2024 Hosted Trip: Laguna Verde & Suinda Lodge, Argentina

HOSTED TRIP

FLY FISHING IN ARGENTINA

A Frans Jansen Hosted Departure

January 11 - 26, 2024

Estancia Laguna Verde & Suinda Lodge

Argentina

What to Expect: About the Lodges:

Laguna Verde: Goliath rainbow trout in Santa Cruz province, southern Patagonia, and Argentina

Suinda Lodge: Dorando, Pira Pita, and Pacu on the upper Parana River, Corrientes, and Argentina

• Two of the most unique Argentina fisheries in one hosted departure

• The experience of a life-long fishing guide and lodge owner as your host

• One stop trip organization by Frontiers Travel handling door to door details.

Two Distinctly Unique Argentine Fisheries: One Group-Familiar Host

Dear Traveler,

Frans Jansen is inviting you each on a unique hosted trip featuring two of the most fabled and renowned species in Argentina –goliath rainbow trout on Lake Strobel at Laguna Verde and Golden Dorado – as well as Pacu and Pira Pita - on the temperate Parana River at Suinda Lodge.

The nickname says is all – “Jurassic Lake” – which was earned by the giant rainbow trout that cruise the shores, lagunes and river of Lake Strobel like submarines stalking their quarry. Estancia Laguna Verde is a massive property bordering the lake and encompassing miles of private lakefront, the Barrancoso River and 12 other lagunas and creeks teaming with large scud fed rainbow trout. You will catch your personal best here, no doubt on more water than you can possibly cover in a week. The lodge is booked exclusively and there are ample opportunities for single rooms as well as couples’ accommodations. The newly renovated lodge sits atop a bluff overlooking Laguna Verde – the ranch name’s sake – and just a short cast from the shores of lake Strobel. Lake side asados, fine malbec wines and water diversity in the remote reaches of Santa Cruz Province in South-Central Argentine Patagonia – Laguna Verde is absolutely a bucket list destination.

Golden dorado are quickly becoming one of the most coveted species in South America and the densest populations in Argentina are found in northeaster tropical and subtropical region along the Parana River which forms the border between Argentina and Paraguay. Suindá Lodge on the Upper Paraná River just upriver from the scenic costal town of Itati, Corrientes Province. The Paraná River—in front of Suindá and upstream of Corrientes where it borders Paraguay—is large water broken up by various islands with white sand flats surrounding them and hundreds of miles of shoreline to cast to for large dorado. Across the river on the Paraguay side, the river braids into smaller channels and rivers with thick jungle verenza hanging down to the water hiding Pacu, Pira Pita, in addition to the predatory Dorado. Anglers most commonly fish from custom regionally built bay boats with casting and poling platforms, 4 stroke motors and remote trolling motors however wading on the hard sand flats in the right conditions will produce some amazing and visual strikes. Suindá Lodge is above the ground with hanging walkways connecting the spacious, airconditioned rooms to the main central lodge all constructed of indigenous hardwoods and regional materials.

This departure takes anglers to two extremes of Argentina, trout to the very south and Dorado quite literally along the northern border of the country hosted by Frans Jansen and logistically organized by the Frontiers staff.

Sincerely,

The Frontiers Team

About Your Host: Frans Jansen

Born in Amsterdam in 1961 fishing became my passion at a very young age. By my early 20’s I found myself immersed as a European fishing guide bouncing around Germany, Austria, England, Wales and Denmark chasing resident trout, Atlantic salmon and sea run brown trout. Approaching my 30’s I had ventured across the pond to guide in Alaska in the northern hemisphere summers for 6 years and dipping below the equator to South America - predominantly in Chile – during their seasons. Beginning at Paloma lodge, Coyhaique I made my way north to Isla Monita as manager and head guide from 1996-2003 before fining my Chilean home that most of you are certainly familiar with – Martin Pescador Lodge – where Anna – my wife – and I spent 18 years building the finest trout fishing program in Chile. Currently I am guiding striped bass in Maine, Tarpon/Bonefish/ Permit and Redfish in Florida and hosting trips internationally. In the past few seasons, I have hosted to Brazil, Mongolia, The Seychelles, British Columbia, Tanzania, Bolivia, Argentina, Mexico and Alaska, and am not excited to add Argentina for giant rainbow trout at Laguna Verde and Golden Dorado, Pacu and Pira Pita on the Parana River at Suinda Lodge. Please take a moment to review the itinerary and facts below and I look forward to having you along on my Argentina Hosted Trip in January 2024.

Proposed Itinerary for Laguna Verde Lodge & Suinda Lodge

January 11-26, 2024

Thursday, January 11

Depart your home city via overnight flight service to Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Friday, January 12

Arrive Buenos Aires, Ezeiza International Airport

Clear immigration, collect luggage and proceed through customs. After clearing customs, you will be met by a Frontiers arranged guide, who will provide transfer to the hotel of your choice in the lovely city of Buenos Aires. Hotel accommodations will be arranged on your behalf for one night. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Be sure to take advantage of the incredible dining experiences found in Buenos Aires by visiting one of the many excellent restaurants in town.

