Falkland Islands Expedition: Past & Present

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The windswept moors and meadows of this remote birders haven hold plenty of history both natural and human. Small and sparsely populated, this Antarctic neighbour has nonetheless remained the source of numerous sovereignty disputes, most famously the tragic Falklands War of 1982. This 8-day trip is one for the wildlife and history buffs. See crags dotted with...

Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Get right up close to king, gentoo and magellanic penguins on the beach.
    • Explore various Falklands War battle sites and get a sense of the scope of the conflict synonymous with the islands.
    • Discover the surreal British outpost that is Stanley – complete with pubs and an Anglican cathedral.
    • Pay your respects at Argentine and British Cemeteries, as well as the makeshift memorials that are scattered around East Falkland.

What's this trip about?

    The windswept moors and meadows of this remote birders haven hold plenty of history both natural and human. Small and sparsely populated, this Antarctic neighbour has nonetheless remained the source of numerous sovereignty disputes, most famously the tragic Falklands War of 1982. This 8-day trip is one for the wildlife and history buffs. See crags dotted with sea birds and war memorials, explore beaches covered with king and gentoo penguins, trek sprawling nature reserves edging on outpost towns, and walk the battlegrounds from the war of 1982.

Details

Itinerary focusOff the Beaten Path
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 12 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • High Adventure
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Trekking & Expeditions

Destinations

  • South America
  • Argentina
  • Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
  • Europe
  • United Kingdom

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Stanley

Home to a treasure-trove of birdlife, rocky beachheads and friendly residents, Stanley is a unique mix of a small English town and wild frontier outpost. Your Falkland Islands adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 3 pm at your lodgings. Keep an eye out for a sign...

Day 2 Stanley City Tour

This morning you’ll have your first opportunity to spot penguins in Gypsy Cove, just 20 minutes from Stanley. A colony of magellanic penguins call this wind-swept bay home, and you can watch them waddle from a well-situated viewing platform. Visit the southernmost Ang...

Day 3 Stanley/Argentinian & British Cemetery

Travel about an hour southwest to the Argentine Cemetery in Darwin, which houses the remains of Argentine soldiers who lost their lives during the 1982 conflict. Continue to Goose Green. Once a relatively healthy settlement and location of a tallow factory, the area i...

Day 4 Stanley/Estancia Fitz Roy

Delve deeper into the dark recent history of these rugged islands with a visit to Estancia Fitzroy. On 8 June 1982, Britain suffered their most severe casualties during the war when two landing ships were hit by Argentine air attacks. Forty-eight were killed. Learn ab...

Day 5 Stanley/Volunteer Point

Enjoy the scenery during a rollicking 4WD journey towards Johnson’s Harbour Farm. Follow a penguin track to colonies at Volunteer Point, where you’ll have a chance to see king (Aptenodytis patagonicus), gentoo (Pygoscelis papua papua) and magellanic (Spheniscus magell...

Day 6 Stanley/Moody Brook Valley trek

Today you’ll tackle the rough and craggy Falkland Islands terrain with a hike. Lace up and head towards Moody Brook, the starting point for a trek that will last between 3 and 5 hours. There are numerous points of interest for hikers across East Falkland. The area is ...

Day 7 Stanley /Free Day

Today you are free to explore East Falkland at your own pace. Maybe head out on another hike to tackle more of the islands craggy terrain. If you’d rather spend the day relaxing, don’t despair. It’s not just the landscape and Anglican cathedral that gives Stanley the ...

Day 8 Stanley/Departure day

Today your Falkland Islands adventure comes to an end after your included transfer to the airport.

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Last Updated: 6/21/2019

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Visa requirements
PASSPORT: Your passport details are required to complete your booking. Please ensure the name on your passport matches the name on your booking and airline tickets. As a general rule most countries expect that your passport has a minimum of 6 months' validity remaining. Take a copy of the main passport pages and other important documents with you, and leave another copy at home with family or friends. VISAS: A number of countries have reciprocal arrangements with the Falkland Islands, and their citizens do not need to arrange a Visitor’s visa. A Visitor’s permit is issued on arrival in the Falklands. This permit can be valid for up to four weeks initially; applications to extend the permit must be submitted directly to Customs and Immigration in Stanley. British nationals do not need a visa to enter the Falkland Islands, but you may need a visa to transit Chile. There are no facilities to issue Chilean visas on the Falkland Islands. Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The below country specific information was correct at time of writing, however please visit the relevant consular website of the country or countries you’re visiting for detailed and up-to-date visa information specific to your nationality. Visas can take several weeks to process, so familiarise yourself with any requirements as soon as you have booked your trip to allow for processing time. Also remember to check whether a transit visa is required on route to join this trip or on the way home. If you receive an immigration card upon entry, please ensure you keep this safe as it may be requested at point of exit. For further information regarding country entry and exit fees, please refer to the 'Money Matters' section of this document. FALKLANDS ISLANDS: Americans, Australians, Belgians, British, Canadians, Dutch, Germans, New Zealanders and South Africans do not currently require a visa for The Falklands. For all other nationalities please reconfirm your visa or entry requirements with the Falkland Islands Government website: https://www.falklands.gov.fk/ DEPARTURE TAX: A departure tax must be paid on embarking from the international airport. This is currently £25 and payable only in cash; UK£, US$ or euros.
Age Requirements
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Additional Information

Finish point

  • Malvina House Hotel
  • Stanley FIQQ 1ZZ, Falkland Islands
  • East Falkland
  • FIQQ 1ZZ
  • FALKLAND ISLANDS (MALVINAS)
  • Phone: +500 21355
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