Falklands Flavour
7 night - 8 day itinerary
September to April
Discover and Explore the Falklands from its history, culture, beautiful diverse landscape to a variety
of wildlife. From discovering a huge colony of breeding pairs of albatross, sit and they will swoop
over your head while descending down the cliffs below. Watch Southern Sea Lion, South American
Fur Seal to the largest pinniped in the world the Southern Elephant Seals from sunbathing to
fighting. Not forgetting studying the individual characteristics of the four species of Penguins, with
large colonies dotted around the coastline. From camp settlements to the Capital of Stanley,
experience a flavour of one of the remotest, unspoilt, natural environments in the world.
Day One - Arrive at the Falkland Islands
Arrive Mount Pleasant International Airport via your
international flight . Met by Falkland Islands Holidays
representative and transfer d overland to Darwin/ Goose
Green settlement for overnight stay at Darwin House, a most
comfortable lodge located directly overlooking the sheltered
waters of Choiseul Soundwith beautiful views and
surrounded by Falklands wildlife and a short walk to visit
memorials from the 1982 conflict, Goose Green or a short
drive to the worlds most southerly suspension bridge
Day Two - Carcass Island
Internal FIGAS (Falkland Islands Government Air Service) flight
on a Britten-Norman Islander 8-seater aircraft to Carcass. Meet
and transfer to the main house for 2nts accommodation on a
full board basis. During your time on Carcass you may explore
at leisure including walks to such locations as Leopard Beach
and Stanley Hill both scenic and offering an array of wildlife,
especially small birds (due to being one of two islands that
are rat free) including the Cobb's Wren (rare & endemic), shore
birds including Magellanic & Gentoo Penguins & photographic
opportunities
Day Three - Boat Trip to West Point Island
A full day tour to West Point Island . Take to the seas on
"Condor" for approximately 1 hour's crossing, sometimes
being led by Peale's dolphins. Take in the beautiful shorelines
scattered with wildlife. Explore Devil's Nose, where Black
Browed Albatross and Rockhopper can been seen, explore
Mount Ararat and if weather is favourable it may be possible to
circumnavigate the island. The trip will last approximately 8
hours "smoko" and a packed lunch are provided
Day Four - Internal flight to Sea Lion Island
Transfer to airstrip for your internal FIGAS flight to Sea Lion
Island. Prime wildlife location, National Nature Reserve &
Ramsar site.. 2 night's accommodation on a full board basis
at Sea Lion Lodge. All wildlife locations are easily accessible
on foot, the wildlife literally starts at the door step of the
lodge, however an introductory tour with driver/ guide has
been included to help familiarize you with the islands layout
and wildlife locations, alternatively you can explore the
island at leisure. The combination of beeches, fresh water
ponds and heath land provide a breeding ground for a
variety of birds.
Day Five - Full Day Sea Lion Island
A full day will enable you to experience the island from
sunrise to sunset. It allows you to plenty of time to hike your
way around stopping off at various spots to admire the view
and to spend time sitting amongst the wildlife, whilst
keeping a look out for whales and dolphins and rogue
Leopard Seals, Albatross and King Penguins. There is also an
estimated 70 species of flowing plants including the enemic
Vanilla Daisy & Coastal Nassauvia. There is also a memorial
for the HMS Sheffield commemorating the British Warship
sunk of the coast.
Day Six - Stanley the Capital
Internal FIGAS flight to Stanley. Meet and transfer to Malvina
House Hotel for 2nts accommodation on a bed & breakfast
basis. Remainder of day free to explore the small capital of
Stanley. Perhaps visit the small museum, Christchurch
cathedral, whalebone arch and walk along the seafront
taking in the various monuments and sites. For keen
walkers try the solar system walk, a vist to Cape Pembrike
lighthouse or a panoramic view of Stanly from Mount
Tumbledown
Day Seven - Volunteer Point
Full day excursion with your driver/ guide to Volunteer
Point. Travelling overland in 4 x 4 vehicles passing Johnsons
Harbour you will arrive at Volunteer Beach where our
largest colony of breeding King Penguins, will be seen along
with Gentoo and Magellanic. A packed lunch included
ALTERNATIVES .
A choice of other wildlife locations or battle site tours are
also available if required.
Day Eight - Departure
Depending on the time of your flight or crusie connection,
you may have a few more hours to explore Stanley, or pick
up a souvenir .
Transfer overland to Mount Pleasant Airport or Port . Pick up
time for this transfer will be advised the night prior to
departure
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Highlights
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Darwin
Beautiful waterfront setting views of Mount Osborne
Access to 1982 battlefields & Goose Green, San Carlos & Military cemeteries
Monuments & memorials inc: Colonel. H. Jones & 2nd Parachute Regiment
Original Galpon & Corral Southernmost suspension bridge
Typical & largest Falklands farm at Goose Green
Carcass Isl and
Rat free so the opportunity to see any small birds
Magellanic penguins nest around the settlement
Gentoo Penguin colony is a short walk away.
Large colony of Striated Caracara (one of the rarest birds of prey)
Small Elephant Seal colony and King Cormorants
The boat trip to West Point Island, watch out for the dolphins and the
swooping sea birds on the way
At West Point you are free to explore the settlement and surrounding areas,
such as Devils Nose Cliffs where wildlife includes Rockhopper penguins,
Black-browed Albatross and much more
Sea Lion Isl and
Beautiful plantations of the spectacular tussac grass
Dazzling white sand beaches, cliffs, fresh water ponds and heath land.
The largest population of Southern Elephant Seals on the Islands
Southern Sea Lions
4 breeding species of Penguin
47 breeding birdsincluding five species of penguins & five birds of prey
Rat free so the opportunity to see any small birds
Every year brings exciting sightings of vagrants. Pods of killer whales
Leopard seals and larger whales are also seen from time to time.
Vol unt eer Point
Largest accessible colony of breeding King Penguins
St anl ey
The capital, but with all the charm of a small town
The Museum is simply captivating and will enhance the Falkland flavour
already experienced throughout your weeks visit.
What is included
Meet and Greet
All internal FIGAS flights and transfers
20kg total luggage allowance on FIGAS flights
All tours as stated in the itinerary
All accommodation, Full Board meal package at Darwin, Carcass & Sea Lion Island
Bed & Breakfast in Stanley
Packed Lunch when on tours
Personalised itinerary pack on arrival
Ticket to the Museum in Stanley
Representative contact during your stay
What is excluded
International flights
Departure Tax of £22.00 per person, payable in cash on departure
Personal Holiday Insurance
Drinks, Internet access & items of a personal nature
FIGAS excess luggage charged per kilo per flight and is payable locally
General notes
Accommodation is limited,some as small as two rooms, bookings should made in advance, save disappointment.
Camp accommodation consists of comfortable houses or lodges
Lodges serve home cooking which is usually a set menu
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All dietary requirements can be catered for with advanced notice