Falkland Islands - a natural kingdom, approved by nature and enjoyed by man close

Gentoos in the mist

The type of unrivalled photographic opportunities that await you in the Falklands
The road ahead

A Falkland landscape and an open road - find your Falkland Islands
Stanley

An aerial view of Stanley with Christ Church Cathedral at centre
Penguin surfing

A gentoo penguin rides a wave back to shore
Kelp Goose

The majestic all-white male Kelp Goose
Flying penguin

Who said penguins can't fly. Surfing to the shore this Gentoo penguin definitely got airborne
Variable Hawk

Hawk perching on the horse corral at an East Falkland farm (c) S Jaffray
Sand Pipers

White-Rumped Sand Pipers with Sea Cabbage foilage
Albatross

Black-Browed Albatross in flight (c) G Moulds
Grass Wren

Grass Wren dwarfed by tussac grass on East Island (c) Hattie Kilmartin
Sufing penguin

Falklands Exposed photography competition overall winning image by former CBFSAI Air Commodore Gordon Moulds

Welcome

Whether you are looking for adventure or seeking quieter pleasures, the Falklands are a great place to relax and unwind. From personal encounters of the wildlife kind, to wilderness trout fishing, hiking and self-exploration to guided tours of our key cultural and historic sites - we invite you to discover all the Falklands has on offer.
Falkland Islands Tourist Board Team

Blogs

Find out what other people are saying about the Falkland Islands ..... Read More
Things to See and Do

A photographic paradise, amazing astronomy, battlefield tours, island hopping, farm life and so much more... Read More
Visit the FITB at Birdfair

Once again the Falkland Islands Tourist Board will be exhibiting at Birdfair, Egleton Nature Reserve, Rutland, UK Read More
The Natural Environment

The natural environment is the essence of the tourist experience in the Falkland Islands. Read More

Cruise Ship Visitors
If cruising is your style, choose to include the Falkland Islands as part of your trip....
Getting here by Air
The Falkland Islands are serviced by two flight routes that provide regular and conveni...
Events
There's always a lot happening in the Falklands. Sports, shows, races, parades and bal...
Itinerary Suggestions
There are so many fantastic places to see in the Falklands it is difficult to fit every...
Food & Eating Out
Falklands’ hosts pride themselves in serving locally produced foods including home-made...

Falklands Map

Click here to view full colour images and information about the penguins, endemic species, birds of prey and many other species that inhabit the Islands

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Islander Profile

Kevin Kilmartin came to the Falkland Islands in 1976 after back-packing across the Americas. He worked as a shepherd on West Falkland and as the postmaster on South Georgia and for Antarctica.