Puerto Madryn Walking Discovery Guided town walk of Puerto Madryn to discover the Welsh history of the city.
Welsh Patagonia
Join us on a guided town walk of Puerto Madryn, founded in 1865 by a group of 150 Welsh immigrants to preserve the Welsh language and culture. On our walk, we’ll see the Monument to the Welsh Settlers. Then stroll through the original settlement’s grid of streets, learn about the early history of Puerto Madryn, and visit the Provincial Museum of Natural History and Oceanography.
Duration: 2h00
Difficulty: Level 2 — Moderate
Booking code: INCL-PMY2
Min. number: 20 traveller(s)
Highlights:
• Discover the Welsh history of Puerto Madryn named after the 1st Baronet of Madryn
• Stroll through the ancient grid of streets
• Visit the Provincial Museum of Natural History and Oceanography
• The coastal area here is packed with marine wildlife like the Magellanic penguins, dolphins and sea lions
Practical information:
Practical information:
• Language: English.
• Remarks/requirements: Walking on paved terrain. We will walk a total of approx. 2.5 kilometers.
• Walking information: Walking on paved terrain.
• Wheelchair accessible: No.
Stanley - Mt William Hike Hike two historic peaks above Stanley for panoramic views and a deeper connection to the Falklands' rugged beauty.
Windswept panoramas
Leave the town behind and hike through Falklands high ground, summiting Mount William and Mount Tumbledown with your expert guide.
As you climb, panoramic views unfold over Stanley, Port William and the windswept ridges that once shaped the 1982 conflict. This is an active, off-the-beaten-path experience that offers both natural beauty and historical depth. Bring binoculars, a camera and dress for the elements – the scenery makes every step worthwhile.
Duration: 4h00
Difficulty: Level 4 — Challenging
Booking code: A-FAI21, FKPSY-OP08
Min. number: 30 traveller(s)
Highlights:
• Summit Mount William and Mount Tumbledown with expert guides leading this exhilarating mountain hike.
• Take in panoramic views across Stanley, Port William and battle-scarred ridgelines from 1982.
• Enjoy a rewarding, active experience with local insight into the landscape's renowned history.
Practical information:
• Remarks/requirements: Please wear warm, waterproof layered clothing and sensible footwear.
• Walking or Activity information: Involves a high level of physical activity over an extended period, in terrain that may often be uneven, slippery and steep. You are expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Not suitable if you have limited mobility. Distance 3.25 miles
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Language availability: English
• Activity Level: 4
Camping – Bivvy Bag (Only Bookable Onboard) Spend the night under the stars amid the Antarctic wilderness on this once-in-a-lifetime camping experience.
Just us and nature at its purest
After a pre-camp briefing and dinner onboard, we’ll head ashore to set up camp. Depending on the landing site, we may take walks to nearby viewpoints. Engage in conversations with the Expedition Team or simply slide into your cosy bivvy bag and enjoy the stillness.
The next morning, after packing up, we’ll enjoy a special breakfast back on board the ship as we reflect on the unique experience we’ve just shared.
Please note that while we aim to offer this activity on every voyage, its operation is subject to snow, ice and weather conditions, which may result in changes or cancellations.
Duration: Late evening to early morning. Approx. 9-10 hrs total experience
Difficulty: Level 2 — Moderate
Booking code: N/A
Min. number: N/A traveller(s)
Highlights:
• Sleep under the Antarctic sky with nothing separating you from the elements.
• Experience Antarctica up close in a unique way few get to experience.
• Truly connect with nature while staying warm and comfortable in Antarctic standard camping gear.
Practical information:
This is an optional add-on activity which comes at an additional cost.
The activity can only be booked onboard.
• Included: Antarctic standard camping gear (bivvy bag, foam mat, inflatable sleeping mat, sleeping bag, sleeping bag liner, head torch). Portable toilet for emergency use, emergency camping food, special onboard breakfast, and completion certificate.
