Visit. Protect. Explore.

Visit. Protect. Explore.
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THE PATAGONIA SUR NATURE RESERVE MEMBERSHIP CLUB
L ago E spol ón
Valle Cali fornia
Melimoyu
T h e Pata gonia Sur N ature Re serve
The Patagonia Sur Nature Reserve is a network of breathtaking, “best of the best” properties in Chilean Patagonia.
This outstanding collection will encompass more than 100,000 acres of extraordinary natural treasures that are unique
in the world: pristine coastal areas, scenic river valleys, spectacular lake frontages, soaring glacier-covered volcanoes,
awe-inspiring fjords, verdant forests, and unspoiled wildlife habitats.
The Membership Club at the Patagonia Sur Nature Reserve is a private, adventure and conservation-oriented eco-tourism club.
The Club’s membership is limited to 100 families from around the world who are dedicated to safeguarding, sustaining, and enjoying
this remarkable landscape and local culture.
Patagonia Sur is allowing an exclusive group of partners to provide their clients with once-in-a-lifetime access to the Reserve.
This is a unique opportunity for travelers to experience the Membership Club at the Patagonia Sur Nature Reserve, and to savor
the chance to unplug, take a step back, and reconnect with themselves, family, friends, and nature in this magical and
storied land.
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L os Leones VALLEY
Jeinimeni
Tortel
Santiago
BUENOS AIRES
Puerto Montt
Chiloe
Visit.
Bariloche
Esquel
Protect.
LAGO ESPOLÓN
VALLE CALIFORNIA
MELIMOYU
coyhaique
LOS LEONES VALLEY
jeinimeni
TORTEL
Villa O’Higgins
PATAGONIA
Puerto Natales
Punta Arenas
Ushuaia
Explore.
Valle California’s quincho and yurts are nestled in a bend of the El Tigre River.
Fa c i l it i es & Ameni t ies
The Patagonia Sur Nature Reserve Membership Club has developed warm and
welcoming lodging in Valle California and in Melimoyu, and is designing a range of
facilities on other properties within the Reserve. All of our infrastructure blends serene
comfort, rustic elegance, and Patagonian authenticity.
We are committed to sustainable eco-tourism and believe that you’re in Patagonia to
enjoy yourself and to experience nature fully. The Club has purposely kept all building
modest in scale, to preserve the dominance and fluidity of the natural landscape.
Our overarching goal is to provide you with “everything you need and nothing you
don’t.”
We make every possible effort to use local sources in all that we do, from the structures
we build, and the expeditions we lead, to the foods we serve.
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You and your guests will have at your disposal private, well-appointed quarters. A
sumptuous bed, restorative shower, and delectable meals are our touchstones, but
everything we do must pass our litmus test of sustainability and responsibility. So, for
example, your bed’s 1,000-thread-count sheets tuck in against a headboard crafted from
fallen wood reclaimed from the premises.
Delicious family-style meals showcase local flavors, as well as familiar favorites, and
are complemented by world-class Chilean wines. We want you delightfully well rested,
refreshed, recharged, and ready for another memorable and exhilarating day outdoors.
With resident caretakers, professional chefs, experienced and bilingual guides, and on-site
sporting and safety equipment, we have taken the guesswork out of your travel to
Patagonia. Unspoiled wilderness and adventure await you.
T H E PATA G O N I A S U R N AT U R E R E S E RV E M E M B E R S H I P C L U B | In Valle California, a constellation of luxury yurts will be your home-away-from-home. These
modern, lattice-walled updates of the traditional Mongolian structure are eco-friendly
with environmentally responsible, light footprints. Each yurt is equipped with an en-suite
bathroom and a king bed or pair of twin beds.
Valle California’s rustic all-weather quincho (a traditional Chilean barbecue area) is set on a
plateau overlooking the El Tigre River. The quincho’s open kitchen, farmhouse dining table,
crackling fire, and riverside hot tub make it the perfect spot for sharing family-style meals
and pre- and post-adventure reflection.
