La Dormida | Dove Shooting | Cordoba | Argentina
Built on the tradition of over 20 years of dove shooting experience, La Dormida is the newest and most exclusive dove shooters accommodation ever offered in Cordoba, which has already received acclaim from Argentina’s journals of design and decoration. La Dormida is run and organised by David Denies whose dove shooting and hunting lodges are famous for their unparalleled service. Building upon these traditions our staff at La Dormida has been specially trained in the art of caring for private parties.
Location
La Dormida is located in the province of Cordoba, in Central Argentina, 80 miles (130km) North of the Córdoba City International Airport which is approximately 1 hour 35 minutes away. It is widely considered the dove shooting capital of the world, with 100 square mile radius (160 km) around the lodge is annually inhabited by over 50.000.000 million doves, and the birds reproduce over five times per year. For the uninitiated, this is quite possibly shooting heaven and whether you are a veteran or a relative novice you will be able to find sport to match. From the moment you arrive in Argentina, our service is personalised and attention is paid to every imaginable detail, from airport reception, to uniformed bird boys in the field. The David Denies standard has no equal, and makes a visit to Cordoba a shooting holiday without peer.
Shooting
The program generally starts at 8:00 AM with a hearty breakfast and short drive to the shoot. In the field, you will be assigned a pick-up boy, who will provide you with shells and refreshments and direct you to your shooting stand. The birds fly in literally waves, darkening the skies and whether you wish to focus on sheer numbers or go for the most challenging shots the options are yours. The lodge maintains 55 shooting fields all within a short drive through the region’s rolling farmland. You will be visited frequently by our head guide who will be available to assist you with any need, even giving you some tips on your shooting if required. Depending on the time of the year you will shoot till noon when you will be treated to an incredible barbecue lunch, shaded by a comfortable safari tent, tasting some of Argentina’s wonderful beef and superb wines. The afternoon begins at around 2 or 2:30 PM, and continues until almost dark. There is no quitting time, good sense and tired shooters dictate when the day is through.
This is a true all year round location and makes an excellent addition to any other activities you might have in mind during a trip to Argentina or Chile.
Additional Activities
There are optional trips to consider when in Argentina such as, historical tours, sight seeing, shopping and horse riding for the more adventurous amongst you.
Built on the tradition of over 20 years of dove shooting experience, La Dormida is the newest and most exclusive dove shooters accommodation ever offered in Cordoba, which has already received acclaim from Argentina’s journals for design and decoration, plus a huge reputation as one of the top lodges for quality of service.
Situated in the secluded foothills of the Sierras Chicas, you and your private party can enjoy the comforts of a lodge you can call your own, in complete seclusion. From La Dormida, you won’t be able to see a road, a power line, nor another building, so you can relax on the veranda and enjoy the great weather and splendid isolation.
La Dormida will accommodate 10 dove shooters, or depending on the configuration of the group. We have 4 single rooms, each with a large (queen) bed and 3 double rooms with two beds in each. All rooms have private (ensuite) baths. In addition, La Dormida offers a large dining room with a spectacular dining table, a sitting room and bar and a large, comfortable courtyard with a fire pit and a plunge pool. It also has many of the important necessities and some extras that you may or not expect to find in a shooting lodge, including; a recreation room, gun cleaning table and facilities, telephone, Internet access (WIFI), maid and laundry service and masseuse. Gift shop offers local artwork and crafts, logo wear and accessories.
We use a variety of Hotels in Buenos Aries for your overnight stay, from hotels close to the airport to hotels in downtown Buenos Aries that allow you to see a bit more of Buenos Aries and even extend your stay.
All hotels that we use are a minimum of 3 stars and will at least include all the basic facilities listed below. If you wish, we can discuss, which hotel to use to suit your own personal requirements. Also, for overnight hotels, there is always the option to upgrade to single rooms.
