Yellow Dog clients, the Feolas, recently traveled to Argentina where he spent a week at Chocolate Lab Expeditions. Read his thoughts below on the booking process, gear recommendations, and the overall experience with lodging and accommodations.
Q. Did you find the trip booking process through Yellow Dog enjoyable and useful? If not, please share why.
R. Yes!
Q. Do you have any comments or constructive feedback based on the overall lodging (rooms, dining area, social area, etc)?
R. Beautiful & rustic yet with modern upscale amenities. The food was delicious!
Q. Do you have any comments or constructive feedback based on the service, friendliness, etc of the lodge staff?
R. We found all of the staff to be friendly and accommodating. The host and hostess of the lodge, as well as the chef, and Lodge staff were courteous and very attentive.
Q. Did the food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) match what you were expecting? If not, please provide additional comments or constructive feedback.
R. The food exceeded our expectations at every level. The breakfast was filling, the lunch on the river was exceptional, and dinners were some of the best that we’ve had in Argentina. The Chef and Lodge accommodated our food preferences easily without compromising.
Q. Were you pleased with your guide(s) customer service, communication skills, professionalism, work ethic, and general fishing knowledge? If not, please share why.
R. Yes, we thoroughly enjoyed our 2 1/2 days with our guide Tommy S. He was punctual, courteous, spoke English easily, and was very knowledgeable, fun, patient and helpful to us on the river. We felt very comfortable spending time with him, and he helped us land some beautiful trout on the river. Our experience with him was 10/10!
Q. What key pieces of gear or flies made your trip successful?
R. All our gear and flies were provided, which worked well on the river each day.
We enjoyed being in one of Mariano's new boats!
Q. What piece(s) of equipment would not leave home without for this trip , or your next, with Yellow Dog?
R. Sunscreen, hat and sunglasses.
Q. Would you return to this lodge destination? Please share why or why not.
R. Absolutely. We thought the location was lovely, we enjoyed meeting Nico and his family, being a small lodge with limited number of guests and the elevated furnishings and overall welcoming experience. We enjoyed having Fernet with Coke as well!
Q. How would you briefly summarize your overall trip experience?
R. Wonderful 10/10
