Falkland Islands Introduction

Penguins, seals, albatross – all in their natural environment, without viewing platforms or hundreds of other people to jostle with to get the perfect photograph; white sandy beaches, rolling grasslands, superb walking opportunities, clear unpolluted skies and crime free. If the natural world is more appealing to you than city life then the Falklands may be the destination for your next holiday. We are quietly confident that by the time you leave you will fully understand why the Falkland Islands are the natural choice ….

The Falklands are sold on a purely tailor-made basis and itineraries can be created specifically to suit the client’s length of stay, interests (whether it be wildlife watching, walking, military history, fishing or just general interest) and budget.

In addition, the Falklands are an ideal add-on to a mainland South American holiday or perhaps as a pre or post Antarctic and/or South Georgia cruise tour destination.

When to visit
The main season runs from October to April with the shoulders being primarily attractive to those visitors with an interest in fishing. November to February is prime wildlife-viewing time. Take a look at the wildlife calendar to see what stage each species is at in its breeding cycle to help you decide on the timing of your visit. It is possible to visit the Islands anytime of year however most of the main destinations are closed out of season.


Sample Itineraries
The Falklands are sold purely on a tailor-made basis so your itinerary will be created to suit your specific length of stay, interests and budget. However these sample itineraries will give you an idea of what is possible within one to two weeks. Please feel free to suggest any amendments you may wish to ensure you end up with a programme that suits you. Follow the links below to view our four sample programmes :

Falkland Islands Wildlife Calendar
Falkland Islands General Travel Information
International Tours & Travel Booking Terms & Conditions


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Falkland Islands Travel Facts

Location Between latitude 51 and 53 south and longitude 57 and 62 west in the South Atlantic
Status Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom
Capital Stanley
Area 4700 sq. miles; 12173 sq kilometres
Highest Point Mt. Usborne (705 m)
Distance from most Easterly point to most Westerly point 238 kms
Flag Dark Blue with Union Jack in the top left-hand corner and white shield containing the coat of arms in the centre of the distal half
Resident Population 2,478 (2006 Census)
Language English
Religion Predominantly Christian
Main Industries Deep sea fishing, tourism, wool & meat production, philately
Currency Falkland Island Pounds (FKP) (equivalent to and interchangeable with Great Britain Pound/Sterling)
International Dialling Code 500
Airport/Embarkation Tax gbp22 per person payable in cash (FKP, GBP, USD or Euro) payable on departure. Chidren under 2 yrs are exempt.
Electricity Supply 240V using square 3-pin UK type plugs

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Falkland Islands Suggested Reading

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