Top 5 Things to do in the Falklands

1.  Find a place, all of your own

One of the great things about the Falkland Islands is the opportunity to really ‘escape from it all’. Even in the environs of our capital city of Stanley, it’s possible to find a beach and certainly a hillside, to have all to yourself! Get away to a small island or a remote location on East or West Falkland and you can truly enjoy the solitude.

Bask silently in a stunning sunset, commune with the wildlife, sing out loud or run like a child along a glorious beach …… just make the most of being alone.

2.  Listen to the sounds of a bird colony

Rockhoppers, sooty shearwaters, cormorants, albatrosses – the Falklands has them all and much more besides. Raucous, riotous, rowdy, sometimes serene but always entertaining; observe and enjoy or just close your eyes and take it all in by ear.

3.  Enjoy an ‘Island life’ event

‘Falklands life’ spans the farming calendar, exhibitions, shows and ‘dress up to the nines’ balls. Many events raise money for local and international charities. From the ram sale to ‘Camp Sports’; ‘the International Food Festival’ to the ‘Local Produce Show’; Shakespeare’s Kings to Drag Queens; crowning the May Queen and Prince to remembering the fallen at the Poppy Ball ……. there are events to suit all interests and really connect with Falkland Islanders doing what they do best – having a great time and raising money for those in need.

4.  Take to the air …… and ‘on air’

The view from above is fantastic. A visit to the Falklands is not complete without a trip on the Islander aircraft or a helicopter tour. The Government Air Service (FIGAS) is our main means of travel island-wide. And, if you’ve made a FIGAS booking, listen to the announcements on ‘Falklands Radio’ to hear your name ‘on air’ as the schedule for the following day is read aloud for all to hear.

Click here for information about a heliopter tour.

5.  Learn from a local

Falkland Islanders love to share anecdotes, tall tales and real stories. Take a tour with a local to find out about our way of life; go fishing for trout and mullet; watch wildlife; hike the hills or even join in with local sports. They’ll look after you, point out the best, give you ‘top tips’ and generally keep on talking!