Carrileufu River Lodge

Lodging Details
This newly built lodge has all the luxuries one would expect at a world-class fly fishing operation. Guests stay in six (6) roomy well-appointed guest rooms each complete with two (2) queen-size beds, a private bath, and an outdoor lounge area overlooking the stunning Carrileufu river valley. After long days on the water, enjoy appetizers with a cocktail or local wine while relaxing around the fireplace in the lodge’s inviting and spacious great room. For those who want to fully take advantage of the lodge amenities, guests can unwind in the sauna and arrange in-house spa services.

Food and Beverages
The lodge focuses on authentic Argentine dishes and a wide range of creative international specialties prepared by their talented chef that is paired with hand-selected local wines. Many of the dishes are served in a true farm-to-table style comprised of locally sourced ingredients including organic grass-fed beef, lamb, and local dairy products. Breakfast is an array of toast, jam, fruits, eggs, bacon, coffee, or tea. Lunch will be served riverside and is generally chicken, beef, different cheeses, and salads.

Typical Length of Stay
The typical length of stay is seven (7) nights and six (6) days.

Non-Angling Activities
Guided horseback rides, boat tours, and hikes in and around Los Alerces National Park are available. In addition, cultural trips to the nearby towns of El Bolson and Cholila can be arranged.

Internet / Communications
Reliable Wifi internet service is available for guests throughout the lodge and guest rooms.

How To Get There
Getting to Patagonia is not as difficult as it is time-consuming. Travelers typically take an overnight flight from one of several major cities in the U.S. and arrive in Buenos Aires (Ezeiza International Airport – EZE) in the morning. Guests typically need to overnight in Buenos Aires before flying to Patagonia. From the Buenos Aires domestic airport (Jorge Newbery Domestic Airport – AEP) there are two options to get to the lodge. Based on your travel needs guests can fly to Esquel and transfer 1.5 hours to the lodge or fly to Bariloche and transfer 3 hours to the lodge. Please contact us directly for assistance with airport/hotel transfers and travel logistics within Buenos Aires.

Arrival and Departure Details / Times
Flights from Buenos Aires to Esquel with Aerolineas Argentinas run 6 days per week and are typically 2.5 hours in duration. The other option is to fly to Bariloche from Buenos Aires which runs several times daily and is typically 2 hours and 20 minutes in duration.

Documents Required
Citizens of the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, and other Western European nations do not need a visa for tourist trips of up to ninety days. You will need a valid passport and will have to fill in an ‘arrival card.’ You will then be given a tourist visa stamp for stays of thirty, sixty, or ninety days. Staple the duplicate of your arrival card into your passport as you will need it to leave the country. If you lose it, it’s rarely a serious problem, but you’ll have to fill out a new form at border control. Upon entering the country, you will also be given a customs declaration form. Duty is not charged on used personal effects, books, and other articles for non-commercial purposes, up to a value of US $300. Make sure you declare any valuable electronic items such as laptop computers, as customs officers can be suspicious that you may be bringing them into the country to sell.

Travel Arrangements
Yellow Dog provides airline reservations ad ticketing assistance through etcTravel Group, and a full-service airline logistics agent that can help book airline tickets, hotels, rental cars, and more. You can click here to request a quote or contact Yellow Dog for more information at 406-585-8667. etcTravel Group offers dedicated support services for all Yellow Dog clients. Service fees may apply when booking or researching tickets, and etcTravel will discuss this with you before sending quotes. 

Travel Tools
– Airline Ticketing
– Moon Phases
– Rent This Rod
– Trip Insurance and Emergency Evacuation
– Global Rescue Membership

General Information
Guests have access to some of the most astounding public and private fishing waters in the region, including the Rivadavia, Arrayanes, Carrileufu, and Chubut rivers. Throughout the vast majority of the season, anglers enjoy fishing these crystal-clear waters with various dry fly patterns, however, depending on conditions, nymphs and streamers can also be highly productive. Anglers fish two (2) per guide and fish most of the waters from rafts and/or drift boats with some opportunities for wade fishing. Drive times to fishing areas range from 15 minutes to 1 hour.

Boats and Equipment
Lodge equipment includes rafts with casting frames and high-back seats and drift boats. Guests can rely on the lodge and guides for backup rods, reels, and flies however anglers should bring as much of their own gear and equipment as possible, including waders, boots, flies, rods, and reels.

Package Rates
Remember that Yellow Dog’s services are completely free! When you book a trip with Yellow Dog, you never pay more than when you book directly with the lodge or outfitter. All prices listed below are per person, based on double occupancy, and quoted in US dollars. Trips of any length can be arranged, so please call Yellow Dog for details and custom package pricing.

2025/26 Rates
Seven (7) nights / six (6) days = $6,500

What’s Included:

• All accommodations and meals at the lodge
• All beverages including alcohol
• Fully guided daily fishing (2 anglers per guide)
• Ground transfers to and from Esquel or Bariloche Airport
• Daily laundry service
• Park fee entry
• Fishing license
• Fishing equipment (including flies)
• 1 massage per person

What’s Not Included:

• International airfare to Buenos Aires and domestic airfare to Esquel or Bariloche
• Transfers, hotels, and meals in Buenos Aires
• Personal, health or travel insurance
• Gratuities for guides and lodge staff

Carrileufu River Lodge (Cholila, Argentina) 
TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CANCELLATIONS
Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses for these packages. A non-refundable deposit of 50% per person is due at the time of booking for all lodging and fishing packages, and final payment if due 90 days prior to arrival. For cancellations, all deposits and payments are non-refundable. In no event will the lodge or Yellow Dog be responsible for any cancellation of services or operations due to inclement weather, any event of force majeure, airline delays, flight cancellations, or any other reason beyond the control of the lodge. The lodge will not refund payments in the event of poor weather, or if arrival flights are cancelled or airline connections are missed. Additionally, the lodge and Yellow Dog are not responsible for covering costs associated with alternative travel arrangements including flights, hotels, meals or any other expenses incurred. For all of these reasons, and because of the no refund and no credit policy, Yellow Dog strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance and full coverage for your trip. If a cancelled package is resold by either the lodge or by Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, then a full refund will be issued minus a $100.00 per person fee charged by Yellow Dog. Once again, Yellow Dog strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance all Argentina packages.

Payment Terms for All Yellow Dog Trip Bookings  
Unless otherwise noted on your invoice, for all trips less than 90 days out, full payment is required after receipt of the confirmation email to secure guides and reservations. For trips outside of 90 days, a 50% deposit is required upon receipt of confirmation email to confirm your reservations.   

Yellow Dog accepts on-line payments via a secure payment portal – a quick and easy way to complete your trip reservation. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com to gain access. 

Yellow Dog Flyfishing Standard Forms of Payment 

• Debit card (fee-free) and credit card (3% convenience fee) - to pay via card please utilize the customer payment portal. If you need assistance, reach out to 406-585-8667 ext. #3 
• Wires - please include name and/or invoice number for reference on your wire. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com for wiring instructions. (client is responsible for wiring fees) 
• Physical check - please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to 213 S. Willson Ave. Bozeman, MT, 59715

If you have any questions about alternate payment methods, please contact Yellow Dog at (406) 585-8667 ext. #3. We are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MT.