Season: All year
Peak: October to April
There is no set itinerary and the below is only for a guide purpose, you can have as many or as little number of days shooting as you wish. We also have daily flights departing from the UK with British Airways, therefore should you wish to either extend your stay with additional days at the beginning or end in Buenos Aires, or add on some fantastic fishing, the itinerary below can be tailored to suit.
DAY 1:
Depart UK (alternative routes available)
DAY 2:
Arrive Buenos Aries International Airport
After you have picked up your luggage and cleared customs, walk out of the terminal building where an Sportquest Holidays representative will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel in Buenos Aires.
Overnight Accommodation: Buenos Aires Hotel (Twin rooms) B/B.
DAY 3: Shooting Day.
In the morning our staff will transport you to the domestic airport for your connection to Cordoba.
Depart Buenos Aries
Arrive Cordoba
On arrival at Cordoba, our staff and transport will be waiting to transfer you to the shooting fields for lunch and you will start shooting after lunch.
Check in and welcome drinks at the lodge will be right after that afternoon shooting session.
Overnight Accommodation: La Dormida Lodge (Twin rooms) F/B
DAYS 4 to 7: Shooting Days
The program generally starts at 8:00 AM with a hearty breakfast and short drive to the shoot. In the field you will be assigned a pick up boy, who will provide you with shells and refreshments and direct you to your shooting stand. Depending on the time of the year, you will shoot till noon when you will be treated to an incredible barbeque lunch, shaded by a comfortable safari tent, tasting some of Argentina’s wonderful beef and superb wines. Afternoon begins at around 2 or 2:30 PM, and continues until almost dark. There is no quitting time, good sense and tired shooters dictate when the day is through. And time to return to the lodge for cocktails and early dinner.
Overnight Accommodation: La Dormida Lodge (Twin rooms) F/B
DAY 8:
In the morning our staff will transport you to the domestic airport for your return connection flight to Buenos Aires.
Depart Cordoba
Arrive Buenos Aires
On arrival at Buenos Aires, our staff and transport will be waiting to transfer you to the International Airport.
Depart Buenos Aries International Airport
DAY 9:
Arrive UK
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| Start Date | End Date | Days | Nights | Shooting | Gun | Bag size | Availability |
| 01/01/2019 | 20/12/2019 | 9 | 8 | 4.5 | £4,936 | Unlimited | Book Now |
| 01/01/2020 | 20/12/2020 | 9 | 8 | 4.5 | £5,411 | Unlimited | Book Now |
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If, however, you find an identical holiday available with any other fully bonded Tour Operator at a lower price, we will match that price.
Price NotesPrices are based on two adults sharing transfers, shooting and accommodation (unless otherwise stated) and are correct at the time of going to press. Subject to time of year or date and currency fluctuations, these prices may fluctuate slightly due to flight price increases or fuel surcharge.
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Gun Licence (approx $65 pp per day)
Gun Hire (approx $85 pp per day)
Shells (approx $14.25 per box)
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- All flights
- All transfers
- 1 night Buenos Aires B/B
- 5 nights La Dormida Lodge F/B
- 4.5 Days guided Dove shooting
- All drinks while staying at La Dormida Lodge
- Personal insurance
- Meals in Buenos Aires
- Gun Licence
- Gun Hire
- Shells
Flight upgrades
Additional shooting days
Additional nights in BA
Add on Sea Trout or Golden Dorado Fishing
Visa
A machine-readable passport with at least 6 months before expiry, no visa for UK citizens required.
Medical Requirements
No vaccinations currently required
Please Note
All details of visa and medical requirements are correct at time of press however please check these requirements for changes.
Departure tax
There is no additional airport departure tax when leaving Argentina
Flight Route & Flight Time
UK – Buenos Aires (approx 14hrs) Buenos Aires – Cordoba (approx 1 hr)
Baggage Allowance
Your actual allowance is based on both which airline you are flying with and also what class of seat you are travelling in. Normally in economy it is 1 checked bag, Premium Economy / Business 2 checked bags, First 3 checked bags. In addition to your checked bags you are also allowed 1 cabin bag and either 1-laptop bag or ladies handbag. The actual size and weight limit for bags is dependent on the airline. We therefore recommend that once your flights are booked you check on the airlines website for the up to date allowances.