• Remarks/requirements: Guests must complete the pre-camp briefing and sign a waiver. We encourage guests to adhere to IAATO regulations. Bringing food ashore is not permitted, and nothing must be left behind.
• Walking or Activity information: Involves physical activity on snowy terrain - the surface at the camp site is relatively level, and terrain getting there can be varied uphill/downhill. Short hikes also available if conditions allow.
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Language availability: English
Camping – Tent (Only Bookable Onboard) Spend the night in a tent amid the Antarctic wilderness for a once-in-a-lifetime camping experience.
Sleep like an Antarctic explorer
We’ll venture ashore after dinner to pitch the tents and prepare for a night in the wilderness. Zip into your tent and drift off to the sounds of shifting ice, distant penguin calls, and the sea lapping the shore. It’s just you and the elements. Early risers can step outside and watch the first light spread across the ice before returning to the ship for breakfast.
Please note that while we aim to offer this activity on every voyage, its operation is subject to snow, ice, and weather conditions, which may result in changes or cancellations.
Duration: Late evening to early morning. Approx 9–10 hrs total experience
Difficulty: Level 3 — Active
Highlights:
• Sleep under the Antarctic sky with only the thin wall of your tent separating you from the elements.
• Experience Antarctica up close in a unique way few get to experience.
• Stay warm and comfortable with top-quality camping gear.
Practical information:
This is an optional add-on activity which comes at an additional cost.
The activity can only be booked onboard.
• Remarks/requirements: Optional, add-on activity at extra cost. Book on board only.
• Included: Tent, Antarctic-standard mats, sleeping bag & liner, headlamp, portable toilet (emergency), emergency camping food, special onboard breakfast, completion certificate.
• Pre-camp briefing and waiver required; IAATO rules enforced.
• Subject to weather, snow, and ice conditions.
• Walking/activity information: Involves physical activity on snowy terrain - the surface at the camp site is relatively level, and terrain getting there can be varied uphill/downhill. Guests will be pulling the pulkas with gear themselves and are also responsible for raising and dismantling their tent. Short hikes may also available if conditions allow.
• Wheelchair accessible: No.
• Language availability: English.
• Activity level: 2–3.
Stanley - Fitzroy Farm Visit Visit a working Falklands farm, where you’ll experience sheepdogs and shearing, a traditional ‘Smoko’ and stories.
A Falklands farm experience
On this experience, you’ll journey from Stanley to Fitzroy as your guide shares the roots of Falklands farming.
At the heart of the farm, your first stop is the shearing shed. Watch sheepdogs at work, then step inside for a live shearing and wool-handling demonstration. Afterwards, enjoy a traditional ‘Smoko’ at the Settlement Hall, with locals on hand to share stories of island life. Wander through vegetable gardens, meet miniature horses, and explore the flower-filled grounds for insight into daily life on a working Falklands farm.
Duration: 4h30m
Difficulty: Level 1 — Easy
Booking code: A-FAI22, FKPSY-OP09
Min. number: 20 traveller(s)
Highlights:
• Watch skilled sheepdogs, shearers and wool handlers at work in an authentic sheep farm.
• Enjoy homemade cakes and savouries with a traditional ‘Smoko’ shared with the farm manager and local residents.
• Explore farm life past and present, from polytunnels to quad bikes and miniature horses.
Practical information:
• Included: Tea/coffee and light snack
• Walking or Activity information: Involves limited physical activity, most of the tour is operated by vehicle. Approx. 160 yds of walking.
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Language availability: English
• Activity Level: 1
Puerto Madryn - Visit to Gaiman: A Welsh Experience Visit the fascinating town of Gaiman, a Welsh settlement where traditions and culture live on.
Welsh life in Patagonia
From the pier, you’ll be transferred to the small town of Gaiman. Welsh immigrants settled in Gaiman around 150 years ago and their descendants still preserve Welsh culture and traditions, including religion, music and language.
