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…
Read MorePam’s W Trek & Tyndal Glacier Kayak in Torres del Paine
Pam and her friend returned in early February from a trip to Antarctica, followed by a W Trek and Kayaking Trip in Torres del Paine. Here she tells us about her trip…
Read MoreJohn & Laura’s Christmas Trip to Patagonia
John and Laura returned in January 2014 from a Christmas trip to Patagonia, where they took a Cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia, and a Kayaking trip in Torres del Paine (both organised by Swoop), as well as arranging a self guided W Trek and various day trips independently. Here they tell us about their experiences on their trip…
Read MoreStephen’s Independent W Trek & Visit to Ushuaia & Los Glaciares
Stephen returned in early January from a trip to Patagonia that included a visit to Ushuaia, a Self Guided W Trek in Torres del Paine National Park, and a trip to see Perito Moreno Glacier in Los Glaciares National Park. Here he tells us about his experiences…
Read MoreExploring Tierra del Fuego, and Ice Hiking & Trekking in Los Glaciares
Simon travelled to Patagonia in January 2013 where he visited the ‘End of the World’ in Tierra del Fuego, and explored in and around El Chalten, where he stayed in an eco friendly camp at mount Fitz Roy, and trekked and ice hiked on the Viedma and Perito Moreno Glaciers. Here he tells us some […]
Read MoreCustomer Feedback: Patagonia Trip
There’s nothing more rewarding than knowing that a client has had a fantastic trip. Thanks for your email, Michael! Dear Laura, We are just back from our adventure. Thanks for your pre-trip advice and sorting out the Torres leg for us. Thanks too to Charlotte and Luke at Swoop Travel for advice and contacts. We […]
Read MoreThings to do in Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego
Ushuaia is a great place to visit and we often find that clients spend at least a couple of days there and sometimes longer. Although many operators there prefer to run multi-activity day tours which are easy to manage and mean they aren’t involved in providing accommodation, there are certain operators of longer adventures which […]
Read MoreCruceros Australis; a journey to the End of the World through Chile’s little known fjords, glaciers & bays
I’d been looking forward to the Australis cruise for quite a while now and had been anticipating what it was going to be like during my time in Puerto Natales and Punta Arenas. When the day arrived, I was impressed with how smooth the boarding process was. You just had to drop your luggage off […]
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