Join Simon for 8 days of chasing chrome-bright sea-run brown trout on the mighty lower Rio Grande river. You'll kick off 2027 in style at the world-renowned Villa Maria Lodge where great fishing, expert guidance, fine dining and breathtaking landscapes all come together.
Simon spent his early years guiding at Villa Maria Lodge and cannot wait to return to the Rio Grande’s most traditional Spey fishing lodge and fish waters perfectly suited for two-handed rod enthusiasts. Villa Maria is a Nervous Waters property and offers best-in-class accommodations. It is a small, exclusive lodge catering to no more than six anglers per week. For this event, Nervous Waters has made a special offer to open early for Simon’s guests to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a special dinner and 8 days of fishing at Villa Maria. Simon will be there to help guests fine tune their casting, deep dive into Spey casting for anadromous fish, and share a dram or two in celebration of bringing in the New Year at this incredible operation at the end of the world!
Dates: December 30, 2026 - January 8, 2027 - 1 spot available
Itinerary:
December 28: Depart home
December 29: Arrive Buenos Aires, continue to Ushuaia, relax, unwind and overnight at a hotel in Ushuaia.
December 30: Transfer directly to Villa Maria Lodge.
December 31: Fish during the day and return for a special NYE celebration.
January 1 - 7: 7 full days fishing the lower Rio Grande and overnight at Villa Maria Lodge.
January 8: Depart Lodge for Ushuaia or Rio Grande airports.
Rate: $18,950 per person for a 9 night/8 day package based on single room/shared guide
Included: Hotel in Ushuaia, accommodations and meals at the lodge, wine/beer/alcohol, transfers to/from Ushuaia and Rio Grande airports and the lodge, loaner fishing equipment (rods, reels & lines), guided fishing, fishing license, and Spey casting instruction from Simon Gawesworth.
Not Included: International and domestic airfare, accommodations/meals/transfers in Buenos Aires, flies, and gratuities
*Travel Notes: Guests will either fly into Ushuaia (USH) or Rio Grande airport (RGA) based on Aerolineas flight schedule (to be determined).
