My group had a fantastic time even though our weather was less than ideal and un-Patagonian (according to our guides). We had no wind at all, and soaking rain for almost two days. That said, the glacial lakes are amazing, the snow covered peaks are awesome, and the magnificence of the environment is remarkable.

Patagonia's wild and remote landscape was worth the (tremendous and costly) effort to visit.

Yes

Tom @ Swoop was very helpful with the planning, answering questions, and ultimately directing us to Chile Nativo. My group went in to the trip having good idea of what we were about to experience.

Chile Nativo is a great partner. While there were lags in the response time (days), they had the itinerary set with all arrangements in order. More importantly, the guides they hired (freelance) were great.

Amazing landscape with my two highlights being the walk along the lake on day 2, and the approach to Glacier Grey and Refugio Grey on day 4. Our guides, Pelin Asfuroglu and Sarah Schneider were great, knowledgable, energetic, well-tempered, and a perfect match for the varying skills and attitudes in our group. The accommodations varied, and the only real disappointment was at Paine Grande given the rainy weather (we were camping that night). No heat in the refugio, a full complement of military servicemen, and wet clothes, didn't lead to a pleasant evening in the campground.

Make sure to pack your gear in ziplock or waterproof bags. It is a lifesaver after a soaking rain.