Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
refueling stop on tiny Ascension Island in the South Atlantic). Round-trip fares are
UK£2222. Travelers continuing on to Chile can purchase one-way tickets for half the
fare. Bookings from the UK can be made through the
Falkland Islands Government Of-
fice
( 020-7222-2542;
www.falklands.gov.fk
;
14 Broadway, Falkland House, Westminster, London
SW1H 0BH)
. Payment is by cash, or personal or bank check; credit cards are not accepted.
Getting Around
From Stanley,
Figas
(
27219; reservations@figas.gov.fk)
serves outlying destinations in
eight-seater aircraft.
Several Stanley operators run day trips to East Falkland settlements, including
Discov-
ery Falklands
( 21145, 21027; discovery@horizon.co.fk)
.
Adventure Falklands
( 21383;
pwatts@horizon.co.fk)
specializes in wildlife (featuring king, gentoo and Magellanic pen-
guins) and historical tours.
Trekking and camping are feasible; however, there are no designated trails and getting
lost is not unheard of. Always seek permission before entering private land.
