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Lyn and her family returned recently from a trip to South America, where she and her family embarked on a 4 Day Cruise from Ushuaia to Punta Arenas<\/a>. Here she tells us about their experiences\u2026<\/p>\n

\u00a0What was the highlight of your trip?<\/b><\/h2>\n

There were so many!<\/p>\n

We loved the Cruise, and we also loved Iguazu, Salta and the north, which we enjoyed much more than I expected, it was rather spiritual the scenery was stunning.<\/p>\n

We really want to go back to Chile, it was too short a stay , the people were lovely, and the estancia we stayed at in El Calafate was fantastic- in fact we just loved everything! Writing about it makes me quite emotional!<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve never done the guide thing before but this was the best thing ever. The guides were superb, each in their own way and sooo knowledgeable. \u00a0They took us to things we didn’t know about or might not have bothered with and there was nothing that I felt was a waste of time. Everyone turned up on time, and was enthusiastic, the transport was good especially in the north (fab guides in Salta). \u00a0Worth every penny.<\/p>\n

How did Swoop Patagonia do in helping you plan and arrange your trip?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Thank God for Swoop Patagonia… we might have still been wandering in Argentina without your help.<\/p>\n

How happy were you with the Operators we put you in contact with?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Your suggestions were spot on and putting us in touch with your partner, Steph, was inspired\u2026what a girl! Nothing was too much trouble, she was always to hand, full of ideas and advice, couldn’t recommend her highly enough. Her personal contacts for guides in Rio and BA worked brilliantly, (as did those through Wanderlust).<\/p>\n

All of the accommodation was excellent, there was a real variety and everything lived up to Steph’s promises. Even our last minute request for change of itinerary during the holiday itself was handled efficiently and without fuss and worked really well for us. So big thanks to Steph.<\/p>\n

Is there anything you would have changed about your trip, looking back?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The only thing I could have wished for was to stay longer , especially on the estancia- I have fallen in love with the country and its people and definitely want to return…..<\/p>\n

On behalf of all of us, thank you so much for you help and if you need someone to recommend you or your partners, I’m your girl.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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