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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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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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Greg and Michelle’s Off The Beaten Track Adventure

Posted on: 12th February 2016 Last updated on: 1st April 2020 Written by: Harriet Pike
Greg, along with his sister Michelle and two other friends, asked Swoop to help them explore some of the more unknown destinations in Patagonia. Their jam-packed itinerary took them to many of the well-known highlights but via routes that enabled…
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Places to eat in El Chalten

Posted on: 23rd July 2015 Last updated on: 4th February 2016 Written by: Harriet Pike
On Harriet’s recent trip to Chalten she was on a mission to sample as many restaurants as she could. Here she takes you through the various options.
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Buenos Aires Graffiti Tour

Posted on: 16th July 2015 Last updated on: 25th November 2016 Written by: Sally Dodge
Swoop’s own Sally finished off her most recent trip to Chile and Argentina with a few days to see what was hot, new and happening in the the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires. She checked out new hotels, enjoyed…
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Ian & Sue’s Patagonia Adventure

Posted on: 12th May 2015 Last updated on: 23rd October 2015 Written by: Luke Errington
Ian and Sue returned in December from a 24 day trip to Chile and Argentina that was designed and arranged by Swoop Patagonia. Here they tell us about their experiences on the trip and in booking with Swoop.
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Anne’s Family Christmas in Patagonia

Posted on: 17th April 2015 Last updated on: 23rd October 2015 Written by: Luke Errington
Anne and her family returned in January from a Christmas holiday in Argentina, designed and arranged by Swoop Patagonia. Here she tells us about their experiences on the trip and in booking with Swoop Patagonia…
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Ann & Karl’s 15 days in Argentina

Posted on: 16th April 2015 Last updated on: 23rd October 2015 Written by: Luke Errington
Ann and Karl returned in April 2015 from a 12 day trip to Argentina, designed and arranged by Swoop Patagonia. Here they tell us about their experiences on the trip and in booking with Swoop Patagonia…
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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…
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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…
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