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The Falkland Islands

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Reasons To
Visit The Falkland Islands

  • History

    If you go to the islands for the wildlife the chances are you will come back fascinated by the history. It is not all about the 1982 conflict and with the current changing face of the islands a new chapter is currently being written.

    History

  • Penguins

    There are few places in the world where you can sit, alone, in a penguin colony with 1000's of birds and 95% of these spots have to be in the Falklands. If you are lucky you can see 5 species of penguins in one day in one place; Gentoo, Magellanic, rock hopper, king and macaroni.

    Penguins

  • People

    Not only are they incredibly welcoming but they are so knowledgeable and aware of the environment in which they live. Being guided around an island by one of the three inhabitants is a pleasure in itself.

    People

  • Remoteness

    How many places have you been in the last ten years that still rely on 2-metre radio to contact anyone? Leave your mobile at home because, outside Stanley, it won't work.

    Remoteness

  • Scenery

    There may well be a well earned reputation for barren and wind swept lands - but they are truly beautiful and virtually untouched by humans.

    Scenery

  • Wildlife

    The islands teem with a massive array of wildlife, from tiny land birds that survive in pest free environments to enormous elephant seals and beautiful black browed albatross, not forgetting the flightless wasp that have evolved to cope with the wind.

    Wildlife

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Excursions in The Falkland Islands: West Point Island Trip

Peale's dolphin, West Point Island, the Falklands
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West Point Island Trip

Carcass Island, The Falkland Islands
  • Cruises, Sailing & Water
  • Wildlife & Nature

Lying an hour of shore from Carcass Island is the smaller island of West Point. Inhabited by only four people this remote spot is a also inhabited by a massive colony of Black Browed Albatross that make use of the spectacular cliffs as their breeding ground.

There is also a large colony of Rockhopper penguins and a large population of Striated Caracaras (known locally as Johnny Rock) which, given half the chance, will pinch anything you may leave lying around!

The journey from Carcass, on board Condor (an ex-German Fishing Boat that is perfectly suited to the conditions being comfortable and very safe although what can be described as luxurious) with her captain Mike, one of the four occupants of the Island takes around one hour over seas that can be a little rough at times as you need to cross several cross-currents.

The journey over is spectacular and there are often sightings of Peale's Dolphins, Sea Lions, occasional whales (although these are a little rare in this stretch of water) and countless sea birds, including penguins in the water.

On arrival you have the chance to walk up to the Albatross Colony (although Mike will drive you if you prefer) where you are able to watch these magnificent birds use the wind that rise up the cliffs as they swoop and come into land next to their hungry chicks.

This trip really deserves time and is often frequented by cruise ships in the region, we will, wherever possible arrange this on a day when you can be in as small a group as possible to enjoy the wildlife in peace.

More about Carcass Island, The Falkland Islands

Further reading:
The Falkland IslandsWhen to GoHighlightsPlaces to GoThings to DoAccommodationAbout The Falkland Islands

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