These remote and sparsely populated islands are a wildlife lover's paradise. The world's largest population of gentoo penguins is found here, in addition to king, Magellanic, and rockhopper penguins, and vast numbers of shearwaters and petrels. Fur and elephant seals roam sandy beaches, while the surrounding waters are home to whales and dolphins. You will also learn about their fascinating and tumultuous history. Since the 18th century, ownership of the Falkland Islands has been contested between France, Britain, Spain, and Argentina. Following the Falklands War of 1982, the islands have been part of the British Commonwealth. Freechoice: Walk Stanley: take a walking tour of the small capital with an expert local guide for a closer look at the islanders' daily life in this rugged, remote, but beautiful location. Battlefields - a Mountain Perspective: Visit the key sites of the Falklands War on a Battlefields Tour, delving into the events that led up to the 1982 conflict. Stanley Highlights: This tour by motorcoach offers a thorough introduction to the town's key sights and historical landmarks. Fitzroy Farm Tour: Begin at the Jetty Visitor Centre with a brief history of the Falklands, then to the shearing shed for a live shearing demonstration and wool lesson. Discovery: Explore by Zodiac, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard with possible shore landings (weather and ice permitting). To see the Falkland Islands from above or below the horizon book a helicopter or submersible experience. Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. ...
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