Los Guaduales - Trek International Safaris

International Safaris
The Leaders in Sportsman’s Travel since 1973
~Fall 2014~
Nicaragua Teal
New Couples Trip
New Lodge in Bolivia
“Los Guaduales”
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The New Trek Safaris Website
As with any business, the need for adaptation to the ever-changing world is crucial for its success. This
summer and fall have been a very busy time in the Trek office. We are launching a brand new website along
with a new software system to integrate everyone, while keeping both Trek and you, the traveler, better
connected. So what does all that talk translate to? Trek has always done business with the mentality that
whatever is best for our clients is we
will do. So, we had you in mind while
developing the website. Nothing gets
our blood boiling more than going to
a website to find information, pricing
or policies from 2012! In this day
and time, that is just unacceptable.
This new site was designed from
the ground up, taking ideas from
members of the staff as well as our
new whiz-kid site designer Riley
Bouchard. You will find excellent
new photo galleries, brochures,
and sample itineraries at the click
of a mouse or swipe of your mobile
device. Moving ahead, we have
implemented social media, as well as
updating our Trek journals and new
blog area for the latest in travel news.
All of these improvements will give you greater knowledge of your upcoming trip, so you can be a relaxed and
prepared traveler. We invite you to visit our new site at www.treksafaris.com and have a look around at some
of the new features.
ABOUT THE COVER:
Our cover shot this
month is of Eric
Hahnfeld and Hamilton
Hunt drawing a
bead on a group of
decoying ducks as they
approach a rice field
near Malalcue Lodge.
For over 25 years, Trek
customers have been
traveling to Malalcue
for the finest mixed
bagged hunt anywhere
in the world. This photo
was taken by the one
and only Marcos Furer. For more incredible shots
like this, please view his work on line at
http://www.marcosfurer.com
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HIGHLIGHTS:
Nicaragua Teal
pg. 7
New Couples Trip
pg. 8
Los Guaduales
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T r e k Tracks
Well I can certainly tell when it is fall in here,
trying to get guys out of their football seats,
deer stands and decoy spreads to return our
calls is like telling your ex-wife the alimony
check’s in the mail! Yeah right, and the Secret
Service has Obama’s back too!! Seriously,
how can an armed man walk into the White
House? Damn scary if you ask me. I am
pretty sure there is some sort of protocol
about anyone jumping over the fence on
White House grounds, let alone wandering
around the halls. Perhaps he was able to give
folks some direction on foreign policies.
I hope one of the many reasons you travel
with Trek is that we cover all the details
in preparing you for your upcoming trip,
in most cases this requires forms to be
filled out, passports scanned and flights
confirmed. No one is more diligent than
Trek in this regard, but we recognize some
of the information required is time sensitive
and it calls for you to gather and send, for
us to receive and process. In some cases the
information requested is redundant so this
is an area we are currently addressing. We
have already ushered in new Mac systems
and vetting several software companies to
implement new programming that will
allow for more automation and increased
data storage, ultimately requiring less
information needed from you. As my bestest
buddy Forrest Gump would say, “one less
thing, you know”!!
In the coming months we will be sending
some information to you to that will allow
us to build your profile, store it and use
when necessary for your trips abroad. As an
example we’ll know what foods you may be
allergic to, whether you wish to have aisle or
window seats, what shotguns you prefer to
take and their serial numbers. We’ll also find
out if you want correspondence to be mailed
to you or just sent electronically and much
more. Of course any information entrusted
to us is will be kept strictly confidential as it
has for the last 41 years, but we are excited
about requiring less of your time and more
of what we can offer to make you experience
here a little better.
Perhaps you have noticed we upgraded
our stationary recently, offering a more
professional travel-conscious look. Hey, it’s
all about image right? I mean it worked out
okay for Andre Agassi. We are also now in
the process of restructuring all of our travel
planners to a more contemporary formatting
template that will be easy to read and even
easier to e-mail. Folks, it’s a digital world
out there and getting more so by the day,
however I give you my word that you will
still get a paper copy and a stamp as long as
you want it.
Many of the changes we have implemented
came from the suggestions and comments
you all completed in your surveys from our
Welcome Home letters, just completely
overwhelmed by the responses we have
received from everyone. Trek and our
network of outfitters and lodges are so
very fortunate to have clients who thought
enough about what we are doing to tell us
about their experiences. Overwhelmingly
your responses have been positive and
encouraging, which re-enforces our belief
that we are doing the right things. Some of
your comments have also been downright
humbling and has opened our eyes as well
as those we represent. If any business is not
willing to listen to those who pay the bills,
eventually they will cease to exist in my view.
Or go bankrupt and re-invent themselves a la
Continental, AA, and Delta Airlines as well
as GM. At least they were willing to listen
and learn from some their mistakes.
On another note, I want to weigh in on
the latest news regarding obtaining gun
permits to enter Argentina. You may have
heard some noise in the system that starting
in 2015 you will be required to visit your
jurisdictional Argentine consulate in person
to fill out paperwork in order to take
your guns. We along with other agencies,
outfitters and lodges lobbied hard against
any notion requiring someone to take time
away from their business, incur the extra
expenses of travel, just to obtain a permit
for their shotgun.
Thankfully the government listened to our
steadfast resolve on this matter and they
have rescinded the mandatory visit to the
consulate. Instead, the government will be
requiring you to complete a consular digital
form that will need to be notarized and sealed
along with your Renar forms used currently.
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Rather than
completely
confuse you
further, let’s
just say for
now that a
consulate
form has yet to
be presented
to anyone and
there is some
reasonable
doubt that
none of this
will even be
enforced in Argentina. Let me get this
straight El Presidente, you telling me that
the Argentine government is asking for us
to fill out a consulate form for no apparent
reason, get it all documented and sealed to
present to officials in Argentina who may or
may not ask for it? Sadly this is the case, but
instead of giving you weekly updates we’ll
let you know more as soon as we receive
definite instructions from the Argentine
government. Stay tuned.
Finally, you will see some nice couples/
family trips planned for 2015 in this recent
issue. Currently there are trips to Belize,
Argentina, New Zealand and Spain and
we will most likely add a trip to Alaska and
Africa in August. These trips are very well
received as we plan some fun things other
than just the hunting and fishing. Cara and
I have hosted a number of these trips the
last 35 plus years and have enjoyed them as
much as our clients. Truly fortunate to have
the opportunity to visit so many incredible
destinations with so many wonderful friends
and clients, we look forward to our next
journey and hope you will join us.
Milton Hanburry, Jr. President.
Argentina - Cordoba
30°55’27.06” S 64°11’00.81” W
This is one Croc
that’s not a Crock!!
There are dove hunting locations and then
there is Cordoba.
Trek Safaris and H&H Outfitters have been the leaders in dove hunting in Cordoba for over 20 years, offering
the most birds, the nicest lodges and the best organized hunts available.
