COMMUNICATIONS

The easiest way to call the United States while in Argentina is to use AT&T USA Direct Service.  Whenever possible, call and you will be connected with an English speaking operator that will help you with your call.  Be sure and tell the international operator that you are using AT&T.  This is by far the least expensive way to call the United States.  However, this service is unavailable in some areas.  While in the hunting areas, if there's a need to place a call, you will need to be driven to the nearest town or use the guide’s cell using 0800-222-1288 or 0800-555-4288.  If for any reason you need to change your airline tickets, please ask your host.  The office phone number & Fax in Buenos Aires is 011-54-114-807-6247.  Emilio Paris' home phone number is 011-54114-801-8176 (for emergency use only).   

CLEARING CUSTOMS

When flying into Argentina you will most often fly from Miami, check your baggage into Buenos Aires.  When arriving at Ezieza International Airport, in Buenos Aires, you will depart the aircraft, clear customs and proceed to the baggage claim area to secure your luggage. You will then proceed to the police office at the airport (P.A.N.) where you will clear your guns.  A host from Four Seasons will greet outside of customs and assist you with this process

ELECTRIC CURRENT

Voltage in Argentina is 220 volt 50 cycle. Make sure to bring a transformer if you are bringing electrical appliances.

GRATUITIES

As a guideline, standard tips for bird boys are $25 per hunter per day.  For the house staff, a standard tip is between $ 20 per day per member of the staff for the whole group.  If there are 4 people on staff, each will get $ 20 per day from a group of 4 hunters.

HOTEL

If you are overnighting at a Hotel in downtown Buenos Aires, check-out time is 12:00 Noon.  The hotel has a secure storage area for your guns and luggage prior to your evening departure back to the States.

LANGUAGE

Spanish is the spoken language in Argentina.  However, one of our bilingual hosts will accompany your throughout your stay in Argentina.  Please communicate any concerns during your trip to your host.  He is there to ensure that everything runs smoothly.

LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE

On international flights, each passenger is allowed to check two pieces of luggage free of charge. Size varies depending on Airlines, Please check with airlines, You may also carry on one piece of luggage providing it will fit under the passenger seat.

Your guns must be shipped in a hard-sided lockable case. Please note that your gun case will be considered part of your baggage allowance.  If at all possible, please bring a soft case to transport gun to and from the field.

If you will be taking internal commercial air during your stay in Argentina, you may incur excess baggage charges.  Some airlines in Argentina have their own baggage rules.

If you have opted to take advantage of our private air charter, please remember to PACK LIGHT!!

MEDICAL

Insurance

It is advisable to obtain traveler’s medical insurance.  The cost is less than $10/day and

The insurance company will provide medical assistance, luggage insurance, etc.

Personal Medication

Travelers clearing customs with medication are selectively stopped and referred to Federal Narcotics Agents for questioning.  They must prove that the medication is what they claim it is and has been prescribed by a physician.

Since this may cause undue delay and the possibility of missing connections, it is suggested that you make sure the container is labeled and has the prescription number from the pharmacist who supplied the prescription to you plus the date, your name and the name of your prescribing physician.

PASSPORT INFORMATION

U.S. citizens must have a passport to enter Argentina.  NEVER PACK YOUR PASSPORT IN YOUR LUGGAGE.

TEMPERATURES

The seasons in Argentina, since it is in the southern hemisphere, is the opposite of our seasons in the states, i.e. summer months are December, January, and February with temperatures reaching 90 degrees in the summer and as low as 33 degrees in June, July and August.