{"id":195592,"date":"2014-02-14T09:17:22","date_gmt":"2014-02-14T09:17:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.swoop-patagonia.co.uk\/?p=195592"},"modified":"2015-10-23T13:32:59","modified_gmt":"2015-10-23T12:32:59","slug":"dons-full-circuit-in-torres-del-paine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swoop-patagonia.com\/blog\/dons-full-circuit-in-torres-del-paine\/","title":{"rendered":"Don’s Full Circuit in Torres del Paine"},"content":{"rendered":"

Don returned in February from a trip to Patagonia where he embarked on a Full Circuit<\/a> Trek in Torres del Paine<\/a>. Here he tells us about his trip and his experiences in booking with Swoop Patagonia and our partners\u2026<\/p>\n

How was your trip?<\/b><\/p>\n

I thoroughly enjoyed my Classic Full Circuit Trek<\/a>, my fellow hikers and guides, and the overall Patagonian experience – and in saying this, I had just spent a month in Antarctica<\/a> on a yacht just before walking this trek, so I had a high hurdle for being impressed!\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

What was the highlight of your trip?<\/b><\/p>\n

There were a couple – the mental and physical exhilaration of the John Garner Pass <\/a>day was great, but what surprised me most was the enormously beautiful meadows and bush in the Enchanted Valley… It really seduced you into the delights of Patagonia.<\/i><\/p>\n

Did you manage to visit anywhere else in Chile or Argentina on your trip?<\/b><\/p>\n

Antarctica – Ushuaia\/ Puerto Williams.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

How well did Swoop Patagonia do in helping you plan your holiday, and finding the best trip or operator for you?<\/b><\/p>\n

The Operator you recommended for my Full Circuit was great, so yes. Also the way you thought outside the box on the trip departure dates really helped make this work for me.<\/i><\/p>\n

Were you well looked after by Chile Nativo & their guides on the trip?<\/b><\/p>\n

Extremely well – Mauricio (Guide Leader) and Miriam (Assistant) were terrific on the hike. Very professional and fun as well.\u00a0Johanna in the office is an outstanding organiser as well.<\/i><\/p>\n

Was there anything that you wish had happened differently\/or not happened at all?<\/b><\/p>\n

No.<\/i><\/p>\n

Do you have any tips for other people who are planning a trip?<\/b><\/p>\n

Keep your pack light!\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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