While you’re there, you’ll visit the town museum and admire colonial artifacts, and visit a typical Welsh tea house for tea, cakes and sweet tarts. You’ll also be treated to a performance by an authentic Welsh choir.
*While we're excited to share the unique flavours of this region with you, it’s important to note that allergy awareness and hygiene standards can vary widely across the world. The local community providing food for this tour may not be as familiar with allergy concerns or preparation standards as suppliers in your home country or the expert chefs onboard our ships. As a precaution, we advise anyone with a severe food allergy to contact a member of the onboard Expedition Team before booking this excursion.
Duration: 5h30
Booking code: A-PMY12, ARPMY-OP03
Min. number: 15 traveller(s)
Highlights:
• Experience the intriguing history of typically Welsh town in Patagonia
• Visit the local museum and observe artefacts from the town’s Welsh settlers
• Enjoy Welsh tea and cake, and listen to a traditional choir
Practical information:
Practical information:
• Included: Tea and cake.
• Remarks/requirements: Please wear appropriate clothing, comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Walking or activity information: Involves moderate physical activity on relatively level surfaces and gentle terrain. Walking distance approximately half a mile.
• Wheelchair accessible: Yes
• Language availability: English
Puerto Madryn - Navigation to look for Dolphins Join us as we seek out dolphins in their natural habitat and visit the sea lions of Punta Loma Reserve.
Waters rich in life
Your boat trip begins by heading along the coast of Golfo Nuevo to seek out the local dolphins as they frolic in their natural habitat. We pass by Punta Cuevas where you’ll see the Monumento al Indio Tehuelche and the renowned Ecocentro from the sea, before continuing to the shipwreck, El Folias, in Playa Paraná.
Then we’ll visit the Punta Loma Reserve to see the sea lion colony and some of the many seabirds that breed there, such as cormorants and shearwaters.
Duration: 3h30
Booking code: A-PMY10, ARPMY-OP01
Min. number: 20 traveller(s)
Highlights:
• Enjoy a cruise filled with wonder and adventure along the picturesque Golf Nuevo coastline
• Observe playful dolphins in their natural habitat
• See the sea lion colony at Punta Loma Reserve
Practical information:
Practical information:
• Included: Water
• Remarks/requirements: Please wear appropriate clothing, comfortable shoes, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Walking or activity information: Involves moderate physical activity on relatively level surfaces and gentle terrain. Walking distance is approximately one mile.
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Language availability: English
Discovery Kayak (Only Bookable Onboard) Enjoy the freedom of paddling at your own pace, with no set route, on this inflatable kayak experience.
Paddling in Peace
Designed for close-up exploration, there’s no better way to take in the raw beauty of your surroundings, and the quiet possibility of a wildlife encounter.
Unlike our guided sea kayaking excursions, this experience gives you the freedom to paddle at your own pace within a defined perimeter. There’s no fixed route to follow, just time to absorb the soul-stirring scenery, before returning to the ship whenever you’re ready.
Please note that while we aim to offer this activity on every voyage, its operation is subject to snow, ice and weather conditions, which may result in changes or cancellations.
Duration: 1-1.5h00
Difficulty: Level 3 — Active
Booking code: N/A
Min. number: N/A traveller(s)
Highlights:
• Paddle at your own pace – no set route, no rush, just freedom within the designated perimeter.
• Glide in silence through the wilderness with only your paddle breaking the stillness.
• Get up close to the majesty of nature, from drifting icebergs to wildlife and glacier-carved coastlines.
Practical information:
This is an optional add-on activity which comes at an additional cost.
The activity can only be booked onboard.
• Included: Top quality inflatable kayak gear (inc. paddle, paddle jacket, boots, life jacket, whistle or signalling device)
• Remarks/requirements: Guests must have basic swimming skills and be able to get themselves in and out of the kayak on water. Please wear waterproof trousers. Excursion is subject to weather and ice conditions.
• Walking or Activity information: A reasonable level of fitness is required to participate in this activity.
