Excursion Battlefields – a mountain perspective tour at Port Stanley

Depart Stanley travelling west while your guide provides an overview of the political and socio-economic history of the Islands. The bus will travel directly to the epicentre of the main battles fought during the conflict in 1982, en route you will enjoy beautiful panoramas taking in the famous "Boot Hill" and the wind turbines that supply the capital with up to 40% of its energy requirements. During this part of the journey your guide will explain the events that led up to the 1982 conflict culminating with the arrival of British Forces at San Carlos on Landing Day as you arrive at Estancia Farm. Estancia Farm became a base for hundreds of British troops from the beginning of June 1982. A large group of local men and women went to Estancia Farm to help look after the troops, even using their off road driving skills to move munitions under the cover of darkness up the mountain sides. Your bus will stop here and you will then be able to enjoy the views west while your guide explains about the famous "yomp" from San Carlos and the battle for Goose Green. Head east towards Stanley while the guide explains how British forces moved forwards and positioned themselves around the mountains surrounding Stanley.  Your bus will make 2 further stops, the first at the site of the wreckage of the Chinook and Puma and the second at a location where passengers can enjoy the view of Stanley and the surrounding five battle site mountains, while your guide provides details about the final battles that took place in the run up to the Liberation of Stanley on 14th June 1982.

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Please note: This excursion involves little walking. Guests in a wheelchair that can transfer to a bus seat can be accommodated if their wheelchair collapses. Warm layered clothing is recommended.