2019 Barry and Cathy Beck - Argentina Waters, Argentina

Fly fishing in Argentina Hosted Trip

A Barry & Cathy Beck Departure December 2 - 7, 2019 Argentina Waters

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Take Your Travel Experience Further: The Hosted Trip Difference Unparalleled Service and Knowledge Every Step of the Way Dear Traveler, When Gonzalo Martinez first looked at where Le Fario Lodge sits today, he asked his wife, Laura, about buying the property. She went to her father and said, “Papa, Gonzalo wants to spend all of our money on a piece of land.”

Her father told her that Gonzalo is a smart man and if that is what he wants, she should want it too. She said, “Yes, Papa, but he wants to spend all of our money.” And so they did, and today Le Fario exists.

Le Fario Lodge sits on the hillside overlooking the picturesque Laguna Larga, or Long Lagoon. The Lodge has only four bedrooms at present, a comfortable dining room and an open gathering area. Floor to ceiling windows across the front of the Lodge showcases the spectacular lake view which can also be enjoyed from the hot tub! The Lodge is tastefully furnished with old and new pieces and railings of weathered wood complement the new construction. Laura’s talent as an artist and Gonzalo’s as a carpenter blend well throughout the lodge, and guests feel at home immediately.

It’s truly Gonzalo and Laura who will make your trip one of the best. They are warm, interesting, and engaging. Gonzalo has been a favorite fishing guide of ours for many years. He and Laura have both studied as chefs in Argentina and Spain, and are very much involved in the menu planning – while they have a private chef at the Lodge to free them to spend time with their guests.

Literally, on the edge of Los Alceres National Park, Le Fario has an amazing variety of fishing from small spring creeks, streams, rivers and lakes. It’s exciting to twitch a Fat Albert across the surface of one of the lakes and watch a 20-inch brown come after the fly! Streams like the Dona Rosa spring creek or the Riva Davia will capture your attention and your heart and the variety of browns, rainbows, and brook trout will keep anyone content.

If you’re looking for a three or four add-on stay to round out an existing itinerary, or for a week-long destination, LeFario Lodge would be a wonderful choice. Los Alceres National park offers lots of outdoor activities for nonanglers as well.

Sincerely,

What to Expect

• There are miles of water inside Los Alerces National Park - Argentina’s fourth largest National Park – and the guides of Argentina Waters know all the best spots to fish since they have all grown up in the area.

• The newly built lodge features locally sourced hard woods and stone in its construction. You will easily feel at home by the warm surroundings and attentive staff and hosts.

• Argentina Waters guides have spent a life time in the area learning the waters and know all the secret spots. They know the landowners to get the access to the off the beaten path places.

About Esquel

Argentina Waters: The diversity that offers the Esquel, National Park and Rio Pico is one of the main reasons why anglers decide to come and fish with Argentina Waters. There are spring creeks, private waters, small and big rivers, still waters and lakes in a spectacular setting. Fishing with dry flies, wet flies, streamers or nymphs to catch wild rainbows, browns, brookies or salmon introduced in our country in the beginning of last century.

Hank Ingram Jr.

About Barry & Cathy Beck Longtime Frontiers trip hosts and photographers, the Becks travel far and wide to follow their love for fly fishing and nature photography. Based in Pennsylvania, Barry and Cathy write books, host fly fishing departures, lead African photo safaris, and operate a stock photography business. The Becks are well-known in the fishing, photography, and travel industries, and possess a stellar reputation for their skill, knowledge, and expertise born out of a 20 year career.

Their books include Cathy Beck’s Fly Fishing Handbook, now in its third edition; Fly Waters Near and Far, Fly Fishing the Flats and a coffee table book of photographs from around the world.

Saturday, December 7

After breakfast and packing, a lodge representative will provide transfer to the Esquel Airport and assist with check-in.

Depart Esquel 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 Ezeiza International Airport, and assist you with check-in for your flight home.

Depart Buenos Aires, Ezeiza International Airport via overnight commercial flight service to USA.

Sunday, December 8

Arrive USA. Clear immigrations, collect luggage and complete customs.

Proposed Itinerary for Argentina Waters December 2 - 7, 2019

Saturday, November 30

Depart USA via overnight commercial airline service to Buenos Aires.

Sunday, December 1

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 can 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.

Monday, December 2

At a pre-arranged time, you will be met by a Frontiers arranged guide who will assist you with your luggage and provide transfer to the Buenos Aires, J. Newbery Domestic airport for your ongoing flight to Esquel and assist with check-in.

Depart Buenos Aires, J Newbery Domestic airport via commercial flight service to Esquel.

Arrive Esquel. Upon arrival, a lodge representative will meet you to assist with luggage and provide your transfer to Argentina Waters Lodge.

Tuesday, December 3 - Friday, December 6

You will fish four full days with the guides of Argentina Waters. Their program focuses on the trout waters found in Los Alerces National Park, those surrounding Esquel, and the waters to the south in the Rio Pico area.

With trout water ranging from spring creeks, small lakes and rivers up to the larger waters at their disposal fly fishermen will experience one of the most diverse menu of fishing options available. Whether you prefer to walk, wade fishing or floating lakes or rivers; Argentina Waters’ guides will work with you to create a fishing program that you fits your style during your stay.

*Itinerary subject to change

Rates

Fishing Package: $3,750 Local Fishing Licenses:* $100

Buenos Aires arrangements: Hotels: TBD per person Transfers Ezeiza / hotel / J Newbery Airport/ hotel / Ezeiza: TBD per person

Inclusions: All-inclusive fishing arrangements; accommodations; all meals; cocktails; beverages including beer and wine; and professional fishing guides (one guide per two anglers).

Exclusions: Local fishing license, laundry and tips.

Deposit Payment Refund Policy: A non-refundable deposit of 50 per cent 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

Your Airline Connection

In addition to providing a superior experience while you’re fishing in South America, the Airline Department at Frontiers can coordinate all of your travel logistics to and from Buenos Aires.

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

United States Office 600 Warrendale Rd., Gibsonia, PA 15044 Toll-free 1-800-245-1950 Phone 724-935-1577 Fax 724-935-5388 Email info@frontierstravel.com Website www.frontierstravel.com

European Office Kennet Cottage, Kempsford Gloucestershire, GL7 4EQ, England Tel +44 (0)1285 700 940 Fax +44 (0) 1285 700 322 Email info@frontierstrvl.co.uk Website www.frontierstrvl.co.uk

The air holidays and flights in this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 3315

Copyright © 2016. Frontiers International Travel. All rights reserved.

The air holidays and flights in this brochure are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is ATOL 3315.

Copyright © 2019. Frontiers International Travel. All rights reserved.

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