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Falklands Discovery Tour
This 8 day itinerary takes you to Sea Lion Island, Carcass Island, West Point Island and Stanley.
One of the highlights of the tour has to be a trip to Volunteer Point, near Stanley. With white sand beaches and turquoise waters it has a caribbeanesque feel but the King, Gentoo and Magellanic penguins will bring you back to the Falklands. There is a host of other wildlife to be seen along the beach and on the lagoons as well as spectacular scenery.
Also visit one of the most sought after destinations in the Falklands with a day excursion by boat to West Point Island. Black-browed albatross and magnificent cliff scenery on one of the Falkland's most picturesque islands are the main attractions of this trip, but weather permitting, whale and dolphin spotting can be included.
| Itinerary | |
| Days 1-2: | Transfer by FIGAS to Sea Lion Island You will stay at the purpose-built Sea Lion Lodge. Sea Lion Island is one of the smallest and the most southerly inhabited island in the Falklands, but is still the prime wildlife destination of the archipelago. An introductory and orientation tour by vehicle will point out the principle areas of interest, however everything is in easy walking distance of the lodge – a map and guidelines for safe wildlife viewing are given out on arrival. The internationally endangered Striated caracara, Antarctic skuas, Southern giant petrels, and a host of passerines can all be seen on this island. Not to be missed are the Southern sea lions at East Loafers, and the Elephant seals which bask on the white sandy beach at the appropriately named Elephant Corner. The latter are close enough to be seen from the lodge bar! Keep an eye open and there is the odd killer whale to be spotted off shore as well. |
| Days 3-5: | Transfer by FIGAS to Carcass Island. This is one of the most picturesque outer-lying islands, with well-established hedges and trees attracting many small birds such as the Cobb's wren, Black-chinned siskins and Falklands thrush to nest. The sandy beaches, rolling hills and low cliffs are superb platforms from which to view the multitude of sea and shore birds that either breed or feed on and around Carcass Island. Here you can explore completely at your own leisure, as there are no fixed excursions. Accommodation is in the Managers House where you can mingle with the locals and sample their typical "camp style" fare. Also visit one of the most sought after destinations in the Falklands with a day excursion by boat to West Point Island. Black-browed albatross and magnificent cliff scenery on one of the Falkland's most picturesque islands are the main attractions of this trip and, weather permitting, whale and dolphin spotting as well. |
| Days 6-7: | Transfer by FIGAS to Stanley. Following arrival at Stanley Airport and prior to your arrival at the Malvina House Hotel, a city tour will take in both the historic and most modern parts of this small and remote capital city, as well as a visit to the museum and the Magellanic penguin colony at Gypsy Cove. From here enjoy a full day trip to Volunteer Point, near Stanley on East Falkland, with its white sand beach and turquoise waters it has a caribbeanesque feel but the King, Gentoo and Magellanic penguins will bring you back to the Falklands. There is a host of other wildlife to be seen along the beach and on the lagoons as well as spectacular scenery. |
| Day 8: | Transfer to Mount Pleasant airport by private vehicle. Your route will take you past many of the 1982 battlefields and more historically, relics from the gaucho era of the 1800's. |
| CODE: FAL01 | |
| Price guideline: | £1302 per person sharing twin room |
Notes:
1. Full board (ie. all meals) at all the accommodation is included, apart from Malvina House in Stanley which is bed and breakfast.
2. All Local flights within the Falklands are included. International flights are not included in the price as they vary according to season.
3. Airport transfers and excursions as mentioned are included.
Last Updated: Tuesday May 13 2008