Orvis Week at Cinco Rios Lodge

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What Is Included?

• 7 nights accommodations
• 6 full-days guided fishing
• Ground transfer from Balmaceda Airport (BBA) to Cinco Rios Lodge
• All meals and accommodations at Cinco Rios Lodge
• All beverages at the lodge, including alcohol and wine
• Guided fishing (2 anglers per guide)
• Chile Fishing license (1 week)
• Transportation to and from fishing locations
• Laundry service

What Am I responsible For?

• International and domestic air fare
• Transfers or rental cars
• Fishing equipment/flies/waders/leaders
• Gratuities for guide and lodge staff

Skill Levels/Experience

Any skill level is welcome.

How Strenuous Are The Activities?

Moderate. Wading and light hiking.

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.

Meals & Dining

You'll enjoy the culinary delights of Chile. Wine is served with dinner each night and is included in your package, as is the open bar in the lodge. Cinco Rios also has its own draft beer, brewed locally, and is available at the Thirsty Trout Bar in the lodge.

Species:

Brown trout and rainbow trout are the main species. King salmon are also targeted in spring with a program called “The Game Changer.”

Region/Terrain:

The mountains of the southern Andes are nothing short of spectacular. The Andes is the longest mountain range in the world and once seen, each angler will soon realize they have finally arrived in Patagonia! From the mountain rainforests to the open pampas, there is a postcard view around every corner. The majestic peaks of Cerro Castillo tower over Lago Azul, a spectacular lake that every fly fisherman needs to experience. As you enter the foothills on your way to the rivers, the terrain begins to steepen, and the view becomes more rugged and even hostile looking at times. Then, just as abruptly, you corner a bend to find a heart-stopping, majestic view of a sapphire green lake—a view that could not be more different than the one only ten-seconds prior. Every bend and turn in the road yields something new and exciting.

Typical Weather:

Daytime highs range from 40°-80°F in March. The climate in Chilean Patagonia is similar to that in the western United States, so it can change rapidly. Anglers should always be prepared for variable conditions throughout the day and week. It is best to dress in layers to adapt adequately. The mountains experience more rain than the open pampas on the eastern slope, so being prepared for rain is a must.

Gear Recommendations:

Fly rods: The most common are 9 foot, 5- or 6-wt. We always recommend bringing extra rods, 5-, 6-, or 7-wt. There are different kinds of rivers, from the small meandering spring creeks to bigger rivers where we float. You could be using a 5-wt. on one day and a 7-wt. the next.

Fly Lines: Weight forward floating, sinking lines, shooting heads, or full sinking. Range 150-250g. The most common is 200g or similar.

Leaders: 7½ ft., 2X and 9 ft., 3X, 4X diameter. For tippet materials, use 2X, 3X, 4X, and 5X. Flies: The most common family of flies in Patagonia are big foam dries. Streamers and nymphs are necessary too, depending on fishing conditions.

What Else To Bring?

• Rain jacket (wind and rainproof)
• Fleece or wool sweater
• Fleece hat
• Polarized sunglasses
• Breathable waders
• Wading shoes, full felt on the bottom, studded or cleats are not recommended
• Sunblock 30 USP, waterproof

Additional Activities:

Non-fishing activities include sightseeing, trekking, kayaking, mountain biking, and horseback riding. Different activities can be arranged upon request, such as Spanish lessons or cooking classes. Please inquire with Orvis Adventures if you would like to experience something outside the list above.

Reservations, Deposits & Payments

The deposit is 50% of the trip price unless stated differently in the itinerary. 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, 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

This section defines Orvis Travel’s responsibility with regard to all travel arrangements made by Orvis Travel, including individual travel and pre- and post- trip extensions. Please read it carefully.

Upon sending your deposit to Orvis Travel, you acknowledge that you have read and understand all the terms and conditions outlined here, and agree to be bound by them.

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.

Orvis Travel, its Owners, Employees, Associates and Agents give notice that they act only as the agent for the owners, contractors and suppliers providing means of transportation and/or other services and assume no responsibility howsoever caused for injury, loss or damage to person or property in connection with any service resulting directly from: acts of God, detention, annoyance, delays, expenses arising from quarantine, strikes, thefts, pilferage, force majeure, failure of any means of conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled, civil disturbances, terrorism, government restrictions or regulations, and discrepancies or changes in transit or hotel services over which it has no control. Reasonable changes in the itinerary may be made where deemed advisable for the comfort and well-being of the passengers.

Baggage and personal effects, including items purchased, guns, fishing equipment or sporting goods are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times and no employee/agent of Orvis Travel, its subsidiaries, affiliated or associated companies is authorized to accept these for storage, safekeeping, or transportation.