Graham and Anne returned from Patagonia in February where they enjoyed a cruise as well as a road trip. Here they tell us all about their experiences and how Swoop helped them on their way. How did Swoop Patagonia help you plan your trip? You gave lots of advice in the planning stage, with several […]
Read MoreRob’s Patagonia Cruise
Rob recently returned from a Patagonia Cruise from Punta Arenas to Ushuaia and back to Punta Arenas as part of a wider trip to South America. Here he tells us about his experiences on the cruise, and booking through Swoop…
Read MoreReview of 13-Day tour of Patagonia and Polar Pioneer Antarctic Cruise Review
Emma visited Patagonia in November 2012 over 13 days as part of the South America Southern Explorer tour of El Chalten, Torres del Paine and Tierra del Fuego. In Ushuaia in Tierra del Fuego and boarded the Antarctic vessel, the Polar Pioneer as part of a 12-day cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula. Emma shares her […]
Read MoreWinter tours in Patagonia; Torres del Paine, El Chalten and the Patagonian Lake District
If like many other Brits, you only really get the opportunity to go on holiday during the summer months and you really want to visit Patagonia, don’t fear. Although May-Sep is the winter season in Patagonia, there are local operators running a range of different winter trips in southern Patagonia in order to cater to […]
Read MoreSelf-guided treks in Torres del Paine
If you are an experienced walker but don’t speak Spanish or you’ve only got a few weeks and don’t want to spend ages sorting out your trip and waiting in bus stops, a self-guided trek could be the right option for you. it’s possible to do a self-guided trek either on the Full Circuit or […]
Read MoreWhy 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 […]
Read MoreLife after the W Circuit
A few of the people who contact Swoop have visited Patagonia before and are looking to go back and explore it further. After all, a region that spans 1,000 miles North to South and 1 million square kilometres, with landscapes ranging from glacial to volcanic, to rainforest and desert, probably deserves more than a fortnight […]
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