Ali
Ali’s love for travelling has taken her around the world, exploring more than 25 countries. Her passion for nature and horses led her to Patagonia, where she guided and explored this incredible region. She believes that visiting Antarctica is to become an ambassador for a remote and distant place that most can only dream of experiencing for themselves.
Get to know me
My family and I have explored Patagonia for as long as I can remember. Camping, hiking, kayaking, skiing and everything we could do to explore nature, we did. I believe that those family trips are the reason behind my passion for nature and wildlife.
I spent many years exploring the mountains and rivers and hidden gems of Bariloche in Patagonia and its surroundings while guiding horseback riding tours for travellers from all over the world. After that, I moved on to Llao Llao, one of the most luxurious hotels in the area, where I worked in customer service.
A few years later, I began teaching – yes, I know, a huge pivot, right?! I taught in different places and to different age groups, and I learned to be extra patient, multitask and focus on people’s needs above all.
In Antarctica
My photos of Antarctica
A gentoo penguin rookery Cuverville Island
Cruising amongst icebergs, Antarctica
A leopard seal swimming through the water
Portal Point, Antarctica
Zooming on a gentoo penguin
The ripples on the ice were mesmerising
My top 5 Antarctic experiences
In Antarctica
- Spotting a giant tabular iceberg – it made me feel so small! It was awe-inspiring and utterly magical
- Watching penguins waddle their way down snowy slopes – they were so sweet and comical
- Seeing whales breach as my zodiac cruised through one of the most beautifully untouched places on the planet
- Witnessing the breathtaking sight of glaciers up close. I still look back at the photos and can't believe I was lucky enough to experience such an amazing view
- Realising that there’s no way to anticipate the unique beauty of the ice until you see it in person
How I can help you
My mission is to make sure you can experience the magical region of Antarctica on your own terms. I focus on the details and will support you in any way necessary, making your experience unforgettable!
What our customers think about Ali
10/10 - Heather and Ali were amazing and helped us pick the perfect trip for us. Read the full review
Travelled: February 2025
Victoria Visco - USA
10/10 - Well detailed preparation information. Alicia responded quickly to emails. Well organized website. Read the full review
Travelled: February 2025
Ayesha McCormick - USA
10/10 - From the first interaction with Sales Executive Cassia Jackson, followed by Customer Service Exec Alicia Roitman, and the entire Antarctica crew from Punta Arenas were all extraordinarily focused on customer satisfaction, gave me the right guidance and unique experience! Read the full review
Travelled: January 2025
Veerabahu Pillai - USA
10/10 - We loved working with Swoop to plan our Antarctica and Argentina travels! Rebecca, Ali, and Melinda were all fantastic to work with. Thanks to all. Read the full review
Travelled: January 2025
Randy Williams - USA
Swoop helped us prepare for the trip, what to expect, and helped us arrange safe transportation to and from the airports in Argentina. Our representative helped us select a room that would potentially reduce seasickness, recommended clothing options, and provided personal experience to help us make our own decisions about this adventure. Read the full review
Travelled: December 2024
Cara Stombock - USA
10/10 - My itinerary was well managed and prepared. Customer support, especially Ali, was responsive and helpful with my requests. Read the full review
Travelled: November 2024
Phuong Chen - USA
Ali Roitman was beyond fantastic in helping me with the trip details and finalizing my plans. I recommend her highly and thank her for her time and responses. Read the full review
Travelled: November 2024
Robert Gerard Soltys - USA
10/10 - Ali was very helpful in getting me through all the hoops to get all my paperwork and airline tix. Read the full review
Travelled: October 2024
David Simmons - USA
10/10 - Really was totally impressed with how on top of details Swoop was. Ali was terrific, as were all the interactions and contacts along the way. Felt very "safe" with the feedback we were given. Read the full review
Travelled: February 2024
Mary Jo Morgenstern - USA
The information, advice, and a great webinar were all so very helpful. To top that off, working with Ali was a dream. She answered any of my questions quickly and accurately. (Even how to exchange money in Buenos Aires.) Swoop is an incredible company and I'm thrilled to have found you! Thank you for a trip of my lifetime! Read the full review
Travelled: December 2023
Wendy Williamson - USA
The Swoop team (Molly, Ali, and Isi) were incredibly helpful in making this trip happen. Thank you! Read the full review
Travelled: December 2023
Michelle Leen - USA
10/10 - Ali kept us informed as to the trip details and made sure that we had all ducks in a row. Everything was as described and the coordination with our ship was seamless. Read the full review
Travelled: November 2023
Jeremy Hellman - USA
10/10 - Alicia and Molly were great to work with. They responded quickly and answered questions thoroughly. Read the full review
Travelled: February 2023
Chris Poli - USA
Alicia was a great person with whom to interact and prep for the trip. Read the full review
Travelled: February 2023
Chris Poli - USA
10/10 - Alicia Roitman and Sarah Orson were always in touch as a reminder of our amazing trip with updates, documents needed and were VERY patient when some of the ship's information wasn't quite clear. Read the full review
Travelled: January 2023
Leslie Viens - USA
Swoop prepared us for the trip and cared for any doubts we may have had. Alicia and Brandon were there for us, every step of the way! Read the full review
Travelled: January 2023
Jesse Kehoe - USA
John and Ali were both amazing and helped A LOT to make this trip come together. I really appreciate their efforts making things comfortable and special for our big group of 17 people. They were detail oriented and executed amazingly. Great communicators too. I appreciated being matched to them and working with them. Thank you both!! Read the full review
Travelled: January 2023
Niki Agrawal - USA
The team and in particular, Alicia, did a great job. Read the full review
Travelled: December 2022
Wilhelmina Wilkins - Canada
Our agent Ali was able to arrange through travel partners detailed planning for before and after including arranging shuttles and hotels. This was great as we did not have to stress while on our own in Argentina. Read the full review
Travelled: November 2022
Jennifer Crews - Canada