We think Google+ and its ‘hang-outs’ that they offer are going to be a great way for us to help people plan their holidays to Patagonia. We are holding hangouts fortnightly (check back on the blog or on our social media to find out when) so you can get the chance to talk to Patagonian […]
Read MoreWhy We Do What We Do, Part II
Just over a year ago I wrote a blog post called Why We Do What We Do. Last week I was reminded of this post as I walked back from lunch with two customers who had recently returned from Patagonia, and exactly the same words ran through my head. To hear them talk about their […]
Read MoreReciprocity fee for entering Argentina (USA, Canada, Australia)
This one definitely falls into the boring-but-important category, and if you are a UK passport holder then you’re lucky enough to not need to read this. If however you hold a US, Canadian or Australian passport then please get yourself a strong coffee and read on… First and foremost this is a payment that MUST […]
Read MoreFrom the Carretera Austral to El Chalten: John & Georgie’s adventure
On my latest trip to Patagonia I had the pleasure of meeting John & Georgie who are enjoying a 3 month trip around Latin American. We met on the Carretera Austral and shared similar experiences of a very wild border crossing into Argentina that can be accessed only on foot. They were kind enough to […]
Read MorePatagonia Guide
We speak to Hugo who has been a tour guide in Chile and Argentina for several years. He tells us about his experience of Patagonia and his top tips. If you would like to get in touch with Hugo to find out more or to hire him as a guide – get in touch with […]
Read More7 hotels in 7 nights in Patagonia
On my Swoop trip through Southern Patagonia that started in Buenos Aires and which has taken me to Chalten and Calafate, I’ve covered large distances to get from place to place and this combined with pretty strict bus timetables during low season, has meant i’ve had to stay in several interesting hotels, hosterias and […]
Read MoreCynthia & Eduardo tell us of their love of the outdoors, Running Las Loicas and taking clients trekking in the unknown beauty spot – Lago Posadas in Argentina
Cynthia and Eduardo, tell us a bit about yourselves Eduardo Shule is a Mountain Guide and Mountain Biking Guide with more than 10 years working in Patagonia. He likes to enjoy nature exploring and finding new places all the time. He is a sportsman, he practised sports all his life including BMX mountain biking to […]
Read MoreRob & Kam talk to us about their Kayaking Adventure with H & C Patagonia in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Peninsula Valdes in Argentina
What were the top 3 highlights of your trip? 1) Waking up in the tent to the sounds of the whales and calfs laying just off shore in Golfo San Jose. (Just how close – please see picture). We complained to Gabriel that we couldn’t sleep because of their noise – and just for a […]
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