Patagonia
A Night at the Domes with Estancia Rio Pelke
Jake Crawford March 22, 2024
This season I had the opportunity to visit our friends at Tres Amigos Outfitters in southern Patagonia and spent a night at their remote eco-dome camp as part of their Estancia Rio Pelke program.
Estancia Rio Pelke is a truly authentic Patagonian experience where you can access five different rivers and spring creeks based out of the hundred-year-old Biott family estancia. Just before the start of the season, they updated a historic gaucho structure on the estancia (where they would sheer sheep) into a newly renovated lodge, complete with single occupancy rooms for four guests.
The option to target trophy book trout from their remote dome camp adds another layer of challenge and reward to an already robust trout fishing program. During the standard weeklong package, guests can opt for a special overnight trip to the eco-domes. It’s a scenic two-hour (mostly gravel road) drive from the main estancia to the eco-dome camp. The eco-domes camp offers a warm and welcoming adventure-based accommodation positioned in the heart of their incredible brook trout fishery. Staying at the domes avoids making the hours long commute to the most prime portion of the brook trout fishery.
The eco-domes are situated among ancient lava beds on a grassy flat that are surrounded by a string of volcanoes in the distance. There are two domes, each with two beds for two guests and a main larger dome which offers a wood burning stove and an escape from the elements. The camp also has a bathroom that's complete with a hot water shower only a short walk from the main lounging dome.
The immense value of these domes became crystal clear when my fishing partner and I both landed personal best brook trout in the first pool of the day. By early afternoon, I found a truly unforgettable brook trout that was as girthy as it was long and had the most spectacular spotting I’d ever seen. Many opportunities and fish were had that day, all while experiencing the fishery completely by ourselves.
A night at the domes with Rio Pelke offers guests one of the more unique experiences in our entire catalog and one we know you’ll be sure to enjoy.
Estancia Rio Pelke, Argentina
Estancia Rio Pelke, Argentina
Experience an authentic Patagonian journey with homestays at traditional, family-run Argentinian estancias and a comfortable, rustic eco-camp