If your itinerary includes private light aircraft or helicopter flights we will advise you on your baggage and weight allowance.
Transfer Time
Cordoba – La Dormida Lodge (approx 1:35 hr)
Where is the lodge?
La Dormida is located in the province of Cordoba, in Central Argentina, 80 miles (130km) North of the Córdoba City International Airport which is approximately 1 hour 35 minutes away.
Where do they shoot?
The hunting fields are between 15-45 minutes drive from the La Dormida Lodge. You will be shooting in the hills or flatlands and awaiting roosting birds in their thousands.
How long does it take to reach the shooting ground?
It takes approximately 15-45 minutes from La Dormida Lodge to the estate and the various drives you’ll be shooting.
What quarry will I shoot?
You will be shooting Non-Migratory Eared Doves during your time in Cordoba.
What will the bag be?
The bag will depend on exactly how many birds you can shoot within the day. On average you will be shooting around 1,500 cartridges a day.
How does the day work?
The program generally starts at 8:00 AM with a hearty breakfast and short drive to the shoot. In the field you will be assigned a pick up boy or two, who will provide you with shells and refreshments and direct you to your shooting stand. Depending on the time of the year, you will shoot till noon when you will be treated to an incredible barbecue lunch, shaded by a comfortable safari tent, tasting some of Argentina’s wonderful beef and superb wines. Afternoon begins at around 2:00pm or 2:30pm and continues until almost dark. There is no quitting time, good sense and tired shooters dictate when the day is through. After hunting there is time to return and unwind at the lodge for cocktails and early dinner.
Do the guides speak English?
All the guides and lodge staff speak very good English
Who is best suited to this destination?
A keen and well-seasoned wing shooter would appreciate this destination due to the opportunity for a selection of challenging birds. However, at the same time it would be an ideal place for the beginner and intermediate gun to try his hand at plentiful well-presented birds whilst being well looked after on their peg.
What skill level is required?
Both experienced and beginner wing shooters can fully appreciate the delights of this trip. With the high and testing birds for the more well-seasoned gun down to the countless opportunities to the improve their skill on the copious amounts of low incoming targets for the less experienced.
How physically demanding is this trip?
This is a fairly low key affair with regards to the amount of walking and lugging equipment about. However, be prepared to be shooting an incredibly hefty amount of shells through your gun during the days sport as this can in itself be very punishing on the shoulder by the end of the day. A decent shoulder pad and/or a shooting vest should help with this.
When to go?
All year.
How to get there?
Depart UK on route to Buenos Aires Airport and from there you will stay the night in Buenos Aires before taking a connecting flight to Cordoba where you will be greeted and transferred to the lodge.
What is the accommodation like?
La Dormida is run and organised by David Denies whose dove shooting and hunting lodges are famous for their unparalleled service. Building upon these traditions our staff at La Dormida has been specially trained in the art of caring for private parties. With seasoned field staff, who will keep you under Cordoba’s infamous flights of dove alongside a dedicated household and kitchen staff, you will find that all are ready and waiting to serve you with speed and grace. Meals at La Dormida feature the very best Argentine beef and other meats, and our menus are prepared by one of Argentina’s best chefs. Carefully selected Argentine vintages complement field lunches and dinner in the lodge — and indeed, the wines alone make La Dormida worthy of a visit!
What is the food like?
The food at La Dormida Lodge is a la Carte. The kitchens come to life through the use of regionally represented meats and fresh produce in which the experienced chefs work wonders with. There will be beautiful salads, breads and the finest wine to accompany the delicious meats. For breakfast there will be a variety of homemade breads, jam, meadow honey, fresh fruit, natural yoghurts and eggs to have any which way you desire.
