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The road ahead
A Falkland landscape and an open road - find your Falkland Islands
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Black-browed Albatross
View of the iconic brow markings of the black-browed albatross - the Falkland Islands are home to over 65% of the world's black-browed albatross population
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Chartres River
The Chartres river has large pools which carry Sea Trout and can be fished by arrangement with land owners (c) S Luxton
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A Falklands beach
Light surf on a typical coastline (c) S Cameron
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Penguin Walk
Children enjoy the freedom and the fresh air at Gypsy Cove
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Old House Stream
Old and new river crossings at the Old House Stream, Chartres, West Falkland
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Penguin Parade
Parading king penguins delight photographers at Volunteer Point (c) S Jaffray
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Port Howard
The road takes you through the West Falkland settlement and to the ferry terminal
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Port Edgar
North and South Head in Port Edgar
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Driving in convoy
A string of vehicles make their way back from Volunteer Point (c) S Jaffray
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Fence at sunset
Wire and wooden batten fences divide the vast area outside of Stanley, known as the camp, into smaller areas for controlled grazing of stock (c) D Pettersson
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Gentoo Penguins
Gentoos at Volunteer Lagoon (c) D Pettersson
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Sandy beach
Pristine beaches with white sand and coastal greens are plentiful around the Falklands
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Reindeer
Introduced from South Georgia both male and female have antlers
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Splash
Off roading is a fun way to explore the Islands beyond the road network, with an experienced guide (c) Hattie Kilmartin
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Roosting
Turkey Vultures on East Island (c) Hattie Kilmartin
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Britton Norman Islander aircraft at work
The cherry red aircraft carries passengers and freight to outlying settlements
Getting Around the Falkland Islands
Travelling around the Islands is part of the visitor experience whether it is by road, sea or air.
4WD vehicles (SUVs) are the norm for on and off road travel everywhere in the Islands. Gravel roads link settlements and farms on East and West Falkland. "Off-roading" into the Camp (countryside) is an experience generally enjoyed by visitors and quite different from "off-roading" elsewhere in the World. Come and find out for yourself!
A ferry links East and West Falkland; the journey lasts approximately two hours across Falkland Sound. For the nautically inclined a variety of boat trips can be arranged from Stanley and the Carcass Island – West Point day trip on the "Condor" is an unforgettable voyage.
Air travel is operated by the Falkland Island Government Air Service (FIGAS). The smart, red Britten Norman Islander aircraft fly to tourist destinations around the archipelago. Your pilot is also your baggage handler and wildlife-spotter whilst delivering post and news to the West and outlying Islands. Round-robins and scenic flights are options for those with only a short time in the Islands.
An international Travel Agent or Falklands-based tour operator can make all the arrangements for you if you wish. Local guides offer a range of land-based tours.
