Los Crestones Lodge | Duck and Perdiz | Argentina
Located in the Province of Buenos Aires, just 85 minutes from the Ezeiza International airport, Los Crestones Lodge, was named for the Rosy Billed Pochard-Argentina’s most distinctive and sought-after duck. Set in a mature parkland and surrounded by fertile countryside, Los Crestones will offer discerning guests a combination of decoyed ducks followed by perdiz over dogs. For those who appreciate shooting behind a well trained dog, Los Crestones is special. Your host, Claudio Villalba, has been breeding and training pedigree sporting dogs for 25 years, and they are a joy to see in the fields and in the marshes. On duck hunts, you will be accompanied by a team of well trained Retrievers, making sure that lightly hit birds are recovered. The perdiz (a prized Argentine game bird) will be shot over German Short-Hairs and English Pointers. Watching them work is a joy in itself.
The lodge is a classic Argentinean estancia, which has been recently refurbished and possesses all the comfort and style you would expect of a David Denies property. Suitable for 8 guns, you will sleep in one of 8 single bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. In the evening, exquisite meals and fine Argentine wines will be enjoyed in the dining room.
At Los Crestones we believe we have created a unique opportunity – a wild mixed bag hunt, supported by a great staff and great working dogs, all within a short drive of the international airport.
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Los Crestones Lodge is situated near the town of General Belgrano in Buenos Aires province, approximately 90 miles south of the Buenos Aires city center. It’s an hour and 15 minute drive from Ezeiza International Airport through the rolling Argentine countryside.
In true David Denies Wingshooting tradition, Los Crestones is a classic Argentinean estancia that has been strategically renovated to include all the creature comforts that guests have come to expect, while still maintaining the classic architecture and country charm. There are 8 single bedrooms, each with a private bathroom en suite.
Meals at the lodge are hearty and meant for a hunter’s appetite. Breakfast is “order off the menu” featuring everything from omelets to waffles, complete with locally-grown coffee – sure to get your motor running and keep your trigger finger warm. Lunch and dinner will feature both Argentine and international fare to include the ever popular “asado” (barbeque) and accompanied by handpicked Argentine wines from the Mendoza region.
The lodge has a capacity of 8 guns, with 8 single rooms, each with private bath. Welcome Dining room, sitting room, bar, and recreation room. The usual amenities include Telephone, Internet access and satellite Tv, maid and laundry service as well as Masseuse. The gift shop offers local artwork and crafts, logo wear and accessories.
Each room has beds, ensuite bathroom, electricity, heating, plus storage space for clothes.
Season: April to August
Peak: May to July
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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)
DAYÂ 2:
Arrive Buenos Aires International Airport. (Flights from the UK normally arrive around 9 AM)
After you have picked up your luggage and cleared customs, walk out of the terminal building where a Sportquest Holidays representative will be waiting to transfer you to Los Crestones Lodge. (Transfer time 2.2 hours)
Spend the rest of the time relaxing after the long journey. Note: subject to you arriving to the lodge in time, there is the possibility of a first evening shoot. Afternoon hunts at Los Crestones can include walk-up perdiz shooting with a kennel of German shorthairs, English pointers, vizsla and Brittany spaniels. On other afternoons, guests might opt for more duck hunting or pigeons over decoys or passing doves.
Overnight Accommodation: Los Crestones Lodge (Twin rooms) F/B
DAYS 3 to 6: Shooting Days.
After a hearty breakfast, shoot ducks over decoys in nearby ponds, lakes and slews. While we suggest the use of waders, you will be shooting from dry sunken “bucket” blinds, pit blinds or platform-pallet blinds. Accordingly, each pair of shooters will be accompanied by a guide with an experienced retriever at his side. Following the morning flights, you will generally return to the estancia for an Argentine-style lunch and a well deserved siesta. Afternoon hunts at Los Crestones can include walk-up perdiz shooting with a kennel of German shorthairs, English pointers, vizsla and Brittany spaniels. On other afternoons, guests might opt for more duck hunting or, pigeons over decoys or passing doves.
Overnight Accommodation: Los Crestones Lodge (Twin rooms) F/B
DAY 7:
In the morning our staff will transport you back to Buenos Aires (Transfer time 2.2 hours)
Depart Buenos Aires International Airport (Flights normally depart to the UK around 2 PM)
DAY 8:
Arrive UK
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| Start Date | End Date | Days | Nights | Shooting | Gun | Bag size | Availability |
| 01/04/2019 | 31/08/2019 | 8 | 7 | 4 | £6,386 | Unlimited | Book Now |
| 01/04/2020 | 31/08/2020 | 8 | 7 | 4 | £6,851 | 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 $70 pp per day)
Shells (approx $13.25 per box)
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- Flights
- All transfers
- 5 nights Los Crestones
- 4.5 Days Duck / Perdiz shooting
- All drinks
- 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)
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
Buenos Aires – Los Crestones Lodge (approx 85 mins)
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Overall Rating:
Great Experience!
Argentina is truly the most fascinating place to hunt ducks in the world!!
God bless the country and the wonderful people at Los Crestones who make it all possible.
Thank you for your comments and amazing words very much appreciated
Regards
Overall Rating:
We enjoyed very much our stay and hope to come back soon.
Guides were outstanding, the shooting was simply first class.
I do not normally bother doing reviews but this time I was compelled to give feedback as it is well deserved.
Thank you for your comments and taking the time very much appreciated
Regards
Overall Rating:
Great atmosphere and professional staff.
Great time, but difficult to return home.
Thank you for your comments very my appreciated
Regards
Overall Rating:
Wonderful, loved every minute of it. Bravo!!
Atmosphere is perfect, single rooms fantastic.
Very professional staff, do not change anything please.
We will not change a thing see you again.
Overall Rating:
Awesome first two days of duck hunting. Sebastian,Magdalena, Patricia.
The guides and staff were excellent, thank you to everyone.
Thank you for your destination review and comments very much appreciated.
Overall Rating:
Every aspect of our stay was well thought out and performed with ease.
Meals were Gourmet. New Los Crestones lodge is spectacular.
Guides as always do a great job.
No option but have to keep returning.
Robert, we are sure you will be very welcome to return. Thanks for the comments.
Overall Rating:
My only comments are as follows:
The entire experience was first rate.
The staff went above and beyond to make my stay a memorable one.
Love to come back soon.
Richard, we are more than happy with those comments.
A huge thank you from all the staff.
Overall Rating:
Very good. I will return.
Special recognition to claudio who made each of us feel special.
Thank you
We will pass on your comments to all the staff.
See you again soon we hope.
Overall Rating:
Very impressive. This was my first time in argentina to shoot and it exceeded my expectations by a very long way.
Thank you to everyone involved.
Ron thank you for your feedback and review, see you again soon we all hope.
Overall Rating:
What can one say apart from
The hunting was as good as I expected, but the lodge was much better than I had expected.
Thank you for your comments and review we can live with that all day every day.
Overall Rating:
Excellent! Two many words can go in this box but I will emphasize how amazed I was at the volume of the hunting and the quality of the service, Bravo
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