this region of Chile are extremely healthy and strong. The quality of the fishing can be beyond imagination.

Species: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout and King Salmon.

How many people are on this trip?

8 maximum.

What skill level is suggested?

All skill levels are welcome.

How strenuous are the activities?

The trip can be tailored to an individual's fitness level.

Is this a child-friendly trip?

Children are permitted. Parents should use their discretion regarding their children's level of maturity and patience if they will be joining the trip as an angler.

What additional activities are available?

Chimalfe Patagonia Lodge also offers horseback riding, kayaking, bird watching and trekking throughout the incomparable landscapes of this stunning region of Chile.

What is the typical weather?

The warm season lasts for 3.0 months, from December 18 to March 16, with an average daily high temperature above 64°F. The hottest month of the year in Chaitén is January, with an average high of 67°F and low of 53°F. It's best to check the local weather forecast just prior to your trip for the most accurate weather conditions.

Additional Activities:

We can organize the following activities with local operators:

• Horseback riding
• Ocean kayaking
• Hiking
• Birdwatching
• Hot tubs: We have two wooden hot tubs to be used whenever you like.
• Massage is available.

Reservations, Deposits & Payments

The deposit is 50% of the trip price unless stated differently in the trip proposal and materials (trip planner and confirmation email). In some cases, deposits are non-refundable, this depends on the destination and will be clearly noted in the trip proposal and materials as well. Deposits may be made by check or credit card: Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover Card. The balance of the trip cost is due 90 days before departure, except where specified differently on individual itineraries. The balance will be charged automatically to the credit card used for the deposit, unless otherwise specified. Any changes made to the method of payment after the final balance has been collected are subject to processing fees.

A reservation form and release are required prior to departure.

All prices must be paid in U.S. dollars. Deposits are not transferable from one trip to another.

Prices quoted are based on foreign exchange values and tariffs currently in effect and prices are subject to change. Orvis Adventures reserves the right to adjust prices accordingly until the time of departure.

Planning information

When your reservation is confirmed, you will receive planning information to guide you through trip preparations. Details about arrival and departure, clothing and equipment, trip cancellation insurance, pre- and post- trip extensions, visas and documents and activities are included in the planning information.

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Although cancellation fees may be higher for some trips (stated in the trip proposal and materials), the following minimum cancellation fees will apply:

For trips that include an Orvis gift card or Orvis merchandise, the retail value of the gift card or merchandise is non-refundable upon delivery. Cancellation fees cannot be waived for any reason, including health, business or personal emergencies, or weather.

We strongly urge you to purchase trip cancellation insurance.

No refunds will be made for unused portions of a trip, including late arrival or early departure. Guide fees and hotel costs are not refundable if unused as outlined in the itinerary. Orvis reserves the right to modify an itinerary due to circumstances beyond our control. In the unlikely event that Orvis must cancel a tour, all payments received to date will be refunded, which constitutes a full settlement.

Orvis is not responsible for expenses incurred in preparation of any canceled trip, including airline tickets and visas fees.

Cancellation Insurance

Your planning information includes information for travel insurance covering cancel for any reason, cancellation for medical reasons, trip delay, medical expenses, lost baggage and medical evacuation. We urge you to obtain this coverage.

Share policies

Trip prices are based on double occupancy. Single rooms & cabins are limited. If you request a single room, a single supplement will apply as noted in the itinerary. We will confirm the single room as early as possible, but in some cases it may not be earlier than 30 days prior to the trip. If you request a roommate, we can usually pair you with another guest of the same gender, and no single supplement will apply. If you request a roommate, and one is not available, we will only charge you the single supplement if required by the lodge or facility used in the trip.

Children under 18 must share a room with a parent or other family member. In some cases this may be waived.

Passports and documents

International trips require a passport. Check your passport early and make sure it has six months validity at the time of travel. A visa is needed in some countries and we will send you complete details and instructions.

Arrival and Departure

Group transfers from a central location such as an airport are described in the itinerary, and are included in the land cost.. Transfers are not included in the land cost if you arrive early or leave after the scheduled departure day.

Equipment & Clothing

You will receive a detailed list of appropriate gear with your trip planning information.

Airline reservations

The land cost of your trip does not include airfare.

Limitation of liability

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All trips that involve outdoor sporting activities such as shooting or fishing, or travel through remote places by vehicle, boat, small plane or on foot, put you at risk for accidents and serious injuries in the normal course of the activity. That is the nature of travel to such destinations and you acknowledge that you accept these hazards as a condition of participation.

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