Patagonia
A wonderland of postcard-perfect wilderness; powder blue glaciers, rugged open steppe and lush temperate rainforests. Patagonia has wildlife, beauty and adventure in abundance.
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Our Destinations
Antarctica
Home to vast penguin colonies, krill-feasting whales and natural ice castles, a world away from life as we know it. Discover the sparkling gem of the southern ocean.
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Swoop takes people on adventures to the ends of the earth. Patagonia, Antarctica and the Arctic are all remote, wild and awe-inspiring in their own unique way. We have the knowledge, relationships and experience to create a trip worthy of these destinations, that also matches our customers’ dreams, budget and appetite for adventure.
We’re a passionate, dedicated and spirited bunch of specialists who love the outdoors. We care deeply about our destinations and want to protect them for future generations to explore, which is one reason we’re committed to a sustainable future for the travel industry. Read on to find out more about our story, our approach and our sustainability plan.
What makes Swoop different
We love sharing our knowledge and expertise with our customers, who often cite our three websites as the best guidebooks to the regions. As stewards for our destinations, we are committed to helping our customers appreciate their beauty and fragility. As such, we try to:
- Help every customer get it right: ends of the earth travel is complicated, so we ensure the details of every trip are right.
- Make the most of precious time: often these are trips of a lifetime for our customers, and we know how to ensure they make the most of every moment.
- Change perspectives: the ends of the earth are special places, they connect us to nature and give us a greater sense of self and the world. We make a holiday not just a holiday, but a perspective-changing experience.
- Think sustainably: travel can be carbon-intensive and detrimental to the destinations we are so eager to protect. We have a responsibility, as well as the drive, to ensure that our customers travel with conscious awareness of the impact of their trip and practical suggestions for what they can do to mitigate that.
What our travellers say about Swoop
Every step of the way Swoop Antarctica made for the perfect booking agent. I had all the right equipment and then some. Swoop answered all my questions with quick turn around every time. Thank you.
Travelled: March 2019
Catherine Macwillie - United States of America
Once again, Swoop Arctic's service and advice were immaculate. The fact that we are returning clients says it all!
Travelled: August 2018
Charles & Lesley Cook - United Kingdom
Talking to Swoop Arctic made all the difference for us. Being able to cut through all the detail to find the perfect trip for us was invaluable. Alex was able to ask us the questions that helped us crystallise what we actually wanted from such a trip. These trips aren't cheap so you want to be sure you're going to get something that's right for you. Swoop made that happen for us.
Travelled: July 2018
Kay & Richard Howells - United Kingdom
Flawless service from everyone at Swoop Antarctica! Great communication with the team throughout the planning stages. Our itinerary was spelt out in detail, and all accommodations were exactly as promised. Special thanks to Alex on his recommendations on our cabin. No one handles an Antarctica expedition like Swoop Antarctica.
Travelled: December 2017
Chris Pappas - United States of America
We were very pleased with the service from Swoop Patagonia. You were as close to perfect as we can imagine. Sally was great and patient in planning this trip with us.
Travelled: February 2017
Ellen Sosinski - United States of America
I'm already looking at some future trips that I can take with Swoop Patagonia. I feel confident that I will find just the right one.
Travelled: January 2017
Kristen Boscia - United States of America
Sustainability at Swoop
Copy update: As a certified B Corp, we offer perspective-changing adventures to the planet's most extraordinary places, and we're taking action, together with our travellers and partners, to protect them for generations to come.
We donate 1% of our revenue to the Swoop Conservation Fund, supporting non-profits making a real difference in the places we visit: from creating a new national park at Cabo Froward in Chile, to protecting the whales recovering in South Georgia's waters.
We believe in leading by example, turning adventure into advocacy and advocacy into action.
Bright blue iceberg sculptures in Antarctica
Work with us
Update copy; On the surface, we're a travel company specialising in adventures to Patagonia and Antarctica. Dig a little deeper and you'll find more than 100 people across five continents who are deeply knowledgeable and passionate about our destinations, and committed to making a difference for our customers and the planet.
We're bakers, climbers, cyclists, cold water swimmers, photographers and runners, but we all share a passion for doing the best for our customers. We're a hard-working, dynamic, innovative and caring team, and we're always on the lookout for new people to join us.
