Wildlife Tour of Saunders, Carcass & West Point Islands
This is the perfect itinerary for those seeking vast array of wildlife and breathtaking scenery - photographic opportunities abound with this trip. Admire the spectacular black-browed albatross colony on Saunders Island as well as the rockhopper penguin colony on the northern cliffs. A short walk away lies a white sandy beach where you can watch Gentoo and Magellanic penguins leaving and returning to their colonies, a fabulously captivating sight at sunrise or sunset. Next, you move on to Carcass Island which has sandy beaches, rolling hills and low cliffs. Perch on the cliff-tops to view the multitude of sea and shore birds on the island. Spot bird the endemic Cobb's Wren, Gentoo and Magellanic penguins or the endangered striated caracara. Whilst at Carcass, you can also enjoy a day trip to nearby West Point Island where you will find over 2,000 nesting pairs of black-browed albatross, hundreds of rockhopper penguins and rock cormorants. On the return journey, depending on the weather, the boat can circumnavigate West Point Island to reveal spectacular photographic opportunities. A day you will never forget!
- Arrival transfer from Mount Pleasant International Airport (MPN) to Darwin
- Transfer from accommodation in Darwin to the airstrip for departing internal flight
- Internal Flight - Darwin to Saunders Island
- Transfer from the airstrip to accommodation at the Rookery
- Saunders Island
- Transfer from accommodation at the Rookery to the airstrip for departing internal flight
- Internal Flight - Saunders Island to Carcass Island
- Transfer from the airstrip to accommodation at Carcass Island
- Carcass Island
- West Point Island Tour
- Transfer from accommodation at Carcass Island to the airstrip for departing internal flight
- Internal Flight - Carcass Island to Stanley
- Transfer from Stanley Airport to your accommodation in Stanley
- Volunteer Point Tour
- Departure transfer from your accommodation in Stanley to Mount Pleasant International Airport (MPN)
The best time to go to the Falkland Islands is from late October to April. The summer months of November to February have the best weather and are prime nesting time for the archipelago's many bird colonies and young seals and sea lions can be seen. October is the main breeding time for the wildlife, and from mid-November through December, pods of killer whales can be seen hunting in the shallow waters near the seal colonies - an exciting spectacle for any wildlife enthusiast. Expect some windy conditions year-round and pack a waterproof jacket regardless of the season you are visiting. Visiting from May to September is generally not recommended due to the wet and windy conditions.
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