reservations & rates

We were fishing Chile before it was cool. Collectively, The Fly Shop’s travel staff has been exploring the streams and rivers of Chile for nearly seventy years.

We’ve organized, arranged, guided and hosted anglers on trips to Chile, Patagonia for better than two decades. That knowledge and field experience has been invaluable in helping our clients choose the best dates, and has added a more custom-tailored finish to each of our reservations.

Our travel staff communicates regularly with all of our Chilean Outfitters. As Patagonian BaseCamp is a Signature Destination of The Fly Shop we have instant access to the lodge calendar and space available. Reservations can be made as far as two years in advance, and peak dates are often spoken for more than a year ahead of time. We can confirm your desired dates almost immediately, and guarantee that there are no other comparable packages available at a lower cost.

Please call, toll-free, 800-669-3474, if you'd like to discuss particulars, choose from available dates, make your reservations, or talk more about Patagonian BaseCamp. Again, most of the staff at The Fly Shop has visited Marcel’s operation, many of us more than once and we have a thorough understanding of his operation. We have intimate familiarity and experience that can help you select the best times and provide you with complete and up-to-date information. Of course, we'll recommend the flies and tackle you’ll need, and they're all available for you to order by phone, or on-line.

If you prefer to correspond on-line, simply e-mail us at travel@theflyshop.com and one of our travel specialists will respond promptly. We enjoy talking about Chile, Patagonia, and sharing our enthusiasm and field-proven experience with you.

When to make your travel plans to Chile:
The lodges and outfitters that we work with in Chile are small, owner/operated, and many of them are family-run businesses. Their guest capacity is purposely small in order to deliver exceptional personal service. Our lodges’ limited capacity, as small as six and no larger than ten, results in space becoming tight, especially during the high-demand months of January, February and March. Therefore, if you are serious about booking a trip to Chile it is important to secure dates at the conclusion of the current season; best in April, May or June. That is not to say that prime space isn’t available later in the year, but if you are set and going and want to secure pick-of-the-litter dates – book early!

After a verbal confirmation of your reservation you'll receive a short confirmation letter or e-message showing the dates of your stay, terms of the booking and an invoice showing the cost of the trip. A 50% deposit is normally due within two weeks of booking. Final payments are due 60 days prior to arrival. Deposits and final payments can be made with either a credit card (Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover) or check.

Rates for 2011

BaseCamp Lodge, Summer Trout Season - 7 nights / 6 days, $4,995

TempleCamp Lodge, Patagonia Out Camps - 7 nights / 6 days, $3,995

BaseCamp Lodge, Spring Chinnook (Nov. - Dec.) - 7 nights / 6 days, $3,995

These packages include the round trip charter flight through the Andes from Puerto Mott, fishing license, and every item and amenity imaginable beyondpersonal tackle.

7 nights/6 days fishing. Friday to Friday – US$ 4,995
Fishing from BaseCamp, including a 1 or 2 night overnight trip on the Rio Palena. Not including the TempleCamp for first time guests. Return guests have the option to choose between PalenaCamp and TempleCamp.

10 nights/9 days fishing. Tuesday to Friday – US$ 7,245
BaseCamp program, including 1 or 2 night overnight trip on the Rio Palena and 2 or 3 nights at TempleCamp.

11 nights/10 days fishing. Friday to Tuesday – US$ 7,995
BaseCamp program, including 1 or 2 night overnight trip on the Rio Palena AND 2 or 3 nights at The TempleCamp

14 nights/13 days fishing. Friday to Friday – US$ 9,495
BaseCamp program, including 1 or 2 night overnight trip on the Rio Palena AND 2 or 3 nights at The TempleCamp

All rates include the US$ 495.- charge for land transfers, 1 night hotel stay in Puerto Varas and the flight to/from Puerto Montt/Chaiten.

 

Inclusions

(There is a recommended but optional overnight lodging in Puerto Varas the night before going into the lodge, as well as the Meet-and-Greet at the Puerto Montt Airport earlier that day, transfer to Puerto Varas, and transfer back to the charter airport in Puerto Montt the next morning, included in your package price. The lodge owner prefers you do this instead of overnighting in Santiago the next morning, to insure everyone is present for the charter flight. We will arrange it for you, if you decide on this option). All meals and all drinks consumed while at the lodge (so called "open bar policy"). In case of special drink preferences, we recommend you bring libations of your own taste, because they might not be available in Chile. All guided expeditions, by horseback, boat, raft, kayak, 4x4 vehicle, mini van, etc. All necessary fishing licenses. Daily laundry services which will help you meet your 60-pound maximum luggage restriction.

Non-inclusions

Other non-inclusions are possible extra lodging, transfer, travel expenses or trip modifications as a result of a delay, either planned or requested by the guest or as a result of an act of God. Fishing equipment, like waders, rods, lines, flies etc. Gratuities, which are customary though not required and should be an accurate expression of your feeling about the service received.

All deposits and payments are non-refundable at Patagonian BaseCamp. South American lodges are small, the season is short, and the angler capacity is very limited. The non-refundable lodge cancellation policy is an industry standard. However, the Fly Shop will make every effort to help locate a replacement angler should a cancellation be necessary (if a full-paying replacement angler is found, the canceling angler will receive a refund, less our processing fees). Finding a replacement for a South American trip on short notice can be very difficult and, at times, impossible. In the event of a cancellation, please notify us immediately.

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance can provide a means of recourse against non-refundable financial losses and warrants your careful review and consideration. Please click to read The Fly Shop’s observations and thoughts on Trip Cancellation Insurance as well as Medical Evacuation Coverage.