In Melimoyu, we have renovated an original homesteader’s house. “Casa Bahía” (Bay
House) is an intimate and inviting home, complemented by a hot tub and a riverside
activity center with an open fireplace, 360° views, extensive decking, fishing gear, and a
variety of canoes, kayaks, rafts and boats to explore the river.
Casa Bahía’s living room and kitchen, featuring a traditional Chilean stove.
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Members of the Patagonia Sur Nature Reserve will enjoy a myriad of carefully selected
activities, including fly fishing, horseback riding, river and sea kayaking, mountain
biking, nature walks and hiking, river float trips, bird watching, marine sightseeing,
cooking classes, and community and conservation activities.
Each evening, you will meet with your guides to plan the following day’s excursions. All
activities are tailored to each member’s interests, abilities, and level of experience.
The Patagonia Sur Nature Reserve Membership Club’s expedition team is comprised
of both highly trained, bilingual guides who have extensive experience leading
world-class eco-tours in Patagonia, and locals with insiders’ knowledge of the terrain
and history, who will infuse your trips with the authentic essence of Patagonia.
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Fly Fishing
Fly fishing throughout the Patagonia Sur Nature
Reserve is richly varied, and includes brown,
rainbow, and brook trout, and coho, salar, and
king salmon.
Whether you are an avid angler, are learning to
tie flies and fly cast, or simply want to enjoy
a few hours on the water, we’ll tailor the ideal
experience for you.
Horseback Riding
“Cabalgatas,” the Chilean word for horseback
rides, may be enjoyed by guests of all ages
and experience levels. We have designed the
best trails to reach magical, memorable places
with unforgettable views. Our guides know the
area intimately and offer the safest routes to
exceptional vistas.
River and Sea Kayaking
A variety of kayaking opportunities exist on
each of the Reserve’s properties. Members
may paddle on ocean bays among dolphins,
visit a colony of sea lions, or enjoy kayaking
along river stretches or in lagoons surrounded
by glaciers.
Mountain Biking
For the ultimate in mountain biking, we have
repurposed old trails which originally served
as byways for explorers. Our versatile terrain
offers scenic, flat stretches for the easy-going
or beginners, yet also provides the challenge
of steep and varied rides for more experienced
mountain bikers.
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Bird Watching
We have established a rich network of trails with
varying levels of duration and difficulty, from
kid-friendly nature circuits to full-day hikes with
rewarding destinations, such as rarely seen
mountain lakes and 300' waterfalls. Along the
way, our expert guides will highlight flora, fauna,
and topography of interest.
The Club’s properties offer extensive birding
opportunities and members will likely spot
austral thrushes, Patagonian Sierra-finches, giant
hummingbirds,
austral
negritos,
chucao,
kingfishers, and Magellanic woodpeckers.
Rafting & River Float Trips
Float trips allow you to enjoy the region’s beauty
in a relaxed yet adventurous way. Whether
you fish while you float or simply take in the
spectacular scenery, this is a rewarding,
memorable way to experience Patagonia. A
variety of options are available on our properties,
from scenic float trips to easy-to-moderate
rafting.
Sea Safari
Grab your binoculars and camera and hop
aboard the Club’s boat in Melimoyu and you
may see blue and humpback whales, orcas,
dolphins, sea lions, otters, and a large number of
water birds.
Community & Conservation
Join in the Patagonia Sur Foundation’s projects in
nearby communities. You may spend part of the
day tending an organic garden, planting native
trees, or helping teach an English class.
Special Activities
The Membership Club offers a range of special
activities, such as photography tutorials, cooking
classes, and night sky astronomy lessons.
Our Specialists-in-Residence program provides a
robust rotation of leading naturalists, geologists,
chefs, historians, and artists, who lead special
sessions.
The Club also offers dedicated, week-long
programs such as helicopter fly fishing tours,
yoga retreats, and inter-property float trips.
“The salmon and trout fishing in Melimoyu was
as good as I have ever experienced. We also
saw groups of four or five dolphins swimming
next to the boat near shore, a colony of sea
lions out in the bay, a high-flying stork overhead,
and coffee-colored hawks everywhere. What an
amazing place!”