Does the lodge provide hunting/shooting equipment?
The lodge provides Guns and shoulder pads only.
Is Internet and phone signal available?
La Dormida Lodge provides both Wifi/Internet and telephones at no extra cost.
What method of payment is accepted at the Lodge?
Cash (US Dollars) Credit and Debit Cards
Are there other activities available?
Additional trips can be arranged for historical tours, sight seeing, shopping trips and Horse riding.
How much does it cost?
Sportquest Holidays offers you a complete package including all flights and transfers to view all prices & availability click the “Dates & Prices” Tab above.
Alternatively, if you wish to arrange all our own travel arrangements Sportquest Holidays can book just the lodge and shooting for you.
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Overall Rating:
Amazing time from start to finish!
Luke
I am so glad that you guys enjoyed the trip, I look forward in seeing all the pictures soon.
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Over all we all had a great trip and enjoyed ourselves. I have put a few posters below:
BA business class was not that clever. It was OK but not anything like BC on Emirates. Food OK ish and beds a bit uncomfortable. Great transfers, Gaby met us and she took us for lunch before getting us to the airport on time.
The lodge was good, but in my opinion not as good as Sierra Verde (H&H) but clean and OK. We where disappointed with the spirit selection (only cheap spirits like Beefeater gin? No Bombay!) but OK.
The food was good/ adequate. Again, no way near as good as Sierra Verde and the risotto was awful. Most guys had problems with stomachs at some point (we had exact opposite at Sierra Verde!) so I fear something is amiss with water/ cleaning/ hygiene? All used bottle water for teeth brushing/ drinking etc but we still had ‘issues’
The shooting was better than Sierra Verde and good variation but for two of the days we were travelling 2 hours to get to the shooting grounds and on top of an early start/ boring roads/ late back, these days it was a bit too much.
Shooting Guide – Good. Jack was OK but was borderline sarcastic/ miserable (and don’t worry, we are the biggest bunch of pee takers out there!). Just felt hard work. Rationing of wine at lunch didn’t go down too well. Felt like we had to ask for everything… Just a bit hard work whereas H&H couldn’t do enough for us
Staff and Service – Good. Pepe was great but again, too much for him to really look after us. H&H had a couple of staff and we just felt more cossetted, more looked after.
First two days they were painting the plunge pool so we couldn’t even cool off as it was hot after a days shooting.
Hi kevin
Thanks for the review and feedback as always its very important. It was also good to catch up on the telephone and go over the points raided in the feedback.
I am sorry for a few of the small points and I will be reporting these back to the operator. I am glad in all that you all enjoyed the trip and as you said the guys who's trip this was their first experience of Dove shooting they loved it. But some of you have travelled with us before to our other lodges so you quite rightly had something to bench mark this lodge against.
Again thanks for your custom and I look forward in looking after you all again.
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We had an excellent time at La Dormida. The only complaint from our group was that we didn’t stay long enough. Everything at the lodge was perfect – the setting, the accommodations and the food. I was very impressed with the logistics involved and they all handled them perfectly
Wow thanks for the destination review its a great help
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We had a delightful time. From the pick up at the airport to the departure everything seemed to flow smoothly. The food was superb and plentiful. The hunts were, as always, terrific fun. Overall an absolutely fantastic trip…
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The trip was fantastic. The service, guiding, was all exceptional. We loved La Dormida and do plan on returning at some point in the future
It sure is a fantastic lodge with great shooting. Thanks for taking the time to write a review.
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I just want to thank you for everything you did to make my hunting experience even better. The lodge was so beautiful and it is obvious that it is being very well managed by you. Everyone was so friendly and made us feel right at home. Every one of my requests were honoured. You can be assured that I will be coming back
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Everthing was great! The hunt, the food, and the accommadations were by far the best I have ever had
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I was blown away with the shooting and with the quality that the members of this establishment holds themselves to. Absolute excellence!
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. It is very much appreciated by everyone
