PRG North – High End

The River House

WELCOME TO THE RIVER HOUSE

The River House Lodge is a centrally located, upscale lodge located on the Chimehuin River just 25 minutes from the airport and towns of Junin and San Martin de los Andes. The lodge is located on the banks of the Chimehuin river in between some of the most iconic Estancias in Neuquen Province. The River House management has decades of experience in the hospitality world having thrived at lodges like Tipiliuke Lodge in the same general area and Kau Tapen lodge in Tierra del Fuego, guaranteeing a very high level of service, excellent food, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Guests at The River House Lodge enjoy the luxury of high end service while being in a smaller boutique lodge, offering a quiet and relaxing atmosphere with a comprehensive array of amenities.

The 9,000 square foot lodge was totally remodeled in 2021 and can accommodate up to ten guests in five spacious double occupancy suites, all with private baths. The lodge is tastefully decorated in Argentina country style and offers high end amenities that can be noticed around every corner. There are many nooks and inviting spaces, inside and outside of the lodge, allowing groups and couples to spread out and enjoy the lodge as well as the beautiful Patagonia scenery. Highlights include a magnificent great room with a huge fireplace, cozy bar and lounge, outside fireplace and sitting areas in the exquisite gardens overlooking a fish-filled side channel of the Chimehuin.

The River House is an ideal option for non-anglers due to the privacy, coziness, and atmosphere of the lodge. Non-anglers enjoy all of the non-angling activities provided by The River House and PRG North, such as horseback riding, hiking and the use of the newly built spa, featuring a wonderful massage room, a hot tub and sauna, and an ample space for exercising or practicing Yoga. And because the River House is just a short drive to San Martin de los Andes, day trips into town can easily be arranged.

LODGE AMENITIES

Wifi Access

Family Friendly

Regional Food

Gourmet Food

Variety / Private

Spa

Hiking

Bird Watching

THE RIVER HOUSE HIGHLIGHTS

The River House is located on the banks of the Chimehuin River, only a short drive from CPC airport in San Martín de los Andes.

PRG offers a variety of custom options to make your stay the best it can be. Please email us to get pricing based on what you would like to do during your stay. Click HERE to email us.

The River House

Comfort

The River House is geared toward guests looking for more privacy. Guests at the house enjoy the luxury of being away from the main lodge while still experiencing a five star lodging experience. The three-story house has plenty of room to relax and enjoy, without the stress of other anglers and guests staying in the main lodge. The living room features a beautiful rock wall and fireplace, perfect for telling your new fishing stories and showing off the huge trout you caught. The River House is an excellent lodging option for groups looking for a more intimate lodging experience.

The River House

Food

At The River House, every meal is an experience in itself. Start your day with a hearty breakfast designed to fuel your adventures, with fresh local ingredients and made-to-order options. Lunches are often enjoyed riverside, where guides set up a picturesque picnic complete with gourmet selections and regional favorites. Evenings at The River House bring a true taste of Patagonia with multi-course dinners featuring expertly prepared meats, fresh vegetables, and decadent desserts, all paired with Argentina’s finest wines. Whether gathered around the fire or under the stars at the asado pit, every meal is a celebration of good food, great company, and unforgettable moments.

Featured Program

PRG North

Yes, it’s true… the rivers in the San Martin region do have the best hatches in South America which yields some of the best match the hatch dry fly fishing in the world. This is also a program where you get to see an authentic and rustic Argentina by staying at one of many estancias. Gauchos, asados (open bbq), and rustic ranch style homes are all part of this experience! Click below to learn why our PRG North program is so special.

PRG Difference

Why book through PRG

We encourage you to explore all of the benefits available to you when booking directly through PRG.  There is a difference. Make the most of your time and money and trust PRG to produce the best trips possible in Argentina. Guests who book direct with PRG will be provided:

There is no denying that our guides are the best in Argentina. Our staff of guides have been trained over the past two decades by PRG owners Rance Rathie and Travis Smith, professional guides born and raised in Montana. All guides speak English, are up to date on all safety training and are expert oarsmen and anglers. Many of our guides have been with us since the beginning which is a true testament to their passion for guiding and the PRG family.

Each guide is provided an assistant guide and you receive 1:1 guiding while wade fishing. This is a significant upgrade as both anglers will be able to fish independently and enjoy the luxury of single guiding. Assistant guides participate in a rigorous 4 to 6-year apprenticeship program, ensuring that all new guides are professionally trained and of PRG caliber. Consider them your concierge for the duration of your trip and enjoy a luxury not provided by other outfitters.

When you book directly with PRG, you are not tied down with limited water access provided by the estancia or lodge. Over the years, we have built a network of private water accesses — exclusive to Patagonia River Guides. No matter which lodge or estancia you book through PRG, we provide additional river access making your experience much more diverse and infinitely more productive. 

Guests at PRG enjoy a super-inclusive program and are always provided the industry’s top fly fishing gear and equipment — at no additional cost.  We provide Simms waders, boots, and other accessories.  We also provide Winston fly rods lined up on our custom Abel reels.  We also provide all flies, leaders, and tippet throughout your stay so you always have what you need, when you need it.  We also provide all lodging, food, beverage, license, and more. For those that love to travel light and want to skip the headache of checking fishing gear, you have that luxury when booking with PRG!

Argentina is a massive country and we have an incredible variety of water to fish spanning 600 miles North to South throughout the best parts of Northern and Central Patagonia.  With lodges strategically located in Rio Pico, Trevelin / Esquel, and San Martin / Junin de los Andes Regions, guests can easily fish a different river daily for up to three weeks.  For this reason, we recommend all of our guests to try a “combo” trip. With over a dozen lodging options in three regions, a combo trip will allow guests to see and fish much more of Patagonia.

When you book with PRG, our travel team will handle all logistics and travel to make your booking experience effortless and seamless.  We provide excellent communication and have a full in-house travel staff standing by to book every aspect of your trip from your doorstep to ours.  We provide the most comprehensive pre-trip packet ever developed for Argentina and work with top travel professionals in the USA and Argentina to everything for you – at no extra cost. Booking is easy!

Customize your Trip

Ideal Combo Options

The combo options below are PRG’s recommendations based on popularity. You may choose any of the North lodging options to create your custom trip. Please contact us to learn more about customizing your PRG North experience.

Adventure

The River House

4 nights | The River House

3 nights | Unplugged

High End

The River House

5 nights | The River House

2 nights | Arroyo Verde Lodge

High End + Authentic

The River House

4 nights | The River House

3 nights | Estancia Quemquemtreu

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