Dove hunting in the Cordoba region of
Argentina is getting better every year. Trek
Safaris and H&H outfitters have been leading
the pack for over 20 years, providing the best
dove hunting available. For the 2015 season,
we will be offering three deluxe lodges, La
Portenita, Rio Seco and Sierra Verde Lodges
for your shooting experience.
The Trip: This is a seven day, six night trip that
offers you three full and two half days of high
volume shooting or a new two full and two half
days option. You trip begins on an overnight
flight from the US, arriving into Cordoba the
following day. Upon your arrival into Cordoba,
the staff of H&H Outfitters will assist you
with your gun clearance and transfer you to
your corresponding lodge. After introductions
and lunch, we will head out for an afternoon
hunt. We will shoot until late afternoon, and
then return to the lodge for a hot shower and
a drink before dinner. The next three days are
full hunting days with asados (local barbecue) in
the fields each day. On the last day, you will go
on a morning hunt and settle up before saying
your goodbyes, followed by a transfer to your
return afternoon flight that will connect you to
an overnight flight home to the US.
The Shooting: Cordoba is the dove capital of
the world, with the estimated dove population
to be in the neighborhood of 32 million birds.
With huge tracts of agriculture and few known
predators, the dove population has exploded
and continues to do so. The South American
eared dove is similar in size and appearance to
the North American mourning dove, except
the eared dove has a shorter tail. But the
chief difference between the two is
the eared dove’s pattern of flying the
entire day, which allows us to hunt all
day even in inclement weather. This
is a shotgunner’s dream, and it is not
uncommon to shoot 3-4 cases of shells
per day and more. A typical hunting
days starts with a wake up call around
7:00 am. After a full breakfast, we will
load into the vans for the 30-60 minute
drive to the field. Your pick-up boy
will meet you in the pre-scouted field
with plenty of shells and a cooler of
cold drinks. Shooting should be steady
until lunch, where a full asado is served
consisting of local cuts of beef, chicken
and pork, accompanied by excellent salads, fresh
baked breads and fine wines. After lunch, we
will continue to shoot until late afternoon when
the sun starts to set and then make our way
back to the lodge for cocktails and appetizers
followed by a full dinner and wines.
The Accommodations: Trek has exclusive rights
to three, newly renovated, deluxe lodges each
having their own distinctive characteristics,
design and location. The one thing all our lodges
have in common is that they offer the very best
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staffing, service, equipment and cuisine available in
Argentina. Trek and H&H will continue to feature
La Portenita, Sierra Verde and Rio Seco Lodges.
Please inquire about a brochure and individual
listings for the each of the lodges.
TRIP FEE: 4 day hunt: $2,895.00 per person
based on double occupancy. 3 day hunt: $2,395.
Father/Son Special: Father regular price and
son $1,275.00 and $1,275.00 for the four day
and three day respectively.
DESCRIPTION: Includes three or four days
shooting with room, meals, wines, licenses,
permits and transfers.
A $1,000.00 non-refundable deposit is
required to confirm your reservation.
Pricing is subject to change and excludes any fuel surcharges.
Estancia Cortaderas Argentina
Ariel Semenov has cultivated a reputation of being one of the
best outfitters in the business over the last twenty-five years,
and almost all of these with Trek. A great hunting or fishing trip
is much more than just pulling the trigger or setting a hook. It
must be about the total experience. Estancia Cortaderas offers
exactly this, sitting on 60 acres above the Parana River about an
hour north of Parana in the small town of Hernandarias. The
lodge features deluxe accommodations with WiFi, satellite TV,
and ten single air conditioned rooms with outdoor balconies
offering incredible views of the river. On this program, we offer
a complete mixed bag with traditional duck hunts, upland perdiz
hunts and high volume dove hunts over four days. Transitioning
into the warmer months of September-April, we are now offering
a fabulous four day cast & blast program where you fish the
beautiful Parana River in the mornings for the aggressive Golden
Dorado and shoot high volume dove in the afternoons. Exciting
packages to Cortaderas from $2,995-$4,670.
Guayascate Lodge Argentina
With 18,000 square feet of pure luxury, Guayascate provides
ten expertly appointed rooms, and also features a beautiful
design using contemporary patterns of leather, tapestries, and
local artifacts. For those who want to relax after a full day of
shooting, you can enjoy a massage in the full spa, take a dip in
the infinity swimming pool, kick back in one of the two Jacuzzis,
or enjoy a wine tasting in the lodge’s own cellar. During your
hunt, you will be treated to many culinary delights prepared by
the fully trained chef, whose expertise includes both local and
international cuisine. Hunting is what you would expect in the
Cordoba Province, with opportunities to shoot over a thousand
birds in a day while only travelling fifteen minutes from the
lodge. Our longtime partners in Cordoba, H&H Outfitters,
are the brains behind Guayascate and everyone will experience
H&H’s unmatched service while hunting at Guayascate. Threeday hunts start at $3,475/shooter while the four-day hunt starts
at $4,270/shooter not including airfare.
Buenos Aires Ducks Argentina
For the duck hunter who likes to keep things traditional, Trek’s
Buenos Aires Province duck hunt is exactly that. Decoying
ducks will be called into a well-placed spread. The difference in
shooting ducks in Argentina is that you can easily fill a bag with
eleven different species from southern wigeon to the large rosy
billed pochard. Brothers Cano and Cane St. Antonin are proven
outfitters, and they will be your host on this wonderful hunt,
while providing exceptional service. We have two lodge options
including Monte Laguna Lodge, which is outside of the small
town of Casares, featuring six bedrooms and spacious living room
giving off a quaint lodge feel. Near Lincoln, we will use the stately
Estacia San Juan, a turn of the century hotel with seven rooms.
Both lodges feature short drives to the hunting grounds, along
with trained chefs to keep you happy. Each is located about three
hours outside of Buenos Aires. Trips start at $3,995/hunter, not
including airfare and season runs May through July.
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Malalcue Changes on the Way
For generations, the province of Corrientes has provided generations
of local and international guests some of the finest Dorado fishing
and wingshooting in the world. It is here along the banks of the
Corrientes River where Trek Safaris first visited this region in the
mid 1980’s using a country estate called Malalcue. Word of its
proximity to legendary mixed bagged hunting soon spread and since
those early days we have hosted thousands of hunters within its
confines.
Outfitter Ariel Semenov has been involved with operating the
hunts since Day 1 and eventually bought Malalcue in 1993. He was
directly responsible for developing long lasting relationships with
land owners and farmers near the town of Esquina, giving him a vast
inventory of hunting farmlands involving game species like ducks,
doves, pigeons and perdiz. Malalcue became the premier mixed
bagged hunt in all of Argentina, and that continues to this day. No
one can match Malalcue’s consistency and organization for hunting
all four species.
