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Eddie returned in March 2016 from a trip to Patagonia where he visited Los Glaciares and Torres del Paine national parks, cruised through the Chilean fjords and glaciers, and was fortunate enough to spot 40 whales on a Whale Watching trip! Here he talks about his experiences on the trip and in booking with Swoop.<\/p>\n

Eddie’s Feedback:<\/strong><\/p>\n

I cannot really fault anything- the way that Swoop and their partners organised the experience, the people I met, and the places I went to were just amazing. I would visit again in a heartbeat.<\/em>
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\n<\/strong><\/em>Eddies I<\/strong>tinerary<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eddie started his journey in El Calafate <\/a>where he stayed in the Hotel Kosten Aike<\/a>. His first day was spent on an excursion to the impressive Perito Moreno glacier<\/a>. \"SAMSUNGNext was some group treks to Laguna de los Tres<\/a> and Laguna Torre, where he took in some incredible views of Fitz Roy.<\/a>
\n\"OLYMPUS<\/p>\n

Then he spent a couple of days based from an Eco Yurt Camp<\/a> in Torres del Paine, choosing  from their various excursions and activities.<\/p>\n

\"OLYMPUSEddie then spent four days whale watching, <\/a>travelling through the Magellan Strait to Carlos III Island – a great trip where you can see penguins, birdlife, whales and sea lions a plenty.<\/p>\n

\"OLYMPUS<\/p>\n

Finally, he took an Adventure Cruise<\/a> cruise to Ainsworth Bay & Tucker Islets, Pia Glacier & Glacier Alley  ending with a trip to Cape Horn and Wulaia Bay<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How was your trip overall and how did you find your itinerary?<\/strong>
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What can I say but well organised and what a treat! The whole experience was more than I could have anticipated, people who I will always remember, Zoe, Pablo, Nicholas In El Chalten where I fell and cut my hand on the second day of walking great people. THANKS TO ALL OF THEM.\"OLYMPUSHow was your adventure cruise?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The cruise was as I expected, very well organised perfect staff and food, the outings were brilliant, walks and activities for all levels of fitness.<\/p>\n

\"OLYMPUS<\/p>\n

I sat on table 6 & met two lovely people and a French family. Everybody were great, with like minds, nice company.<\/p>\n

\"SAMSUNG<\/p>\n

On the final night there was an auction for the navigation map, signed by the Captain, I was determined to have it and outbid all others, the chart is now being framed and will be in a point of prominence in my lounge.<\/p>\n

How was your whale watching trip<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Whale Watching was incredible, be saw over 40 whales in just 3 days!\"OLYMPUS<\/p>\n

The campsite was rather tired, and the platform on the entrance to my ‘yurt’ had some rotten wood, but this was quickly forgotten when out amongst the whales!<\/p>\n

\"SAMSUNGInterested in doing a similar trip? Get in touch with us<\/a> today to find out more.<\/p>\n

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