Simpson, Mañihuales & Aisen Rivers

Flyfishing the best of the Aisen region in Chile .

The Aisen region in Chile is located approximately 1,000 miles south of Santiago, Chile's capital. Aisen, the getaway to Chilean Patagonia is the largest of the twelve political regions of Chile but with the lowest population. The Simpson River, which flows by the region's capital Coihaique, has become a famed fly fishing destination. Rios Azules has thoroughly explored the Simpson River drainage and has made a careful selection of the very best rivers this area has to offer.

Sample Fishing Itinerary, 4 days / 4 nights 

First Day: Upon arrival at Santiago airport, connect with the first commercial flight to Balmaceda (3 hours.) Upon arrival in Balmaceda, your guide will meet you at the exit of the baggage claim area. A two hour drive west will take you to Puerto Chacabuco. Here you will check in at a small Inn we have selected for your stay. After getting organized you will meet your guide for an afternoon of fishing on the lower Simpson River.   After fishing you will come back to the Inn to freshen up and relax, later your guide will meet you for a delicious dinner, the proximity to the Ocean provides with a variety of delicious fresh fish and seafood.  

 

Second Day: Today you will float and fish the Mañihuales River, the largest tributary of the Simpson coming from the North. We will drive up the Mañihuales valley to the put in and float all the way to the confluence with the Simpson. After a days fishing on this beautiful clear river, we will reach the confluence from where we will come back to the Inn to freshen up and relax, later your guide will meet you to enjoy a delicious dinner.

Third Day: After breakfast, your guide will meet you for a day's float, fishing the Simpson River. The lower Simpson is divided in two sections which are fished in a day each. From the Bride's Veil waterfall to the second hanging bridge and from the second hanging bridge to the confluence of the Simpson with the Mañihuales River, from here down to the ocean is called Aisen River. Depending on the conditions we will go to a local restaurant for lunch or we will stay on the river with a picnic. After fishing you will come back to the Inn to freshen up and relax, later your guide will meet to enjoy a delicious dinner.

Fourth Day: Today you will enjoy fishing the Aisen River. The Aisen is fished from the confluence of the Simpson to the confluence of the Blanco and the Aisen. After a days fishing on this beautiful clear river, we will reach the confluence. After fishing you will come back to the Inn to freshen up and relax, later your guide will meet you to enjoy a delicious dinner. 

Fifth Day: Today we will enjoy a morning's fishing on a second section of the Aisen River for about four hours. After fishing we return to the Inn for lunch, later your guide will take you to the Balmaceda airport on time for your flight to Santiago and your connecting flight home.

Season: January – March  

Capacity: 4 guests

2006 - 2007 Season Rate: $2,400 per person, double occupancy.     Single supplement: $800

Included: 4 nights lodging in room with private bathroom, one professional bilingual guide per two guests; all program transfers in private vehicles ; all meals, lunches, beverages, beer and house wine ; one guided excursion per day; use of boats and vehicles according to program; and fishing license.

Not Included: Air fare; land transfers between Balmaceda Airport and the Inn at the Aisen Fjord ($200 per person) lodging and transfers prior to or after program; cocktails, use of fishing gear and flies; items of a personal nature such as telephone, room service, laundry, gratuities; and other items not specifically mentioned as included.

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