Falkland Islands
A British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic, drawing travelers with wildlife such as penguins and albatrosses and wild landscapes.
The Falkland Islands lie in the South Atlantic near the southern tip of South America, made up of two main islands, East Falkland and West Falkland, and many smaller ones; the capital, Stanley, is a small, British-style harbor town. The islands are known for wildlife, with king, gentoo and rockhopper penguins and black-browed albatrosses to watch for, as well as sites linked to the 1982 war. The best season is the Southern Hemisphere summer, Oct–Mar. Flights arrive via Mount Pleasant Airport, and the islands are also a frequent stop for Antarctic cruises.
Destinations
Itineraries
- Falklands Stanley & Sea Lion Island Wildlife – Saturday-to-Saturday round trip: see elephant seals and three penguin species on Sea Lion Island, then head to Voluntee…
- Torres del Paine & Falklands Carcass Island – Hike to the Torres del Paine base first, then take the Saturday flight to the Falklands to see penguins on the outer is…