Do I need a visa to visit Argentina?

Citizens of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and the European Union enter Argentina as tourists without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. A passport valid for the length of your stay is all you need. Rules can change, so check the official requirements for your nationality when you book your flights.

How do I get there from the U.S.?

Fly overnight to Buenos Aires, then take a domestic flight to Neuquen. Miami, Atlanta, New York, Dallas and Houston all have non-stop service to Buenos Aires. From the moment you land in Neuquen, every transfer is ours: the scenic drive north to Chos Malal takes about four hours, and the trip has already started.

Do you meet us at the airport?

Yes. We pick you up at Neuquen airport and we drop you back there at the end. Between those two handshakes you will not touch a steering wheel, a booking site or a fishing license form.

You choose how long you stay, from a few days to two weeks or more, and groups stay small: up to six rods, never shared with another party. The season runs from November through May. Early season fish big and hungry after winter, the summer heart from mid-December to mid-March is prime dry fly time with wet wading, and the fall brings aggressive browns and empty valleys. Tell us what you love and we will point you to the right window.

I have never fly fished. Can I still come?

Yes, and you will be in good hands. Our guides have taught this water their whole lives and coach every level without ego, one guide for every two anglers. Beginners usually touch their first wild trout on day one.

Is the fishing license included?

Always. For a foreign angler the Argentine fishing license is a real cost and the paperwork runs in Spanish through provincial systems. We take care of permits, categories and stamps before you land, so your fishing days start the moment you do.

What gear should I bring?

Mostly 5 and 6 weight rods with floating lines, dry flies and terrestrials, streamers for the big water. A complete packing list comes with your quote, and if you would rather travel light, tell us what you need and we will sort it before you arrive.

Do you fish private water?

The rivers we fish are open to anyone in principle. What keeps them quiet is the way in: ranch country, gates and tracks that only open if the families who own the land know you, and our crew is from here. So you are not paying for a private beat, you are paying for access that took a generation to build. We believe some of these stretches see fewer anglers in a season than private water people pay a great deal to fish, and on a normal day the only person you meet out there is a gaucho moving stock. You can see how it works on The Trip.

Where the fishing decides. A safari with us mixes four kinds of nights: our riverside glamping camp under Patagonian stars, a lodge, a small hotel or hostería, and cabins beside remote trout water. All of them sit close to the rivers we fish. Always clean, always fed well, always a short walk from a river.

What is the food like?

Classic Argentine cooking: simple picnics at midday, a proper plate at night, first-rate wines, and depending on the length of your stay, one or several great asados of beef and chivito, the local specialty of northern Neuquen.

Will I have cell service and wifi?

Yes. Our vehicles and camps carry Starlink, permanently, so you can check in at home, share a photo or keep an eye on work from some of the emptiest valleys in Patagonia. Cell coverage itself fades outside the towns, but with the camp wifi you will rarely notice. And if you would rather disappear for a while, we will not tell anyone.

Can my non-fishing partner come?

Yes, and we will be straight with you: this is a remote corner of Patagonia, not a resort. There is no spa and no shopping street. What there is: walks in valleys that belong to the condors, gauchos moving their herds, photography light all day long, mate by the fire and the best seat at the asado. Partners who love raw nature tend to leave happier than the anglers. Tell us who is coming and we will plan for them too.

How fit do I need to be?

If you can walk a riverbank for a few hours and wade at a calm pace, you are fine. We match the water to the group: there are gentle valley beats and there are canyon walks for those who want to earn their fish.

What is the weather like?

High desert summer: dry, sunny and windy, warm days and cool nights. From November to May you will fish in shirtsleeves most days and be glad of a jacket at the evening fire.

How does booking work?

You tell us your dates, we answer within a few days with a plan and a firm written quote. A deposit locks your dates, the balance is due before the season starts, and everything is on paper. Tips are not included.

Is it safe to travel there?

Northern Neuquen is rural Argentina at its calmest: small towns, working ranches and long empty roads. You travel with our crew from airport to airport, and the region lives from welcoming visitors.

GOOD TO KNOW

Questions, Answered Straight

Everything anglers ask us before booking, answered the way we would over a mate by the fire. Anything missing, write to us.