Saturday, January 13

This morning at a pre-arranged time, you will be met by a Frontiers arranged guide, who will provide your transfer to the Buenos Aires, J. Newbery Domestic Airport in time for you to check-in for your departing flight to El Calafate.

Depart Buenos Aires via commercial flight service to El Calafate.

Arrive El Calafate. Upon arrival, a representative of Laguna Verde will meet you and provide your transfer to the lodge, approximately a 5-hour drive. There will be no fishing on arrival. Remainder of day at leisure. Overnight accommodations at Estancia Laguna Verde.

Sunday, January 14 - Friday, January 19

Six full days of fishing on the private estancia, which features miles of secluded shoreline of the famous Lago Strobel (aka Jurassic Lake), and numerous small Lagunas inside the ranch. There is no strict itinerary for Laguna Verde, and fishing spots may change according to the prevailing weather conditions and your physical requirements. Depending on the water level and the activity of the fish at the time, the Barrancoso River can be waded during your stay. The Barrancoso River fishes well November –early January and again in March. The fishing options at Laguna Verde are numerous but all offer the chance at catching a trout of a lifetime.

Saturday, January 20

After breakfast and packing, your guide will provide your transfer to the El Calafate Airport, approximately 4 hours, and assist with check-in for flight service to Buenos Aires.

Depart El Calafate via commercial flight service to Buenos Aires.

Arrive Buenos Aires, Aeroparque Domestic Airport. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by a Frontiers arranged guide, who will provide your transfer to the hotel of your choice, where accommodations will be confirmed and prepaid on your behalf for one night.

Sunday, January 21

This morning at a pre-arranged time, you will be met by a Frontiers arranged guide, who will provide your transfer to the Buenos Aires, J. Newbery Domestic Airport in time for you to check-in for your departing flight to Corrientes.

Depart Buenos Aires, J. Newbery Domestic Airport via commercial flight service to Corrientes.

Arrive Corrientes. Upon arrival, a Suinda Lodge representative will meet you to assist and provide a transfer, approximately 1.5 hour drive and short skiff ride to the lodge. Enjoy cocktails, dinner and overnight accommodations. *Fishing on arrival—depending on flights.

Monday, January 22 - Thursday, January 25

Enjoy four full days of fishing the shores, islands and sand flats of the Parana River bordering Argentina and Paraguay in a custom built river skiff. Fish the morning and afternoon and return to the lodge during the mid-day heat for lunch and siesta.

Friday, January 26

Today your guide will provide a transfer from Suinda Lodge to the Corrientes Airport, approximately a ten minute boat ride and 1.5 hour drive, for your flight to Buenos Aires, assistance with check-in.

Depart Corrientes via commercial flight service to Buenos Aires.

Arrive Buenos Aires, J. Newbery Domestic Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met by a Frontiers arranged guide, who will provide your transfer to the hotel of your choice, where reservations will be made on your behalf for one night, or to the Buenos Aires, Ezeiza International Airport in time for you to check-in for your departing flight home.

Depart Buenos Aires via overnight commercial flight service to your home city.

Rates

Estancia Laguna Verde Fishing Package (January 13 – 20, 2024) (7 night, 6 day): $6,550.00 per person (shared room / shared guide)

Inclusions:

All-inclusive fishing arrangements (accommodations, all meals, beverages with lodge / program meals; transfers to / from lodge / river; and one guide per two anglers; round-trip transfers to / from El Calafate airport or El Calafate hotel), and regional fishing license.

Exclusions:

Hotel accommodations; necessary Buenos Aires transfers to / from airports; meals where not indicated; special transfers, extras (room service, telephone calls, laundry, gratuities, alcoholic beverages except where specified by lodge), and airfare.

Suinda Lodge Fishing Package (January 21 – 26, 2024) (5 night, 4 day): $5,850.00 per person (shared room / shared guide)

RegionalFishingLicense……………………………………………….......$75.00perperson

RoundtripAirport/LodgeTransfers…..…………………………..……$200.00perperson

Inclusions:

Lodging (double occupancy), meals with all wine, beer, and local spirits at the lodge; the service of a professional guide, local fishing transfers, loaner fishing equipment (rods, reels & lines).

Exclusions:

Transfers from / to Corrientes or Resistencia airport (quoted based on group size), fishing license, gratuities for guides and house staff, Buenos Aires arrangements (transfers and hotels), commercial or charter airfare and in-house laundry service.

Buenos Aires Arrangements (Transfers & Hotels)—PENDING

International & Internal Flights—PENDING

Deposit payment refund policy: A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the land cost is due at time of reservation. Balance payable at time of final land package invoicing. Final / full payment is also non-refundable unless client replacement is provided.

*Rates subject to change.

Frontiers Contact

Our team of highly specialized agents coordinate every last detail of your trip. For this hosted departure, please contact:

Hank Ingram

South America Department Manager

Toll-free: 1-800-245-1950

Phone: 724-935-1577

hingram@frontierstravel.com

Ben Hoffman

South America Program Manager

Toll-free: 1-800-245-1950

Phone: 724-935-1577

bhoffman@frontierstravel.com