HOW TO GET HERE

Melimoyu Lodge has a privileged, yet remote, location in the far South of Chile. To reach this magical destination, there are different points of access to the Aysen Region.

In general, the most frequent and efficient way to get here is by plane. Flight times and frequency will always depend on the point of departure.

The Puerto Montt – Chaiten route takes about 3.5 hours to the Lodge, and is the fastest and most practical commercial route for travelers who want to save time and start enjoying their stay as soon as possible.

Guests travelling on charter flights can land at the Aerodromes of La Junta (SCLJ), Puerto Marin Balmaceda (SCMA) or Puyuhuapi (SCPH) depending on the features of each aircraft.

The All-Inclusive Program includes land transportation to and from (IN/OUT) the Aerodromes near the Lodge. We invite you to discover the different access routes:

Puerto Montt – Chaiten – Melimoyu Lodge: (3 hrs. 20 min.)

The Carretera Austral starts in Puerto Montt (Los Lagos Region), where the bimodal route includes a mix of land and sea connections.

Take a small plane from Marcelo Marchant Aerodrome in Puerto Montt (La Paloma) (SCPF) to the Nuevo Chaitén Aerodrome (SCTN).
The flight takes approximately 40 minutes. From the Airport* take Route 7 (Carretera Austral) southbound towards La Junta.
Just before arriving to La Junta turn right (West) onto Route X-12 towards Puerto Raul Marin Balmaceda. Our Lodge is located at Km. 38 along this route.

* The IN/OUT transfer service from the Nuevo Chaiten Aerodrome is included in our All-Inclusive Program.

Small Airplanes:
Aerocord | Puerto Montt (SCPF) – Chaiten (SCTN)
Pewenchile | Puerto Montt (SCPF) – Chaiten (SCTN)

Airlines:
Jetsmart | Santiago (SCL) – Puerto Montt (SCTE)
Latam | Santiago (SCL) – Puerto Montt (SCTE)
Skyairline | Santiago (SCL) – Puerto Montt (SCTE)

Esquel – Melimoyu Lodge: (~4 hrs. 30 min.)

From the Brigadier General Antonio Parodi International Airport (EQS), Esquel, Argentina, take Route 259 towards the “Paso Rio Futaleufu” border crossing, then continue along this road until it intersects with Route 235, where you will turn right (North) towards the Carretera Austral. At the intersection with Route 7 (Carretera Austral) turn left (South) towards the town of La Junta. Just before getting to La Junta turn right (West) along Route X-12 towards Puerto Raul Marin Balmaceda. Our Lodge is located at Km. 38 along this route.

* The IN/OUT transfer service from the Esquel Airport is included in our All-Inclusive Program.

Santiago – Balmaceda – Melimoyu Lodge: (7 hrs. 45 min approximately)

Fly from Santiago (SCL) to Balmaceda Airport (BBA). The flight takes around 2 hours and 10 minutes.
From the airport* take Route 7 (Carretera Austral) northbound towards the town of La Junta.
Just past La Junta, turn left (West) onto Route X-12 towards Puerto Raul Marin Balmaceda. Our Lodge is located at Km. 38 along this route.

* Airport transfer service TO / FROM the Balmaceda airport is included in the ALL INCLUSIVE program.

Airlines:
Jetsmart | Santiago (SCL) – Balmaceda (BBA)
Latam | Santiago (SCL) – Balmaceda (BBA)
Skyairline | Santiago (SCL) – Balmaceda (BBA)

Puerto Montt – Chaiten – Melimoyu Lodge: (9 hrs. 30 min. Aprox · Land Route)

The Carretera Austral starts in Puerto Montt (Los Lagos Region), where the bimodal route includes a mix of land and sea connections.

From Puerto Montt head south along Route 7 (Carretera Austral).
After 45 minutes, you will arrive to the town of La Arena where you will board a ferry to cross the Estuario Reloncavi (~45 min.) to the town of Puelche.
Continue southbound until Hornopiren (around 1 hour) where you will board another ferry (~3.5 hours) to Leptepú.
Once there, continue along the same route for 10 minutes where you will board another ferry at Fiordo Largo (~45 min) to Caleta Gonzalo.
Continue southbound along the Carretera Austral towards the town of La Junta. You will first pass the town of Chaiten, and just before arriving to La Junta turn right (West) along Route X-12 towards Puerto Raul Marin Balmaceda. Our Lodge is located at Km. 38 along this route.

Another option for this route is by Transportes Austral.

For other maritime connections, we recommend visiting the route Puerto Montt – Chaiten and Quellon – Puerto Raul Marin Balmaceda.

For guests who have their own helicopter or want to rent one, we have a heliport at our Lodge for your convenience.

Pedro F

2020-02-05

Inolvidable Experiencia Como todos los años, con mi grupo de amigos (fly fishing) elegimos un lugar para relajarnos y practicar nuestro pasatiempo favorito. En 2019 seleccionamos Melimoyu Lodge a orillas del Río Palena, cerca de la localidad de La Junta. Era primera vez que nos aventurábamos en ese sector, norte de la Carretera Austral. Nuestra experiencia fue “simplemente extraordinaria” no solamente por la buena pesca (río Palena, lago Rosellot, río Figueroa, lago Yelcho) sino también y sobretodo por la excelente atención y cuidada organización del Lodge. Extraordinario recibir atención 5 estrellas en un lugar tan apartado e inmerso en la naturaleza como Melimoyu Lodge y eso fue exactamente nuestra experiencia . Este año cuando debamos reunirnos nuevamente nuestro grupo de pesca consideraremos volver a Melimoyu Lodge para vivir nuevamente la experiencia. Felicitaciones a los que hicieron realidad ese maravilloso lugar y a Chile por disponer de tan buena infraestructura.

Karl and Robyn

2019-04-18

A great lodge: Fabulous surroundings and hosts We spent the last three days of our three week Patagonia vacation at Melimoyu lodge. It was one of our most memorable experiences of the trip. The lodge is remote, located in a lush rain-forest, but despite its remoteness the lodge was beautiful and comfortable. In addition to world-class fishing and guides the lodge offers other activities to occupy those not interested in fishing. The food was superb and most importantly the hosts and staff were exceptionally engaging. Outstanding.

Piszah

2018-06-12

This place inspires books, movies and stories! After a couple of months deciding when we were going to visit this place (that we've heard off from some american and european friends), we packed our bags and took a flight that got us to the incredible Hotel & Patagonia Alto Melimoyu in "La Junta" late at night. We departed the next day taking a one hour trip that took us from la Junta to the Lodge, and that it was like going somewhere you've never heard of before. Bulky and leafy roads through a bushy forest made us feel like we were in the middle of a Jurassic Park. Once we got there we were astonished by this lodge, its architecture and decoration, are only overcomed by the coziness of the rooms, attention and landscape that you can appreciate when you look outside the window. Then, we had a lamb bbq (cordero al palo) with other tourists in a separated area from the lodge, and right next to the river. Those were some of the details that make the difference. The next day we went fly fishing (best spots i've seen) in company of the instructor, but right before that, we went up the river where we encountered some hot springs that made us relax and get ready for action. We eve took a buggy ride and we visited Lago Verde, to see some other landscapes that are unique and fascinating. We had such an amazing time and we would come back every time we could. We recommend this place like no other we've visited before. A totally incredible and complete experience that exceeded our high expectations.

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