Este recently returned from her trip to Patagonia where she spent 5 days hiking in El Chalten followed by 5 days hiking and kayaking in Torres del Paine using Eco Camp Patagonia as a base. Here she tells us about her adventures and gives us some really great feedback on the local operators and us here […]
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Volunteer work in Patagonia
We’ve had lots of people ask us recently about volunteering in Patagonia and we haven’t been able to offer as many opportunities as we’d like to. However this message arrived yesterday from Paula at Conservacion Patagonica and I wanted to share it with as many people as possible. I was lucky enough to visit the […]
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Mountain biking and hiking trip in Torres del Paine tour operator review
Paola and Rosario recently returned from their trip to Torres del Paine where they spent 4 days hiking and cycling around the park on some wonderful trails. Here they tell us about their Bike and Hike Adventure as well as their feedback on the operator and Swoop! Here we are: back from our fantastic trip […]
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Torres del Paine Full Circuit Hike – A Glowing Review
In December 2012 Sue travelled to Patagonia in December 2012, to do the Torres del Paine Full Circuit with a twist, hiking and mountain biking around some of the most beautiful and wildlife-filled spots in the park including Laguna Azul (where it’s possible to see pumas if you’re lucky), and across the northern part of […]
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Review of 13-Day tour of Patagonia and Polar Pioneer Antarctic Cruise Review
Emma visited Patagonia in November 2012 over 13 days as part of the South America Southern Explorer tour of El Chalten, Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego. In Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego and boarded the Antarctic vessel, the Polar Pioneer as part of a 12-day cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula. Emma shares her […]
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Things to Do and Places to Stay in Buenos Aires
As it’s our favourite place to stop off on the way to Patagonia, we thought we’d recommend a couple of hotels and a couple of things to do if you’re planning to visit Buenos Aires on your way down south. Luke and I have stayed at several hotels such as this tango-themed Mansion Dandi Royal […]
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Adventure Tour Operator Patagonia Customer Review
Julie, Wendy and Diana visited Torres del Paine in January 2012 as part of a small group of friends. Together they hiked the W Circuit and they tell us about their experience with local operator, Chile Nativo. Julie says: I had a slight accident, but Chile Nativo’s care and action was impeccable, and I am […]
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Winter Trek in Torres del Paine and Fitz Roy Review
Alex visited Patagonia during May and trekked in both Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares National Parks, with a local operator. He visited some of the top highlights such as Fitz Roy and Last Torres and camped along the way. Here Alex shares some great photos with us and we find out how his trip […]
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