Explore the history, way of life, and wildlife of the Falklands on this week-long tour. Visit historic battlefields, museums, and remnants of the gaucho culture of the 1800s. Spend an afternoon visiting one of the largest working sheep farms in the Islands, and another day taking a city tour of the capital, Stanley. A trip to the Falklands would not be complete without a visit to wildlife-rich Sea Lion Island, where elephant seals, giant petrels, and the endangered Johnny Rooks can be seen along with the sea lions. A week-long Falklands adventure!
Highlights
Tour Darwin and learn about Falklands' gaucho history and the 1982 conflict
Visit one of the Falklands' few remaining large working farms
Explore wildlife-rich Sea Lion Island, with 47 breeding bird species
Take in a battlefield tour of Stanley or visit Volunteer Point beaches
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Arrive at Mount Pleasant Airport in the early afternoon and transfer by private vehicle to Malvina House Hotel.
A half day tour takes you to San Carlos and nearby Goose Green for a whistle stop battlefield and general interest tour. Darwin, named after the famous naturalist Charles Darwin who visited the Islands in the 1830s, provides its visitors with a selection of Falklands history. There is plenty to see from the 1982 conflict, and then going back some 200 years remnants of the gauchos’ occupation in the 1800’s.
After breakfast, transfer by Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS) 8-seater Britten Norman Islander aircraft to Port Howard, where you spend the next two days. The relatively low-level flying provides passengers with stunning views of the Falklands' coastlines and inland scenery.
In the afternoon, visit one of the Falklands' few remaining large--and one of the most picturesque--working farms. A guided walking tour of the settlement includes stops at the shearing shed where the farm's 47,000 sheep are shorn, the 1982 war museum, the local school room, and the harbor, where you may have the chance to see a local pod of dolphins.
On Day 3 travel by Land Rover to the Fox Bay settlement, be on the lookout for some 18 species of freshwater fowl, including the black-necked swan. Included in this full-day excursion are a peat cutting demonstration, a visit to two 1982 aircraft crash sites, and one of the Falklands' richest fossil beds.
Morning transfer by FIGAS to wildlife-rich Sea Lion Island.
Sea Lion Island is the most southerly inhabited island and one of the smallest in the Falklands archipelago, but it is still a prime destination due to the sheer abundance of wildlife found in such a small area.
Upon arrival, a 2-hour orientation tour by vehicle acquaints you with the principle areas of interest. During the rest of your time on the island, you can explore on foot, as most of the sites are within walking distance of the lodge.
Forty-seven different species of breeding birds make their home on Sea Lion Island, including the endangered Striated caracara, Antarctic skuas, southern giant petrels, and a host of passerines. But birds aren’t the only wildlife here! Southern sea lions play in the waters around East Loafers, and the elephant seals bask on the white sandy beach at the aptly named Elephant Corner. The latter are close enough to be seen from the lodge bar! If you keep your eyes open, you may be fortunate enough to see a killer whale off shore as well.
Morning transfer by FIGAS to Stanley on East Falkland.
Following arrival at Stanley Airport and prior to your arrival at your hotel, a city tour takes in both the historic and most modern parts of this small and remote capital city,
Today, you have two options to choose from to explore Stanley.
Option One
A full-day guided battlefield tour takes you around some of the Stanley Mountains such as Tumbledown, Two Sisters, Mt. Harriet, Sappers Hill – some of the places that became household names during the 74-day conflict in 1982 between Argentina and England over the sovereignty of the Falklands. Experienced guides really bring these events to life.
Option Two
A full-day guided excursion in 4x4 vehicle to Volunteer Point is a highlight of this trip. With the white sandy beach and turquoise waters this destination has a Caribbeanesque feel to it, but the king and gentoo penguins bring you back to the Falklands. There is a host of other wildlife to be seen along the beach and on the lagoons, as well as spectacular scenery as you traverse the north of East Falkland.
Day 8: Fly Chile and return home
1 Breakfast
This afternoon, transfer to Mount Pleasant Airport by private vehicle. Your route takes you past many of the 1982 battlefields, and more historic relics from the gaucho era of the 1800s. Return to Chile and continue home or on to further South American adventures.
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Travelers can also fly from Punta Arenas, Chile, or from Rio Gallegos, Argentina, to get to the Falkland Islands.
Initial deposit is $800, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 70 days (10 weeks) prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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Included
7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners
7 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Internal Flights in the Falklands
Excluded
Gratuities
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
All guests traveling to Falkland Island must take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance with a minimum value of USD 2,000,000 for medical evacuation.
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Good to ideal period to travel, and many people choose to visit at this time.
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Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
Nancy Sin
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8 hours ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
1 day ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.