• Single guests are welcome to paddle on their own as long as there are sufficient kayaks available on the day.
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Language availability: English proficiency is not required for this activity
Guided Sea Kayaking Adventure (Only Bookable Onboard) Our experts will lead you on this sea kayaking adventure.
Paddle into Wonder
There’s truly no better way to feel the scale, silence, and raw beauty of this landscape than from the seat of a kayak. Guided by seasoned experts, you’ll glide across the water with your fellow adventurers, experiencing your surroundings in a uniquely intimate and peacefully immersive way.
Duration: 3h00
Difficulty: Level 3 — Active
Highlights:
• Explore from a rare water-level perspective
• Encounter wildlife up close, without the noise of a motor.
• Each outing is led by expert guides who ensure the utmost safety and share insights, and you’ll be provided with all the top-quality gear you need.
Practical information:
• This is an optional, add-on activity, available at an additional cost.
• This activity can only be booked on board.
• Top-quality kayaking gear is provided, including a two-person hard-shell sea kayak, paddle, boots, life jacket, drysuit, and pogies.
• Please note that this kayaking activity only uses two-person kayaks. Solo guests will be paired with another guest.
• Participants must have basic swimming skills and be able to get in and out of the kayak on the water independently.
• While we aim to offer this activity on every voyage, its operation is subject to weather and ice conditions.
• A reasonable level of fitness is required to participate.
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Language requirements: A basic level of English is needed to understand the guide’s instructions.
Stanley – Falklands Nature Trek Join us as we discover the plant and bird life of the Falkland Islands on a guided nature walk.
Flora and fauna discovery
A short transfer brings you to Whalebone Cove where your nature walk begins.
The 3.5-mile hike takes you through the island’s rugged landscape. Your expert guide will share insight into Falkland life and culture, and help you identify key flora and fauna, which you can mark on a handy illustrated checklist. Look out for species such as Falkland Thrushes, Upland and Kelp Geese, Long-tailed Meadowlarks, Falkland Steamer Ducks and Magellanic Penguins, as well as various endemic ferns, shrubs and grasses.
Duration: 3 hours
Difficulty: Level 4 — Challenging
Booking code: A-FAI1
Min. number: 10 traveller(s)
Highlights:
• Enjoy an exhilarating hike through the rugged coastal landscape.
• Discover the fauna and flora of the Falklands and get spectacular views of Stanley.
• Identify native species with the help of your knowledgeable guide.
Practical information:
• Included: Flora and fauna checklist and a bottle of water. To reduce plastic waste, guests are encouraged to bring their own refillable water bottle.
• Remarks/requirements: Please wear warm and waterproof layered clothing and sensible footwear. A pen, binoculars and camera are recommended.
• Walking or Activity information: Involves a high level of physical activity over an extended period, in terrain that may often be uneven, slippery and steep. You are expected to carry your own backpack and equipment. Not suitable if you have limited mobility. Includes 3.5 miles of walking over uneven, rocky, grassy terrain.
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Language availability: English
Puerto Madryn - Punta Loma & Estancia San Guillermo See the sea lion colony at Punta Loma Reserve and visit Estancia San Guillermo for sheep shearing and traditional BBQ.
Patagonian life
From Puerto Madryn, your coach heads towards Punta Loma Reserve where you’ll have the opportunity to observe the sea lion colony. Young sea lions can be seen year-round, and from April onwards, you may see those that migrate from Puerto Piramides.
Your tour continues to Estancia San Guillermo, a typical Patagonian ranch, where you’ll learn about regional flora and watch a sheep shearing demonstration. You’ll enjoy a delicious traditional BBQ lunch with refreshments before heading back on the coach.
*While we're excited to share the unique flavours of this region with you, it’s important to note that allergy awareness and hygiene standards can vary widely across the world. The local community providing food for this tour may not be as familiar with allergy concerns or preparation standards as suppliers in your home country or the expert chefs onboard our ships. As a precaution, we advise anyone with a severe food allergy to contact a member of the onboard Expedition Team before booking this excursion.
