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 […]
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Guest Blog Post: We talk to Patrick Usborne, Architect, Skiier & Ice Cap Adventurer
I was fortunate enough to meet Paddy, an architect, skiier and mountaineer, when we were on the same expedition onto the IceCap earlier this year. Paddy is exactly the kind of guy you want in your expedition team: incredible endurance and endless good cheer. He’s been kind enough to share some of his thoughts and […]
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White water rafting on the Futaleufu Guest blog post with Adriana Radwanski from H2o Patagonia
H2o Patagonia is a white water rafting company based on the edge of the world-famous river, the Futaleufu in the Chilean Lake District in Patagonia. H2o offers white water rafting for all ages and abilities and an all-inclusive adventure lodge where you can relax in the hot tub and enjoy a cocktail or two after […]
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Review of Hotel Indigo in Puerto Natales
If you fancy a break from the comfortable but pretty basic hostels and refugios of Torres del Paine, the boutique Hotel Indigo in Puerto Natales has 29 rooms and lies some 10 feet away from Last Hope Fjord, a great place to do some kayaking. Although Indigo is located on the fjord, it’s also pretty […]
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Why booking in advance is the way to go
We often receive enquiries from travellers who don’t feel that it’s necessary or cost effective to book their adventure holiday in advance. It’s easy to understand their logic, if you’re a confident person who is happy just to rock up and see what’s available and you’re not too bothered about having organised everything down […]
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Bill and Lynn’s Review of Swoop Travel’s service
“We had decided to visit Patagonia and, in particular, the Torres del Paine National Park. Initially, we contacted a number of local operators in Chile and obtained quotations and ideas regarding an itinerary. However, this process only served to confuse us as there were variations in itineraries, prices, accommodations and transport operations. We came across […]
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Clare’s Review of Patagonia: “One day I was sunburnt and the next day it snowed!”
Name: Clare Age: 34 Occupation: PR Consultant Claire at Perito Moreno Glacier What operator did you go with or did you organise it yourself? I organised it all myself. If you had a local guide, what was he like? I didn’t have any guides, except in Antarctica. Did the logistics of getting to Patagonia run […]
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Lucy’s Video Review of Kayaking in Patagonia
For a chance to do a trip similar to Lucy’s check out the examples below: Colours of Tyndall – A 4 day kayak trip along the Serrano river, started out from Torres del Paine, and coming up close with the Tyndall and Serrano Glaciers. Tyndall Glacier & Blue Lake – Over 4 days paddle to the Serrano fall […]
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