Harriet
Whilst working in the Patagonian region of Aysen, Harriet discovered trekking, the great outdoors and her future husband. She's also biked and mountaineered in the Andes.
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Team Swoop
We're a small team of Patagonia enthusiasts. Most of us have lived and worked in Patagonia long before our Swoop days, and we still visit every year.
Between us, we enjoy mountain biking, wildlife spotting, trail running, bird watching, adventure racing and generally exploring the great outdoors.
When we're not exploring Patagonia, we love nothing more than talking to people who are planning their own adventure.
The Team
David
After working in Ecuadorian tourism, David moved south to Argentina and worked as a guide across the region. He's now based in Spain alongside his wife who is from Patagonia.
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Iain
Having missed Patagonia as a tourist-trail backpacker in 2015, Iain realised what a mistake he’d made. He charted a return that same year and has relished regular visits since.
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Sydney
Since Sydney's initial visit to Torres del Paine in 2013, she's explored the world but consistently returns to Patagonia, the enchanting place where her journey began.
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Danny
Meet Patagonia Specialist, Danny, a former travel writer covering South America, and long-time adventure guide who has made the Patagonian outdoors his home.
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Felipe
15 years ago Felipe visited Patagonia on a bicycle, unsure what to expect. After backpacking half the world, he returned to become a guide and is now based in the Atacama Desert.
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Clo
Alps native Clo, enchanted by the Andes, has lived in Chile since 2012. She walks, rides, cycles, or runs to embrace Patagonia's beaches, volcanoes, mountains, and forests.
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Peter
Growing up in Cornwall Peter aspired to be the next Jacques Cousteau. This led him to work on chartered yachts in the Caribbean and worked for some premier travel names.
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Melinda
Mel's traditional gap year evolved into a 25-year transformative journey, with South America capturing her heart both personally and professionally.
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Nicolás
Nicolás, drawn to nature and adventure from a young age, relocated to Patagonia in 2015. A former adventure guide he now facilitates trips to the best of untamed Patagonia.
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Tomas
Tomas, born and raised in the Andes, strives to showcase Patagonia's natural beauty and foster a profound appreciation for its preservation.
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Lujan
Born and raised in Argentina, Lujan first visited Patagonia as a teenager and she fell so in love with it that became a mountain guide and trained all over Patagonia.
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AgustÃn
With 7+ years in the travel industry, AgustÃn is an adventure alchemist guiding you beyond postcards, where awe meets effort, to truly enrich your Patagonia visit.
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Lauren
Lauren hails from Melbourne, Australia and after running a hostel in the Andes mountains has developed her own unique love story with Patagonia.
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Keira
After growing up hooked on the Discovery Channel, Keira later found Patagonia and now shares her knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for adventurous trips.
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Imogen
After a six-year stint in Natural History TV production, Imy now focuses on her love for extraordinary places and crafting exciting adventures in Patagonia.
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Chloe
Bristol-born Chloe has explored all 7 continents, including two years in Chile. She shares her Patagonia expertise & enthusiasm to help you plan your dream trip.
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Zoe
Zoe's love for South America was ignited during a year-long adventure across the continent. Now, she curates adventures to cherished places in the Patagonia region.
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Lisette
Always curious to discover new cultures, Lisette has explored the planet. Unforgettable journeys and people eventually brought her to one of the most magnificent places on Earth.
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Carys
Combining her love for travel and a need for speed, Carys is always planning her next adventure. She has a particular connection with South America where no two days are the same.
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Isidora
From the first time Isidora stepped foot in Patagonia, she knew that she wanted to live there. After more than 10 years in Puerto Natales, she can call Patagonia her home.
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Cecilia
Patagonia is Cecilia's favourite place on Earth. The first time she hiked to the base of the towers she knew she wanted to do this for the rest of her life.
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Nico
Born and raised in Santiago de Chile, Nico is a big lover of high-altitude mountains and any adventure in the middle of beautiful valleys and glaciers.
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Marcela
Marcela grew up with the wind and solitude of the Patagonian steppe. Years later, she came back as a guide and tour leader, rediscovering that beautiful land.
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Rachel
Rachel has been galavanting up mountains and down rivers around the world for 15 years and is now based in beautiful British Columbia, Canada.
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Minerva
Minerva, hailing from Mexico, first visited Patagonia in 2015, and her love for its vast landscapes makes it her happiest place on Earth.
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Alicia
After being completely transformed from a trip to Patagonia in 2016, Alicia has been passionately devoted to sharing the wonders of this pristine region with travellers.
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Jo
Her Dad’s nomadic campervan travels in the 60’s inspired UK-born Jo to travel the globe including working as a tour leader across Argentina, Brazil and Chile.