For the 2015 season, we will have some exciting new changes to
announce, starting with renovations to the lodge that will include
adding a spa and massage rooms, bathroom overhauls, and a redesign of the porch and foyer areas. In addition to this, (and time
permitting), some bedrooms will be re-designed and new beds
ordered, as well a fire pit built for the comfort of those who love a
good outdoor fire.
Along with these cosmetic changes, we are also tweaking the hunting
program a bit, which will now feature more of the pigeon shooting
that has been so fantastic these last few years. The hunts will
now include two full days of pigeons hunting, a full day of duck
shooting, a full day of perdiz hunting and a full day of doves. This
may change, of course, depending on the game concentration, but
the idea is to de-emphasize the dove shooting and focus more on the
pigeons that most everyone prefers. Keep in mind this isn’t dropping
you off in a feedlot; this is a live decoying pigeon shoot that rivals
any with many hunters shooting 500 rounds or more a day.
The perdiz hunting is also something that many repeaters really
enjoy, as Malalcue has always offered some of the best in Argentina.
These wild “tinamou” are very sporting and shot over German
Shorthairs and Brittany Spaniels, but most everyone gets their limit
and enjoys them as appetizers for dinner, as their breast meat is some
of the most tender of all gamefowl.
Duck hunting is still very consistent at Malalcue, and we’ll continue
to hunt the nearby freshwater lagoons for teal, Rosey-Billed
Pochards, treed ducks and pintails. Generous limits are still in place
and we expect a super outlook for 2015. Dove shooting in Malalcue,
like all of Argentina, is high volume and fast paced. We can provide
the finest in rental guns both in automatic and fixed breech.
Call Trek today and design your own favorite mixed bag hunt to
Malalcue. We are listening to you, our clients, and making the
changes you have requested. The season is May-September.
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Nicaragua
12°36’21.47” N 87°07’49.45” W
What can be better than a Teal Hunt in
Shorts?
Barely two hours from Miami is some of best teal hunting in the world. In our efforts to always improve our
programs, we have recently upgraded to the newly opened Hotel Farallones, where all shooters will enjoy the
luxury of single room accommodations. Very few spots remain for 2014.
The Hunting: Imagine sitting comfortably
in a lush, tropical lagoon as the Papagayo
winds are gently tugging at your back,
when a flock of teal come zipping into your
decoys against the back drop of a smoking
volcano. This scene occurs every day from
October-March in Nicaragua, home to one
the largest concentrations of wintering blue
winged teal in Central America. Literally
thousands and thousands of these fast
flying ducks call Nicaragua home through
mid March or as long as the water holds.
Add in some challenging white winged
and mourning doves, and you have the
makings of a nice mixed bagged hunt in
warm tropical climates. You will also have
the opportunity to take pintails, spoonbills,
widgeons and Pichiguilas (Fulvous tree
Dear Kevin,
Just a note to advise you that we
had a fantastic hunt in Nicaragua
the few days befire Thanksgiving.
There were more ducks this year
than on many of my several hunts
to Nicaragua. The new hotel was
beautiful with good food and a
nice bar.
Emerson
duck hunts as you wish
and price accordingly.
The Accommodations:
The Hotel Farallones
features single room
accommodations with
hot water, AC, cable
TV, WiFi, and large
swimming pool with
outdoor BBQ setting.
Me a l s a n d d r i n k s
will be served in the
restaurant and lounge.
duck).
The Trip: The trip starts upon arrival in to
Managua, Nicaragua. Groups are met at the
airport by either one of your hosts, Marvin or
Richard Townsend, or their staff, and taken
by air-conditioned vans straight to the newly
constructed Hotel Farallones in Chinandegaabout a two hour drive on paved highway. The
following three days are full hunting days. We
will shoot both morning and afternoon, returning
to the hotel for lunch and a siesta in the middle
of the day. We will usually hunt ducks in the
mornings and dove in the afternoons, depending
on game concentration and time of year. We can
customize your trip as well, to include as many
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TRIP FEE: $3,095.00 per person.
DESCRIPTION: Fee includes, three days
hunting with 3 duck hunts and 3 dove hunts(six
sessions), single room accommodations with
meals at Hotel Farallones, hunting licenses,
and all transfers. Although air is not included
we are happy to quote air from you hometown.
A $1,500.00 non refundable deposit is
required to confirm your reservation.
SEASON: Late October to Mid March.
DATES: Call Trek for current availability.
Pricing
Pricing isis subject
subject to
to change
change and
and excludes
excludes any
any fuel
fuel surcharges.
surcharges.
Exciting Couples/Family Adventures for 2015
Of all the unique and exciting trips we offer, none are more popular
than our couples/family trips. Each trip is mostly all-inclusive
with meals, tours and hunting/fishing activities included, and are
representative of the best accommodations and guides and offer great
value. While we continue to expand our destinations, there are four
trips currently scheduled for 2015; here is a brief summary and date
listings for each.
Ambergris Cay, Belize- February 15-26- For over a decade, Trek
has been offering this laid back fishing, snorkeling, and diving
adventure to Ambergris. We refer to it as our President’s trip, as Trek
owners Cara and Milton Hanburry host this annual affair. It’s not
just couples either, as families and friends gather here for a week of
fishing and relaxation. Fishing consists of both reef and flats fishing,
and every day we eat what we catch and catch what we eat. Aside
from the usual fare of snapper, grouper and snook, we also special
order Stone crabs and lobsters served a la carte!!
Argentina Couples- April 15-26- This is one of the most sought out
trips we have ever offered here at Trek, as it combines the best of
Buenos Aires in 48 hours, dove hunting in Cordoba at the five star
Guayascate Lodge, and three days touring the scenic city and
province of Salta. There is only room for ten couples, and it has sold
out every year. We expect this trip to be one of the best ever. We will
stay at the fabulous Alvear Palace in B.A. and enjoy a Tango Show
and city tour. While in Salta, we will see the beautiful Calchiques
Valley and the wine country of Cafayate. At Guayascate, hunters will
enjoy some of the finest high volume dove shooting ever offered,
while non-shooters will enjoy being pampered in the spa, horseback
riding and relaxation.
Hanmer Springs- South Island, New Zealand- May 21-27- This is
a unique trip at Riverview Lodge, where waterfowlers get a chance
to hunt the prized Paradise duck for four days. The ladies have a
program of their own involving whale watching, spa treatments,
wine tasting and a market and lunch journey to the seaside town
of Kaikoura. Couples will also have a day together for a train
journey across the Southern Alps to the West coast and the town of
Greymouth. This great journey is limited to five couples and if there
was ever a trip to extend it is this one; Queenstown, Mount Cook,
Milford Sound and Christchurch are all close by.
