Swoop Patagonia's Blog
When it comes to experiencing the great outdoors, for some people it’s a case of two legs good but four legs better. I love to ride even more than I love to hike – and Patagonia is a brilliant place for horseback riding. To get the most out of my time in the saddle on […]
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I knew Patagonia would be incredible, but I can honestly say that it totally and utterly surpassed all of my expectations. It really is another world down there, where you can be so perfectly free and alone with nature. I so often found myself gazing open mouthed at the breathtaking scenery before me: intimidating peaks, gargantuan glaciers, and […]
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There’s not much that beats the thrill of discovering Torres del Paine’s rugged landscapes on horseback – a method of travel that’s been used in the region for hundreds of years and is still favoured today. In September of last year, I had the pleasure of staying at one of Chile’s biggest ranches, the Estancia […]
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Rachel returned in December from a 35 day trip to Chile and Argentina, planned and arranged through Swoop Patagonia. Here she tells us about her experiences on the trip and in booking with Swoop Patagonia. Wow – what a great holiday for me. I always wanted to experience the size and wilderness of this far […]
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A unique way to experience Patagonia is on horseback , you’ll see the sights of Patagonia from the viewpoint of a gaucho and have a truly one of a kind experience.
We have a number of great horse riding trips throughout February,March and April.
John and Laura returned in January 2014 from a Christmas trip to Patagonia, where they took a Cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia, and a Kayaking trip in Torres del Paine (both organised by Swoop), as well as arranging a self guided W Trek and various day trips independently. Here they tell us about their experiences on their trip…
Read MoreMarie-Lisa and her friend returned in early January from a 4 day Camping and Horse Riding trip in Torres del Paine. Here they tell us about their experiences on the trip… The trip was awesome- we had a really great time! How was your guide and horsemen on the trip? Os was great- really helpful, […]
Read MoreKristen and her friend returned a few weeks ago from a 6 day Kayaking, Horse Riding and Trekking Adventure in and Los Glaciares National Park, visiting El Chalten, El Calafate, Perito Moreno Glacier and Mount FitzRoy. Here she tells us about her adventures… How did you find the trip? We really enjoyed the trip to […]
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