Golden Dorado River Cruiser

Fishing

For anyone who has never experienced a Golden Dorado on the end of their line, all we can say is, you're in for a serious ride.  These fish are amazingly strong, insanely acrobatic, and voraciously predatory. 

And the Rio Paraná is the most important river system they inhabit.  But it is an enormous system with hundreds of tributaries, deltas, marshlands, lagoons, and side channels full of fantastic flora and fauna.  While one part or another of it is pretty much always fishing like a blitzkrieg, the various lodges and guide services stretching from the Brazilian border down to Buenos Aires for the most part have to wait on that blitzkrieg to come to them.  Not us!  

The Golden Dorado River Cruiser was conceived from the beginning to address the question of seasonal and conditional mobility for the entire operation, effectively moving the lodge itself up or down the Paraná River System whenever necessary due to changes in weather, water level, season, bait fish migrations, or simply in response to credible fishing reports.  That means that when clients arrive we are already where we need to be, and if where we needs to be changed in the middle of a trip then a simple overnight ride wakes clients up in an all new environment for the next day's fishing.    

The fishing itself is conducted from our skiffs, working new waters each day and throwing big streamers into structures and runs where the Dorado hole up and wait for bait.  These are not timid fish, and when they come charging out from those structures and inhale your fly you had better be ready for a battle.  Twenty to Forty pound test shock tippet is used and anglers coming from a week with the trout down south will need to re-train their minds and arms to strip set instead of raising the rod when that big colorful streamer disappears.      

Our four brand new skiffs are specially designed for fly fishing, with two casting platforms each to allow for comfortable simultaneous fishing by the anglers, plus powerful outboards and remote control trolling motors for sneaking through the channels.  And in addition to targeting Golden Dorado, there is also the added bonus of fishing for other area species like Payara, Pacu, Pira Pita, Tararira, the massive catfish Surubi, and Chafalote, all of which provide interesting diverse sport.

Accommodations

The Golden Dorado River Cruiser is a comfortable two-engine mothership with four spacious air conditioned  guest bedrooms, each with its own private bath.  Telephone, internet (weather and location dependent), and satellite television are all available on board as well.  A communal dining hall and plenty of open air deck space comfortably set up for cocktails, storytelling, and fly tying provide more than enough room for the entire group.  

Cuisine

The Golden Dorado River Cruiser is staffed by its own executive chef and service team, providing a diverse blend of local and international cuisine made from fresh ingredients throughout your stay on board.   A full bar and excellent selection of fine wines is also available, and guests enjoy the same level of culinary service that they have been accustomed to at our Lago Strobel lodge for many years.

Travel Details

Flights for this program should arrive to the city of Buenos Aires (airport code EZE), then that's it! 

Because the boat lodge is mobile and follows fishing conditions up and down the river, some flexibility will always be maintained regarding travel from the airport to the water.  Our local team is very good at streamlining this however, and clients can expect that after arriving in Buenos Aires they will enjoy a comfortable ground/water taxi transfer and be unpacking and getting accommodated in the cabins within the shortest time possible.  (Generally two to two and a half hours)

Rates

Always remember, our services are provided absolutely free; booking a trip through Hemispheres Unlimited WILL NEVER COST YOU A SINGLE PENNY MORE than booking it directly with the lodge or outfitter, but does reap the benefits of our extensive experience with that destination, as well as our ongoing support services available to you at any time prior to, during, or even after your trip. 

Programs for the Golden Dorado River Cruiser normally run Saturday to Saturday, but arrangements can be made to accommodate almost any travel schedule.  The program is closed from mid-June to mid-August.

2023/24 Rates:

• Three Nights / Two and half days Fishing = $2,700.00
• Four Nights / Three and half days Fishing = $3,400.00
• Five Nights / Four and half days Fishing = $4,000.00
• Six Nights / Five and half days Fishing = $4,650.00
• Seven Nights / Six and half days Fishing = $5,200.00

Above rates are double occupancy; single occupancy rates are calculated at 1.5 times the standard rate.

It is also possible to add more days to these programs, or to create custom schedules. Simply contact us for more information and details.

What is included:

-Round trip Transfers to/from airport to mothership location.

-Fishing at Parana River and its tributaries.

-Use of motor boats and skiffs during fishing, two anglers and one guide per boat.

-Lodging at exclusive Golden Dorado River Cruiser, in double rooms with en suite bathrooms.

-All meals prepared by our Chef and sous chef.

-Full bar including local Argentinean wines, beers, and liquors.

-Wireless Internet access.

What is not included:

-Flights to and from Resistencia or Corrientes.

-Satellite and IP Telephone use.

-Tips for the staff and fishing guides.

*Custom planned trips are also available for this destination; Contact us today for available dates and details, and get started on your way to this dream-trip of a lifetime to see just why Jurassic Lake has captured the hearts and imaginations of so many fly fishermen from across the globe.

*This program can also be combined with the Blast & Cast Buenos Aires, adding Duck Hunting to the mix!  Click here for details.