Private Penguin Paradise Tour: Penguins, Scenery & Stanley

4.8
(35 reviews)

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Private excursion - one booking per vehicle. We guarantee you will not share the vehicle with others

Family-friendly

Travel with a local who loves their home and wants to show it off to you and give you the best experience possible

The scenery and wildlife of the Falkland Islands continue to take our breath away, visitors are blown away by what they see and experience

Bertha's Beach is recognised as a wetland area of international
importance under the RAMSAR Convention, due to the diverse variety of wetland habitats and wildlife. It is one of only two in the Falklands. It is classified as a globally Important Bird Area by Birdlife International

After Bertha's Beach we head back towards Stanley and take a trip to nearby Gypsy Cove to see Magellanic penguins & stunning scenery

Followed by a look around Stanley

Eco-conscious tour: Homemade lunches & snacks in compostable packaging, canned spring water, tree planted for every booking

Our 4x4 vehicles comfortably seat 4 passengers

What's Included

Private transportation
Water in recyclable cans
Soda/Pop
Plus hot chocolate
Activity book & pencils for children
Homemade using local ingredients where possible (eggs, prize winning rhubarb chutney, lettuce, tomatoes...)
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local beer from Falkland Beerworks (subject to availability)
Homemade and incorporating local ingredients (rhubarb, elderflower...)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Meet us outside the Jetty Visitor Centre, where you come ashore from your cruise ship tender. Look for a Lupin Tours desk/sign.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Bertha's Beach

    Enjoy hundreds of Gentoo penguins. Get as close as 6m from them! Your guide will accompany you to the penguins and remain on hand to answer your questions and take photos of you chilling with the penguins! Experience off-road driving, including on the beach. Take in the spectacular white sand beach (Approx travel time is 1 hour each way) Admission is included in the price.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Gypsy Cove

    See Magellanic penguins at Gypsy Cove (optional). Take in the views of multiple stunning white sand beaches.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Watch gentoo, Magellanic and, usually, king penguins on the stunning white sand beach. This beach was until recently cordoned off for 38 years due to landmines laid by the Argentine forces in the 1982 conflict (the area has been professionally cleared and is safe once again). You must be physically fit and able to walk on the sand and through the dunes.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Stanley

    Look around the capital city Stanley. See the main landmarks: Christ Church Cathedral, Whalebone Arch, Liberation Monument, Battle of the Falklands Monument, Government House (official residence of the King's representative), Lady Elizabeth (Liz) shipwreck Learn about its history. Receive local recommendations on attractions, shops, pubs and restaurants.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Lady Elizabeth Shipwreck

    Built in Sunderland in 1879 the three masted barque Lady Elizabeth (Liz) is now an impressive shipwreck in Stanley harbour. In 1913 she was damaged whilst rounding Cape Horn. On her way to Stanley harbour she struck the Uranie Rock which caused further damage including a hole in her hull. Upon inspection she was condemned and declared as unseaworthy. She was used as a warehouse before breaking her moorings in a storm in 1936 and drifting to her current day location. Hundreds of thousands of stunning photos of her have been taken over the years. Her backdrop is Stanley harbour, Stanley and a number of mountains. When the tide is very low it's possible to walk out on the sand and touch her.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Travelers must be able to get in/out of a 4x4 vehicle
Supplied by Lupin Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Shore Excursions
Involves Animals
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
DSA non-compliant
Top Product
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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