This itinerary suits wildlife enthusiasts. You spend long days exploring the Falklands' wildlife, including elephant seals, King penguins, albatross, and orcas. Three days are spent in a remote lodge on Pebble Island, a prime wildlife location. Watch penguins and albatross nearby. The final two days are spent on West Falkland, exploring Stanley, meeting locals, and visiting Volunteer Point to see Gentoo and King penguins.
Highlights
Explore the Falklands' wildlife, including elephant seals, King penguins
Spend three days on Pebble Island, a top wildlife destination
Explore Stanley, the capital of the Falklands
Visit Volunteer Point to see Gentoo and King penguins
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 the Mount Pleasant Airport in the early afternoon and transfer by bus to Stanley Airport where you are checked in to fly on to your outer island destination.
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 4x4 tour and drop-off/pick-up trip is arranged. Visit Long Pond and are dropped off at the Rockhopper colony for pick-up later. Your host arranges a convenient time for this and informs you of the relevant timings
Forty-seven bird species breed on Sea Lion Island, including the endangered Striated caracara, Antarctic skuas, Southern giant petrels, and various passerines. Southern sea lions are in the waters around East Loafers, and elephant seals rest on the beach at Elephant Corner, visible from the lodge bar. You might also see a killer whale offshore.
Morning transfer to Pebble Island, and then overland to Pebble Lodge, a former farm manager's house. Now, the lodge provides a superb base from which to explore the wildlife rich environment, with a warm and friendly atmosphere of a large, traditional Falkland farm house.
Situated just off the north coast of West Falkland, Pebble Island is named after the unusual, translucent semi-precious stones found on its beaches. Pebble Island is home to more than 40 bird species including gentoo, rockhopper, macaroni and magellanic penguins, imperial cormorant, waterfowl and black-necked swans. Wetlands with many waterfowl and wading birds are located on the eastern end of the island. The settlement and airstrip are located on a narrow neck of land in the middle of this diverse island. Just west of the settlement there is a distinctive mountain range with First Mountain, the highest peak reaching 909 ft (277m). The Island is also noted for events Falklands War, the a memorial in the settlement commemorates those who lost their lives in the conflict.
Following arrival at Stanley Airport and before you arrive at the Malvina House Hotel, spend the rest of the day at your leisure.
On Day 7, a full-day guided 4x4 excursion to Volunteer Point is a highlight. The white sandy beach and turquoise waters offer a Caribbean-like setting, but the King and Gentoo penguins remind you that you're in the Falklands. You see other wildlife along the beach and lagoons and enjoy the scenery as you travel across the north of East Falkland.
You spend your last two nights at Malvina House Hotel, located in the town center. The conservatory dining room is popular for its menu of international foods and local produce.
Day 8: Fly Chile | Return Home
1 Breakfast
This afternoon, transfer to Mount Pleasant Airport by a shared minibus or coach. Your route will take you past many of the 1982 battlefields, and, more historically, 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, 5 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.
Arrival Transfer
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When to Go
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Good to ideal period to travel, and many people choose to visit at this time.
Chance for unpredictable weather but with fewer visitors.
Typically not offered during this period because of weather conditions.
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