Falkland Islands

A wildlife destination fit for a king – or a thousand.

Adventure Holidays in the Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands boasts crystal-clear air, haunting landscapes, phosphorescent night skies and wildlife to rival even the Galapagos. The rock-strewn beaches and rugged cliffs are teeming with bird and marine life, untroubled by curious crowds. It’s no wonder the islands have starred in more than one Attenborough film; this isolated landscape offers the chance for the kind of wildlife encounters many dream about but few ever get to experience.

The absence of visitors have made the hundreds of thousands of island penguins amazingly unwary: here you can witness colonies of comic, tiny and inquisitive Gentoo penguins, Rockhopper families leaping and preening, bizarre burrowing Jackass penguins and the noble King Penguins in black tie. With soft white swan-like feathers and an enormous wingspan of up to 2.5 metres, the gentle Black Browed Albatross are the real wildlife treasure of The Falklands. Rarely seen outside these islands – which boast at least 80% of the world’s nesting population – they glide along the cliff tops in silent, effortless and graceful flight, sometimes coming so close as to brush your hair with the tips of their wings.

Falkland Islands Adventure Holidays

15 Days from 12 649 €

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Photographic Expedition to South Georgia and the Falklands accompanied by Paul Goldstein and Mark Carwardine

Polar Expeditions

23 Days from 29 100 €

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

All the highlights of the Falklands, South Georgia and the Antarctic peninsula as well as crossing the Antarctic Circle.

Polar Expeditions

20 Days from 15 400 €

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

The fascinating history and overwhelming wildlife populations of the Sub-Antarctic combined with the awesome beauty of Antarctica itself

Polar Expeditions

23 Days from 20 300 €

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

All the highlights of the Falklands, South Georgia and the Antarctic peninsula as well as crossing the Antarctic Circle

Polar Expeditions

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18 day trip with Quark Expeditions on the Ocean Diamond from Uschuaia to the Falklands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula with landings by Zodiac in remote bays where we experienced close encounters with the wildlife, especially penguins and seals and whales swimming alongside the boats. The scenery was stunning especially sailing close to the icebergs. We were superbly looked after on the ship and the cabins and public areas were warm and welcoming and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. The food was excellent and plentiful and they catered well for my gluten free requirements as I am Coeliac. The expedition staff were knowledgeable as we had experts on penguins, ornithology, geology, whales, history, microbiology and photography. Praise goes to the captain as a mega storm was forecast as we were in the Falklands and we had to alter the itinerary to avoid it and though we hit some rough seas we missed the hurricane in the Falklands where the next 3 ships after us were stuck in the harbour there for 3 days. Ecology was a big concern and we had to have our clothing, rucksacks examined before each trip ashore to check there were no seeds and have them vacuumed, and boots and trousers were hosed down after each trip ashore then we walked through disinfectant.
Susan Jackson Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia

An amazing experience: history in the Falklands; huge penguin colonies in South Georgia and beautiful ice and whales in Antarctica. I had high expectations before the trip but they were exceeded in every area. An unforgettable experience.
Nancy West Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia

It was the most wonderful experience and I wouldn’t have missed it for the world. Sheer excitement.
Janet Osbourne Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia

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