Duration: 5h00
Booking code: A-PMY11, ARPMY-OP02
Min. number: 20 traveller(s)
Highlights:
• See the sea lion colony at Punta Loma Reserve
• Visit a typical Patagonian estancia or ranch
• Watch a sheep shearing demonstration and enjoy a traditional BBQ lunch
Practical information:
Practical information:
• Included: BBQ lunch with water and wine.
• Remarks/requirements: Please wear appropriate clothing, comfortable shoes, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Please note the tour may involve travelling along unsealed roads.
• Walking or activity information: Involves moderate physical activity on relatively level surfaces and gentle terrain. Walking distance approximately half a mile.
• Wheelchair accessible: Yes
• Language availability: English
Port Stanley - Seal Bay Wildlife Safari Enjoy a rugged off-road adventure to remote Seal Bay, home to five species of penguin, sea lions, Oyster Catchers, and more.
Off-road adventure
Depart Stanley by 4x4 and venture off the beaten track to remote Seal Bay, hosted by the Gilding family, who’ve called this corner of the Falklands home for over two decades.
Journey through rugged terrain, meet rare Rockhopper and Macaroni Penguins, and drive through shimmering Swan Pond. Then enjoy a light lunch on a deserted white-sand beach where Gentoo and Magellanic Penguins roam. You may even spot the odd King Penguin or sea lion. This is an intimate, off-road adventure brimming with wildlife spotting opportunities.
Duration: 7h00
Difficulty: Level 2 — Moderate
Booking code: A-FAI19
Min. number: 8 traveller(s)
Highlights:
• Travel deep into the wilderness on a 4x4 overland journey, hosted by the Gilding family of Port Louis Farm.
• Enjoy an exclusive wildlife adventure, limited to 24 guests per day over just 5 months of the year.
• Look out for Rockhopper, Gentoo, Macaroni, Magellanic and King Penguins as well as sea lions as you explore pristine beaches few get to reach.
Practical information:
• Included: Light meal and refreshments.
• Remarks/requirements: Please wear warm layered clothing and suitable footwear for uneven grassy terrain.
• Walking or Activity information: Involves moderate physical activity on relatively level surfaces and gentle terrain. Any walking is at guests’ discretion; vehicles will go all the way to the colonies.
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Language availability: English
• Activity Level: 2
Stanley - Port Stanley Highlights Discover the highlights of Stanley, the Falkland Islands’ charming capital, on this two-hour guided coach tour.
Small, beautiful Stanley
Your tour begins along Ross Road, the capital’s seaside main street.
Your guide will point out the town’s highlights, including Christ Church Cathedral and the Whalebone Arch, the 1982 Liberation Memorial, the Lady Elizabeth shipwreck, and some of Stanley’s original houses. You’ll gain insight into the way of life and heritage in these rugged islands, and you can look out for local wildlife like the Upland Goose and the Falkland Steamer Duck.
The tour ends at the Historic Dockyard Museum, or you can be dropped off at the Jetty Visitor Centre.
Duration: 2h00
Difficulty: Level 1 — Easy
Booking code: A-FAI7, FKPSY-OP02
Min. number: 25 traveller(s)
Highlights:
• Experience the highlights of Stanley, the tiny capital of the Falkland Islands
• Get a unique insight into the life and history of these rugged islands with your local guide
• See the iconic shipwreck of the iron barque, The Lady Elizabeth
Practical information:
Practical information:
• Included: Free entry to Nutt Cartmell Cottage and a tour pack, including a map, stamped postcard, museum leaflet and a hot beverage voucher redeemable at the Teaberry Café or the Waterfront Kitchen Cafe.
• Remarks/requirements: Warm and waterproof layered clothing and comfortable footwear are recommended. The order of sites may vary to avoid congestion.
