Tailor Made Holidays in The Falkland Islands: Highlights

Explore the recent history of the Falklands

The islands are perhaps most well known for the recent history. If you are planning a trip there and feel you have no real interest in the conflict be prepared to be interested by the time you come home. Chatting to the locals and hearing the stories is an absolute highlight of any visit.

Read more about: Darwin & Goose Green
 
Have a close encounter with the rockhopper penguins on Pebble Island

The rockhopper is definitely the punk of the penguin world. Their cool yellow hair and pugnacious character will endear them to you. Sit still for long enough and they will come right over to see what you are.

Read more about: Pebble Island
 
See the king penguins at Volunteer Point

Travel in a Land Rover across the terrain it was designed for to the remote penguin colony at Volunteer Point. Here you can see up to 500 pairs of king penguins at all stages of development. Watch them return from fishing trips and seek out their chicks.

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Spend a night in the wilderness on Saunders Island

The Neck at Saunders Island is home to gentoo, magellanic, rockhopper and king penguins as well as countless albatross and other sea birds. The accommodation is basic but you can fall asleep to the sound of penguins returning from long fishing trips to feed their young.

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