LOCATION
Puerto Montt, Chile

SEASON
November through Mid-April

CAPACITY
Maximum of 18 anglers and 10 non-anglers per week

SPECIES
Primarily brown, rainbow and brook trout with some salmon

GENERAL INFORMATION
Nomads of the Seas offers a program that allow you to travel through Patagonia as never before; by air, land and water all on the same trip! With the versatility of their live-aboard vessel the Atmosphere, its complete aero-maritime transportation system, and the expertise of its guides and crew members, Nomads can deliver an adventure unlike anything ever before seen in the world of fishing. Totally amazing and unique!

LENGTH OF STAY
A standard package with Nomads of the Seas runs Saturday through Saturday (7 nights and 6 days of fishing.)

THE FISHING
Nomads’ “Ultimate Fly Fishing Program” offers the thrill of angling in pristine and virgin places that have – in all likelihood – only been accessed by Nomads and its guests. Having the privilege to reach spots which have never been touched by other anglers is just one of the many amazing aspects of this fishing program. The concept of Nomads’ program means total access to any fly fishing destination within Atmosphere’s wide navigation area, despite any difficulties that arise. The complete “aero-maritime system” (helicopter, jet boats, zodiacs, drift boats and more) grants a high degree of flexibility which allows anglers to successfully overcome all varying conditions associated with water levels, meteorology and fish behavior of every possible destination. With this type of fishing, the angler often-times becomes a part of the scouting team, which can add a whole new dimension to each expedition. There is no such thing as being bound to a specific location; groups are free to explore privileged sites, including some that have rarely – if ever – seen an angler. Due to these conditions, large numbers and trophy-sized fishare not hard to find with Nomads. The fishing areas accessed by Nomads are distinguished by a rich population of salmonid species of varying sizes: rainbow and brown trout, resident brook trout, sea-run brown, silver (Coho), king (Chinook) and the occasion Atlantic salmon.

The fishing program is organized into a variety of different daily outings, which include one guide for every two fishermen. All of the Nomads guides have been thoroughly trained to spot even the hardes-to-find-fish, and also help anglers use the most suitable casting and presentation techniques.

Heli Drifts / Jet Skiffs
Anglers are flown in to specific locations, particularly beautiful and difficult to reach. McKenzie drift boats and jet skiffs -- previously placed – await passengers who will enjoy an excellent fishing day before the helicopter returns to fly them back to Atmosphere.

Heli Zodiac / Catarafts
Anglers, alongside portable zodiac boats, are flown out to the fishing site. After a full day of fly-fishing, the helicopter picks everybody up and flies back to the Atmosphere.

Jet Boats
Anglers reach their fishing destinations by way of beautiful, unexplored rivers, which they navigate in jet boats especially designed for this activity

BOATS AND EQUIPMENT OFFERED
Nomads of the Seas relies on a cutting edge, no-holds aero-maritime transport system that consists of a Bell 407 helicopter, 6 jet-boats, a Hurricane 920 RIB zodiac, and other lesser watercrafts such as zodiacs and catacrafts.  Meanwhile, 36 McKenzie boats and 12 jetskiffs are placed in strategic spots of the Patagonia, readily available for fishing trips in deeper territory. This equipment allows Nomads to penetrate into the region’s most secluded rivers, lagoons and mountain fisheries.

THE LODGING
Nomads’ mothership – the Atmosphere – offers the perfect combination of substantial exploration capabilities and high-end, full-service live-aboard accommodations and amenities.  The ship is fully equipped as to guarantee a pleasant, exciting and safe voyage through Patagonian waters. Approximately 150 feet in length, Atmosphere is categorized as a "Small Ship". Its overall capacity is 28 passengers (including and maximum of 18 anglers) and an additional 32 crew members, which the vessel is capable of transporting in all types of weather, seas and visibility conditions. Design-wise, the Atmosphere entails a complex engineering layout in order to safely and usefully accommodate all of the aero-maritime transportation crafts that this operation requires.

In the beginning, when Nomads of the Seas was just an idea, the elements that the ship must have were already clear to the owners and designers. They knew that it would have to be an intimate, comfortable and stylish vessel, with each space be created to give passengers the maximum comfort. The second great requirement for the Atmosphere was that it should have the capacity to carry a complete and sophisticated “aero-marine system” that was able to carry the passengers deep into the wilds of Patagonia in the hardest geographic and weather conditions. This way, the Atmosphere was conceived and designed by a team comprised of Nomads of the Seas and Asenav Shipyard professionals. Asenav, also in charge of the actual building, is a company internationally renowned for its work with Patagonia-navigating ships. The entire design and building process took approximately two years, and concluded in October 2006.

Each cabin on the ship (10 twin cabins and 4 double cabins) has been specially designed to give passengers the privacy and comfort they need. Nomads has made a great effort to provide passengers with natural and tasteful interiors, to make you feel just as if you were home. You'll also experience five-star, attentive service during your entire trip.

Patagonian food preparations will be presented in frequent gourmet events throughout the journey aboard Atmosphere. There will also be special wine tastings featuring the best Chilean varieties, including some which are very hard to find in the market. Your inaugural dinner on board will provide an introduction to Patagonian cuisine. Guests will be able to share preparations such as antipasto, pickled quail, duck confit, and shrimp, to name a few, in a wide array of presentations. Farewell at Nomads includes an extraordinary dinner/tasting event which will allow guests to travel across both Patagonian and Chilean cuisine, both at their best. These delicious Patagonian meals are paired off with suitable, refined Chilean wines of different varieties.

RATES & DETAILS 2009

Prime Season: Dec 26 / Jan / Feb / Mar 6-13
Regular Season: Oct/Nov/Dec 1-26 / Mar 13-27 / Apr

WHAT’S INCLUDED
All transfers to and from Puerto Montt, Chile and the ship, breakfast, lunch, dinner and appetizers, open bar (except for special liquors,) all activities on board, double or single occupancy (according to the requested reservation,) daily fly fishing excursions as scheduled, and daily whale watching and ecotourism excursions as scheduled. During all fly fishing excursions, Nomads of the Seas provides complimentary jet boat, helicopter and zodiac services.

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
Tips and gratuities for crew, staff and guides, select brands of liquor, VAT tax (included in initial invoice for trip,) personal gear, rods, reels, and flies.

DEPOSIT INFORMATION
A 50% non-refundable deposit will secure your reservation. Deposits must be received within 15 days of booking or the due date as specified on the invoice provided upon reservation. Full payment is due 90 days prior to start of trip.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
You will need a valid passport to enter the country of Chile. Citizens of the United States, Canada, and the UK do not need a visa unless they plan on staying for more than three months. There is a one-time entrance fee for US Citizens of $100.00 USD, which is the same fee that the US charges Chileans to enter the United States.

NON-ANGLING ACTIVITIES
Patagonian Chile has much to offer the non-angler, and there is a great deal more to explore than just the trout fisheries. Nomads’ Wildlife Adventures Program is designed to allow non-anglers to discover Chilean Patagonia along with first class scientists and expert guides. Guests travel deep into Patagonian territory to uncover the mysteries that this region has to offer, as well as enjoying specialized expeditions like trekking, sea and river kayaking, panoramic flights, and numerous other amazing activities.

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