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Lafone House
Modern, luxury accommodation with a warm welcome and home from home atmosphere at the east end of Stanley. Excellent facilities and panoramic views of the harbour.
Accommodation Options
Organised tours booked through an international or local operator will include accommodation bookings.
Lookout Lodge
Basic but comfortable rooms in two blocks originally designed for short term contract workers. Communal facilities include satellite TV and a games room with pool, table football and board games. Accommodation for short and long term residents.
Sue Binnie's Homestay
Located at the top of the hill but in central Stanley within easy walking distance of local amenities. Home from home accommodation in a traditional Stanley house. Spanish is spoken.
Bennett House
Located in the centre of Stanley within easy walking distance of local amenities and attractions. Home from home accommodation in a traditional-style Stanley house. Celia's home baking service provides guests with delicious cakes, biscuits and other snacks.
Independent Travel
If you wish, you can make all your own arrangements to travel to and around the Falklands for a land-based holiday.
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Saunders Island - The Neck
Saunders Island is around an hour’s flying time from Stanley, three miles off the north west coast of West Falkland. The Neck offers basic, centrally heated accommodation in a three roomed fully equipped cabin for 8, recently upgraded to provide 24 hour power. The Neck is situated 10 miles from the Island’s airstrip at the north western end of the Island. Superb wildlife is literally on the doorstep, including penguins, seal and black-browed albatross. This isolated location offers peace, solitude, amazing views and great walking opportunities.
Saunders Island - The Rookery Inn
Saunders Island is around an hour’s flying time from Stanley, three miles off the north west coast of West Falkland. The Rookery is the newest accommodation on Saunders Island, fully equipped for 4 with central heating and 24 hour power. Set in a remote position in the north of the island, home also to colonies of black-browed albatross and rockhopper penguins. Closer to the settlement than The Neck, The Rookery still provides a feeling of isolation with fantastic hiking.
Sea Lion Island Lodge
Sea Lion Island is about 40 minutes flying time from Stanley in the south east of the archipelago. The Lodge is the only accommodation on the Island, offering guests privacy and security in comfortable surroundings. Outside the Lodge is an abundance of wildlife just minutes from the door. As well as the inevitable sea lions, this is home to three species of breeding penguins and the largest breeding colony of Southern Elephant Seals. Killer whales prowl the shores and over forty species of birds visit the island. The island is compact in size, so easy to explore on foot. Cheaper rates in October and March. Special rates for last minute booking on request.
Stay in the Falkland Islands
Wherever you choose to stay in the Falkland Islands you will receive a warm welcome from your hosts. Falkland Islanders are proud of their heritage and keen to show visitors the sights and sounds that make the Islands such a special destination. The capital city, Stanley, boasts a variety of homestay choices where guests stay in private rooms in a Falkland Island home, hotels, motel and hostel style lodgings. Elsewhere in the Islands visitors can choose from ......
Self Drive Suggestions
Packing up the 4x4 and taking off to Camp (the local name for the countryside outside of Stanley) is the Islanders preferred way to explore the Falklands and all it has to offer, while taking a break from daily routine.
Eating Out in Camp
Visitors to the "camp", the Falklands word for anywhere outside of Stanley, are usually catered for by
Fishing
The Falklands fishing experience Few places can offer true wilderness fishing like the Falklands. Remote, unspoilt locations, pristine waters, stunning backdrops and strong runs of fish makes the Falkland Islands one of the last great…
Accommodation Listings
These listings provide an overview of accommodation available in the Falkland Islands.
Brochures and Guides
Download various FITB publications and read more about the Islands at your leisure. Includes Visitor and Accommodation Guides, harbour information and tide tables, fact sheets, maps and specialist brochures.
Outer Islands
Undoubtedly the highlight for many visitors is the handful of outer islands scattered around the edges of East and West Falkland, accessible by plane and in some cases by cruise ship and boat.
East Falkland
East Falkland is the largest of all the Islands in the archipelago, home to more than 85% of the country's population and the tallest mountain in the Islands (Mount Usborne, 705m). Most points of interest are accesible by road, and for those…
Places to visit
Wherever you choose to spend your time, either in Stanley or out visiting the Camp, there is plenty to discover. Stanley the capital of the Falklands is characterised by its bright rooftops, red telephone boxes, shops, pubs, hotels and restaurants. East Falkland is mainly accessible by road. West Falkland can be reached by ferry or flight. The Outer Islands are the highlight for many visitors to the Falklands. Experience the remoteness of Island life ......
Tours
Visitors to the Falkland Islands can take trips around the capital of Stanley by foot or vehicle, or venture beyond the city limits to experience the Islands' spectacular flora and fauna by plane, boat and 4WD.
Hiking
Walking opportunities range from short strolls along the streets of Stanley or settlement exploration to hiking the hills or coastlines for a whole day.
Weddings
The remote and somewhat exotic nature of the Falkland Islands makes them a memorable location for weddings and honeymoons.
