Patricia
United States Of America
Customer
Rating
10
Customer Rating On return from their adventure we ask customers: “On a scale of 0-10, with 10 being the highest, how likely is it that you would recommend Swoop to a friend or colleague?”
Patricia's Trip Date:
22nd Jan - 28th Jan 2026
What was your most memorable moment?
Impossible to name one: Riding to the Chilean border from La Rosada outpost Being shouted at by a guanaco The awesome, sublime views from the kitchen window at Puesto Laguna 3 de Abril The companionship Getting back to the USA and smelling like a combination of horses and sheep
Which of the following best describes your adventure?
Great holiday
On a scale of 0 to 10, how likely is it that you would recommend Swoop to a friend or colleague?
10 out of 10
On a scale of 0 to 10, how would you rate your trip: Riding to Hidden Glaciers?
10 out of 10
Tell us about the Horseriding
My horse was responsive, a great partner and a lot of fun. Our guide, Gonzalo, kept things lively on the trail and at the outposts. He worked incredibly hard, rounding up the herd at sunrise, tacking/untacking ten horses with the help of Dario. Argentine saddles are incredibly comfortable
Do you have any recommendations for Swoop, or feedback about the team?
The website needs to be more accurate about outpost lodgings and amenities. My sister and brother-in-law are not backcountry campers and were surprised at the primitive conditions. Another woman on the trip (Slovenian and in her 20s) felt the same way. For example, they were surprised by the toilets (more like using an outhouse), getting water from streams, no hot water and sleeping in dorms. In sum--don't change the outposts, just update the literature I
Do you have any tips or advice for other people planning a trip to Patagonia?
Guests should follow the packing list. The website should be more clear about how much a saddlebag can hold--I was happy to get the information in advance form Minerva Riders should bring extra snacks.
Has your experience changed your perspective in any way?
No. I expected to be amazed and I was amazed!
How prepared and excited for Patagonia did you feel?
95% prepared--very glad I had a windbreaker. Wish I'd packed an extra fleece
Would you consider another trip to Patagonia with Swoop?
Yes
Would you be interested in travelling to Scotland, Ireland, New Zealand, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, Kenya or The Galapagos, with one of our trusted partners?
No
Would you be interested in travelling to the Arctic with Swoop?
No
Would you be interested in travelling to Antarctica with Swoop?
No
Would you like to receive our email newsletter about our other destinations?
No
When are you thinking of taking your next trip?
I don`t know
