Estancia Guer Map & Travel Logistics @ The Fly Shop

Map & Travel Logistics - Estancia Guer Aike

Sample Rio Gallegos Itinerary:
(Friday) Arrival in Buenos Aires:
Most international flights from the United States to Buenos Aires, Argentina, depart mid morning from Los Angeles, New York, or Miami, arriving the following morning (one day later) at approximately 7:00 a.m.. All International flights into Argentina arrive into Ezeiza International Airport. First you will clear Immigrations (valid passport required, visas not required), retrieve your luggage, and then clear Argentine Customs. The entire arrival process in Buenos Aires should take between one and one and a half hours.

After clearing customs, you will either transfer to your hotel in Buenos Aires or continue on to Rio Grande or Ushuaia, depending on your airline schedule. Many anglers prefer to spend a day in Buenos Aires or Ushuaia to recuperate from travel, acclimate, and adjust to the time changes. There are a number of superb hotels in Buenos Aires, and the shopping and dining are the finest in South America. The Fly Shop can help arrange international airport reception, hotels, and airport transfers, as well as shopping and sightseeing tours in Buenos Aires "the Paris of the West."

(Saturday) Arrival in Rio Gallegos:
Flights to Rio Gallegos are not complicated and normally non-stop. Your flight will be met by our outfitters or their representative, and you'll be driven to Estancia Coleta. No fishing is scheduled the first evening. This gives the guests a chance to organize their tackle and prepare for the fishing week.

Fishing Days (Sunday through Friday):
Angling days begin in the morning and end late - when the fish are most active and fishing most consistent. The beats are rotated, taking advantage of the best fishing at any of the locations. Fly rodders begin each day with coffee and juice. Breakfast is served between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.. Then, it's off to the river! Anglers usually return to the lodge at approximately 1:00 p.m. for a mid-day meal and rest, venturing back to the river and evening fishing beat at approximately 5:30 p.m.. Dinner is normally scheduled between 11:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m., with cocktails and appetizers served before hand. It is not unusual to fish 'til 10:00 p.m. or later during the long December and January days, returning late to the lodge. February, March, and April days and schedules are shorter.

Like Atlantic Salmon and Steelhead, the Sea-Run Browns are often more active in the morning and late in the day. The fishing hours are, of course, scheduled accordingly - providing the best angling opportunity. Most anglers prefer to return to the lodge for a wonderful lunch and mid-day siesta, returning to the water later in the afternoon for the best of the daily fishing. The "split-shift" angling schedule demands a long, but not arduous day for both the fisherman and guide.

Each two fishermen are assigned a vehicle and guide for their stay. As important as the fishing on the river, we know that a good guide is essential and, well, the guides are second-to-none in the region. Each are native Argentines. They are all bilingual, talented experts, thoroughly familiar with all the intricacies of fly fishing the Rio Grande.

Meals at the lodge are excellent. The fine Italian and local dishes and excellent steaks, synonymous with Patagonia cuisine, are served late, in the Argentine custom, accompanied by the best regional wines, and wonderful desserts. Breakfast is light, (usually fruits, cereals, coffee and juices). However, a traditional North American breakfast can be ordered.

(Saturday) Return to U.S.:
Flights depart mid-day from the Rio Gallegos, and usually arrive early enough in Buenos Aires to connect comfortably with those flights returning to the States that evening.