Kelp Point Beach Tour

Approximately 2.5 hours from Stanley, Kelp Point is one of the most diverse flora and fauna sites in the Falklands, offering access to 30+ bird species, Southern elephant seals, gentoo and Magellanic penguins. Queen of Falklands Fritillary butterfly can be spotted on patches of Falkland Lavender, whilst Vanilla Daisies, Scurvy Grass, Fachine, and Christmas Bush are found right across the region.

Guests are collected at Stanley's waterfront and transferred by 4WD vehicles along Mount Pleasant road. This section of the drive, lasting approximately 40 minutes, will pass through several important battle sites from the 1982 Conflict between Britain and Argentina, as well as the sprawling geological stone runs formed during the last Ice Age. Once past Fitzroy Farm turnoff your guide will turn off-road and head for the coast, crossing vast white grass paddocks. The first distinctive landmark is Island Harbour House - now uninhabited except for the occasional passing shepherd gathering sheep.

Arriving at Kelp Point, guests will immediately spot the southern elephant seals lazing about on the shore and in the shallows. Males arrive on the beach in late September, and females approximately one week later. Pups are born in late September/early October and suckle for 23 days - after which time their mothers mate again and return to sea. Most elephant seals will have left the Islands by late February/early March. There is also opportunity to visit nearby Pleasant Roads beach, where visitors can fossick among whale bones and shells or undertake some serious bird watching with many species present - gentoo penguins can be found just 5 minutes from the beach on-foot.

Length of tour:
6 to 7 hours

How to book the tour:
- Book it through your cruise director/onboard shore excursion manager
- Hire a local guide