5-Hour Penguin Paradise Tour: Adventure out of Stanley
Highlights
Stanley
sunandsand, sightseeing, Wildlife
Private Tour
5 Hours
Medium
English
Description
Go on an adventure out of Stanley. We’ll travel to Bertha's Beach for about an hour (predominantly on a tarmacked road, with a short, gentle spell off-road on grass and sand). Once there, you’ll enjoy hundreds of gentoo penguins. You’ll be as close as 6m from them! And if you stay still, they may even come right up to you! You may even see a Magellanic or king penguin if you're lucky. Your guide will accompany you to the penguins and remain on hand to answer your questions and take photos of you enjoying your penguin encounter. Bertha's Beach is a very special place that 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 also classified as a globally Important Bird Area by Birdlife International. After Bertha's Beach, we head back towards Stanley, taking in the stunning scenery of huge skies, stone runs, mountains and the sea. We’ll take a trip to nearby Yorke Bay & Gypsy Cove (optional) to see Magellanic, Gentoo and, usually, king penguins. We’ll then look around Stanley, the world’s most southerly capital city. 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), and Lady Elizabeth (Liz) shipwreck. Receive local recommendations on attractions, shops, pubs and restaurants.
Itinerary
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Private Penguin Paradise Tour
- 09:00 – Meet at the Lupin Tours desk at the Jetty Visitor Centre and start your day with a warm welcome to the Falkland Islands.
- 09:15 - Drive to Bertha's Beach and enjoy a scenic 1-hour drive on a tarmac road heading to Bertha’s Beach, a beautiful spot where nature is at its best.
- 10:15 Off-road Adventure: We will experience a 15-minute off-road drive, mostly along a stunning white sand beach, as we make our way to the penguin colony.
- 10:30–12:00—Time with the Penguins: Spend 1 to 1.5 hours with the charming Gentoo penguins at their colony and on the beach. Watch them in their natural habitat and take plenty of photos of this incredible sight.
- 12:00—Head to Yorke Bay: Drive back towards Stanley, stopping at Yorke Bay to see Gentoo, Magellanic and King penguins.
- 12:30—Lunch at Yorke Bay: Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch and refreshments at this picturesque location.
- 13:30 – Optional Visit to Gypsy Cove: We can take a detour to visit Gypsy Cove, where you'll have the opportunity to spot even more wildlife.
- 14:00—Tour of Stanley: Take a guided tour of Stanley, the world’s southernmost capital city. Explore its history, landmarks, and charm.
- 15:00 – Return to Jetty Visitor Centre or Drop-off in Stanley: The tour concludes with a return to the Jetty Visitor Centre, or we can drop you off at a location of your choice in Stanley.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.