Spain Partridge Hunt - Castilla de la Mancha- October 3-11 - This
incredible trip will have couples spending two nights in the heart of
Madrid with visits to museums, local markets and some of the finest
restaurants in the city. Following our fun in Madrid will be four
nights at the beautiful El Crespo Hunting Reserve where hunters will
have three days of bagging the elusive driven Red Legged Partridge.
Non-hunters will take visits to the tranquil towns in every direction
from El Crespo. In these villages, time stands still, preserving their
spirit and traditions: Villanueva de los Infantes, San Carlos del Valle,
Villahermosa, Fuenllana, Almagro, Villamanrique, Alhambra… A
few kilometers away, you can find one of the most important natural
treasures of Spain, the “Lagunas de Ruidera”. After our visit in La
Mancha, we’ll take a bullet train to the Basque city of Barcelona
and see why it has become one of the most vibrant cities of Europe.
Our visit will include a city tour, where we will be soaking in the
architecture and history of this Mediterranean gem, as well as a
countryside excursion to the Penedes Wine Region. This trip is
hosted by Trek and limited to the first ten couples to respond.
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Picazuro Lodge Paraguyay
For over thirty-five years, Erik von Sneidern has been a staple
in providing successful hunting trips for Trek, and he is one of
the last remaining “old school” outfitters. His Picazuro Lodge
in the Chaco Region of Paraguay offers shooters the best decoy
pigeon hunting found anywhere in the world. The lodge consist
of eight single rooms all with private baths, indoor & outdoor
dining areas, a comfortable indoor lounge, WiFi, and is located
in close proximity to the hunting fields. The normal program
is three full and one half days of shooting, but we can always
tailor the amount of hunting days you prefer. Erik is very hands
on, rising early to have blinds set up in the fields that have been
scouted the day before, so all you need to do is settle into your
blind, load your gun, and prepare to shoot to your heart’s content.
Trips start at $4,395/shooter, including round trip private charter
from Asuncion, hunting license, gun permit, meals & lodging.
International or domestic airfare is not included in this program.
New lodge *Guaduales* Bolivia
As our wing shooting enthusiasts will attest, Bolivia has been, and
continues to be, one of the premier dove shooting venues in the
world. Long time Trek partner Jorge Molina, along with his family
and staff, continue to set the bar when it comes to professionalism.
Jorge’s Las Palomas Lodge has been one of the top dove lodges in
Bolivia and now there is a brand new, ultra deluxe lodge being
constructed by Jorge which will, without a doubt, be on everyone’s
bucket list. This new lodge, Guaduales (wad-wally’s for those of
us Spanish impaired) is over 20,000 square feet of luxury and is
something that has to be seen to be believed. Jorge has never done
anything half way, and this brand new lodge will serve as a testament
to his desire to have the nicest dove lodge in all of South America. Stay
tuned for additional information and photos, but the bottom line is
that Guaduales will be open for the 2015 season and you need to call
today to get your spot reserved, as they are going fast.
Estancia Ninette Uruguay
With the year round dove hunting and a major roost literally
next door, Estancia Ninette always has great dove shooting
within a short 15 minute drive, and you can even walk. The
best time for strictly dove shooting would be their spring from
September through March, and for combination hunts of perdiz
hunting mixed with doves, May through July are truly excellent.
Uruguay has without a doubt the best perdiz hunting that South
America has to offer. Situated above the Rio Negro, Ninette
also offers dorado fishing for those of you who get tired of
all the shooting and would like to try their luck at catching
the famed golden dorado. With direct flights from Miami to
the capital city of Montevideo, Uruguay continues to be at
the top of every traveling wingshooter’s list. Dove trips start
at $2,395/ shooter and combo dove and perdiz hunts start at
$3,295/ shooter and consist of three full and two half days
of shooting with accommodations, meals, all licenses and
transfers in Montevideo.
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Algar Safaris - Argentina
40°29’58.60”S 70° 54’14.55”W
The Best is Now Better.
There comes a time when the best companies in the business need to combine to deliver an unmatched and
exclusive offer. This is exactly what Trek Safaris and Algar Safaris have provided in offering a complete free
range experience for no size limit Red Stag in the renowned Patagonia region of Argentina.
The Trip: Following an overnight flight into
Buenos Aires, our ground agent will be on hand
to receive you and help clear your guns. From
here, you will be transferred across town to the
domestic airport to connect with a flight to San
Carlos de Bariloche, arriving around mid-day. A
staff member from Algar Safaris will greet you
and transfer you about an hour to the lodge,
where you will sight your rifle and enjoy the
remainder of the day. The next five days will
be full hunting days, with a guide for stag and
any other animals you may wish to hunt. The
final day, you will have one last opportunity to
harvest an animal if you have not already done
so, before boarding a flight back to B.A. and
overnight flight home.
The Accommodations: For this hunt, our
mainstay will be Algar Lodge, about an hour
north of Bariloche Argentina. It was recently
renovated to include six bedrooms with all the
comforts of a five star hotel including daily
laundry, satellite TV, full bar and WiFi. The
lodge lies among the shadows of the Andes, in a
beautiful valley where you can spot stag roaming
out of the front windows. The cozy living room
with large fireplace is a great place for several
hunters to share stories and reflect on the day.
You will enjoy the wonderful Argentine meats
prepared by the fully trained chef, along with a
full selection of Argentine wines. Algar Lodge
is truly one of the finest stag hunting lodges in
Argentina.
The Hunting: Algar
Safaris has one of the
most reputable names
in the fraternity of
Red Stag outfitters.
Combine this with
Trek’s professionalism
and logistical expertise,
and you have the
one of the finest stag
hunts offered. Trek has
partnered with Algar
to provide an exclusive
package available for
only Trek clients on a
true free range, no size
limit hunt targeting large Red Stag from March
through June. For the sportsman looking to hunt
the beauty of Patagonia without the physicality of
the interior Andes, Algar’s 85,000 acres of diverse
terrain is your ticket. The scenic and hilly terrain
is surrounded by rivers and furrowed by streams.
The breathtaking views make this area the perfect
habitat for the Red Stag, among other Algar
big game animals. You can experience rolling
hills, grass valleys and thick forest that provide
wonderful nutrients and are all favorite habitats
of stag. Algar is also home to fallow & axis deer,
Pere David’s deer, European boar, and several
varieties of sheep & goats. Algar specializes in
hosting bow hunters and has become one of the
leading authorities on free-range bow hunting
for stag.
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TRIP FEE: $6,895/PERSON
DESCRIPTION: Includes 5 full hunting days
with trophy fees and stag tag for one red stag
(no size limit), six night’s accommodations
with meals, drinks, beer & select wine at Algar
Lodge, hunting license, 1 rifle permit, trophy
preparation and transfers… NOT Included is
internationals or domestic airfare, tips, trophy
shipping/taxidermy, gratuities, liquors and items
of personal nature
A 50% non-refundable deposit required to
confirm reservation
SEASON: March-June
GAME: Red Stag, Fallow & Axis Deer, Pere
David’s Deer, Boar, Sheep & Goat
Pricing is subject to change and excludes any fuel surcharges.
