
Falkland Islands (Stanley)
Capital of the Falklands since 1845, tiny Stanley lies on the windswept tip of East Falkland Island. The Falklands long served as a way station for ships, particularly whalers, bound to and from Cape Horn. The islands' rigorous environment is immediately apparent: Stanley Harbor is dotted with the hulks of vessels that succumbed to the fierce winds and waves of the South Atlantic. While their strategic location led to important roles in both World Wars, the islands are best remembered as the cause of the 1982 war between Argentina and the United Kingdom. Today, travelers increasingly journey to the islands to view their rich assortment of bird and marine life.
Colorful houses occupy the low rolling moorland bordering Stanley Harbor. Stanley's climate resembles London's - cool and rainy though summer visitors are often blessed with clear, sunny skies.
Note: Stanley is an anchorage port. Guests transfer to shore via ship's tender.
Points of Interest
- Bluff Cove and/or Gentoo Penguin
- Rockhopper Penguin Colony
- Volunteer Point
- Historic Dockyard Museum
- Christ Church Cathedral/Whalebone Arch
- Battlefield Sites
- Kelp Point
- Nature Trek
City Walking Tour
- Historic Dockyard Museum
- Christ Church Cathedral/Whalebone Arch
- Battlefield Sites
Discover the highlights of Stanley during this two-hour, guided walking tour. View a 19th century cathedral, memorials from WWI and the 1982 conflict, the Government House and a Victorian-style police station. Learn about the history of the Falkland Islands with a visit to the Historic Dockyard & Museum.
Moderate Activity
$79.95
Paseo En Automóvil Por La Ciudad Y Museo (Guiado En Español)
- Historic Dockyard Museum
Perfect for the first time visitor, this two-hour excursion takes in all the colorful and scenic sights of Falkland's capital city. The iconic Christ Church Cathedral and Whalebone Arch are just a few of the highlights. Learn about the history of the Falkland Islands with a visit to the Historic Dockyard & Museum.
Moderate Activity
$99.95
City Drive & Museum
- Christ Church Cathedral/Whalebone Arch
- Historic Dockyard Museum
Perfect for the first time visitor, this two-hour excursion takes in all the colorful and scenic sights of Falkland's capital city. The iconic Christ Church Cathedral and Whalebone Arch are just a few of the highlights. Learn about the history of the Falkland Islands with a visit to the Historic Dockyard & Museum.
Moderate Activity
$99.95
Falklands Nature Trek
- Nature Trek
Attention, photographers and wildlife enthusiasts! Get up close to the impressive birdlife of the Falkland Islands on a nature trek at Hadassa Bay, home to Magellanic penguins, 30 bird species and the occasional sea lion. With checklist in hand, your expert guide will lead the way to the best sightings.
Strenuous Activity
$139.95
Falkland Battlefields
- Battlefield Sites
Explore the battlefields of the 1982 Falklands War with an expert guide. You will visit the epicenter of some of the main battles fought in 1982.
Moderate Activity, Includes snack
$149.95
74 Days to Victory
- Battlefield Sites
Learn the history of the 4-day Malvinas/Falklands War of 1982 on a panoramic driving tour to a number of decisive sites. Visit Fitzroy and Port Pleasant where British landing ships Sir Galahad and Sir Tristram were bombed by Argentine Skyhawk aircraft while transferring troops, ammunition and equipment
Moderate Activity
$179.95
Gentoo Penguins Expedition at Newans Station
- Bluff Cove and/or Gentoo Penguin
Take an exhilarating off-road safari through Stanley's unspoiled landscape to a protected gentoo penguin colony at Newans Farm for an up-close-and-person look. Among this rugged beauty you'll have a front-row seat to spectacular views of the islands and the amazing wildlife.
Moderate Activity
$199.95
Local Connections: Bluff Cove Penguin Rookery
- Bluff Cove and/or Gentoo Penguin
Marvel at over 1,000 pairs of gentoo penguins and the king penguin colony at the famed rookery in Bluff Cove with local owners Kevin and Hattie Kilmartin. Stroll the beach where the penguins come ashore and watch for sea lions and dolphins. Visit the Bluff Cove museum and unique gift shop.
Moderate Activity, Includes snack
$214.95
Bertha's Beach & Flatlands Wildlife Excursion
Bertha's Beach is classified as an 'Important Bird Area' and carries the distinction of being a RAMSAR site for its wetlands of international importance. Journey to this remote, white-sand beach that is home to gentoo penguins, Magellanic penguins, endemic Falkland wildlife, over 80 different plant species and dolphins frolicking off shore.
Moderate Activity
$219.95
Kelp Point Exclusive Wildlife Excursion
- Kelp Point
Home to a growing elephant seal colony, Kelp Point, one of the most scenic areas of the Falkland Islands, is accessible only by 4WD vehicle. Nature enthusiasts will relish the opportunity to get up close to these gentle giants as well as the playful penguins that make their home in a nearby rookery.
Strenuous Activity, Includes snack
$399.95
Seal Bay Secluded Wildlife Encounter
- Rockhopper Penguin Colony
Journey in 4x4 vehicles to secluded and scenic Seal Bay, home to several species of penguin. Fill your camera with images from one of the most remote tourist destinations in the Falklands Islands, where nature is still in charge and wildlife outnumber the guests 600 to 1.
Strenuous Activity, Includes meal
$399.95
Best of Port Stanley: Volunteer Point
- Battlefield Sites
- Volunteer Point
Spend the day at one of the largest penguin colonies in the Falklands. Volunteer Point is home to 1,300 king penguins, as well as a number of gentoo and Magellanic penguins, and a large number of birds. Wander the colonies of the saltwater lagoon while enjoying lunch and refreshments.
Strenuous Activity, Includes meal
$419.95
Best of Port Stanley: Volunteer Point
- Battlefield Sites
- Volunteer Point
Spend the day at one of the largest penguin colonies in the Falklands. Volunteer Point is home to 1,300 king penguins, as well as a number of gentoo and Magellanic penguins, and a large number of birds. Wander the colonies of the saltwater lagoon while enjoying lunch and refreshments.
Strenuous Activity, Includes meal
$419.95