argentina

PRE-TRIP &
TRAVEL PLANNER

Welcome

Aboard!

Gear up for an epic experience chasing golden dorado in the corrientes province of argentina!

We have gathered all the key information needed to help you plan your travels.

Click below for the printable version of this planner, along with a detailed gear and packing list

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We are proud to be partnering with

SET fly fishing

on our Argentina Golden Dorado Program  

Like us, they believe great fishing trips are more than just the catch. The best experiences are shaped by wild landscapes, authentic hospitality and genuine human connection. Every adventure we embark on with Set reflects our mutual respect for the sustainability of the resources, local culture and authentic food.

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LOCATION &TRAVEL INFO

  • Anglers need to book a flight to arrive at Buenos Aires International Airport, named Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) BY AT LEAST to 9 am on the start day of the trip.

    It is recommended due to the long distance of necessary travel to arrive the day/night prior, and overnight in Buenos Aires (BA).

    We are happy to assist with booking an overnight stay in Buenos Aires. Anglers should choose a hotel/Airbnb that is within about a 20 minute drive from the domestic transfer airport, Jorge Newberry (AEP). This allows us to best ensure that the ground transfer we will book for you over to AEP will be timely and smooth.

    We will book the ground and air transfers you will take over from Buenos Aires to Corrientes. This transfer will depart around noon on your trip start day. It is a short flight over to Corrientes, where our partner, Set, will have a driver waiting to load you all up!

  • WE RECOMMEND ARRIVING - AT LEAST - THE DAY/NIGHT PRIOR TO YOUR TRIP START DATE.

    However, if you prefer to arrive the day of your trip start date, your flight must arrive to EZE NO LATER THAN 9 AM.

    It can take up to 3 hours to retrieve luggage and clear customs and immigration, exit the airport and get a taxi to AEP.

    If you choose to fly into Buenos Aires the morning of your trip start date, you will need to secure a taxi from EZE when you arrive, to transfer over to AEP for the flight to Corrientes.

    The portion from AEP to Corrientes will be arranged by us, and the cost of any ground/air transfer that we arrange for anglers is NOT included in the price of your trip package.

    The cost of transfers will be invoiced separately once booked. We will send you the Travel Details form, which will provide us the necessary info so that we can book your ground/air transfers through a local travel agency, who can secure our group bookings.

    The maximum cost of this for each angler will be $450, and we will make every effort to keeo the cost as low as possible.

  • A grab and go breakfast will be prepared on the morning of departure.

    Please book your flight to depart from Buenos Aires, departing out of EZE either:


    1) The morning AFTER the trip end date

    OR

    2) After 4pm on the trip end date.

    From additional fishing options to site seeing, we can assist in extending your stay - Before or after trip dates.

    If you have made other arrangements, please let us know prior to the trip.

  • We are traveling to somewhat remote locations in a foreign country. While we cannot require our anglers to purchase trip, travel or emergency medical evacuation insurance, we cannot stress the fact that it is much better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it. 

    We recommend purchasing a policy for emergency medical evacuation coverage that provides at least $250,000 worth of medical transport and treatment, to be used in the unlikely event of an emergency. We feel it is best to purchase this type of policy from one of the very few companies that offer this coverage without excluding any of the sporting activities that we will be partaking in during our Argentina fly fishing adventure. 

    We cover our own staff, and family, through our partner Global Rescue, for all our travel and emergency medical evacuation insurance needs. Reach out to Samantha to request an affiliate link, along with another non-partner brand we recommend. We may earn a commission from the purchase of any new policy or membership if you use our affiliate link. They offer memberships and policies for emergency medical evacuation insurance, trip and travel insurance. 

    For trip/travel insurance, some credit cards offer coverage for the primary cardholder. Check with your credit card company in advance to learn how to take advantage of any offered coverage, along with what is, and isn’t, required in order to utilize these benefits. 

    Any trip, travel and emergency medical evacuation (not standard US health insurance) policy information should be shared with TCH by including your plan/policy/membership information in your Travel Info Form response or sharing directly with Samantha. We will note this information in our internal records, and may share this with our local partners. This is done to ensure we have the necessary information should it be needed during your trip. 

