Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Falkland Islands on an unforgettable photography trip. Capture stunning landscapes, rugged coastlines, and diverse approachable wildlife, including penguins, albatross, and seals. This adventure offers unique opportunities to photograph remote, unspoiled terrain and vibrant bird colonies, all in a pristine environment. Don’t miss this chance to create extraordinary images while exploring one of the world’s most remote and captivating wildlife destinations.
Our Photo Tour is timed for Breeding Season. This is the peak breeding season for many seabirds and penguins, providing excellent opportunities to witness nesting, courtship, egg hatching and chick-rearing behaviors. The abundant wildlife, vibrant landscapes, and friendly local culture make December an ideal time for wildlife photographers and nature lovers to experience the islands at one of their most lively and photogenic times of the year.
Land-based Trip Allows us to shoot in all conditions. Weather conditions can make the shot! Since we are based on land, we do not have to worry about zodiac boat landings or other issues associated with getting to and from shore. Instead, we can work the weather to capture the moments playing out before us. It could be wind blowing sand across the beach, birds fighting the surf or a peaceful day. Whatever the situation, you will have the freedom and time to work the wildlife at own pace.
Land-based Trip Means no Time Limits. Doing this as a land-based trip has huge advantages. The first is that we have no time limits. We will set our own schedule giving you ample time to work subjects in the perfect light. Going by boat means you only have a couple of hours at each landing and that just isn’t enough time to work it. On our trip, you will have the freedom to stay with a subject, work the light, and create the images you envision. Then, we go back to our lodge to rest up.
Land-based trip means fewer people. Don’t be surprised if it is just us out photographing. Each island only has lodging for a few travelers to stay and in fact, we built this trip around that availability. That means when we go to these iconic locations, in most cases, we will be the only visitors. You will be immersed in the experience, capturing wildlife images and stories playing out before you. You will not see lot of people in your backgrounds or around you.
Eight incredible Locations
The Falkland Islands are a haven for intimate wildlife experiences in untouched, natural locations. We created this itinerary to get you into all of the best locations for an immersive adventure.
Sea Lion Island: Sea Lion island, as its name infers, is a great place to photograph sea lions lounging on beaches, playing in the surf, or engaging in social behaviors. The island also hosts large colonies of various seabirds, including albatrosses, penguins, petrels, and cormorants, providing spectacular opportunities for bird photography. Opportunities include photographing seabirds in flight, nesting behaviors, and close-ups of sea lions with rugged coastal scenery as a background. Gentoo and Magellanic penguin colonies can be seen from our lodge. The remote and pristine environment allows for dramatic and vibrant wildlife photography with minimal human disturbance.
Volunteer Point: Volunteer Point in the Falklands is a premier destination for wildlife photography, renowned for its stunning colonies of penguins and diverse birdlife. Photographers can capture incredible close-up shots of king penguins in their natural habitat, witnessing their striking plumage, courtship displays, and social interactions. The site also hosts gentoo and rockhopper penguins, each with unique behaviors and vibrant environments that make for captivating images.
What makes photography at Volunteer Point so epic is the immersive experience of being face-to-face with these charismatic birds in a pristine, untouched environment. The quiet lighting, expansive landscapes, and abundance of wildlife allow for dramatic compositions. Additionally, the opportunity to photograph penguins in their natural behaviors, such as nesting, feeding, and interacting, provides a dynamic and enriching experience. The remote, idyllic scenery of the Falklands enhances every shot, making Volunteer Point a must-visit for wildlife photographers seeking epic, memorable images.
Pebble Island: Pebble Island in the Falklands offers a diverse and captivating setting for wildlife photography, making it a truly special destination. Photographers can capture stunning images of iconic seabirds such as albatrosses, petrels, and cormorants, often nesting in dramatic coastal cliffs and rocky shores. The island is also home to colonies of penguins, including Magellanic and gentoo species, providing opportunities to photograph these charismatic birds in their natural behaviors like nesting, feeding, and social interactions.
What makes photography on Pebble Island so special is its rugged, remote landscape and the variety of wildlife it hosts. The dramatic cliffs, sandy beaches, and open coastlines create striking backdrops for wildlife shots, highlighting the raw beauty of the Falklands. The abundant seabirds in flight or nesting, combined with the presence of marine mammals like seals, allow for dynamic and memorable compositions. Visiting Pebble Island offers an unparalleled chance to capture the wild, untouched essence of Falkland’s nature, making every shot truly epic.
