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An Englishman in Patagonia: book review

Posted on: 14th October 2016 Last updated on: 27th March 2020 Written by: Tom Ludwig
In ‘An Englishman in Patagonia’, John Pilkington beautifully details his eight-month backpacking trip, south from Santiago, winding his way along the Andes, through the heart of Patagonia to the end of the world in Ushuaia, before heading back up the…
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Sophisticated Simplicity Hidden in the Lake District

Posted on: 30th September 2016 Last updated on: 1st April 2020 Written by: Sally Dodge
On my recce trip of the Patagonian Lake District in the spring of 2016, I discovered a few hidden gems nestled in the heart of the Patagonian Lake District. This one, a four drive north of Bariloche, was perched on…
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An Idyllic Kayak Trip from Puerto Aysén

Posted on: 8th July 2016 Last updated on: 1st April 2020 Written by: Harriet Pike
My mission during my recce of Patagonia in spring 2016 was to delve into Chile’s little-known region of Aysén. I tracked condors, mountain biked in remote national parks and took to the water multiple times to see sights only accessible by boat…
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Double the adventure for Nor & Cindy: 5 weeks in Patagonia and Antarctica

Posted on: 24th June 2016 Last updated on: 1st April 2020 Written by: Sally Dodge
A handful of Swoop’s customers choose to venture to both Patagonia and the Antarctic on the same trip. Swoop only specialises in these two destinations and so is perfectly placed to offer the dream trip to someone looking for a…
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Sally’s Love Affair with the Patagonian Lake District

Posted on: 15th May 2016 Last updated on: 1st April 2020 Written by: Sally Dodge
In my years living and working in Chile and Argentina I’ve visited the highlights, got lost in the unexplored, toured and detoured, and I am still utterly amazed by just how much more of Patagonia there is to explore. On…
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Wowed by Patagonia’s Wildlife

Posted on: 13th May 2016 Last updated on: 1st April 2020 Written by: Chloe O'Keefe
I knew Patagonia would be incredible, but I can honestly say that it totally and utterly surpassed all of my expectations. It really is another world down there, where you can be so perfectly free and alone with nature. I…
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Harriet’s Aysen Recce: Discovering Deep Patagonia

Posted on: 25th April 2016 Last updated on: 1st April 2020 Written by: Harriet Pike
With my anticipation building as I fly towards the Andes, the panoramic views from the flight down the chain of mountains to Patagonia is a great appetiser for my trip. I arrive amongst the bald peaks and forest filled valleys of Aysen…
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James’ Argentine adventure

Posted on: 4th April 2016 Last updated on: 1st April 2020 Written by: Chloe O'Keefe
James and his girlfriend travelled to Argentine Patagonia in July of 2015. Their trip was not without its dramas, as a general transport strike threatened to scupper the couple’s plans to discover the area. Thankfully, our partners and guides in…
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Danny’s Ice Cap Exploration

Posted on: 22nd March 2016 Last updated on: 1st April 2020 Written by: Harriet Pike
As the world’s third largest mass of ice, trekking and living on the Patagonian ice cap is a truly unique experience and a challenge. Danny contacted Swoop in May of last year looking for an experience that took him to the…
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Estancia hopping in Torres del Paine

Posted on: 15th March 2016 Last updated on: 1st April 2020 Written by: Luke Errington
There’s not much that beats the thrill of discovering Torres del Paine’s rugged landscapes on horseback – a method of travel that’s been used in the region for hundreds of years and is still favoured today. In September of last…
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An Englishman in Patagonia: book review

In ‘An Englishman in Patagonia’, John Pilkington beautifully details his eight-month backpacking trip, south from Santiago, winding his way along the Andes, through the heart of Patagonia to the end of the world in Ushuaia, before heading back up the…
Continue reading “An Englishman in Patagonia: book review”…

Sophisticated Simplicity Hidden in the Lake District

On my recce trip of the Patagonian Lake District in the spring of 2016, I discovered a few hidden gems nestled in the heart of the Patagonian Lake District. This one, a four drive north of Bariloche, was perched on…
Continue reading “Sophisticated Simplicity Hidden in the Lake District”…

To guide, or not to guide…

Many of our customers visit Patagonia to enjoy the extensive variety of hiking trails in Torres del Paine, Los Glaciares, Tierra del Fuego and further north towards the Lake District. They will often ask us “why should I use a…
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An Idyllic Kayak Trip from Puerto Aysén

My mission during my recce of Patagonia in spring 2016 was to delve into Chile’s little-known region of Aysén. I tracked condors, mountain biked in remote national parks and took to the water multiple times to see sights only accessible by boat…
Continue reading “An Idyllic Kayak Trip from Puerto Aysén”…

Double the adventure for Nor & Cindy: 5 weeks in Patagonia and Antarctica

A handful of Swoop’s customers choose to venture to both Patagonia and the Antarctic on the same trip. Swoop only specialises in these two destinations and so is perfectly placed to offer the dream trip to someone looking for a…
Continue reading “Double the adventure for Nor & Cindy: 5 weeks in Patagonia and Antarctica”…

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