• Walking or activity information: Involves limited physical activity, most of the tour is operated by vehicle. There are photo stops on paved, gravel and grassy terrain.
• Wheelchair accessible: Yes. Guests must be able to climb one small step onto the bus and wheelchairs must be foldable.
• Language availability: English
Port Stanley - Seal Bay Wildlife Safari Enjoy a rugged off-road adventure to remote Seal Bay, home to five species of penguin, sea lions, Oyster Catchers, and more.
Off-road adventure
Depart Stanley by 4x4 and venture off the beaten track to remote Seal Bay, hosted by the Gilding family, who’ve called this corner of the Falklands home for over two decades.
Journey through rugged terrain, meet rare Rockhopper and Macaroni Penguins, and drive through shimmering Swan Pond. Then enjoy a light lunch on a deserted white-sand beach where Gentoo and Magellanic Penguins roam. You may even spot the odd King Penguin or sea lion. This is an intimate, off-road adventure brimming with wildlife spotting opportunities.
Duration: 7h00
Difficulty: Level 2 — Moderate
Booking code: A-FAI19
Min. number: 8 traveller(s)
Highlights:
• Travel deep into the wilderness on a 4x4 overland journey, hosted by the Gilding family of Port Louis Farm.
• Enjoy an exclusive wildlife adventure, limited to 24 guests per day over just 5 months of the year.
• Look out for Rockhopper, Gentoo, Macaroni, Magellanic and King Penguins as well as sea lions as you explore pristine beaches few get to reach.
Practical information:
• Included: Light meal and refreshments.
• Remarks/requirements: Please wear warm layered clothing and suitable footwear for uneven grassy terrain.
• Walking or Activity information: Involves moderate physical activity on relatively level surfaces and gentle terrain. Any walking is at guests’ discretion; vehicles will go all the way to the colonies.
• Wheelchair accessible: No
• Language availability: English
• Activity Level: 2
Stanley – Volunteer Point Enjoy an epic journey in a 4x4 to Volunteer Point, home to 1,200 king penguins. Along the way, enjoy superb scenery in this rugged landscape.
Join your driver/guide on an epic journey in a 4x4 to Volunteer Point, home to 1,200 king penguins. There are also approximately 500 gentoo penguins and Magellanic penguins in this superb location, home to three species of penguin. Volunteer Point is approximately a 2.5-hour drive from Stanley that is mostly off-road.
On your journey, you will see many of the famous battlefield sites and remnants from the 1982 conflict. You will also pass by unique rock formations, known locally as 'stone runs', while you take in the beautiful, rugged landscape. The king penguin colony is located between a white-sand beach and a lagoon, which makes for fantastic photographic opportunities and fosters an abundance of wildlife. Stroll along the beach and see all three penguin species together. There are also many species of birds to be seen in this area, including Magellanic snipes, dark-faced ground tyrants, Falkland pipits, and upland geese.
This is an all-round Falkland experience. Learn about our history and culture, and see our spectacular wildlife.
Please note this tour is unsuitable for passengers with neck, hip, and back problems due to off-road driving. *This tour is also subject to trail conditions.
Duration: 7 hrs
Difficulty: Level 4 — Challenging
Booking code: A-FAI17
Min. number: 20 traveller(s)
Highlights:
• Learn about different cultural, social, historical, and geographical facts.
• View penguin colonies.
• Off-road adventure to Johnson's Harbour.
Practical information:
Practical information:
• Language: English.
• Included: Packed lunch.
• Remarks/requirements: Waterproof clothing and warm layers. Sensible footwear.
• Walking information: This is at the guests' discretion, but there is approximately 0.3 mile from the parking area to the main penguin colony over uneven, peaty moorland. Other wildlife areas include the sandy beach.
• Each passenger will be provided with a packed lunch, water, and an information pack. There are toilet facilities at the site. Passengers are advised to bring warm, waterproof clothing and wear sensible footwear.
• Wheelchair accessible: No.
