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Falkland Colours
A weathered shed and its spectacular backdrop on Carcass Island; inspiration for artists and photographers alike
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Horses at Long Island Farm
Long Island Farm, a 22,000-acre sheep farm, gives visitors a taste of traditional Falkland farming
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Chartres River
The Chartres river has large pools which carry Sea Trout and can be fished by arrangement with land owners (c) S Luxton
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Kelp Goose
A Kelp gander overlooks the Pebble Island coast (c) A White
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Penguin Walk
Children enjoy the freedom and the fresh air at Gypsy Cove
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Penguin Parade
Parading king penguins delight photographers at Volunteer Point (c) S Jaffray
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Baby Chiloe walks on water
A baby Chiloe Widgeon makes a desperate dash across the stream (c) D Pettersson
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Flying penguin
Who said penguins can't fly. Surfing to the shore this Gentoo penguin definitely got airborne (c) D Pettersson
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Horse racing
Horse racing traditionally takes place on Boxing Day and December 27 in Stanley and the first week in March at Goose Green (c) D Pettersson
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Gentoo Penguins
Gentoos at Volunteer Lagoon (c) D Pettersson
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Gentoo Penguin
Offering endless photo opportunities, the antics of penguins coming ashore can entertain for hours (c) G Moulds
Tours
Tours and Excursions
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.
Knowledgeable guides are keen to ensure that your stay is a memorable one, and their love for the islands is infectious. Whether you take a town tour or a 4WD trek across Camp to a remote wildlife destination or battlefield, take the time to see all that our islands have to offer.
View our list of local guides and excursion operators based on East Falkland. On West Falkland and the Outer Islands, accommodation providers will have details of tours on offer.
Wildlife Tours
Reknowned for up-close-and-personal wildlife experiences, tours can be taken to view colonies of penguins, albatross, other birdlife and to spot marine mammals. Travel by vehicle usually includes an off-road experience. Boat trips are a great way of gaining a different perspective and often you will be accompanied by dolphins.
A wide range of options exists in all parts of the Islands. From a Lodge or self-catering accommodation your host may offer guided tours to suit your interests. From Stanley a number of guides specialise in particular locations and themes.
Battlefield Tours
The Falkland Islands have a rich military history, with residents of the Islands having participated in both World Wars, as well as the 1982 Conflict between United Kingdom and Argentina.
Many key military sites are focused around Stanley and outlying settlements, providing easy access by foot and vehicle. The hills and ridges around Stanley, in particular, provide enjoyable hiking for the physically fit to key monuments and landmarks made famous by the 1982 Conflict.
Led by local people with expert knowledge (in some cases, first-hand), you will be guided through strategies of battle and be able to glimpse the bravery of the servicemen who fought in 1982. Battlefield tours are available from Stanley and in some other locations around the Islands.
Cruise Ship Excursions
In addition to the tours available to land-based visitors, a number of special tours have been designed specifically for cruise ship visitors - who are often in the Islands for just a day. Please click here to find out more.