Kwalata Wilderness South Africa
If you are just beginning to plan a hunting trip to Africa it
may seem overwhelming, daunting and even frightening, so
why not allow Trek to help organize it? We have designed a
program that will send you on your dream-hunting safari with
our preferred plains game outfitter, Kwalata Wilderness, located
in the Limpopo Providence of South Africa. Only three hours
north of Johannesburg, Kwalata is perfect if you are looking to
be hunting the day after arriving in South Africa. Trek, along
with lead PH Jaco Strauss, are offering an exclusive package to
include a seven-day safari for a Kudu, Blue Wildebeest, Impala,
Blesbuk, and Warthog. However, there are over twenty plains
game species roaming Kwalata’s 32,000 acres should you have
a larger “hit list” of animals. We will use the deluxe Valamanzi
Lodge complete with main common, area including an indoor
fire pit, large bar, and dining area along with five separate chalets
that will be used as accommodations. The trip starts at $7,700/
hunter on a 1:1 hunter to guide ratio and $6,975/hunter on a
2x1 hunter to guide ratio, not including airfare.
Estancia Poitahue Red Stag Argentina
Estancia Poitahue is truly a free-range hunter’s paradise, with
endless Calden forest, lush green plains, and sloped sand dunes
providing the habitat Red Stag need to thrive. Located in the La
Pampa Province of Argentina, the 30,000 acres of varied terrain
offers unique scenery for a natural hunting experience during
the stag season of March through May. Trek is happy to offer an
exclusive guided hunt with Poitahue, including 4 full hunting
days and a trophy, no size limit free range Stag. You can also
choose to hunt other species like Blackbuck, Water Buffalo, Axis
and Fallow deer, European Boar, and several varieties of goats
and rams. The main lodge houses three well-appointed bedrooms
along with a deluxe cabin adjoining for a total capacity of ten.
The lodge also features a dining area and living room area with
a huge fireplace, and there is also a separate clubroom with
fireplace and bar. Hunting packages start at $5,995/hunter not
including airfare. Call Trek for availability.
Namibia Africa
For those of you who are looking for the next Africa hunting
destination, Trek is happy to introduce Jan Oelofse Hunting
Safaris as our Namibia plains game outfitter. Since 1975 Jan
Oelofse Hunting Safaris has provided big game hunters with
unmatched service & accommodations, along with tremendous
amounts of game on their 85,000 acres of private land. From the
thousands of Gemsbok roaming the plains to gigantic Eland, this
is a special destination where you not only meet new people, but
also make lifelong friends. The main lodge is six rooms with en
suite baths and a large bar area overlooking a waterhole, where
non-hunters can enjoy all-day game viewing. This thrilling
hunt starts when you land in Windhoek, Namibia where a
representative from Jan Oelofse will meet you and help transfer
you about two hours to the lodge. Hunts start at $3,900/hunter
for seven full hunting days, with animals being taken off price
list. Airfare is not included.
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Pigeons… Need we say more?
One of the rewards of being the leader in providing quality
hunting and fishing opportunities to our clients is discovering
new programs to spark excitement. While Cordoba is the preferred
destination for most wing shooters traveling to Argentina, there is
a hidden gem just to the west in the San Luis Province. That gem
is pigeons, and during the months from April to September, they
inhabit the area near the small town of La Juan by the thousands.
Rewind to the early 2000s when a passionate Ramiro de las
Carreras was beating the highways around Argentina to find the
perfect location for the home base of his outfitting service. He
discovered San Luis’ growing agriculture scene being devastated by
what farmers in Argentina considered pests: Doves and Pigeons.
After convincing the Government of San Luis to issue him an
outfitting license to control these “pests” he started South Pioneers
Outfitters. In the years since, Ramiro has brought a work ethic
and approach like no other, having created one of the best hunting
programs being offered in all of Argentina.
It seems nowadays more and more shooters are looking for high
volume pigeon hunting on a consistent basis, and South Pioneers
certainly provides this along with hot barreled dove shooting to
satisfy anyone looking for a wonderful combination hunt. You will
see a mixture of both pigeons working decoy spreads and the pass
shooting guys looking for a challenge to enjoy. Ramiro knows the
importance of pigeon sustainability and is seeing more pigeons
migrate to the province each season giving way to many more years
of successful hunts.
For the 2015 season, we are introducing South Pioneers and
a brand new five bedroom lodge complete with private baths,
spacious living room, indoor & outdoor dining areas, a fully
stocked bar, a professionally trained chef, and close proximity to
the hunting fields. Located in the small town of La Juan, the best
way to reach Dos Plumas Lodge is to connect through Santiago,
Chile for a flight to Mendoza, Argentina. It is a beautiful threehour drive from Mendoza, normally arriving at the lodge midafternoon.
We suggest at least four days shooting with five nights at the lodge,
but can certainly tailor the program to include as many days as you
wish. Should you wish to extend your trip to include wine tours
and days in Mendoza, we will be happy to lend our expertise and
organize everything. Bookings have already started coming in, so
call us today and reserve your dates. The combination price starts
at $2,895/shooter not including airfare.
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Bolivia - La Leyenda Lodge
17°37’19.87” S . 62°18’04.09” W
“The Legend” lives on at La Leyenda
Come to La Leyenda to experience the personalized service and attention to detail that Carlos and his wife
Olga have become famous for. You will definitely feel right at home at La Leyenda, that is if your home
happens to have a few million dove right outside the front door!
La Leyenda Lodge is without a doubt one
of the best wing shooting lodges in Bolivia.
The food, service and shooting are excellent.
When Trek’s long time Colombian outfitter
Carlos Olano and his wife Olga moved to
Bolivia over ten years ago, they brought the
dove hunting popularity of Bolivia up to the
levels experienced in Argentina and Uruguay.
Carlos’ sense of knowing where the birds are
and his level of service in the field has earned
him the reputation of being a dove hunting
legend with our clients, and his new lodge
“La Leyenda” is living up to its name, “The
Legend”. With six double room suites, Carlos
can accommodate private groups from 6 to
12 guests at a time. La Leyenda is situated in
the heart of Bolivia’s main agricultural area,
so the shooting, service and total experiences
at La Leyenda are without equal.
The Trip: We offer a three or four shooting day
adventure to La Leyenda. Although airfare is
not included in the trip fee, all trips originate
in Miami, with an 8.5 hour daytime flight on
American Airlines to Santa Cruz, via La Paz,
Bolivia and our office can assist you in lining up
your flights. After spending this arrival night in
Santa Cruz, you will transfer to the lodge and
shoot a half day, followed by three full days.
