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Tag: Tips (page 8)

Tipping guides in Patagonia

Posted on: 28th December 2011 Last updated on: 28th December 2011 Written by: Luke Errington
We are often asked the question: how much should I tip my guide if they’ve done a great job? Rough rules of thumb might be: If it’s a group of 1 or 2 people then maybe $10-$20 per day For…
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Cruce Andino

Posted on: 20th October 2011 Last updated on: 20th October 2011 Written by: Charlotte Brown
An exciting way to see the mountains and lakes of the Patagonian Lake District, Cruce Andino is a boat and bus journey that mixes pleasure and adventure with views of snow-capped volcanoes, glaciers and forests. It’s practical too – leaving…
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Map of Torres del Paine

Posted on: 5th April 2011 Last updated on: 5th April 2011 Written by: Charlotte Brown
It can be difficult to find a decent map of Torres del Paine National Park, so we hope that these maps will help you to understand the layout of the park and the best ways to trek whilst you’re there.…
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Why booking in advance is the way to go

Posted on: 9th February 2011 Last updated on: 9th February 2011 Written by: Charlotte Brown
  We often receive enquiries from travellers who don’t feel that it’s necessary or cost effective to book their adventure holiday in advance. It’s easy to understand their logic, if you’re a confident person who is happy just to rock…
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El Chalten – Swoop’s top tips

Posted on: 8th February 2011 Last updated on: 8th February 2011 Written by: Luke Errington
On my first visit to El Chalten in 1999 I was wowed by Mount FitzRoy and the other peaks and glaciers that lie within a few miles of the small town. In January 2011 I returned to the town that,…
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Bill and Lynn’s Review of Swoop Travel’s service

Posted on: 4th February 2011 Last updated on: 4th February 2011 Written by: Charlotte Brown
  “We had decided to visit Patagonia and, in particular, the Torres del Paine National Park. Initially, we contacted a number of local operators in Chile and obtained quotations and ideas regarding an itinerary. However, this process only served to confuse…
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Isla de Chiloé, Chile

Posted on: 3rd December 2010 Last updated on: 3rd December 2010 Written by: Lexi Brown
When Darwin visited Chiloé in 1835, he described the island as “the border of Christianity”, both in the geographical and spiritual sense. The brilliant researcher was marveled by the co-habitation achieved between Mapuche Indians and the Spanish conquerors over three…
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Travelling to Patagonia from the UK

Posted on: 11th October 2010 Last updated on: 11th October 2010 Written by: Lexi Brown
Booking international flights to a place as vast as Patagonia can seem a bit daunting. However, it’s not as complicated as you’d think and it needn’t cause you a headache, especially if you plan your trip in advance and read…
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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…
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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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