Activity Falkland Islands

Falkland Islands Gentoo Penguin Colony Tour

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About this activity

Join us for an amazing adventure in a private 4x4 vehicle. We will visit one of the best locations right at Stanley's doorstep, Yorke Bay, where we will see a big colony of Gentoo penguins with panoramic views of the famous white sand beaches of the Falkland Islands.

Tours can be done in English, Spanish, Italian or Greek. This tour will include a little off roading and some very light walking to get to the sandy beaches. Enjoy!

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Greek, English, Italian, Spanish
Operated by: Genti at Wanderlust Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–11 years) · Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years) · Seniors (65–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Admission fees: Admission fee
Included: Booster seat

Itinerary

Stop 1

40 min

Yorke Bay is a stunning white-sand beach close to Stanley, famous for its large gentoo penguin colony. The area features turquoise waters, rolling dunes, and wide open coastal scenery, offering excellent wildlife viewing and photography in a peaceful, natural setting.
Lady Elizabeth Shipwreck

10 min Admission included

Lying at the east end of Stanley Harbour is Stanley's most imposing and iconic shipwreck. Known as Lady Liz, the ship was launched in Sunderland in the UK in 1879 and suffered damage whilst rounding Cape Horn in 1913. She limped into Stanley for repairs but the high cost prevented any being carried out. After various moorings in Stanley Harbour, a violent gale in 1936 forced the Lady Liz into her current resting place.

This is a favourite place to get pictures with the back drop of Stanley and the mountains to the West.
Totem Pole

5 min

Find out how far you are from your home country and the rest of the world! Learn about the islands' unique location and geography. Another 'must-see' stop on the tour!
Stanley

Passing by

FIGAS, (Falkland Islands Government Air Service) has operated Islander aircraft since October 1979 and is the Southern-most operator of the type. The current fleet of five Islanders is essential in keeping the more remote communities connected to Stanley. In addition to air taxi flights, the carrier also undertakes air ambulance, mail delivery, freight, environmental monitoring, fishery patrol, and scenic flights.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

I will meet you just outside the 'Jetty Visitor Centre', which is right in front of where you disembark your ship. I will hold a sign saying, 'Wanderlust Falklands Tours', and will be looking out for you. I will be easy to spot. I will drop you back off at the same location that I pick you up from.

End point

I will meet you just outside the 'Jetty Visitor Centre', which is right in front of where you disembark your ship. I will hold a sign saying, 'Wanderlust Falklands Tours', and will be looking out for you. I will be easy to spot. I will drop you back off at the same location that I pick you up from.