After shooting the morning of the final day, you
will head back to Santa Cruz for your 6.5 hour
overnight flight, arriving back into Miami the
next morning.
The Accommodations: La Leyenda Lodge
features six tastefully designed bedrooms, a
wonderful dining room and lounge, as well as a
great swimming pool and jacuzzi. You will want
for nothing here at La Leyenda, as they specialize
in catering to small groups that want the best
food and service possible. The lounge, with its
open self serve bar and comfortable couches, is
a perfect place to relax and reflect on the day’s
shooting. Carlos and Olga do an incredible job
of making you feel at home.
The Shooting: Whether you want to shoot
in the fields, along a flyway, or near the roost,
Olano can orchestrate it and it won’t be far away.
This coming 2014-2015 season Claros will be a
morning pigeon hunt for each group.
TRIP FEE: 4 shooting days $3,295.00 per
person based on double occupancy. This price
includes 1 mourning pigeon!
DESCRIPTION: Price excludes airfare, but
includes all shooting, permits, licenses and
accommodations, meals and bar at La Leyenda.
A $ 1,500.00 non-refundable deposit is required
to confirm your reservation.
SEASON: April-November
GAME: Eared Dove.
NOTE: Bolivia is now requiring a tourist visa.
Trek will assist you in obtaining the visas for your
group. Once we know the costs and requirements
we will need to add these costs into the trip final
statement.
DATES: Call Trek for current availability.
Pricing is subject to change and excludes any fuel surcharges.
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Brazil - Peacock Bass
0°0’19.81” N . 64°7’27.76” W
Experience One of the Most Exciting
and Beautiful Fisheries on the Planet
Trek Safaris has operated in the Amazon Basin for over two decades, and as hundreds of our clients can attest,
Brazil is THE place to go for shots at trophy-sized peacocks. When a monster peacock strikes, it is something
that can’t be described in words and one of those few things you will never forget.
Captain Peacock: Our mother ship program
features the 125’ Captain Peacock, that is by
far the most luxurious yacht floating in the
Amazon. It consists of 12 staterooms: 1 Master
Suite (King Bedroom); 2 Queen Bedrooms; and
9 twin bedrooms. Each stateroom has a spacious
walk-in private bathroom with hot water, its own
independent air-conditioning system, satellite TV,
side-by-side beds and large windows with outside
view. Each day Captain Peacock will arrive at a
new locale and your guide will throttle up your
boat to take you to his favorite spot. With a fleet
of new Tracker fishing boats, you will get to the
fishing holes quickly and fish comfortably all day.
The guides are experts in putting you on not just
big fish, but varieties and numbers of fish. Our
program is six and a half days fishing with seven
nights on the yacht. Limited space is still available
for 2014-2015 season and trip fees are $6,495/
angler based on double occupancy not including
airfare.
baths, A/C, private porch, and are very comfortable
overall. Each morning, you will head out with your
guide in search of the elusive big peacocks, while
also catching species like Surubim, Piranha, and
dogfish. While this program can be fished over
six and half days, not everyone can be gone for
nine or ten days, so we are offering a shorter trip
to include four and half days of fishing with five
nights in camp. The short trip fee is $3,890/angler
based on double occupancy not including airfare.
Limited spots are still available so call today and
reserve your camp.
Floating Cabins: Trek’s floating cabin program
is a unique fishing opportunity to fish private
waters mother ships cannot access. We maintain
exclusive rights to these waters, where mobile
floating cabins are located providing you with a
magical fishing opportunity. The cabins are perfect
to position in the jungle waters, as they only draw
four inches of water. The cabins are 10’x16’ but
are very spacious, featuring two twin beds, private
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The Capt. Peacock is one hell of a
boat! I have always had this trip on
my bucket list and after 30 years of
dreaming I was finally able to make
it happen. Thanks to Joe and the
entire Trek staff for making this a
memorable fishing adventure.
Fishing from the Bass trackers was
a great upgrade and was superior
many of the other trips I had seen!
Hank R.
Panama Mixed bag
Many folks who think about fishing in Panama, think only of
the famous Hannibal Bank and the marlin who lurk there. Yes,
Panama does have some of the world’s best marlin fishing, but
often overlooked is the tremendous inshore mixed bag fishing
to be found, most often, within sight of land. We at Trek are
proud to represent two top notch lodges in Panama, the Panama
Paradise Lodge and the Hooked on Panama Lodge. Both lodges
are owned and operated by hardcore American anglers who
do a great job with our clients. So, if heading out to the Bank
to troll for monster marlin is what you are looking for, this
is your place, and if having a day full of rod tugging action on
grouper, cuberra snapper, roosterfish, amberjack, yellow fin tuna
and who knows what else is your fancy, you are still in the right
place. Panama has it all. Fishing 2 guys to the 27ft Contender,
or 4 guys to the 35ft boat, prices start at $ 3,395.00 a man, plus
airfare, for accommodations, meals and open bar at the lodge
and three full days of fishing.
Pacific Sailfish Guatemala
For the sailfish enthusiast, nothing gets their blood pumping
like hearing that a trip to Guatemala is on the horizon. Who can
blame them, with 20-30 sails a day not an unusual occurrence.
Guatemala is the best place we have found for high volume
sailfish action. We are fortunate to have two high quality
lodges in this bill fishing heaven, the Pacific Fins Lodge and
the Casa Vieja Lodge. Both lodges provide the absolute best
in accommodations, meals, service and amenities, as well as
captains. Trips are generally for five days and four nights with
three days of fishing, but for those who just cannot get enough of
a good thing, we will be happy to customize your trip to add as
many days as you think you can handle. Prices start at $2,450.00
per person, based on 4 anglers to the boat. This includes three
full fishing days and four nights accommodations with meals at
the preferred lodge. Prime fishing season begins in December,
so now it the best time to make your plans for the sail fishing
trip of a life time.
Los Suenos Costa Rica
The prime blue water fishing season for Central America is
rapidly approaching, and our long time Costa Rican partners
have come up with a program that is sure to please. The Los
Suenos Resort, located on the central Pacific coast, offers the
perfect mix of deluxe accommodations in a picturesque tropical
setting, along with a full service marina and a championship 18
hole golf course right on the property, along with a golf cart to
transport you around the resort. Our programs include three
days of saltwater action aboard a 36ft Hatteras and four nights
accommodations in a two or three bedroom condo. Programs
are flexible for those who’d like to mix in a few additional days
to play a round of golf, whitewater raft, or zip line through the
rainforest. Our standard program includes airport greeting upon
arrival into San Jose, Costa Rica, transportation to Los Suenos,
four nights accommodations, and three full fishing days with
lunch, drinks and tackle on board, beginning at just $ 2,095.00 a
person. This price is based on a group of four anglers to the boat.
