For the active and adventurous the Carretera Austral is a huge 1 200 km long playground set amid the natural wilderness of Patagonia. There all sorts of ways to experience the Carretera, but to give you just a quick idea, check out the list of suggestions below. Some Background Construction of the Carretera was begun […]
Read MoreLaurie & Rob’s W Trek from an eco camp
Laurie & rob returned in March from a W Trek based from an eco camp in Torres del Paine. Here they tell us about their trip and their experiences in booking with Swoop and our partners… How did Swoop Patagonia do in helping you plan and arrange your trip? Swoop were great at coordinating with […]
Read MoreAriana’s Full Circuit & Ice Cap Expedition
Ariana is still travelling on a round the world trip, but contacted us in March to let us know how she got on during her stint in Patagonia, during which she Trekked the Full Circuit in Torres del Paine, and embarked on an Ice Cap Expedition. Here’s what she had to tell us…
Read MoreCatherine’s W Trek in Torres del Paine
Catherine returned in March from a 10 week trip to Chile and Argentina, during which she spent 5 days on a Trek in Torres del Paine National Park. Here she tells us about her experiences on her trip…
Read MoreThings to do in Punta Arenas
There are many interesting sights and activities in and around Punta Arenas, and here we’ve gathered together a few ideas for things to see and do in this wonderful city…
Read MoreTrekking in Torres del Paine & Los Glaciares
Chris & Steve recently returned from a trip to Patagonia where they spent 5 days Trekking in Los Glaciares National Park, followed by 7 days trekking the Full Circuit Trek in Torres del Paine. Here they tell us about their trip and their experiences in booking with Swoop and our partners…
Read More3 Days of Excursions from an eco camp in Torres del Paine
Bob returned in February from a 4-night stay at an eco camp on the edge of Torres del Paine National Park, from which he took various day trips to explore the scenery and wildlife in the area. Here he tells us about his experiences on the trip and in booking through Swoop and our partners… […]
Read MoreMarilyn’s W Trek from a Torres del Paine eco-camp
Marilyn recently returned from a 7 day W Trek in Torres del Paine based from an eco camp in the National Park. Here she tells us about experiences on the trip… What did you think of the service provided by our partners in Torres del Paine? They had a good website containing comprehensive information & […]
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