Getting there

Do I need a visa to visit Argentina?: Citizens of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and the European Union enter Argentina as tourists without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. A passport valid for the length of your stay is all you need. Rules can change, so check the official requirements for your nationality when you book your flights.
How do I get there from the U.S.?: Fly overnight to Buenos Aires, then take a domestic flight to Neuquen. Miami, Atlanta, New York, Dallas and Houston all have non-stop service to Buenos Aires. From the moment you land in Neuquen, every transfer is ours: the scenic drive north to Chos Malal takes about four hours, and the trip has already started.
Do you meet us at the airport?: Yes. We pick you up at Neuquen airport and we drop you back there at the end. Between those two handshakes you will not touch a steering wheel, a booking site or a fishing license form.

The fishing

When should I come?: You choose how long you stay, from a few days to two weeks or more, and groups stay small: up to six rods, never shared with another party. The season runs from November through May. Early season fish big and hungry after winter, the summer heart from mid-December to mid-March is prime dry fly time with wet wading, and the fall brings aggressive browns and empty valleys. Tell us what you love and we will point you to the right window.
I have never fly fished. Can I still come?: Yes, and you will be in good hands. Our guides have taught this water their whole lives and coach every level without ego, one guide for every two anglers. Beginners usually touch their first wild trout on day one.
Is the fishing license included?: Always. For a foreign angler the Argentine fishing license is a real cost and the paperwork runs in Spanish through provincial systems. We take care of permits, categories and stamps before you land, so your fishing days start the moment you do.
What gear should I bring?: Mostly 5 and 6 weight rods with floating lines, dry flies and terrestrials, streamers for the big water. A complete packing list comes with your quote, and if you would rather travel light, tell us what you need and we will sort it before you arrive.
Do you fish private water?: The rivers we fish are open to anyone in principle. What keeps them quiet is the way in: ranch country, gates and tracks that only open if the families who own the land know you, and our crew is from here. So you are not paying for a private beat, you are paying for access that took a generation to build. We believe some of these stretches see fewer anglers in a season than private water people pay a great deal to fish, and on a normal day the only person you meet out there is a gaucho moving stock. You can see how it works on The Trip.

Life on the safari

Where do we sleep?: Where the fishing decides. A safari with us mixes four kinds of nights: our riverside glamping camp under Patagonian stars, a lodge, a small hotel or hostería, and cabins beside remote trout water. All of them sit close to the rivers we fish. Always clean, always fed well, always a short walk from a river.
What is the food like?: Classic Argentine cooking: simple picnics at midday, a proper plate at night, first-rate wines, and depending on the length of your stay, one or several great asados of beef and chivito, the local specialty of northern Neuquen.
Will I have cell service and wifi?: Yes. Our vehicles and camps carry Starlink, permanently, so you can check in at home, share a photo or keep an eye on work from some of the emptiest valleys in Patagonia. Cell coverage itself fades outside the towns, but with the camp wifi you will rarely notice. And if you would rather disappear for a while, we will not tell anyone.
Can my non-fishing partner come?: Yes, and we will be straight with you: this is a remote corner of Patagonia, not a resort. There is no spa and no shopping street. What there is: walks in valleys that belong to the condors, gauchos moving their herds, photography light all day long, mate by the fire and the best seat at the asado. Partners who love raw nature tend to leave happier than the anglers. Tell us who is coming and we will plan for them too.

Practical things

How fit do I need to be?: If you can walk a riverbank for a few hours and wade at a calm pace, you are fine. We match the water to the group: there are gentle valley beats and there are canyon walks for those who want to earn their fish.
What is the weather like?: High desert summer: dry, sunny and windy, warm days and cool nights. From November to May you will fish in shirtsleeves most days and be glad of a jacket at the evening fire.
How does booking work?: You tell us your dates, we answer within a few days with a plan and a firm written quote. A deposit locks your dates, the balance is due before the season starts, and everything is on paper. Tips are not included.
Is it safe to travel there?: Northern Neuquen is rural Argentina at its calmest: small towns, working ranches and long empty roads. You travel with our crew from airport to airport, and the region lives from welcoming visitors.

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