Mark
United States Of America
Customer
Rating
10
Customer Rating On return from their adventure we ask customers: “On a scale of 0-10, with 10 being the highest, how likely is it that you would recommend Swoop to a friend or colleague?”
Mark's Trip Date:
10th May - 16th May 2023
What was your most memorable moment?
Hiking to the Base Torres. The excursion was everything it could be in one day. All. Four. Seasons. A few minutes into our early morning start in the dark, we were all donning our waterproof gear as the clouds opened up and greeted us with rain. As daylight broke, the rain turned to snow. As we plodded on and upwards, the clouds descended to meet us. It was not looking to be a clear summit day. Our guide kept the positivity going by introducing a little “trail mindfulness.” Faced with one more uphill push, he reminded us that it is only hard if you think it is hard. We had not expected motivational speaking but then again, Explora continued to pleasantly surprise us. And our guide's positive thinking paid off. At the final ascent the clouds parted to reveal blue sky and we were greeted with warm sunshine for lunch at the Towers as they showed off their full glory. And when we began our descent, the clouds reappeared as if they were curtains at the end of a fantastic theater show. Hikers still on their ascent were not to be so lucky.
Which of the following best describes your adventure?
Life changing
On a scale of 0 to 10, how likely is it that you would recommend Swoop to a friend or colleague?
10 out of 10
On a scale of 0 to 10, how would you rate your trip: Discover Patagonian Winter from Luxury?
10 out of 10
Tell us about Torres del Paine
The location is beyond words. Stunning, mesmerizing, iconic.
Tell us about Explora
The lodge is wonderful. From their location, to their unbelievable staff and guides, their daily excursions, their food and beverage, and their passion and expertise for location and service is beyond compare.
Tell us about the Trekking
We were pleasantly surprised that the W hikes, while not easy, were not as difficult as sites rate them. We are a 60+ year old couple who take daily walks but are not mountaineers and we found the hikes to be reasonable.
Do you have any tips or advice for other people planning a trip to Patagonia?
Our advice, book with Swoop and stay at Explora if you are visiting Torres del Paine. Also, we went in May which was the beginning of their low season and we higlhy recommend it as the park is not crowded.
Has your experience changed your perspective in any way?
Torres del Paine moved us unlike other world wonders. It is hard to put into words.
Do you have any recommendations for Swoop, or feedback about the team?
None. You all were great. I have high standards and expecations and you exceeded them all. Thank you!
How prepared and excited for Patagonia did you feel?
We planned everything within two weeks so we were not prepared when we began. However, discussing our trip with Danny Middleton at Swoop we felt informed, excited, and knew what we needed to procure to be prepared.
Would you consider another trip to Patagonia with Swoop?
Yes
Would you be interested in travelling to Antarctica with Swoop?
Yes
Would you be interested in travelling to the Arctic with Swoop?
Yes