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Costa Rica - Quepos
09°25’29.12” N 84°10’17.13” W
It’s time to get serious
about your
Deep Sea Fishing
Join us in Quepos, Costa Rica and start investing your time wisely. If you daydream of landing giant Sails,
while also reeling in Roosterfish, Tuna and Dolphin,this Central Pacific Coast destination is the answer to your
prayers. Call today and start packing your gear .
The Trip: We have designed a five day, four
night adventure with three full days of bill
fishing to this Central American jewel. Your
trip will begin upon arrival into San Jose, Costa
Rica. Most U.S. airlines service San Jose at least
once daily, and our travel agents will be happy to
assist you in any way necessary. Upon arrival and
clearing customs and immigrations, you will
be met by Flamingo Bay Charters, our ground
agents in San Jose. You will be transferred to the
Hotel Cariari for the evening. The front desk
will be happy to make suggestions to you for
the best restaurants and night spots.
The Itinerary: The next morning after your
arrival in San Jose, you will be met at the
Kevin,
Just wanted to drop you a note and
tell you that we had a great time. The
Condo was great, the boat and crew
were first class, and your staff went
above and beyond to make sure that
we were taken care of. Lauren said
it ‘exceeded her expectations”, which
I had never heard her say. If you ever
need a reference for the trip, I would
be happy to provide it.
Thanks, Mark
hotel and transferred to the airport for your
20 minute flight to the coastal city of Quepos,
where you will be met by our representative and
taken to your hotel to put away your gear and
prepare for a full fishing day. The next two days
will be full fishing days. Your guide will greet
you at your hotel each morning to provide your
transportation to the municipal dock, where
you will board your boat. The last morning,
you’ll be met and transferred to the airport for
your flight to San Jose, to connect with your
international departure. If your international
flight schedules allows, you might have the
option to fly directly to Quepos on day one
of the trip.
pods of sails cruise these waters just off the
coast. Sails, however, are not the only game in
town, as you will also be afforded an excellent
shot at roosterfish, tuna and dolphin. We will
be fishing boats in the 31ft range, all with
experienced captains possessing considerable
local knowledge. These boats have all the latest
in technology and first class equipment.
The Accommodations: Trek can set you up in
one of several first class properties in Quepos.
The preferred properties are the Tulemar, La
Mansion, El Parador and the Si Como No.
These properties are all located on bluffs
overlooking the beautiful Pacific. All of these
hotels are first class with all the amenities
you could want. These accommodations offer
breakfast each morning before you head out to
fish. Although evening meals are not included,
these properties all have very nice restaurants.
If you would like to see more of the area, we
suggest taking the 10 minute taxi ride into town
where you will have a great variety of restaurants
from which to choose.
TRIP FEE:$ 2,495.00 per person, based on
4 anglers, $2,950.00 per person, based on 3
anglers and $ 3,450.00 per person, based on
2 to the boat
DESCRIPTION: Excludes international
airfare, but is to include airport greeting, one
night’s stay in San Jose, round trip commercial air
San Jose-Quepos, three night accommodations
in Quepos, three full fishing days and transfers.
A $1,000.00 per person, non refundable
deposit is required to confirm your reservation.
GROUP SIZE: No limits.
SEASON: December - May.
GAME: Sailfish, Roosterfish, Tuna, Marlin
and Dolphin.
DATES: Call Trek for current availability.
The Fishing: During the winter months, large
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Pricing is subject to change and excludes any fuel surcharges.
Ambergris Caye Belize
Located just off the coast of Belize, Ambergris Caye offers the
perfect locale for a Caribbean vacation. With crystal clear waters
and one of the world’s largest barrier reefs less than a mile off
the coast, this is a water enthusiast’s dream. Whether you fish
these beautiful waters for bonefish, permit, tarpon, or one of the
numerous species to be found on the reef, or if you instead elect
to just kick back and do a little snorkeling and beachcombing,
Ambergris has you covered. We are pleased to offer the spacious
two bedroom condo units of the Banyan Bay for your comfort
during your stay. Our program is for five days and four nights,
with three days of fishing. Your English speaking Belizean guide
will tool you through these gin clear waters in the comfort of a
20 foot panga. Evenings can be spent checking out the sights and
fantastic restaurants of lively San Pedro Town, the activity hub
of the island. Trip fee: $ 2,195.00 per person, based on double
occupancy to include airfare from Miami and in country flights, 4
nights accommodations with breakfast and lunch at Banyan Bay,
and 3 full fishing days. Fees are subject to change, and exclude
any fuel surcharges
Grand Slam Lodge Mexico
If you find yourself looking for a deluxe property offering great
flats fishing this year, we have got just the place. It is aptly
called Grand Slam Lodge. Here you have the opportunity to
take snook, tarpon, bonefish and giant permit right out the
front door along Mexico’s Mayan Riviera. GSL general manager
Capt. Encalada has put together a team of guides that fits his
criteria for showing guests not only some great fishing, but a
good time as well. Using 20-23 foot Panga skiffs, they set out
each day in the fabled Ascension Bay and beyond in search of
some of the most heart stopping salt species on the planet. Grand
Slam offers six beachfront villas with balconies and incredible
views. Rooms feature king size beds, 42 inch flat screen TVs
with satellite, iPod docking station, and beautifully designed
Caribbean style furnishings. The lodge also features amenities
like a large swimming pool, fly tying station and separate lounge
and restaurant. Between the fishing and accommodations, you
will not find a better lodge in this price range. Fishing at Grand
Slam starts at $1,700 per person.
Crocodile/Zancudo Costa Rica
The Southern region of Costa Rica has, without a doubt, the
greatest diversity of species of fish to be found in the entire
country and we at Trek are proud to represent two fantastic
lodges in this area. Crocodile Bay’s manager Todd Staley has a
fleet of 27 foot center consoles to access the numerous “honey
holes”, home to monster grouper, toothy Cuberra snapper and
the always feisty roosterfish. In addition to these inshore targets,
you can easily scoot out to the blue water for sails, marlin, dorado
and even triple digit sized yellow fin tuna. Right across the gulf
is the famous Zancudo Lodge, home to more than 70 I.F.G.A.
world records where owners Gregg and Goldine will personally
welcome you and see to your every need. The Zancudo Lodge’s
fleet of 28ft center consoles will comfortably get you into more
fish than your mind can even imagine. These are five day, four
night trips with three days of fishing, including meals at the
lodge, starting at $ 3,295.00 per person, plus airfare, based on
double occupancy with upgrades to boats in the 32-33 foot range
available at both lodges.
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Destination: Patagonia
Fly fishing is much more of a journey than just a
sport. It is not always the number of fish or the
biggest, but the experience that comes with travel
and soaking in the scenery around you. This is why
Patagonia could very well be the fly-fisherman’s
Camelot. With its snowcapped peaks, lush forests
and gin clear rivers, it is the place that every angler
who has wielded the long rod dreams to visit.
