Robinson Crusoe Island
7 Nights / 6 Fishing Days (Double Occupancy)
US $3,600 per person
Rates per person based on double room. Programs include accommodations in lodge, snacks, food, domestic transfers, one professional fishing guide for every three o fishermen, and access to private and protected fishing areas. All transfers are coordinated by C&A. Rate does not include flights, fishing license, or fishing equipment.
We invite you to discover the secrets and treasures of Robinson Crusoe Island, part of the Juan Fernandez archipelago, an island dream that promises to heighten the senses and deliver one of the most wild, unforgettable experiences in nature in the Pacific Ocean, where you will enjoy an incredible adventure in sustainable sport fishing and guided sport diving.
A destination with unique fishing qualities, the island has been a Marine Protected Area (World Marine Park) since 2015, a recognition earned due to its status as a World Biosphere Reserve and the 68% of endemic species found in its waters.
When you set sail in one of our 2 boats, you’re sure to feel like a 21st century Robinson Crusoe. What’s more, you’ll journey deep into the flora and fauna of the Juan Fernandez National Park and see species unique to this part of the world, all accompanied by local guides knowledgeable in the island’s history and local legends.
The Juan Fernandez archipelago, where Robinson Crusoe Island is found, offers some of the world’s best sport fishing of the Seriola lalandi (also known as vidriola, yellowtail kingfish, amberjack, palometa, toremo, dorado, olhete, and pez limón), which, according to the island’s historical records, have been found weighing more than 132 pounds. Other species include sawfish, Juan Fernandez sea bass, tuna, soles, and Juan Fernandez mackerels.
Types of fishing: jigging, casting, fishing with poppers, and fly fishing.
The highest concentration of fish per km2 in the world!
Lodging
The lodge is situated in front of the ocean and has all the comforts for guests to enjoy a cozy environment that feels like home, complete with delicious traditional food from the island, like the famous Juan Fernandez lobster and golden crab.
Isla Pacifico Eco Lodge only has 4 rooms, each with a King size bed or two double beds, private bathroom, private balcony, and ocean views. It can welcome a maximum of 8 guests, which allows for 100% personalized attention, provided by the island’s owners and fishermen’s families for the last 120 years.
Equipment
Traditional fishing equipment
Trolling and jigging rods 1.8-2.2 m in length, BIG GAME 7000-9000-size front reel, or horizontal reels with 50-80-lb. lines, lures that sink between 6 and 130 m, jigs, and poppers. Fluorocarbon leader between 130 and 150 lbs. As a reminder, species that are captured on this island are strong and weigh a considerable amount; they can put up a big struggle.
Fly fishing equipment
#8 to #12 equipment with sinking tip lines of 250 to 450 grains, fluorocarbon leader .40-.70 mm and closer in case of Sierra fishing. Small fish and crustacean imitation flies.
Expedition specifics
The island is located in the Pacific Ocean, about 415 miles into the sea from the coasts of Valparaíso.
Flights to the island from the Santiago airport can be booked in advance and take approximately 3 hours. They arrive late in the day and depart in the early afternoon on the final day, so guests can take advantage of a few extra hours at the beginning and end of the expedition.
Breakfasts packed with high-energy nutrients prepare guests for a day full of activities. Lunches consist primarily of ocean products: fresh fish such as pandora, yellowtail, sole, Chilean sea bass, mackerel, and tuna, in addition to octopus, golden crab, and the famous Juan Fernandez lobster. It’s important to communicate if you are vegetarian or have any dietary needs before the trip. The final farewell meal consists of a barbecue of meat, fish, or whatever else the group chooses. This meal is 100% personalized according to the group and its individuals.
Other activities on the island
- Diving
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Lobster fishing
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