Perito Moreno, Torres del Paine & Whale Watching

Rebecca & Carolyn returned in March from a trip to Patagonia during which they took a trip to Perito Moreno Glacier, followed by a W Trek in Torres del Paine, and a Whale Watching trip from Punta Arenas. Here they tell us about their experiences on the trip, and in booking through Swoop and our partners…

 What did Swoop do well?

 Your suggestions were all great – perfectly aligned with what we were looking for on the trip

What could we have done differently?

Nothing

How did you enjoy the W Trek, Whale Watching trip and Perito Moreno hike?

All were phenomenal. The Whale Watching Adventure cruise was a particularly unique and special experience. It was the most remote, relaxing (and educational!) trip I’ve ever been on. We spent hours on the boat sailing through the remote straits of Magellan, slept in tents on one of a hundred or so uninhabited islands in Tierra del Fuego, and for three days did not see a single trace of another human! It was an incredibly special trip that brought us into the depths of nature. All proceeds of the trip go to fund the research operations of the group, and spending time with the scientists, learning about their research and the whales, was a truly special experience. It was a very remote trip, and we were perfect for it, but I wouldn’t recommend it to someone who wasn’t comfortable spending a lot of time on a boat in rough seas, or camping in remote locations. That said, it was the most amazing thing I’ve probably ever done!

How were the guides on the trips?

All great! 

Is there anything you would have changed about the trip?

Nothing at all. 

What was the highlight of your trip?

It’s hard to pick just one, but the Torres del Paine at sunrise, seeing  Perito Moreno Glacier for the first time, and sailing through the remote straits of Magellan were all pretty high on the list!

Do you have any tips for other people planning a trip?

Use Swoop and their partners in Patagonia! You made coordinating the trip seamless and stress free and allowed us to really maximize our time in Patagonia.

Did you manage to visit anywhere else in Chile or Argentina?

Not on this trip.