    Please note that in the unlikely event of any emergency, TCH will make every effort to accommodate any plan/policy/membership restrictions or requirements. Our top priority is the safety and enjoyment of each of our anglers. We cannot, however, guarantee that we are able to make the accommodations if they in any way could potentially cause further harm to anyone, or could inhibit the operations that TCH and/or our local partners deem necessary.

Documentation

Travelers MUST have (and provide a copy of) a valid passport that does not expire within 6 months of trip date, with 2 blank unstamped pages and it must not be damaged. US Citizens traveling from the U.S. for up to 90 days are not required to get a Tourist Visa.

Fly into Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini International airport - EZE either the night/day prior to your trip start date or NO LATER THAN 9 AM on your trip start date. We highly recommend arriving a day or more prior to your trip start date, due to the nature of international travel. 

TCH can assist with booking a hotel for overnight and recommend restaurants in the vicinity of the domestic airport you will fly out of late morning of trip start date; (AEP) - Aeroparque Internacional Jorge Newbery.

Added ground transport costs may be incurred if you are farther than 20 minutes from EZE.

The cost of ground transfer from where youy stay in BA to the domestic transfer airport, AEP to Corrientes (and same back) are not included in the trip package price. The total cost will be sent once set along with air transfer cost for flight on trip start date from EZE to Corrientes. At most will be $450/person, but TBD once we go to book. We will book these transfers for you. 

Golden

dorado

practice your casting

before you get to argentina!

The guides at Set are happy to provide casting lessons for you during your stay with us. Just ask us and we will set it up!

  • We work with our local partners to obtain your necessary fishing license to cover you throughout the duration of your trip. This is included in your trip package.

  • Please see the Printable Planner for an in depth gear and recommended packing list as guides will not be providing gear for you.

    You will need to bring your own rods, reels, line, leader, tippet and flies.

    Argentina’s airport police DO NOT allow rods or reels to be carried onto the plane. Pack your gear accordingly, and plan to check it - At least in your return flight from Buenos Aires. 

    We partner with Searun Cases for sturdy, quality, cases - We are happy to share our affiliate link with you upon request. 

    *we may earn a commission on sales that are made through our partner links.

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typical day in

argentina

All meals

Prepared by your

Travel Creel

private chef

No matter where we go in the world, our standards remain the same. Our team of chefs take great consideration when sourcing ingredients for each meal that we share with our clients. Quality, local purveyors and producers are engaged throughout the region, with the help of our local partners. We’re on site well in advance of your arrival to ensure every detail meets our specifications.

Enjoy a variety of eclectic dishes, from a fresh spin on a traditional chimichurri to delectable dulcé de leche sauces, we mix it up! Each aspect of every meal comes together to tell a story, and it all becomes part of our shared experience.

WHAT is INCLUDED:

6 Days of Guided Fishing
7 Nights of Accommodations
All meals prepared by your Travel Creel Private Chef
Fishing License
Lodge to Lodge Transportation

$7,590 / ANGLER

email us today to book this unique adventure!

AIRFARE, GROUND TRANSFER, BOOZE, EVACUATION & TRAVEL INSURANCE (RECOMMENDED),
& GRATUITY ARE NOT INCLUDED.

*Rate is based on double occupancy*

Gratuity is a personal choice based on the service you receive and your overall experience. No need for currency exchange, US Dollars are accepted in Argentina and can be paid via cash or electronic method (Zelle or Venmo) at the end of the trip.

Recommended gratuity amounts:

TCH Chef:  $200-300/Angler at the end of your stay

Lodge staff, guides, and local partners*: $1,500/Angler at the end of your stay

*SET Fly Fishing will split your gratuity among their guides, lodge staff, and assisting crew, so rather than tipping your guide at the end of each fishing day, you will provide this in one lump sum.

Everyone will receive a set of links for gratuity at the end of your stay, and will have cards with QR codes on site that link to our Cashless Creel Gratuity Links page. 

Gratuity for lodge staff (besides TCH Chef), guides and SET's support staff can be left in cash before you depart, or if requested in advance of the trip, we can have them arrange a link for you to send gratuity. 

call. text. email.

any time!

Joshua Schwartz
Joshua@travelcreel.com
707-299-8047

Samantha Schwartz
Samantha@travelcreel.com
917-328-0521

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