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Highlights of the Falkland Islands

On this 19-day journey, you will get the full experience of the Falkland Islands. Discover fascinating wildlife like the King penguin, Albatross or Elephant seal and admire stunning landscapes and beautiful beaches

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Explore the best highlights in the Falkland Islands

On this journey, you will get the full experience of the Falkland Islands. Find something new, exciting and different from anywhere else you have visited before. Discover fascinating wildlife like the king penguin, albatross or elephant seal. You will travel to different islands and admire stunning landscapes and beautiful beaches. The capital, Stanley, is a colourful city that has a lot to offer and will also be part of the journey.

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Multi-stop Tour

Visit several regions in the Falkland Islands

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16 Nights

Accommodation detailed in itinerary

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3 Tours

See tour details in itinerary below

Dining
31 Meals

14 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 8 dinners

Plane
Flights & Transfers

Transfers and domestic flights as per itinerary

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Highlights
  • Observe the wildlife of the Falkland Islands like the large colony of king penguins

  • Explore the capital, Stanley and admire stunning landscapes in the Falklands

  • Expand your knowledge with an experienced guide

  • Possibility to travel to the Falkland Islands through the Royal Air Force

What's Included
  • International flights
  • 16 nights' accommodation
  • 14 breakfasts, nine lunches, eight dinners
  • Guided visit to Goose Green and San Carlos settlements, Volunteer Point, Stanley
  • Boat trip from Carcass Island
  • Transfers and domestic flights as per itinerary 

Prices from £9,599pp

Excludes:

  • Meals not included in the itinerary 
  • Local departure taxes payable locally 
  • Items of a personal nature such as laundry, drinks etc. 
  • Tips for drivers and guides (discretionary) 
  • Camera or video fees at any sites 

Quick Itinerary

Highlights of the Falkland Islands
Day Description
Day 1-2 UK - Santiago, Chile View
Day 3 Mount Pleasant International Airport, Falklands View
Day 4 Goose Green View
Day 4 Darwin View
Day 4 San Carlos View
Day 5-6 Saunders Island View
Day 7-9 Carcass Island View
Day 10-12 Sea Lion Island View
Day 13-14 Bleaker Island View
Day 15 Stanley View
Day 16 Volunteer Point View
Day 17-19 Mount Pleasant- Santiago - UK View

Highlights of the Falkland Islands 19-day Itinerary

Days 1-2 UK - Santiago, Chile

Today you will depart the UK on an international flight to Santiago, Chile, where you'll stay for an overnight.

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International Flight
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Day 3 Arrive in the Falklands Islands

Your flight will arrive at Mount Pleasant International Airport or direct from the UK. You will be transferred to your hotel.

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International Flight
Day 4 Goose Green, Darwin & San Carlos

You will spend the day with a guide who will drive you around Goose Green and San Carlos settlements. You will get an amazing insight of the island conflicts, and beautiful scenery along the way. 

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Full Day Tour
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Days 5-6 Saunders Island

You will travel by plane to Saunders Island where you will be transferred to your accommodation. Saunders Island was where the British first settled in 1765 and while here you can immerse yourself and meet the locals at your own pace. The island offers diverse wildlife, you will find four different types of penguin (Gentoo, rockhoppers, Magellanic and king penguin), as well as elephant seals, colonies of albatross, and even whales blowing out at sea. 

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Days 7-9 Carcass Island

You will take an internal flight to Carcass Island, named after HMS Carcass which was visited in the late 18th century. No predators have been introduced to the islands and so the wildlife here can be found in abundance. A gentoo penguin colony can be found a short walk from the settlements, and you may also see striated caracara, king cormorants and the endemic Cobb’s wren. You’ll take a boat trip to West Point Island, keeping an eye out for dolphins and whales en route, then walk to Devil’s Nose Cliff to see black-browed albatross and rockhopper penguin colonies. 

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Boat Tour
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Days 10-12 Sea Lion Island

The next destination will be Sea Lion Island where you guessed it, you’ll find lots of sea lions and elephant seals along the white sand beaches, which in turn bring in pods of orca to prey. On arrival, you have an introductory transfer from the airport to your hotel so you can familiarise yourself with the island’s layout and wildlife locations. Your time is then free to explore on your own.

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Days 13-14 Bleaker Island

You will travel via a domestic plane to Bleaker Island – the island is relatively flat so offers easy walking to the magnificent beaches, ponds and sheltered coves. It is also a fascinating place for wildlife. You will observe the Gentoo, Magellanic and rockhopper penguins, as well as king cormorant, white-tufted grebe, black-necked swans and much more.

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Day 15 Stanley

A plane will bring you to Stanley, the capital of the Falklands. You will have the day for yourself to explore the colourful city where the majority of Falkland Islanders live. War memorials and monuments stand testament to the soldiers who fought to keep the Falklands British. There is plenty to do in Stanley and its size makes it easy to explore it by foot. Some highlights include the Historic Dockyard Museum, the Anglican cathedral and the iconic whalebone arch. 

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Day 16 Volunteer Point

Today the guide will drive to Volunteer Point. You will arrive on the beach where you will have the opportunity to see the largest colony of king penguins. Other locations and battle sites are available, should you wish to discover and visit them. 

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Days 17-19 Mount Pleasant - Santiago - UK

Transfer by plane from the Falkland Islands back to Santiago and enjoy a final night in the Chilean capital.

On day 18, transfer to the airport for your onward flight to the UK, arriving back on day 19.

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