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VALLE CALIFORNIA
Latitude: 43° 42' 6.62"S Longitude: 71° 44' 33.04"W
The Membership Club’s Valle California
property, named “La Estrella” (The Star),
lies in a picturesque valley that embodies
the essence of Patagonia.
Framed by snow-capped mountains and
near to the 122,000-acre Lago Palena
National Reserve, La Estrella contains
crystalline mountain lakes and more
than 10 miles of the El Tigre River, a
pristine tributary of the Palena River.
Located near the Argentine border,
Valle California enjoys a microclimate with
mild, warm weather from December to
April—the southern hemisphere’s summer
months.
La Estrella offers a never-ending array of
outdoor activities. Adventure opportunities
include extensive horseback riding paths,
hiking trails with varying levels of duration
and difficulty, river kayaking and float
trips, mountain biking, and limitless bird
watching and fishing.
Valle California’s La Estrella is the
quintessential ranch setting and encourages
a rhythm of bygone days spent riding
horses, casting fishing lines, stretching out
before the campfire, and stargazing.
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MELIMOY U
Latitude: 44° 5' 41.89"S Longitude: 73° 5' 31.57"W
Nestled in a bay of the Gulf of Corcovado,
Melimoyu is a nature enthusiast’s dream.
A richly diverse study in contrasts, the
Membership Club’s property contains
untouched native forests, rivers, lakes,
waterfalls, and oceanfront, all at the base
of the majestic 7,200' glacier-covered
Mount Melimoyu.
Unique in the world, Melimoyu lies at
the nexus of the southern edge of the
Valdivian temperate rain forest and
the northern edge of the sub-Antarctic
rain forest. This one-of-a-kind ecosystem
is home to a combination of species not
found anywhere else on earth. Abundant
wildlife includes pumas, foxes, pudús (an
endangered miniature deer native to Chile),
and an incredible array of birds. Fishing
enthusiasts will delight in the property’s
abundant and diverse fresh and saltwater
species.
Melimoyu’s marine life is unparalleled:
each summer, the southern hemisphere’s
population of blue whales congregates
just off the coast to deliver their calves,
and plentiful and entertaining dolphins,
penguins, seals, and sea lions complete
Melimoyu’s extraordinary marine offerings.
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F l o r a , Fauna & L ocal Culture
Members and guests of the Patagonia Sur Nature Reserve will be amazed by the breadth
and depth of the varieties of trees, plants, flowers, land and sea animals, fish, and birds
in and around the Reserve. They will also experience the warmth and generosity of spirit
of the people of Patagonia, who are known to be rugged, resourceful, resilient, and
self-reliant.
On land, in water, and overhead, members may witness our remarkably broad array of
species, ranging from the world’s largest-ever living creature, the 100' blue whale, to the
world’s smallest species of deer, the endangered 14" tall pudú. Other notable inhabitants
include pumas, guanacos, huemul deer, kodkods, vizcachas, humpback whales, orcas,
porcelain orchids, ñirre and aromatic arrayán trees, Andean condor and the exceedingly
rare Darwin’s frog. More plentiful, but equally thrilling, are brown hares, Andean and
South American foxes, Peale’s, Chilean and bottlenose dolphins, river and sea otters,
sea lions, kingfishers, and the diminutive Patagonian hummingbird.
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Co n s e rvation initiat ives Wi thin T He Patagonia Su r N atu r e Re s e rv e
To protect and preserve Chilean Patagonia’s
exceptional flora, fauna, culture, and aweinspiring natural vistas, we are placing the
vast majority of the land within the Patagonia
Sur Nature Reserve into permanent
conservation and are also undertaking a
variety of other conservation initiatives.
It is our intention and hope that the
scientific research, conservation education,
and ecologically friendly business projects
we conduct will serve as inspirational
and
standard-setting
examples
of
environmental stewardship for others to
follow, both within Chile and beyond.
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Protecting Endangered Species
Creating sanctuaries for endangered species, such
as the blue whale and huemul deer, and supporting
world-class research on these and other endangered
local species.
Carbon Sequestration
Helping fight climate change by sequestering
carbon dioxide emissions through native species
reforestation and ecologically friendly forest
management.
