Planning an international expedition to the remote corners of South America often comes with significant logistical friction. At Outfitters Patagonia, we eliminate the stress of remote coordination so you can focus entirely on your objective: experiencing world-class river expeditions in the heart of northern Patagonia.
If you are looking for an immersive wilderness experience, our multi-day itineraries on the Chimehuin and Malleo rivers offer the perfect blend of technical waters, breathtaking Andean landscapes, and premium riverside comfort.
The Chimehuin River: The Ultimate Multi-Day Float
The Chimehuin River is widely considered the birthplace of modern Patagonian fly fishing and river drifting. Flowing out of Huechulafquen Lake at the base of the massive Lanín Volcano, it provides an exceptional setting for multi-day float trips.
- The Experience: Our Overnight Float Trips allow you to drift through diverse water structures—ranging from fast-moving willow-lined banks and deep pools to technical pocket waters.
- The Wilderness Factor: Moving downstream over several days allows us to reach remote canyons and secluded river sections that are completely inaccessible to day-trippers.
- The Target: The Chimehuin is famous for its hard-fighting, wild rainbow and brown trout, which are highly active during the peak summer hatch months.
The Malleo River: Technical Wading and Scenic Beauty
While the Chimehuin is ideal for covering miles by boat, the nearby Malleo River offers a more intimate, technical experience that serves as the perfect complement to a multi-day itinerary.
- The Experience: The Malleo is an iconic walk-and-wade spring creek style river. It flows through magnificent rock formations and araucaria (monkey puzzle tree) forests, offering unmatched dry-fly fishing opportunities.
- Strategic Access: Because we maintain close partnerships with exclusive local estancias (private ranches), our guests enjoy private access to pristine stretches of the Malleo, avoiding the crowded public entry points.
What Makes an Outfitters Patagonia Multi-Day Expedition Premium?
We manage every detail of our multi-day itineraries under a strict "turnkey" operational standard, ensuring safety and luxury in remote environments.
- Premium Deluxe Campsites: On our Overnight Float Trips, you don't sacrifice comfort for adventure. When you arrive at the designated riverside campsite at the end of the day, your premium walk-in tents, cots, and camp setup will already be fully prepared by our camp staff.
- Gourmet Riverside Gastronomy: All meals and drinks are included. Enjoy cooked-to-order gourmet lunches on the riverbanks and multi-course dinners paired with world-renowned Argentine Malbec wines under the Patagonian stars.
- Elite Bilingual Guides: Our professional guiding team holds extensive experience navigating the complex water regulations and geographics of northern Patagonia, ensuring an educational, safe, and highly productive trip.
- Top-Tier Gear Provided: To ease your international travel logistics, we provide high-end rods, reels, waders, boots, and custom-tied local fly patterns specifically tailored to the hatches of the Malleo and Chimehuin systems.
Off-Season Bookings and Limited Availability
The operational season on these rivers runs strictly from November to May. Because access permits for private estancias and overnight camping authorizations on the Chimehuin corridor are strictly limited by national park regulations, planning during the winter off-season is essential to secure your dates.
Contact our team directly to customize your multi-day itinerary combining the big-water drifts of the Chimehuin with the technical wading of the Malleo.
- Official Website: www.outfitterspatagonia.com
- WhatsApp / Direct Inquiry: +54 9 294 455 0702
- Direct US Booking Lines: (209) 732-5166 / (214) 377-0101
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