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Join Us
Have you been lucky enough to live in Patagonia? Perhaps you've hiked from Villa O'higgins to El Chalten, explored the Cordillera Darwin Mountain range or visited Tantauco National Park. If you're as potty about Patagonia as we are, then take a peek at our jobs page for our current vacancies.
We're always on the lookout for Patagonia enthusiasts to join our team, so if we don't have any vacancies please do get in touch by emailing advice@swooptravel.co.uk. We look forward to hearing about you and why you love Patagonia.
What Our Customers Think of Swoop Patagonia
Everything was perfect. Understandable and very informative. Swoop are very professional. Read the full review
Travelled: November 2018
Igor Gorelik - Russian Federation
Swoop was great. The itinerary ended up being perfect for what we wanted (a lot of activity, a lot of different places to see, and a mix of accommodation types). The team was always very responsive.
Travelled: December 2017
Alysha - Colorado, USA
Chloe was attentive and I would highly recommend her to others. Swoop did everything right.
Travelled: March 2017
Ellen and John - Georgia
We were very pleased with the service from Swoop. You were as close to perfect as we can imagine. Sally was great and patient in planning this trip with us.
Travelled: February 2017
Ellen - USA
I'm already looking at some future trips that I can take with Swoop. I feel confident that I will find just the right one with Tom as my go to guy.
Travelled: January 2017
Kristen -
Harriet was very knowledgeable, it seemed like she knew parts of Chile backwards. She seemed to know the local operators & their worth. She was always on the lookout for what was available & ensured that I could make an informed choice.
Travelled: March 2016
Kim -
We really valued Swoop's expertise, and the fact that you had been to the places we were going.
Travelled: December 2015
Greg & Michelle -
Without your help, I'm not sure that we would have booked this trip. We really appreciate your genuine interest and enthusiastic assistance.
Travelled: November 2015
Anna -
You couldn't have done more. Sally was excellent and helped shape and book our dream trip. We'd recommend you every time, and hope to travel with you again.
Travelled: November 2015
Graham & Nicky -
Your best performances were in expedient and accurate communication - no question was left unanswered. I would ABSOLUTELY recommend you.
Travelled: November 2015
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Why Swoop?
Three reasons why you should to choose us to help you plan your Patagonian adventure.
1. We know Patagonia
We lived and worked in Patagonia long before our Swoop days, and we still visit every year. We only help people with extraordinary Patagonian experiences, because it's a region we're passionate about.
What this means for you:
We can give you advice and personal recommendations for where to go, where to stay and what to do. If you happen to be in the area (UK folk - we're in central Bristol), you can even pop into our office for a cup of tea and look our wonderful wall of maps.
2. We work with a network of over 100 local partners
Through our family of kayaking, horse riding, hiking and cruise partners, we've got the whole of Patagonia covered - no one else offers you such incredible regional knowledge. We know all our partners' specialisms and strengths and we can match them up with your needs and budget.
What this means for you:
We'll listen to what you want from your trip and we'll suggest an itinerary, trip or place to stay based on your exact requirements. We rarely arrange the same experience twice. Plus, because we work directly with partners in Patagonia, your money goes to the local community.
3. We'll help you arrange your trip in a way that suits you
You can book your entire, personalised trip with us or we can book a just one small section and do the rest independently. Whatever help you need with your trip arrangements, we can also provide advice and support when you're planning your trip, because we know that creating the perfect itinerary is so important.
What this means for you:
Whether you just want us by your side, giving impartial advice along the way, or taking the reins and arranging everything for you, we'll help you plan and book your perfect trip.
Read more about how we can help you.
Swoop and LATA
Founded in 1992, the Latin American Travel Association champions Latin America’s diverse and beautiful destinations. LATA nurtures a community of over 350 specialist members including travel agents, tour operators, airlines, tourist boards and hotels.
Swoop Patagonia has been a LATA member since 2016. Our membership is just one representation of our commitment to Latin America and our love for Patagonia. LATA encourage best practices and increase standards across all aspects of travel in Latin America, a mission that we believe benefits LATA members, travellers and Latin American communities alike.
LATA’s registered charity, the LATA Foundation, was launched in 2007. It is a volunteer-led organisation that brings LATA members together to support and fund grassroots projects throughout Latin America. The aim of the foundation is to give back to the communities that LATA and its members promote, in the hope that it will make a difference in the lives of Latin American people.
Two Ways to Book
Swoop says
We help our partners to market themselves to the international market; so when we introduce you to them and you book a trip, they pay us a small commission, and when you arrange your tailor-made trip with us, we are able to negotiate better rates with them and charge a small mark-up, to cover our time. Either way, the price you pay is the same and you'll benefit from our free, impartial and expert advice.