Swoop is here to give travellers transformative experiences at the very ends of the Earth. We are a collection of Patagonia guides, guardians and experts with over 400,000 hours of lived experience, here to help you write your adventure story.
Every year, our team travels the length and breadth of Patagonia to spend time among the greatest wild landscapes on the planet, and with our unrivalled network of local partners. It’s how we keep our knowledge and expertise the best in the business.
We know every hiking trail, every lodge and every detail to help create the trip that’s perfect for you – and all while giving you the full support of the only B Corp Patagonia-wide specialist in the industry.
Swoop says
I spent years guiding hikers along the trails of Torres del Paine, and now I love using my experience—and that of my other Swoop colleagues—to bring the adventure to life for those about to discover what an amazing place Patagonia is.
Tomas Hernandez Patagonia Sales Consultant
What makes Swoop different?
The Patagonia experts
When it comes to Patagonia, there’s no substitute for direct personal experience. Swoop sends more of our team to the region every single year than any other travel company. Our 400,000 hours of experience means that there’s no question about your trip that we can’t answer – and we especially love sharing our passion with those making their first trip to this incredible part of the world.
We know the hiking trails you’ll want to explore because we’ve walked on them, and we’ve slept at your new favourite lodge too. Many of us are lucky enough to live in Patagonia year-round, so we know our knowledge is the best in the business. And we use all of this to help you find your perfect adventure.
Any adventure so long as it's yours
We know there’s a lot of choice out there when it comes to travelling in Patagonia, but Swoop’s deep relationships with over 100 local partners in Chile and Argentina means that we make it easy to create your dream escape to the ends of the Earth.
Whether you're looking for a rugged backcountry hiking adventure, a glacier cruise, a close encounter with pumas or penguins—or just a quiet retreat in a luxury lodge—our impartial advice is all about finding what’s best for you.
We’ll listen to exactly what you want from your trip, and we’ll put together a personalised itinerary that best matches your priorities as well as your budget.
With you at every step
Our local partners frequently tell us that they love Swoop guests as they’re always the best prepared travellers in Patagonia. That’s because from our first conversation with you to the moment you get home, Swoop supports your Patagonia adventure every step of the way.
Our exclusive pre-travel webinars get you ready and excited for Argentina or Chile, while your personal member of our customer support team will ensure a seamless run up to your trip. Their personal Patagonia experience is there to help however you need it – from advice on packing lists, photography or hiking preparation, to help with international or domestic flights in the region.
B Corp Certified
Swoop is proud to be the only B Corp certified Patagonia-wide travel specialist. As part of our commitment to sustainability, we also put 1% of our revenue into the Swoop Conservation Fund, which we use to support organisations working in conservation, biodiversity and the long term removal of CO₂ from the atmosphere.
Through this we have supported rewilding projects in the Chilean Lake District and the creation of Cabo Froward National Park in Tierra de Fuego, as well as providing emergency funds when trails have been damaged by weather in Torres del Paine. We further encourage our travellers to pledge their own support by donating through their Adventure Planner.
What our travellers think about Swoop Patagonia
Everything was perfect. Understandable and very informative. Swoop are very professional. Read the full review
Travelled: November 2018
Igor Gorelik - Russian Federation
Swoop was great. The itinerary ended up being perfect for what we wanted (a lot of activity, a lot of different places to see, and a mix of accommodation types). The team was always very responsive.
Travelled: December 2017
Alysha - Colorado, USA
Chloe was attentive and I would highly recommend her to others. Swoop did everything right.
Travelled: March 2017
Ellen and John - Georgia
We were very pleased with the service from Swoop. You were as close to perfect as we can imagine. Sally was great and patient in planning this trip with us.
Travelled: February 2017
Ellen - USA
I'm already looking at some future trips that I can take with Swoop. I feel confident that I will find just the right one with Tom as my go to guy.
Travelled: January 2017
Kristen -
Harriet was very knowledgeable, it seemed like she knew parts of Chile backwards. She seemed to know the local operators & their worth. She was always on the lookout for what was available & ensured that I could make an informed choice.
Travelled: March 2016
Kim -
We really valued Swoop's expertise, and the fact that you had been to the places we were going.
Travelled: December 2015
Greg & Michelle -
Without your help, I'm not sure that we would have booked this trip. We really appreciate your genuine interest and enthusiastic assistance.
Travelled: November 2015
Anna -
You couldn't have done more. Sally was excellent and helped shape and book our dream trip. We'd recommend you every time, and hope to travel with you again.
Travelled: November 2015
Graham & Nicky -
Your best performances were in expedient and accurate communication - no question was left unanswered. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend you.
Travelled: November 2015
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Meet the Swoop team
It's been nearly 20 years since Luke, our founder, first visited Patagonia. In the wilderness of the Andes, he discovered his passion for the wild places at the ends of the Earth. Swoop was born in 2010 offering trips to Patagonia at first, followed by Antarctica soon after.
Since then, Swoop has grown to more than 100 team members based in almost every continent on Earth – including many in Argentina and Chile in the heart of Patagonia itself. We became B Corp certified in 2023, and are signatories of the Tourism Declares A Climate Emergency initiative, as well as members of the Latin American Travel Association. In 2024, we won their marketing campaign of the year award for our work centred on responsible tourism in Aysen.
Ready to plan your Patagonia adventure?
Listen
We'll spend some time listening to your aspirations, then discuss the kind of experience that might suit you.
Match
Next we'll discuss the options, shortlist the best trips for you and present you our impartial recommendations.
Reserve
We'll place a 24 hour hold on your preferred option - without obligation - whilst we talk through the details.
Whatever your budget, group size, length of stay, preferred activity or appetite for adventure, we can help.
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