Day 1 Transfer from Punta Arenas airport to Rio Penitente (about one hour). Stay in lovely converted estancia house situated in the middle of the pampas beside the trout-filled waters of the Rio Penitente. Comfortable en suite accommodation and dinner in the cosy restaurant serving a variety of local and home-reared produce. Dinner only (excluding drinks).
Day 2 After breakfast and a morning's fishing, private transfer across the pampas to the capital of this region, Puerto Natales. Lunch taken in one of the town's many great restaurants. Check in to waterside hotel before continuing on to the beautiful River Holenberg just outside Puerto Natales close to the tranquil Laguna Sofia. You can enjoy sunset fishing in this lovely spot before returning to dinner and comfortable accommodation in Puerto Natales. B,L,D (excluding drinks)
Day 3 After breakfast drive back to River Holenberg for a morning fishing. Enjoy riverside picnic lunch before continuing to Lago Balmaceda for a chance to catch some of the big brown trout swimming in this lake. Then continue into the Torres del Paine National Park for a night spent in the beautifully converted Estancia Lazo. Comfortable en suite accommodation and dinner in the excellent restaurant. B,L,D (excluding drinks).
Day 4 Transfer to the turquoise waters of Lago Sarmiento. This morning we will be fishing in a clear stream that feeds into the Lake. This is a beautiful area with a stunning backdrop of the towering granite peaks of the Paine Massif. Picnic lunch will be taken beside the lake. Evening return to our delightful accommodation at Estancia Lazo. B,L,D (excluding drinks).
Day 5 We can either spend more time fishing in Lago Sarmiento or take some horses and ride down to Lago Toro for a change of venue. Either way the day promises to offer some exciting fishing and wonderful scenery. Dinner and night spent at Estancia Lazo. B,L,D (excluding drinks).
Day 6 Transfer across the heart of the Park to the beautifully situated and comfortable lodge located close to the emerald green waters of the Serrano River. After lunch we can cast our lines into the river, a few steps from the hotel, to try our luck with the local brown trout and atlantic salmon. Time permitting, we can also fish at Lago Toro before enjoying some fireside pisco sours at the lodge and dinner in the restaurant. B,L,D (excluding drinks).
Day 7 Today we have a choice of either more fishing in the Serrano River or riding to Laguna Margarita for brown trout. Return for a second night at our lodge. B,L,D (excluding drinks).
Day 8 Transfer to Punta Arenas (six hours) for onward flight. We stop in Puerto Natales for lunch and a some souvenir shopping. Onward flights should be booked for late afternoon or the following morning. B.