Swoop’s trips are all categorised with our own ‘Effort Levels’, which range from 1-10; 1 being a walk in the park, and 10 being a high altitude, technical mountain ascent such as K2. This table summarises the 10 Effort Level categories, hopefully allowing you to best select and prepare for your trip to Patagonia. Level […]
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Things to do Travel Tips Ushuaia 
Things to do in Punta Arenas
There are many interesting sights and activities in and around Punta Arenas, and here we’ve gathered together a few ideas for things to see and do in this wonderful city…
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Reciprocity Fees for Chile & Argentina
What are Reciprocity Fees? Five of the twelve independent countries in South America (Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile and Paraguay) charge a fee to people of certain nationalities wishing to enter. The amount payable depends on your nationality, and only residents of certain countries have to pay it (based on the fact that their governments charge the same entry fees […]
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Reviews Torres del Paine Travel Tips
Sarah & Tim’s Independent Full Circuit and Tyndall Glacier Kayaking trip
After independently trekking the Full Circuit in Torres del Paine, Sarah and her partner took a Kayaking trip to the Tyndall River, Lake and Glacier in late December 2013. Here she tells us about her experiences…
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Los Glaciares Reviews Travel Tips
Emilie & Xander’s Tailor-Made Week of Trekking in Los Glaciares National Park
Emilie and Xander returned just a few days ago from a trip to Patagonia, during which they embarked on a week-long tailor made Trek in Los Glaciares National Park. Here Emilie tells us about their experiences…
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Guides Reviews Torres del Paine Travel Tips
Ray & Co. Trek the W Circuit in Torres del Paine
Ray and his friends returned a week ago from a trip to Patagonia where they embarked on a W Trek in Torres del Paine. Here Ray tells us about their experiences… ‘My friends and I had a blast. Thanks for the excellent service.’ How did you find the trip? We had an amazing time with […]
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Advice on Vaccinations for Patagonia
First of all, this is NOT a qualified medical recommendation, merely our own experience from speaking to doctors and nurses here in the UK. You should definitely speak to your own healthcare providers. We were given the following advice for visiting southern Chile and Argentina… Make sure your immunisation is up to date for: Tetanus Hepatitis A […]
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Commentary Hotels Travel Tips
Valparaiso and the Palacio Astoreca Hotel
Odile works with some of the top hotels in Chile. Here she shares her thoughts on one of her favourite cities in Chile and the new Palacio Astoreca Hotel there.
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