TRIP BRIEF
GETTING THERE
Anglers fly internationally to Buenos Aires, then continue on a domestic flight to San Martin de los Andes or Bariloche, then transfer by car to the lodge.
Most flights from the U.S. leave late in the evening arriving in "BA" early the next morning. Depending on your departure city the flight averages 9 to 11 hours. Once in BA anglers must transfer from Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) which is about 20 miles outside of the city to the Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) domestic airport located near downtown. Transfer between the two airports is easy by taxi or car service (we recommend Manuel Tiende Leon - desk on left just as you leave the secure area of airport), costs approx. $40, and takes about 45-minutes.
Anglers then board a 2-hour LAN or Aerolinas Argentinas flight from BA to San Martin de los Andes where they will be met by a lodge representative for the free transfer (approx. 40-minutes) to Chime Lodge. NOTE: flight schedules from BA to San Martin change frequently. Be sure your itinerary allows enough time for transfer between the two airports (minimum 3 hours from landing in BA to take off to San Martin). A second option for getting from BA to Chime Lodge if San Martin flights don't work is to fly through Bariloche, but this then requires a 3-hour, $150 transfer to the lodge.
Many anglers stay a day or two in BA to acclimate, see the sights (highly recommended) and avoid transfer timing issues. Call us for suggestions on hotels, tour guides, fabulous restaurants, tango performances, and other great things to see and do in the city. Transfer time from downtown BA hotels to the domestic airport is approx. 15-minutes and is easily and safely done by taxi (approx. $20)
We suggest you purchase your tickets through a U.S. travel agent so they can assist in the event of a schedule change. We highly recommend Alicia at Holdy Tours (800-446-1111) in Walnut Creek, CA. She is a travel wholesaler and South American expert and will find you the absolute best and least-expensive flight options. Average total round trip air costs for this trip from the U.S. depending on time of year and departure city is $1,500.
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