Embark on an unforgettable journey to the remote and captivating Falkland Islands, where rugged landscapes meet an abundance of wildlife, including the iconic penguins.

The star attractions of this tour are the penguins, with multiple species calling the Falklands home. Witness the endearing sight of Gentoo, Magellanic, and Rockhopper penguins as they waddle along the shorelines, nestle in rocky crevices, and gather in vast colonies. With ample time devoted to observing these charismatic creatures, you’ll have countless opportunities to photograph their antics, from playful displays to heartwarming interactions with their young.

Beyond penguins, the Falklands boast a diverse array of wildlife, including seals, sea lions, albatrosses, and myriad bird species. Each day presents new photographic opportunities, whether capturing the graceful flight of a black-browed albatross or the serene beauty of a fur seal basking in the sun.

In addition to wildlife, the Falklands offer stunning landscapes that serve as the perfect backdrop for your photographs. From dramatic cliffs plunging into the sea to pristine beaches stretching as far as the eye can see, the islands offer a wealth of natural beauty waiting to be immortalized through your camera lens.

Acclaimed wildlife photographer, Vicki Santello, has been visiting the Falklands annually for many years and she will be your expert guide on this thrilling adventure.

Our tour begins and ends in the capital city of Stanley, a charming and historic city with a bustling harbor. For eleven days in between the group will visit three islands, Bleaker, Saunders and Carcass, for the most diverse photographic opportunities.

4 Participants

$8,995 based on double and single occupancy

About your leader….

Vicki Santello is a US based photographer who retired from a career in finance to devote herself full time to photography. Vicki enjoyed the excitement of living in New York City and working on Wall Street for 10 years in the early part of her career. Living in a big city, however, deprived her of being in Nature and enjoying outdoor sports. She moved to North Central Florida, a mecca for birds and a unique area for rivers and first magnitude springs.  Here she was able to balance her love of the outdoors and her corporate career for 30 years.  Vicki has kayaked, hiked, and biked extensively in Florida in her desire to experience its unique natural beauty.  Her passion for photography is now her lifestyle. Vicki now travels worldwide to diversify her photography portfolio. She typically stays one to two months in each location to fully immerse herself in the environment and maximize photography opportunities of animal behavior. Most recently she has spent the past few months intermittently in Antarctica and the Falklands. Vicki started traveling to Africa in 1981 and has visited 19 different times to various countries in Southern Africa including South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Kenya. In the USA, her favorite locations for photography are the wild places and national parks in Alaska, Wyoming, New Mexico, Louisiana, up and down the East Coast including her home state of Florida. Her work has been exhibited in museums, galleries and won several international awards including Nature’s Best Africa 2018 – Category Winner, Wild Cats Behavioral, WildArt Photography of the Year 2022 – Category Winner, Wet and numerous Top 100 and Top 250 and semi-finalist recognitions. You can see more of her work on her website vsantellophotography.com or Vicki Santello Photography on FB or vsantello on IG. 

Day 1 (Nov. 1st)

Fly from Santiago (SCL) to Mount Pleasant (MPN).  Transfer to hotel in Stanley (Malvina House).  Dinner with group in Stanley.

*Please note – you will need to arrive in Santiago (SCL) no later than Oct. 31st and meet the group at the Holiday Inn at the airport. You will spend the night at the Holiday Inn (not included) and together you will fly to Mount Pleasant via Punta Arenas (not included) on Nov 1st. You will be advised on which flight to book with Latam Airlines.

Day 2 (Nov. 2nd)

Breakfast at hotel. Rest day in Stanley or possible day trips to Kidney Cove, Gypsy’s Cove or Bertha’s Beach. Dinner as a group in Stanley.

Day 3 (Nov. 3rd)

Breakfast at hotel.  Fly to Bleaker and transfer to hotel (Cassard House) Bag lunch and afternoon photography session. Dinner at lodge.

Day 4-6 (Nov. 4th – 6th)

Early morning photography sessions.  Return to lodge for breakfast.   Afternoon photography session, bag lunch.  Dinner at lodge.

Day 7 (Nov. 7th)

Breakfast at hotel.  Transfer to airport for flight to Saunders. Self-catered lunch. Afternoon photography session.  Self-catered. dinner.

Day 8-9 (Nov. 8th – 9th)

Morning and afternoon photography sessions.  Breakfast lunch and dinner are self-catered.

Day 10 (Nov. 10th)

Self catered breakfast then transfer to airport for flights to Carcass.  Bag lunch and afternoon photography session.  Dinner at lodge.

Day 11-12  (Nov. 11th – 12th)

Morning photography session then return to lodge for breakfast.  Afternoon photography session, bad lunch.  Dinner at lodge.

Day 13 (Nov. 13th)

Breakfast at lodge. Transfer to airport for flight back to Stanley.  Possibly a city tour. Lunch and dinner in Stanley. Lodging at Malvina House.

Day 14 (Nov. 14th)

Breakfast at hotel. Rest day in Stanley.  Possible day trips to Kidney Cove, Gypsy’s Cove or Bertha’s Beach. Dinner as a group in Stanley.

Day 14 (Nov. 15th)

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Mount Pleasant (MPN) for flights to Santiago (SCL).

End of tour