Flights from the U.S. typically have evening departures in which case you overnight on the plane and arrive in Santiago the following morning ( approx. 9 1/2 hr. flight ).
From Santiago you will catch a flight on Lan Chile Airlines to Purto Montt where you will be met by Raimundo Runge, a representative of the Rio Azul Lodge ( approx. 2 hr. flight ). Raimundo will arrange transport for you to the town of Puerto Varas ( 20 min. drive ) where you will spend the night in a hotel on the shores of Lago Llanquihue, the largest lake in Chile, and enjoy spectacular views of the Volcano Orsorno.
The next morning, after breakfast, you will be transfered back to the airport where Raimundo will meet you and get you on your commuter flight South to Chaiten. Raimundos services, the commuter flight, as well as all ground transports are included in the price of your trip. Once in Chaiten, Chile you will be met by your guides and your week of fishing begins.
of Chile as well as having a free trade agreement with the U.S. has a stable democratic government and the best economy in South America. One should be careful in Santiago and other cities as petty crime exists there as it does in any metropolitan area in the world. The Patagonia region of Chile, in which you will be spending your week, is very rural and extremely safe for travel. We recommend you visit the State Department web site for current travel info in Chile.
you may have, such as malaria or dengue, when traveling in Central American countries are virtually non existant. As always when traveling to a foreign country you should consult your personal physician for his or her recommendations. Also we recommend checking the Center for Disease Control web site for current advisories in Chile.
Also you will be required to pay a one time entry fee of $100.00 before passing through customs. The receipt is stapled to your passport and is good for the life of the passport. This fee may be paid in cash or by credit card.
