Aysen
Remote, beautiful and with one of the most famous road-trip roads in the world, Aysen is a destination for those seeking the best of Patagonia without the crowds.
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Aysen is a little-known region of Patagonia whose endless beauty and glacier filled horizons are becoming increasingly difficult to keep secret. We set off to Aysen to better understand how those on the ground feel about tourism growth in the region and how Swoop and our travellers can be a positive force by adventuring to Aysen.
We believe that Swoop has a responsibility to understand the concerns and elevate the voices of our friends and partners in Patagonia. While travelling we spoke to our partners about tourism, the economy, conservation, culture, and what makes Aysen so special.
John Hauf - Lago Plomo
We are not about conserving the land just to put it in a box and not let anybody access it
Mary Vidal - Cerro Castillo
If we have tourists that see the importance of the natural areas […] I think the local government will see that value too
Ian Farmer - Coyhaique
Connection with local people is very positive for both the tourists and the local people
On a recent trip to Patagonia, one of the local guides we work with stopped me as I was asking about business that season: "Harriet, remember this is Aysen, we must talk about friends, family and personal matters before we get to business". By understanding and embracing that family and friends are more important to the local people in this area than being on time and getting things done, you'll get so much more out of your trip.
Meet Harriet Head of Swoop Patagonia
Aysen is Chile’s third largest region in terms of area, covering 41,300 square miles (106,900km²), but it is also its least populated. This feeling of wilderness and space is likely the first thing people mention when talking about Aysen, but that would do it an injustice. There is a huge spectrum of wildlife, landscapes, and people all of which make Aysen such a fantastic place to explore.
Aysen has some of the most spectacular scenery in Patagonia but what really struck me is how diverse the landscapes are. I felt like I had visited Canada, Scotland, Italy, & Switzerland all in the space of a few days.
Sydney Miller Patagonia Specialist
Remote, beautiful and with one of the most famous road-trip roads in the world, Aysen is a destination for those seeking the best of Patagonia without the crowds.
Discover MoreDrift between pure marble columns, through smooth, milky white arches that have been carved out over thousands of years. The water beneath is an almost luminescent turquoise, and …
Discover MoreDramatic snow-capped mountains, glistening glacial lakes and lush forested valleys make for superb trekking in this unsung region. Explore the fantastic hiking routes in Aysen's …
Discover MoreAysen's magic lies in its variety. This region is blessed with mountains, rivers, forests, rainforest, steppe, fjords, and even the North Patagonian Ice Cap. Trek through pristine …
Discover MoreSpanning the length of southern Chile, Pinochet designed this incredible highway to penetrate an otherwise impregnable natural fortress, defended by the Andean mountains, the …
Discover MoreDiscover the traditional gaucho culture so characteristic of the Aysén region by climbing the Andean mountains on horseback. There are dozens of horse riding routes throughout the…
Discover MoreWe'll spend some time listening to your aspirations, then discuss the kind of experience that might suit you.
Next we'll discuss the options, shortlist the best trips for you and present you our impartial recommendations.
We'll place a 24 hour hold on your preferred option - without obligation - whilst we talk through the details.
Whatever your budget, group size, length of stay, preferred activity or appetite for adventure, we can help.
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