We offer the following guided, off-road tours in comfortable 4WD vehicles:

WEST END TOUR:

This covers the elongated, more rugged part of the island to the west of the settlement, where a mixture of fine scenery, nature and war history can be enjoyed. The basic highlights are……

• The memorial for HMS Coventry (sunk to the north of Pebble Island on 25 May 1982 by Argentine jets), located on the eastern shoulder of First Mountain. This peaceful spot offers superb views and a variety of interesting Falkland flora.

• A large colony of Gentoo penguins near Middle Mountain.

• The pristine sand beaches of Green Rincon, where Gentoo and Magellanic penguins, Giant petrels and sometimes Commersons dolphins are to be seen.

• Pebble Beach at the western end of the island, in a scenic area known simply as "Marble" which looks out to neighbouring Keppel and Saunders islands. While searching for the attractive Falkland pebbles (which give the island its name), Gentoo penguins, Kelp geese & Magellanic oystercatchers may be encountered. Out at sea albatrosses, petrels & cormorants can be seen flying by.

• A memorial for 5 Argentine airmen who died during the 1982 conflict when their photo reconnaissance Lear-jet was shot down and crashed on Pebble Island.

• A large colony of Rockhopper penguins, that is occasionally visited by other crested penguins such as the Macaroni.

• The wreckage of an Argentine aircraft destroyed by British Special Forces during a war-time raid on the airstrip. A small cairn commemorates that action.

COST: £ 30.00 GBP per person (includes driver/guide, packed lunch & hot drinks). Duration: 6 - 8 hours, depending on weather and specific interests.

EAST END TOUR:

This covers the low-level, wetland part of the island to the east of the settlement, and is very much a wildlife extravaganza including the following…….

• A drive along 4-miles long Elephant Beach, the longest sand beach in the Falklands. Steamer ducks, Oystercatchers, Kelp geese and gulls forage in the inter-tidal zone. Commersons dolphins can sometimes be seen offshore.

• A large colony of King cormorants, located on the dramatic cliff coastline of Tamar Point. Rockhopper penguins can also be found in the colony, on which skuas, dolphin gulls and Turkey vultures are constantly preying for their next meal.

• A large Gentoo penguin colony close to the eastern end of the island.

• The rugged cliffs at Cape Tamar, where Southern sea lions sometimes haul out on the rocks to rest. This is also a good place to look for Turkey vultures, Red-backed hawks and Peregrine falcons, and watch for seabird activity offshore.

• The "Penguin Coast", one of the highest concentrations of Magellanic penguins in the Falklands.

• A drive through one of the most important wetland regions in the Falklands. Black-necked swans, grebes, rare ducks and geese inhabit this area.

• Explanation of settlement buildings and overview of sheep farming operation.

COST : £ 30.00 GBP per person (includes driver/guide, packed lunch & hot drinks). Duration: 5 - 8 hours, depending on weather and specific interests.

Additional: A drop-off service is also available for those who prefer to hike. Please ask about rates.