Falkland Islands Extension

Fly on a small turbo prop military plane from Pebble Island to Sea Lion Island, the most southerly inhabited island in the Falklands. Fields of tussac grass cover a large part of the small island and provide a habitat for the island’s wildlife, including elephant seals, southern sea lions, four species of penguins, and the rare Striated Caracara. Pods of killer whales can sometimes be seen circling the island in pursuit of young seals and sea lions.

At five miles long and just over a mile wide its widest point, Sea Lion Island is easily explored on foot. A walking tour is included on this day to point out the various wildlife sites on the island. After your tour you will have time to relax or explore on your own.

Fly on a small turbo prop military plane from Sea Lion Island to Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands located on East Falkland Island. Stanley is Falkland’s largest settlement, with a population of just over 2,000 people, and the town is home to a museum and several historical buildings and memorials.

Visit Volunteer Point, a beautiful white sand beach where penguins can often be seen entering and leaving the ocean in groups. Volunteer Point is reached by a 4×4 vehicle, and the journey out takes about 3 hours (1 hour on roads and about 2 hours off road). Volunteer Point is home to the largest king penguin colony in the islands as well as Gentoo and Magellanic penguins, waterfowl, and other wildlife.

Today, your week in this remote and unique archipelago comes to an end. You will be transferred back to the airport (about a 45 minute drive) for your flight back to Punta Arenas, where you can extend your trip in Chile or continue to Santiago for your flight home.