118Pebble IslandA lovely place for hiking and wildlife spotting inthe day, and relaxing and enjoying the cosy lodgein the evening, Pebble Island is home to a plentifuland diverse array of penguin colonies. This is agreat place to spend hours immersed in thewonderful noisy interaction of penguin societywhere it has been known for some lucky visitorsto see six different species of penguin in a singleday. Rest on a rock to watch the sociablerockhoppers leave their nests, gather in littlegroups, and set off in their comical gait on aperilous trip down the cliffs to the sea. Pebble isalso home to some of the island's best wetlandsgiving huge variety to the birdlife viewing on offer here. On a different note, Pebble was thesite of an assault made by the SAS during the1982 conflict and is home to the memorial toHMS Coventry.Sea Lion IslandSea Lion Island boasts the most hotel-likeaccommodation outside of the capital, Sea LionLodge. Its ideal location overlooking a gentoopenguin colony makes a pre-breakfast amblethrough the tussock grass to the sea shore adelightful way to start the day. Here you can sitquietly with the sea lions and elephant seals whoare lazing about on the sandy beach, but sinceorcas have been known to arrive at the shore tosnatch their breakfast, we recommend avoiding a morning dip in the sea.Port HowardOnce the largest settlement outside Stanley andstill a working farm, Port Howard, on WestFalkland, is a fascinating introduction to thefarming history of the islands. Your flight in willbring you over the high ridge that circles the farmand you will soon be tucking into the hearty'smoko' (tea and cake break) that is typical of theFalklands. You may be here at the right time tosee some of the sheep shearing gangs hard atwork, this is also one of the best fly fishingdestinations in the world and a trip out with agillie is a rewarding experience for any fisherman.Saunders IslandHome to king, rockhopper and Magellanicpenguins, a large colony of black-browed albatrossand many other varieties of sea bird, SaundersIsland is a wildlife lover's paradise. Sea lions anddolphins often frolic in the harbour shallows andthe owners of the island, will happily guide you tosee the best of the island's other wildlife. Werecommend nature photography enthusiasts staya few nights at the Neck, an isolated hide wherethe natural world takes centre stage. Otherwisethere is a simple lodge at the Rookery, close to arockhopper penguin colony and just a short walkfrom a freshwater 'shower' used by these comical birds.Black-browed albatross, Saunders IslandPebble IslandPebble Island

www.audleytravel.com/falklandislands ?01993 838 644 ?Falkland Islands119Goose Green, Darwin and San CarlosThe East Falkland area of Goose Green,Darwin and San Carlos has becomesynonymous with the 1982 conflict. DarwinLodge is your base for exploring this regionwhere your friendly hosts will act as yourguides to the Goose Green battle site, theWar Museum, and the windswept andpoignant British and Argentine cemeteries.Even if the recent military history of the islandsis not the primary reason for your visit, werecommend you include a trip to this area as it is integral to your understanding of life onthe islands. For those who want to see moreof East Falkland there are also some simple,self-catering cabins that can be booked inconjunction with a hire car.Suggested itinerariesClassic FalklandsA trip that allows you to see all sides of life in theislands. Marvel at the incredible wildlife, learn aboutthe recent military history, and meet many of thefascinating islanders.Day 1Fly from Brize Norton via AscensionIsland to the Falklands.Day 2Arrive in Mount Pleasant and transferto Darwin House.Day 3Fly to Carcass Island, afternoonexplorations of this small, but beautiful island.Day 4Enjoy walks around Carcass Island.Day 5Take a boat trip to visit West PointIsland, home to a huge colony ofblack-browed albatross.Day 6Fly to Pebble Island, one of the largerislands of the Falklands.Day 7Explore the island by foot or jeep,spending time at many of the penguin colonies.Day 8Fly on to Sea Lion Island.Day 9Walk around the island to see someof the remarkable local wildlife.Day 10Fly back to Stanley, take a walkingtour of the capital including themuseum and Conflict Memorial.Day 11Take a trip to visit the king penguincolony at Volunteer Point.Day 12Transfer to Mount Pleasant for yourinternational flight home.Day 13Arrive back in the UK.Stay longerThe international flights go via Ascension Island, so we can arrange stopovers here for those withan interest in this remote British overseas territoryin the South Atlantic. You can also combine theFalkland Islands with a trip to Chile, and fly onscheduled LAN flights via Chile rather than theRAF flights from Brize Norton.Tailoring your tripThe itinerary shown is designed to give you aflavour of what is possible, and is a route thatworks particularly well. We can use this as a basisto plan your trip or can design a completelydifferent itinerary to suit your tastes and interests.Please call one of our Falkland Islands specialiststo start planning your itinerary.Telephone: 01993 838 644Getting aroundTravelling between the islands is by the FIGAS(Falkland Island Government Air Service) eightseater twin-engined Islander aircraft which actalmost as a taxi service. We will design your trip to suit your specific interests, and youritinerary will probably take in Stanley plus one or two 'Camp' settlements (Camp is the term for any settlements within the islands that are not Stanley).When to go??The best time to travel.?A good time to travel, but there may be some factors to be aware of.~Travel is possible, but this is not the best time of year.?Travel is not recommended.The Falkland Islands have a temperate climate,with the ideal time to visit falling during thesummer months between October and March. It is at this time that the hours of daylight are attheir longest, however 'four seasons in one day' is always a possibility, and the winds are persistent all year round. Time difference:GMT-3 hoursFlight time from UK:18 hoursPricesWe offer trips to cater for a wide range ofbudgets. You can find up-to-date guideline prices for your trip to Falkland Islands on ourwebsite, alternatively please call our specialists to discuss your plans.JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec??????????????????King penguins, Volunteer PointCarcass IslandStanleyMountPleasantSea LionIslandDarwinPebbleIslandCarcassIslandStanleyGentoo penguins, Carcass Island