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Birdfinders have been out and about again, this time to the Falkland Islands, preparing a fantastic new tour to this superb location. We went via Ascension Island and were fortunate enough to see the endemic Ascension Island Frigatebird during our 2-hour refuelling stop. On the Falkland Islands we visited all of the important sites and enjoyed not only the wonderful wildlife but also the stunning scenery. All of the wildlife here is incredibly approachable as it has never been persecuted, and whilst numerically there aren't many different species, this is more than compensated by the fantastic view. From King Penguins gently pecking your clothes out of curiosity to Blackish Cincloides (Tussockbirds) following you wherever you go to catch the insects you disturb, and Striated Caracaras waiting to steal your lunch, the experience is unique. Add to this the herds of Southern Elephant Seals you can watch from just a few yards and the Southern Sea Lions from a more discrete distance and you have got the perfect holiday destination. But that's not all; Birdfinders is including four nights in Chile on the return journey so you will have the chance to see sought-after species like Andean Condor, Diademed Sandpiper Plover, and Giant Hummingbird in the mountains and a feast of seabirds including several species of albatrosses plus Inca Terns on a pelagic. |
Future tour dates15–31 January 2009 Additional information on Birdfinders' tour to Falkland Islands and Chile
 Southern Giant Petrel – one of the many species of seabird that can be seen on our tour to the Falklands and Chile Falkland Islands and Chile tour prices
Price includes RAF flight from Brize Norton, Oxfordshire, to the Falklands via Ascension Island and return via Santiago and Madrid to London Heathrow. All internal flights on the Falklands by FIGAS, all ground transport on the Falklands and Chile, two boat trips on the Falklands and one in Chile (subject to weather). Accommodation in twin-bedded rooms in medium-quality hotels/lodges, all with private facilities except singles at Pebble Island, all food and drink, entrance fees to National Parks and services of the leaders throughout. Excluded are alcoholic drinks, departure tax, insurance and items of a purely personal nature. If you would prefer to take only the Falkland Islands tour and either stay a few days longer on the islands or return direct to the UK via Chile, this can be arranged. Similarly, if you wish to join the tour via Santiago, we can arrange for you to arrive on the Falklands a few days before the tour and spend time in Port Stanley. Please contact the Birdfinders office for prices. |
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