Kau Tapen Lodge

Lodging Details
The beautiful Kau Tapen Lodge has 10 spacious comfortable rooms offering the perfect home away from home. A large living room provides an intimate area with large picture windows that look out into the Menendez and Rio Grande valleys. Enjoy the fully stocked bar as you swap fishing stories over the large central fireplace. If you do forget a piece of gear the lodge does have a great tackle shop with an excellent selection of rods, reels, flies, lines, and clothing. Additionally, the lodge has a Finnish steam bath, sauna, and full spa for the ultimate day of relaxation.

Food and Beverages
At Kau Tapen Lodge anglers will be treated to traditional Argentine cuisine including grilled meats like lamb and beef. The lodge’s kitchen utilizes fresh meats and produce in all their dishes, and with the lodge’s proximity to the ocean, fresh king crab is also served on the menu. Argentina takes pride in its fabulous wines that the country produces and each pairs fabulously with the lodge’s cuisine. Make sure to save room for great desserts like homemade ice cream, pastries, and sweets.

Typical Length of Stay
The typical length of stay at Kau Tapen Lodge is seven (7) nights with six (6) days of fishing.

Non-Angling Activities and Options
This is a fishing-focused destination with very few non-angling options.

Internet / Communications
The lodge has Wi-Fi available for guests. 

How To Get There
Getting to Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina 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 taking a connecting flight to Tierra Del Fuego. 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 and available flights guests can choose to fly to Rio Grande and transfer 45 minutes to the lodge or fly to Ushuaia and transfer 3 hours to the lodge. Transfers to/from Rio Grande and the lodge are included in the standard package rate. However, there is an additional cost for transfers to/from Ushuaia and the lodge, please contact Yellow Dog for rates.

Arrival and Departure Details/Times
Flight schedules and availability between Buenos Aires and Tierra Del Fuego airport hubs (Rio Grande or Ushuaia) change year to year. Typically, guests book flights to either Rio Grande or Ushuaia arriving in the afternoon and arrange return flights departing mid-day. Please consult with Yellow Dog for the most current travel details. 

Documents Required
Valid passport. 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.

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

General Information
There’s no finer destination on earth for chasing large sea-run brown trout than on the Rio Grande. The massive Rio Grande meanders across the landscape creating undercut banks where large browns love to lie. Since the best fishing is found in the mornings and evenings, days will begin early and end at the last light. Fish in the Rio Grande are big where the average-sized brown is around 12 to 20 pounds. This is a place where catching a trophy-sized trout could happen any day of the week.

Boats and Equipment
A short drive from the lodge, anglers will fish the accessible waters of the Rio Grande on foot. The lodge recommends anglers bring their own gear. If needed, the lodge has rods, reels, and terminal tackle in its on-site tackle shop.

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. 

Please contact Yellow Dog for rates.

What’s Included:

• All accommodations (guaranteed single rooms Jan 11-Mar 7 weeks) and meals at the lodge
• Fully guided daily fishing (2 anglers per guide)
• All beverages including beer, wine, and alcohol
• Transfers to/from the Rio Grande airport and the lodge rods and reels (if needed)

What’s Not Included:

• International and domestic airfare
• Transfers, meals, and hotels in Buenos Aires
• Transfer to/from Ushuaia and the lodge
• Waders, boots, and flies
• Laundry services
• Fishing license (additional $495)
• Gratuities for guides and staff

Kau Tapen Lodge (Rio Grande, 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 within 10 days 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.