GOLDEN DORADO RIVER CRUISER
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HOUSEBOAT FISHING OPERATION WHERE YOU CAN FOLLOW THE FISH. EASILY REACHED BY ROAD FROM BUENOS AIRES. FANTASTIC FISHING AND A VERY COMFORTABLE / WELL EQUIPPED HOUSEBOAT.
Factfile
From the owners of Estancia Laguna Verde comes this relatively new and exciting golden dorado fishing destination in Argentina. The houseboat means you can literally follow the fish and access some of the most remote areas possible. The Golden Dorado River Cruiser is easily accessed by road from Buenos Aires and caters for both fly and spin anglers. It’s also a relaxing place for non-anglers to visit. No fixed length of stay.
Overview
The Golden Dorado River Cruiser is the only mother ship / houseboat fishing destination in the whole of Argentina.
With fantastic accommodation in the recently renovated liveaboard, which has been adapted to the modern angler that’s looking to find comfort while accessing the most exclusive and off the beaten paths, away from other boats and anglers.
This amazing destination features all the ingredients needed to create a trip of a lifetime. Chasing the hard fighting golden dorado, as well as other fantastic game fish such as payara in the huge upper delta of the Paraná River system, which is one of the biggest rivers in the world.
Another important element of the Golden Dorado River Cruiser is the short distance from Buenos Aires and Rosario. If you are in Rosario, you can get to the Marina in 45 minutes, from which a short boat trip takes you to the main houseboat. If you are coming from Buenos Aires, the Marina is just 2.5 hours away.
You truly escape on the Golden Dorado Cruiser. It is also worth visiting for the wildlife, which is abound in these remote, hard to reach areas.
Fishing
To appreciate the advantages of the houseboat system of the Golden Dorado River Cruiser compared to a traditional static lodge, you first need to understand the geography of the amazing Paraná River.
The Paraná River is born in the south of Brazil and, on its way south as it enters Argentina it receives water from several smaller rivers and tributaries. When it enters the provinces of Entre Ríos and Santa Fe it forms one of the largest deltas in the world, due to the confluence with the Uruguay River, finishing at La Plata River near the city of Buenos Aires, before going into the Atlantic Ocean.
This large river system is the second biggest in South America, after the Amazon, with a total length of over 1,500 miles. With hundreds of tributaries, deltas, marshlands, lagoons, side channels, it is full of fantastic flora and fauna, providing the most exciting adventure in this unique part of Argentina. This adds to the overall experience and wilderness. You will struggle to find a wilder place in which to catch a dorado in Argentina.
You will be fishing new waters every day, fishing and casting down inviting runs, inlet / outlets of lagoons, small side channels, tributaries bringing bait fish etc. It is an ever changing landscape and always something interesting around every corner.
Golden dorado are amazing hunters. They are always in search of an unfortunate prey item that happens to go by their holding spot. They like a current, and most times hunt their prey close to structure.
Fishing is done from brand new boats that are specifically designed for fly fishing. They have two casting platforms that allow comfortable casting and fishing, with remote controlled electrical engine operated by the guide that ensures you’re always in the best fishing zone possible.
In addition to targeting golden dorado, there is also the added bonus of fishing other exciting fish like pacu, pira pita, tararira, surubi, chafalote, and other freshwater species, which provide fantastic sport on both fly and spin gear.
accommodation and pricing
Accommodation is aboard the Parana Gypsy houseboat, which is a very comfortable and well equipped two engine houseboat that features four double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, each with air conditioning and running water for added comfort.
Telephone, flat screen TV with films and TV, and internet are available aboard the Golden Dorado River Cruiser.
Meals are prepared by the highly trained chef and matched with distinguished and high-class wines of Argentina, personally selected by the owners, who take pride in this selection – worth visiting for alone!
The Golden Dorado River Cruiser moves according to fishing and also to provide a new, outstanding location in each day of the trip, enjoying the Paraná scenery and beauty to the fullest.
For added adventure and enjoyment, according to weather conditions, several lunches or dinners may be served at land with full comfort, at a special sand bar, a nice forest, or a lonely small island, depending on where the river takes you.
The Golden Dorado River Cruiser has a flexible length of stay with no set arrival / departure days. Cost of a week (7 nights with 6 days fishing) is just US$4,950 per angler. Shorter stays are also available with cost for a five night stay being US$3,750, or a three night stay being US$2,450. There are also single room and single based guide rates to explore, along with non-angler rates. Please contact FishTravel with such requirements.
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