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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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Swoop’s Pick of Patagonian Restaurants

Posted on: 1st February 2016 Last updated on: 7th February 2017 Written by: Sally Dodge
After many years working as a tour leader wining and dining clients night after night, Sally has had the chance of discovering, eating and thoroughly enjoying the very best that Patagonia has to offer. Below are just a few of her recommendations.
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Amber and Mark’s trip to Chiloe Island and Torres del Paine

Posted on: 9th November 2015 Last updated on: 13th April 2016 Written by: Sally Dodge
Amber and Mark give us detailed feedback from their recent trip to Chiloe Island and Torres del Paine, some great tips for people planning on a similar itinerary.

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Dramatic Day Hiking from Santiago

Posted on: 11th June 2015 Last updated on: 23rd October 2015 Written by: Luke Errington
Just a 2 hour drive from Santiago takes you right into the heart of the Andes. Be surrounded by deep valleys, high peaks, glaciers and specular striated mountains of colours that give you a taste of the scenery in the Atacama desert.
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Where to Stay in Santiago

Posted on: 8th May 2015 Last updated on: 23rd October 2015 Written by: Luke Errington
Although Santiago is a sprawling city, the city centre is quite compact with many of the historic buildings, bars and restaurants nestled together in just a few neighbourhoods. Below is a little description of each neighbourhood so you can see which area you think might suit you best.
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Chris’ eco camp W Trek in Torres del Paine

Posted on: 13th November 2014 Last updated on: 23rd October 2015 Written by: Luke Errington
Chris returned in late October from a W Trek based from an eco friendly camp in Torres del Paine National Park. Here he tells us about his experiences on the trip and in booking with Swoop and our partners in Chile.
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Sally’s Walking Tour of Santiago

Posted on: 5th June 2014 Last updated on: 29th November 2016 Written by: Sally Dodge
Sally has guided hundreds of visitors around Santiago over the last 8 years, and this is her recommended route for seeing very best sites of Santiago in an afternoon… 1. Taking the metro The metro in Santiago is easy to…
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Barbara & Douglas’ 5 Week Patagonian Adventure

Posted on: 19th February 2014 Last updated on: 23rd October 2015 Written by: Luke Errington
Barbara and Douglas returned in February from a 5 week trip that included a 4 night Patagonian Cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia. Here they tell us about their trip, and their experience of booking with Swoop and our partners…
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Rob’s Patagonia Cruise

Posted on: 31st January 2014 Last updated on: 23rd October 2015 Written by: Luke Errington
Rob recently returned from a Patagonia Cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia and back to Punta Arenas as part of a wider trip to South America. Here he tells us about his experiences on the cruise, and booking through Swoop…
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Jenny & John’s Full Circuit in Torres del Paine

Posted on: 21st January 2014 Last updated on: 23rd October 2015 Written by: Luke Errington
Jenny and John returned in January from a Full Circuit Trek in Torres del Paine. Here they tell us about their experiences…

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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…
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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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