Cultural Conservation
Protecting the traditional Patagonian way of
life, in both coastal and ranching communities,
through historical restorations, support of local
goods, and sustainable economic activities.
Land Conservation Initiatives
Placing the majority of our holdings into permanent
conservation to protect wildlife corridors, preserve
natural vistas, and prevent development in ecologically
sensitive areas.
Conservation Education
Hosting education workshops, to create and train
a network of environmental educators in the region,
and sponsoring recycling, organic gardening, and
eco-camps for local grade-school children.
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PATAGONIA SUR : From the Pacific to the Andes
Stays at the Patagonia Sur Nature Reserve are 8 days / 7 nights.
You’ll arrive on Saturday and will depart on the following Saturday.
SUNDAY | MONDAY | TUESDAY: Activities in Melimoyu. Hike,
•All meals, beverages, and snacks;
kayak, fly fish or float a river… you choose. Each evening, your
guide will meet with you to review the excursion options for the
following day. For example: enjoy an early morning kayak to
Melimoyu village, or a half-day marine sightseeing excursion
aboard our boat, the Chucao. After a delicious lunch, enjoy an
afternoon helicopter ride to get a bird’s-eye view of the whole
Melimoyu property, and perhaps toast the day’s adventures with a
glass of champagne at the Melimoyu glacier.
•Fully guided sightseeing and recreational activities.
WEDNESDAY: Morning transfer to Valle California. After breakfast
Our all-inclusive visits comprise:
•All accommodations at the Patagonia Sur Nature Reserve;
•Round-trip charter flight between Puerto Montt and Patagonia Sur properties;
Sample Itinerary
While this sample itinerary will provide you with a flavor of a
weeklong trip with us, all activities cater to your interests and
experience level, and may vary depending upon the weather.
SATURDAY: Patagonia Sur representatives will meet you at the
Puerto Montt airport (PMC). A charter plane will be waiting at the
terminal to take you on the hour-long flight to Melimoyu, past
Chiloé island and the mountains and volcanoes of the Patagonian
coast. After landing in Melimoyu, and enjoying a short and
picturesque boat ride across the bay, you will be welcomed to
Casa Bahía. Depending upon your energy level, you may either
choose to participate in an afternoon adventure or just relax on the
porch and enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and a traditional pisco
sour before dinner.
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at Casa Bahía, you will board a charter plane to head to Palena,
where the Patagonia Sur staff will be waiting to drive you to our
Valle California property, La Estrella, 30 minutes from the Palena
airport.
THURSDAY | FRIDAY: Activities in Valle California. You may choose
to spend the morning fly fishing on the El Tigre river, while your
friends or children try their luck in the family-friendly rapids of the
upper El Tigre. Post lunch, an afternoon hike to Laguna Corazón,
a horseback ride to El Fraile waterfall, or a mountain biking
adventure may complete the day. You will return to the quincho in
the afternoon for a farewell asado—a gaucho style barbecue—of
Patagonian roasted lamb.
SATURDAY: After bidding farewell to your new Patagonian friends,
you will be driven to the Palena airstrip to board your charter flight
back to Puerto Montt. Once in Puerto Montt, you will connect to
your domestic flight to Santiago in time to catch your international
flight that evening.
“Our time in Patagonia was fantastic.
From beginning to end,
the journey
was a rope of pearls, each fabulously
pleasurable, many unexpected, and all
delightful. And what was incomparable
to any other travel experience was how
we were welcomed and included like
family and treated as pampered guests.
Every day was filled with one new
experience after another, punctuated
by
breathtaking
beauty,
delicious
family meals, delightful people, storytelling, games, and practicing Spanish.
If pressed to say which property was
our favorite, we don’t think that any of
us could. Each was fabulous and at
every place we visited, the staff could
not have been more welcoming, warm,
and
thoughtful. The last two weeks
were among the happiest of our lives.
In a world where there is so much that
is troubling, the Patagonia Sur Nature
Reserve is so hopeful and romantic.”
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100,000 acres
100% sustainable
100% adventurous
100% authentic
Visit. Protect. Explore.
www.PatagoniaSur.com