Beginning in the northern part of the Patagonia
region is a lodge who helped put Argentina fly
fishing on the map. The Olsen family has been
guiding traveling anglers for the better part of
50 years, and they know every inch of the famed
Malleo river that winds throughout the family's
40,000 acre ranch. Whether you like wide open
areas where the river turns slightly and creates quiet
pools, or smaller sections where the water moves
quickly and the fish are aggressive, fishing from
the San Huberto Lodge is sure to spoil any angler.
This two story estancia is located in the shadows
of the Lanin Volcano and near the town of Junin
de los Andes. This lodge sits on the farm owned by
Carlos and Carmen Olsen, and has been in their
family since before the 20th century.
Not too far from San Martin you will find the
Olsen's other lodge, Collon Cura, which coupled
with the experience at San Huberto makes the
ultimate week long trip. The lodge sits on the
banks of its namesake and offer steep banks and
long winding bends to provide the perfect venue
for a float trip. Using McKenzie boats, the Olsens
slowly work sections of the river and numbers of
fish can be staggering. These float trips are a great
way to cover lots of area, and you will see some of
the wildlife like Red Stag and huge boar. Collon
Cura is the perfect change of pace from the Malleo
River. We suggest the perfect itinerary to be four
days at San Huberto and two in Collon Cura.
Just below the 43rd parallel
in Trevelin, Argentina is a
place known as Challhuaquen
Lodge. The name itself means,
“fishing place” in the native
Mapuche language. This six
bedroom lodge, perched high
on the banks of the Futaleufu,
offers all the comforts of home
in a ranch setting at the foot
of the snow capped Andes
Mountains. One of the best
attributes of the Challhuaquen
Lodge is its proximity to some
great fishing rivers and streams
like the Rivadavia, Carrileufu,
Arrayanes, Frey and Nanty Falls.
One may also take a trip to the
famous spring creek called Arroyo
Pescado, where trout are taking dry
patterns most all day, every day.
Headed south past the quaint Welsh
village of Esquel lies an enormous
sheep ranch called Estancia Tecka.
At over 435,000 acres and 96 miles
of private fishable water, the fish
here grow big and wild. On the
property there is one main river
along with a number of small
springs creeks where even a size
6 foam beetle has no chance of
survival. The Corcovado River
winds through the property on
its way to the Pacific Ocean and
is home to Rainbow, Brown, and
Brook Trout. This larger river is
fished mainly from drift boats,
while some wading is done in
freestone flats and banks. One
smaller spring creek, Rio Tecka, is
fished delicately from the banks with various dry
fly patterns and produces exciting strikes and large
fish. Estancia Tecka is home to two lodges situated
in different areas of the ranch. Tecka Lodge is
the original house dating back to the 1920s, and
has four large bedrooms, granite bathrooms, and
the traditional estancia character. You approach
Tecka Lodge over a large set of rolling hills and
see beautifully manicured grounds, set within
towering Poplar trees and large equine and sheep
paddocks.Caridad, the second lodge on the ranch,
sits on the banks of the Corcovado River with the
snow capped Andes Mountains as a backdrop.
Caridad has six bedrooms, spacious bathrooms,
and offers beautiful views of the surrounding river
and countryside.
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An Upgraded Cordoba...Is That Possible?
It’s no secret that Trek’s Cordoba Argentina Dove
Hunt is our most popular hunting program and for
good reason… Our partners in Cordoba, H&H
Outfitters, have established themselves as the most
professional, honest and hard working outfitter
in Cordoba. They are willing and able to give
shooters the ultimate all-around experience, and
this was never more evident than the last eighteen
months when H&H committed to transform La
Portenita, Sierra Verde and Rio Seco Lodges.
After the success of Guayascate Lodge, H&H felt
an obligation to bring the other lodges’ standards
up to provide shooters with more deluxe options,
while retaining the character of these older
estancias. Although Guayascate is the finest
hunting lodge in Argentina, some people still like
the rustic appeal of Portenita, Sierra Verde and
Rio Seco. This was certainly not taken away, but
refined further with a professional interior designer
adding touches of Argentine culture and flair.
It all started almost 25 years ago with Sierra
Verde Lodge, when young Alex Hayes decided
to purchase the estancia and center his outfitting
business out of it. This lodge has been a favorite
among many and offers the same seven-bedroom
set up, but now with new beddings and linens,
new furnishings, remodeled bathrooms and fully
upgraded spa. Edgar Quinteros is back as head
guide with his engaging smile and enthusiastic
charm, which many of you learned to love.
charm oozes as you walk
through. With a new fire
pit off the front porch, you
now have more choices to
enjoy the fine Argentine
wines while appreciating
the quiet evenings. Long
time H&H employee
Lucas Barrera will be
your head guide at Rio
Seco, and is just another
reason to hunt there.
Hunting is better than
ever in Cordoba, and
now with the remodeling
complete, it is the perfect time to
travel down and see first hand just
how great things turned out. Trek
is happy to be offering all three
lodges for the 2015 season, so call
us today and reserve your space.
Joe
Only a short distance from Sierra Verde sits La
Portenita, with a little larger set-up having six
large bedrooms in the main house and a separate
villa with three additional double bedrooms
with private baths. You’ll notice the upgrades
immediately when you walk through the door
and venture through the hall with memories
framed on the wall. The wonderful views have not
changed, but now you can enjoy them
from a much anticipated in ground fire
pit, the new signature of H&H lodges.
Pato Quinteros is following in his
brother Edgar’s footsteps and is now
head guide at Portenita. His passion
for providing clients with exactly what
they desire is evident with every group.
The newest lodge to re-open is Rio
Seco and honestly, it might be the
pride of all three H&H lodges. This
quaint six-bedroom lodge has always
been enjoyed by smaller groups looking
to keep things very traditional. No
expense was spared when remodeling
and from top to bottom, Rio Seco’s
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THE WONDERS OF CAPE TOWN
If you are planning a trip to South
Africa, it is a must to include some
time in Cape Town, one of the
most beautiful cities in the world.
Here are eleven good reasons why
you should go: cable car ride up
to Table Mountain . visiting the
vineyards of Stellenbosch . trip
to the stunning cliffs of Cape
Good Hope . shopping at Victoria
and Alford Waterfront . penguin
sightings at Simon’s Town . walk
through Kirstenbosch Botanical
Garden . Great White cage diving
at Seal Island . sunset happy hour
and a room at 12 Apostles, seafood
lunch and giant wave spotting at
Hout Bay . drive along Chapman’s
Peak, and dinner and dance at
Camp’s Bay.
The leaders in International Wingshooting for over 35 years
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