Excursion Seal bay penguin safari tour at Port Stanley

Discover the diverse penguin and wildlife species of the Falkland Islands during panoramic, full-day, off-road excursion with lunch.

Port Stanley, Paved and Off-Road Driving, Seal Bay

Depart the pier with your driver/guide aboard a 4X4 vehicle for the scenic drive to Port Louis, and a visit to the Port Louis Farm. After driving on paved roads for approximately one hour, continue off-road for a unique, 1.5-hour, approximately 12-mile (about 19-kilometre) experience that is not to be missed. During your drive, you are accompanied by one, or more, of the Gilding Family, who have owned Port Louis for 22 years. The number of guests visiting Seal Bay is strictly limited by the family to 24 per day and Port Louis is open just five months out of the year, remaining one of the most exclusive tours within the Falkland Islands.

Rockhopper Penguin Colony, Macaroni Penguins, Penguin and Group Photos, Swan Pond

Your first off-road stop is at the site of the rockhopper penguin colony; macaroni penguins can also be found here. Approximately one hour is made available to take photos and marvel at these normally elusive birds, and a comfort stop is available within walking distance of the site. During your visit, a group photo is taken with your fellow guests and driver/guide as a memento of this wonderful experience to take home with you. Afterward, re-board your coach and drive to the nearby Swan Pond. Upon arrival, experience driving through this expansive pond; another adventure with splendid vistas and photo opportunities.

White-Sand Beach, Lunch, Diverse Penguin Species, Sea Lions, Endemic Seabirds, Ocean

Next, your drive continues onto a beautiful, white-sand beach, where tables are set up for your lunch. On the beach, gentoo and Magellanic penguins can be seen, along with the occasional king penguin and sea lion, plus other native birds such as oyster catchers, grebes, logger ducks, grey ducks, kelp geese and upland geese. Enjoy your packed lunch, some homemade soup, and hot tea or coffee whilst enjoying the wonderful views of the penguins, sea lions, seabirds, private beach, Atlantic Ocean, and northern Falklands.

Gentoo Penguin Colony, King Penguins, Stanley City Tour

Your next stop is at a gentoo penguin colony, where you view the gentoo penguins and maybe even spot king penguins, too. This site represents a great final photo opportunity, and rounds out your wildlife-packed day in grand style. Following your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately one-hour drive back to Stanley. Upon arrival and time-permitting, take a short orientation tour of Stanley before arriving back at the pier.

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of off-road driving and a moderate amount of walking, at times over uneven, peaty, moorland, sandy, and pebbled surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the 4X4 vehicle and embark/disembark the ship's tender. The 4X4 vehicles utilised on this tour seat a driver and XX passengers. The ride may be rough at times, and guests will experience bumpy, jerking motions. This tour is recommended for guests who are in good physical condition. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with neck/back problems, guests with heart/respiratory conditions, guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers they won't mind getting dirty, including long pants and long-sleeve shirts with flat, sturdy, and closed-toe walking or hiking shoes, and bring sun protection, insect repellent, a weatherproof jacket, bottled water, and US Dollars, Canadian Dollars, Euros, or credit cards for purchases from the ship; open-toed shoes or high heels are not permitted on this tour. Guests must be at least XX years old to participate on this tour; guests under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Port Stanley, Port Louis Farm, Seal Bay, Diverse Penguin Species and Colonies, Seabirds, Sea Lions, Swan Pond, White-Sand Beach, Lunch, Stanley City Tour

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of off-road driving and a moderate amount of walking, at times over uneven, peaty, moorland, sandy, and pebbled surfaces and inclines, with a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the 4X4 vehicle and embark/disembark the ship's tender. The ride may be rough at times, and guests will experience bumpy, jerking motions. This tour is recommended for guests who are in good physical condition. This tour is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with neck/back problems, guests with heart/respiratory conditions, guests prone to motion sickness, guests with limited mobility, and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear warm, comfortable clothing in layers they won't mind getting dirty, including long pants and long-sleeve shirts with flat, sturdy, and closed-toe walking or hiking shoes, and bring sun protection, insect repellent, a weatherproof jacket, bottled water, and US Dollars, Canadian Dollars, Euros, or credit cards for purchases from the ship; open-toed shoes or high heels are not permitted on this tour. Guests under 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years old. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment.