Category: Stories & Inspiration

As it’s our favourite place to stop off on the way to Patagonia, we thought we’d recommend a couple of hotels and a couple of things to do if you’re planning to visit Buenos Aires on your way down south. Luke and I have stayed at several hotels such as this tango-themed Mansion Dandi Royal […]

Julie, Wendy and Diana visited Torres del Paine in January 2012 as part of a small group of friends. Together they hiked the W Circuit and they tell us about their experience with local operator, Chile Nativo. Julie says: I had a slight accident, but Chile Nativo’s care and action was impeccable, and I am […]

Alex visited Patagonia during May and trekked in both Torres del Paine and Los Glaciares National Parks, with a local operator. He visited some of the top highlights such as Fitz  Roy and Last Torres and camped along the way. Here Alex shares some great photos with us and we find out how his trip […]

Paul hiked the 5-day W Circuit in December 2011 and has been kind enough to answer our questions about the guide, highlights, logistics and Swoop’s service. Where abouts did you go and what did you do whilst in Patagonia? I was in Patagonia for less than a week for the purpose of doing the 5 […]

Alain volunteered with Conservacion Patagonia from 8th October 2011 til 6th November 2011, which is the beginning of spring in Patagonia. We asked him about his experience of volunteering and what he did to help make a difference. If volunteering is something you’d like to do, find out more about Volunteering in Patagonia.    Volunteers […]

We were very excited indeed when, in early December, Laura and Tim Moss contacted us about their plans to walk all the way across Patagonia from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Not an everday request at all, but for Tim and Laura this expedition is the latest in a long line of extraordinary adventures. I […]

There’s nothing more rewarding than knowing that a client has had a fantastic trip. Thanks for your email, Michael! Dear Laura, We are just back from our adventure. Thanks for your pre-trip advice and sorting out the Torres leg for us. Thanks too to Charlotte and Luke at Swoop Travel for advice and contacts. We […]

Hannah and James visited Patagonia as part of a month long trip to the region starting off in northern Chilean Patagonia, before making their way down to Torres del Paine and exploring Chalten. They share some wonderful photos of their time in Patagonia, and we ask them about the highlights of their trip: 1. Where […]