Non-Angling Adventures
Historic steam trains, Welsh colonial towns, Andean horseback rides, and the outlaw history of Butch Cassidy. For the guest who wants more than the river.
Beyond the River
Patagonia on Your Terms
Not every day of your trip needs to be spent on the water. Our partner lodges sit in the heart of Chubut Province, a region as rich in history, culture, and landscape as it is in trout. Whether you're a non-angling partner joining a fishing trip, an angler looking for a change of pace, or a family mixing activities through the week, our lodges can arrange the excursion. Availability and logistics vary by lodge and season. Ask your lodge directly when planning your trip.
Beyond the River in Photos
Lago Menéndez and Trevelin tulip-field photography via Wikimedia Commons: © littletroll (CC BY-SA 3.0), © Polarcito (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Excursions
History, Culture, Wilderness
La Trochita
Full-day excursion
The Old Patagonian Express: a narrow-gauge steam train still pulled by its original 1920s locomotives across the Patagonian steppe.
Los Alerces National Park
Full-day excursion
A UNESCO World Heritage park of glacial lakes, turquoise rivers, and forests of the alerce, a giant Patagonian cypress that lives for thousands of years.
Trevelin
Full-day excursion
A town built by Welsh settlers at the foot of the Andes: tea houses, historic flour mills, and the story of a horse named Malacara.
Butch Cassidy's Cabin
Under 4 hours
The log homestead outside Cholila where Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, and Etta Place ranched under assumed names from 1901 to 1905.
Mapuche Weavers
Half-day excursion
Watch Mapuche weavers at work on the traditional upright loom, turning hand-spun wool into ponchos, blankets, and rugs in patterns handed down through generations.
Museo Leleque
Activities
Get Moving
Horseback Riding
Hiking & Walking
Boating & Watersports
Begin Your Patagonia Story
Five partner lodges, one trip of a lifetime. Tell us your dates and we'll help you find the right water.