Art and Photography
Visitors can easily create their own opportunities to paint or photograph landscapes, wildlife or the fascinating buildings and shipwrecks.
Falkland Travel Agents
The Falklands has a selection of experienced travel agents and tour operators who can provide you with the information and advice necessary to plan any successful Falklands journey. They cater for individuals and large groups and can assist with travel arrangements both internationally and within the Islands.
The Jetty Visitor Centre
Located at the head of the Public Jetty, the Jetty Visitors Centre should be the first stop for anyone visiting the Falklands, no matter how long or short their stay.
Spinning, Weaving and Crafts
For those who wish to try their hand at woollen crafts, visitors are always welcome at The Guild of Spinners, Weavers and Handicrafts in Stanley
Camping
Camping in the Falkland Islands is generally a "wilderness" experience but a fantastic one nevertheless.
The best wildlife spotting locations in the Falklands
December marks an extremely active time for wildlife in the Falklands as many bird species including gentoo, Magellanic and rockhopper penguins welcome their young into the world
The best remote islands to visit in the Falkland Islands
With over 740 individual land masses that make up the Falkland Islands archipelago, there’s an island to suit every intrepid traveller’s visit
Entry and Exit Requirements
Each year the Falkland Islands receive visitors by air and sea. To cater for the differing needs of each group, the Falkland Islands Customs and Immigration Department have developed two separate sets of entry and exit requirements, which are detailed in this section.
Essential Information for Cruise Ship Passengers
All products of animal origin (e.g. meats, dairy products, eggs, unprocessed feathers, leather, wool and bone), plant and plant material (e.g. fruits, flowers, cuttings, bulbs, barks, seeds) are either restricted or prohibited imports. Biosecurity regulations, information about telecommunications, currency and banking services and medical facilities in the Falklands.
Itinerary Suggestions
There are so many fantastic places to see in the Falklands it is difficult to fit everything into just one week.
Boat trips, charters and inter-island ferry
Boat trips are a great way to see the Islands from a different perspective
Kingsford Valley Farm
Only two hours from Stanley (an hour from MPA) Kingsford Valley Farm is situated in the beautiful scenic bay of San Carlos Water, surrounded by mountains.
Incredible History, Wildlife Wonders, Amazing Islands: Falkland Islands 30 Years On
The Falkland Islands will be back in the spotlight next year with the 30th
Essential Information
The best time of year to visit the Falkland Islands is during the Austral Summer, particularly between the months of December to February. This is the peak of wildlife activity and, usually, the warmest time of the year.
Discover the Perfect Partner and get more from your Falklands Adventure
Fantastic twin-centre packages to the Falklands, South America and Antarctica.
Bird Gallery
The variety of species and ease of viewing make the Falkland Islands a paradise for birdwatchers and photographers alike. From the colourful long-tailed meadowlark
The Falkland Islands have been given a new online look
The tourist board of the Falkland Islands (FITB) has launched a new-look website
West Falkland
"West is best" is the common catchphrase used by those lucky enough to live on the Falklands' second largest island. Accessing ...
East Falkland
East Falkland is the largest of all the Islands in the archipelago, home to more than 85% of the country's population and the tallest mountain in the Islands (Mount Usborne, 705m). Most points of interest are accesible by road ...
Tour Guides
Visitors to the Falkland Islands can take trips around the capital of Stanley by foot or vehicle, or venture beyond the city limits for a wider experience of the Islands' spectacular flora, fauna, history and culture.
Internal Flights (FIGAS)
Moving between destinations is half the fun of travelling in the Falklands, and no visit is complete without a flight (or two) with the Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS).
Cruise Ship Landings
Each year thousands of tourists make the journey to the Falklands onboard a cruise ship or expedition vessel. This increasingly popular method of travel allows people to visit many sites that remain largely inaccessible to land-based…
Things to See and Do
The colourful buildings, fantastic landscapes from sunrise to sunset, tiny settlements nestling in large open spaces, playful antics of penguins, quiet basking of fur seals amongst the tussock grass, fighting between male elephant seals, relaxed swimming of sea lions, cheerful hopping of small birds and the delicate beauty of Falklands flowers are all amazingly easy to photograph in many locations around the Islands. A photographic paradise, amazing astrononmy, battlefield tours and so much more ......
Tourism Satellite Account a First for the Falkland Islands
The Falkland Islands Tourist Board this week launched the nation's first 'Tourism Satellite Account' (TSA)
Record-Breaking Season for Falklands Tourism
The Falkland Islands are riding on the crest of a wave following a record-breaking visitor season with increased visitor numbers, new products on show and confidence for further growth in the future.
TREAD YOUR OWN PATH IN THE FALKLAND ISLANDS
With Autumn fast-approaching, it’s the perfect time to start planning your adventure to the Falkland Islands, located 400 miles off the south-eastern tip of South America. The latest edition of Footprint’s infamous South American Handbook is hot off the press, providing an essential resource for anyone heading to the Falklands - packed full of advice on how to get off the beaten track.
