The Falklands can look like something out of a particularly moody landscape painting, with unpeopled, melancholic, unforgiving terrain. Outside the capital, Stanley, roads disappear in vast tussock grasslands, sphagnum bogs, dunes, boulder fields and a wind-beaten coastline. Then there’s the wildlife. You can walk among some of the world’s healthiest penguin colonies — species include gentoo, Magellanic, rockhopper and king. Our specialists can craft a Falkland Islands holiday that sees you exploring wetlands sheltering all kinds of endemic waterbirds while black-browed albatrosses soar overhead.
You can also observe elephant seals at close quarters, spot whales and dolphins, and retreat from the modern world altogether in ‘camp’ (the Falklands countryside). And, for some visitors, the Falkland Islands are inextricably linked with the British-Argentinian conflict of the 1980s, and you can also choose to visit sites such as Darwin and Goose Green on a tailor-made Falkland Islands trip.
Whatever your interests, our specialists will build activities into your trip that connect to how you want to experience the Falkland Islands.
West Point Island Trip
This remote island's main draw is its wildlife: black-browed albatross and rockhopper penguins are both abundant, while Peale's dolphin, sea lion and occasionally whales, can also be seen.
Volunteer Point Excursion
Take a full day's trip out of Stanley to visit the world's largest accessible king penguin colony.
Carcass Island
Carcass Island is simply stunning. The pristine wildlife is everywhere, from the caracaras that will steal anything you put down for more than a second, to the huge elephant seals, and dolphins.
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit the Falkland Islands, including information about climate, events and festivals.
Practical tips for travelling to the Falkland Islands, from social protocols to guidance on money matters, with a link to the latest FCDO travel advice.
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