Feb. 1-8, 2025 | Starting at $6,500 — Cast to rainbow and brown trout in Chilean Patagonia during a memorable week of fly fishing at Magic Waters.

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Feb. 1-8, 2025 | Starting at $6,500 — Cast to rainbow and brown trout in Chilean Patagonia during a memorable week of fly fishing at Magic Waters.

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Orvis Week At Magic Waters, Patagonia


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The Story

Enjoy the pleasure of staying at Magic Waters Patagonia Lodge. Enjoy the lodge life , our amenities and the surrounding waters and discover why Magic Waters Patagonia Lodge has being the most famous and awarded Lodge in Patagonia in the last years and featured by some of the best publications in the planet as the New York Times, American Angler, Grey´s Sporting Journal, Trout & Salmon magazine among others.

Magic Waters Patagonia is perfectly nestled in the mountain valleys of the Aysén region in Southern Chile. The lodge's close proximity to the costal rainforests and Eastern Patagonian Steppe provide each angler with a multitude of opportunity to experience the region's best fishing while enjoying some of the world's most impressive, natural scenery. Whether you like to wade spring creeks, float on freestone rivers, or cast large dries at cruising fish in a turquoise blue lake, Magic Waters is a place you will fall in love with. Lodge manager and owner, Eduardo Barrueto, grew up outside of the city of Coyhaique and enjoys sharing the excellent Patagonian fishing with each and every guest.

The small city of Coyhaique is the mecca of dry fly fishing in Chilean Patagonia. It is often compared to the American West 100 years ago with less people and non-educated, larger than average sized trout. Surrounded by mountains and glaciers, it has more fishable waters that you can imagine. The landscape of the Aysén region is incredibly diverse; you can travel from the dry, arid pampas (Patagonian Steppe) to the temperate rainforest (Paloma River) in just over an hour. One day you can fish a meandering “Montana type spring creek” while spending the next day in a gin clear river system of “Pacific Northwest style” in a temperate rainforest.

The main watersheds are the Simpson and Paloma Rivers, both famous for the finest dry fly fishing in Chile. Wild brown and rainbow trout are the main species targeted in these rivers. Between the hundreds of species of beetles, dragonflies, grasshoppers, caddis, mayflies and stoneflies, the dry fly fishing is pretty steady until April. Eduardo and his guides will do whatever they can to help fulfill your fishing expectations. Magic Waters has private access to rarely fished spring creeks if you enjoy wade fishing. The lodge is also within an hour drive of some temperate rainforest waters where you can sight fish for rising fish or target the aggressive fish with streamers. Anglers can also float the freestones and navigate the rapids of the Simpson casting to fish with dries or streamers. This region of Chile also has some of the best dry fly, lake fishing in the world for wild browns. The lodge has a couple small “lagunas” that you can fish after dinner to catch the evening hatch.

DATES:
February 1-8, 2025

LENGTH OF TRIP: 7 nights, 6 days of guided fishing

PRICING: From $6,500 per angler

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Day 1: Arrive at Magic Waters Patagonia Lodge

Fly into the Balmaceda Airport, where a lodge staff member will pick you up for a 1-hour scenic drive to the lodge through the Simpson River Valley. Enjoy a Chilean Pisco Sour before lunch or dinner, or you may opt to head to one of the small lakes near the lodge to wet your line. Your Orvis Trip Leader will introduce you to your guide or the lodge manager to discuss your fishing plans for the week.

Days 2 - 7: Guided Fishing

After a homemade breakfast, head out with your guide for a full day on the water. Magic Waters Patagonia Lodge has some of the region's most experienced guides, all of whom are bilingual. Your guide will discuss your options for each day depending upon fishing reports, weather and water levels, and work with you to customize your fishing trip to ensure that you have a great experience. There is a multitude of fishing options available with drive times ranging from 30 minutes to an hour and a half.

Meals are an important part of the experience at Magic Waters and dinner is no exception. You'll dine on a fusion of Chilean and Patagonian cuisine, lovingly prepared by the owner’s mother using locally sourced, organic ingredients from the family's garden and local ranches. Local wine pairings round out each meal for a truly magical experience that you’ll wish would never end.

Day 8: Departure

After breakfast, return to the airport for flights home or extend your trip to another Orvis-endorsed fishing lodge in Patagonia. If you have an afternoon departure, you may choose to enjoy a leisurely lunch at the lodge or head into the local town of Coyhaique before returning to the airport.

Lodging, Meals, and Accommodations

Magic Waters is located 35 miles northwest of Balmaceda airport and about 20 miles from the city of Coyhaique. The lodge is at the end of a gravel road situated at the outlet of Barroso Lake in a small mountain valley overlooking 2 small “lagunas”.

Built in the recent years by the Barreuto family using local wood and stones, it was created to give a relaxed atmosphere so that all visitors will feel at home. From the great room, you will be able to take in the beautiful Patagonian panorama while a fire is burning in the fireplace made from local stones. They offer laundry service, telephone and an internet connection (Please do not rely on this connection for daily e-mail or VOIP calls as it is very slow and often does not work).

Food is a very important part of the experience at Magic Waters. The lodge chef prepares favorite recipes from around the area that fuse traditional Chilean and Patagonian styles, bringing a unique flair to each meal. In a true farm-to-table manner, the family grows all their own vegetables, purchases lamb and cattle from local ranchers, and purchases fresh seafood from family friends in the area. All food is proudly organic. South America is also famous for its great wines, and Magic Waters is proud to have a large selection of red and whites from the best vineyards in Chile and Argentina. South America is famous for its great wines, and Magic Waters is proud to have a large selection of red and white wines from the best vineyards in Chile and Argentina. Each evening you will enjoy a fine wine paired to go with your meal.

The family grows all of their own vegetables, purchase lamb and cattle from local ranchers and buys fresh seafood from family friends in the area. All of the food at the lodge is locally sourced and organic. South America is famous for great wines and Magic Waters is proud to have a large selection of red and white wines from the best vineyards of Chile and Argentina. Every night, excellent wine will be paired to match your evening cuisine.

Non-Fishing Activities

A number of recreational activities can be coordinated for the enjoyment of accompanying non-anglers. Examples include activities such as; horseback riding, trekking to glaciers, rafting, kayaking, sightseeing, thermal spas, shopping tours and cooking classes. These can be unforgettable half-day or full-day experiences that include transportation and lunch. The costs of some of these excursions/activities are not included in the cost of the stay. Non-fishing activities are subject to advance planning and weather conditions.

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:

Days Prior to Trip Fee
+ 90 days $300 per person
89 days or less 100% of cost

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.

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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.

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