WELCOME TO PATAGONIA CHILE
Medical Facilities
All guests have the responsibility to disclose any kind of special medical, physical or dietary needs to the Lodge ahead of time in order to facilitate an enjoyable excursion. The Lodge will make every effort to ensure your safety while you are a guest at the Lodge; however, outdoor activities of this nature are not entirely without risk. The Lodge recommends investing in travel insurance.
Clothing
Pack light, warm and windproof clothing. Those visiting us in the late season can count on cold mornings and evenings. Wind bloc and Wind Stopper fleece products are very good and when combined with breathable waders and jackets, offer superior protection that will keep you warm and comfortable all day. Prepare to dress in layers. Remember your sunscreen and polarized sunglasses!
Gratuities
The lodge recommends 10% to 15% of the lodge rate as total tip for the program’s guides and staff. Guides generally fish an 8-hour day, but they will cater to the serious angler who fishes longer hours; in this case guide tips should be adjusted accordingly.
*Prices subject to change. Due to the extreme increase in the cost of fuel, prices are subject to change without notice.
Currencies
US dollars are welcomed at the Lodge for gratuities and additional services at the Lodge (telephone calls, internet, laundry, etc.) The Lodge also accepts traveler’s checks and personal checks.
Climate
Temperatures range from 40‘s in the morning to over 80 in the afternoon. Bring warm clothing that can be layered.
Power and Communications
The Lodge has 220 volt 50 cycle power and takes the rounded two-prong adaptors. The Lodge has adaptors for their guests. Just ask for assistance. Phone and internet services are NOT available.
Documentation
You will need a valid passport to enter Chile. Please make sure your passport is valid for six months after the last day of your trip. Please note that Chile charges a one-time entrance fee of $130 dollars US before you clear customs when entering the country. Please be prepared to pay this in cash.
Important Phone Numbers
Please contact Rafael Gonzalez cell phone +56 9 7957 8636 or Operations office in Punta Arenas +56 61 232 1044.
Remote areas in Magallanes are truly beautiful locations to enjoy, but if you were to require immediate evacuation in case of accident or illness and when the local medical system does not have the capacity to help, AIR MEDICAL RESCUE TIERRA DEL FUEGO is standing by to assist.
By using a helicopter with medical crew, we are able to arrive in minutes, stabilizing the patient and taking him or her immediately to a medical center of proper complexity.
Being prepared is key… in times of emergency, time flies. For Aerorescate the security in all our operations are the most important thing. That is why we strive to adhere to international certifications related to aerial rescue operations.
A norm developed for the Aerial Security Foundation that guarantees that the operations are carried out following international parameters.
One of the most important European manufacturers certified us as the “Twinstar” reference fleet and the off-shore operator with more rescue flight hours in South America than most of our competitors. Recently, Eurocopter granted us the distinction that certifies us with more than 100.000 flight hours.
ISO 9001: Quality certification of the International Standardization Organization, which is recognized all over the world.