Bleaker Island: Bleaker Island in the Falklands offers exceptional opportunities to capture intimate shots of breeding colonies of penguins, including Magellanic and Gentoo specie. Seals and sea lions bask on rocky shores, providing dynamic wildlife scenes. This is also a great place for the black-browed albatrosses,Kelp Geese, and southern giant petrels in their natural habitat. The island’s diverse wildlife, combined with its rugged landscapes and pristine environment, creates perfect conditions for capturing stunning, close-up nature images in a remote, untouched setting.
Saunders Island – The Neck: The Neck on Saunders Island in the Falklands is a renowned hotspot for wildlife photography, offering an exceptional opportunity to capture the island’s diverse and vibrant marine and birdlife. Photographers can observe and photograph a variety of seabirds such as albatrosses, Petrels, and cormorants in their nesting colonies, often nestled in rugged cliffs and lush nesting sites. The area is also a prime location to capture Magellanic, Gentoo, and Rockhopper penguins, especially during the breeding season (when we will be there), showcasing behaviors like courtship, feeding, and chick rearing.
The Neck is especially special because of its dramatic landscape, steep cliffs, rocky coves, and open ocean views that provide breathtaking backdrops for wildlife shots. The area’s rich biodiversity and relatively accessible vantage points make it ideal for close-up and wide-angle shots, often with charismatic animals in action. Additionally, the chance to photograph seabirds in flight against the expansive Falklands skies and nesting in pristine environments creates epic and timeless images. Overall, The Neck offers an immersive experience, capturing the wild spirit of Falkland’s nature in a truly spectacular setting.
Saunders Island – The Settlement: At The Settlement, the focus is on birdlife such as albatrosses, petrels, and other seabirds, often nesting along cliffs and open fields. Photographers can capture dramatic scenes of seabirds in flight, soaring over the land and sea, or resting in their colonies. The landscapes around both areas, featuring rolling hills and rugged coastlines, lend themselves to wide-angle shots that highlight the wild beauty of the Falklands.
Saunders Island – The Rookery: At The Rookery, we can get close to colonies of Magellanic, Gentoo, and Rockhopper penguins, witnessing their nesting behaviors, courtship rituals, and chick rearing. The rocky outcrops and grassy patches provide a picturesque setting for capturing these charismatic birds in action, with stunning backgrounds of rugged Falkland landscapes.
What makes these places so special is their accessibility and the diversity of wildlife they host in concentrated areas. The intimacy of close encounters with penguins and seabirds, combined with the dramatic, untouched scenery, creates unforgettable opportunities for wildlife photography. It’s a chance to capture the vibrant life and raw beauty of the Falklands’ unique ecosystem in one of its most pristine settings.
Carcass Island: Carcass Island in the Falklands is a hidden gem for wildlife photography, offering diverse opportunities to capture the archipelago’s stunning seabirds, penguins, and other native wildlife in a lush, pristine environment. Photographers can get close to colonies of gentoo, king, and Magellanic penguins, observing their natural behaviors like nesting, feeding, and social interactions against the backdrop of rolling green hills, lakes, and rugged coastline.
The island is especially special because of its relatively untouched landscapes and the abundance of wildlife in a peaceful, unspoiled setting. The scenery includes vibrant bird colonies mixed with wildflowers, lakes, and picturesque beaches, creating beautiful foregrounds and backdrops for wildlife shots. Bird enthusiasts can capture dramatic scenes of albatrosses soaring overhead, petrels nesting on cliffs, and scenes of penguins interacting with their environment in a quiet, immersive atmosphere.
Carcass Island’s combination of rich biodiversity, stunning landscapes, and fewer visitors makes it a fantastic location for capturing the wild, authentic essence of Falkland’s nature in a way that feels intimate and epic. It’s a truly special place for anyone seeking vibrant, colorful, and diverse wildlife photographs.
Small Group and No crowds. We are only taking 6 clients on this trip, keeping our group nice and small. At most of our destinations, we will be the only tourists. One of the special things about doing a land based trip in the Falklands is that you’ll find yourself in peaceful solitude—rarely will you encounter other people. Most sites offer a sense of remote freedom, allowing you to explore at your own pace and find unique vantage points to capture stunning perspectives.
Join Us for an Amazing Adventure
Our Falkland Islands photo tour promises not only to enhance your photography skills but also to provide a personalized adventure throughout these amazing locations. Immerse yourself in unique ecosystems, stunning scenery, and rich wildlife as you develop your photography in an inspiring environment.
Two photography instructors
Our tour is designed for photographers of all skill levels. You’ll have two instructors, Steve and Nicole, by your side throughout, to advise as you capture images of a lifetime.
Nature Lover’s Trip: While we cannot offer a discount on this trip due to our need to keep the group size small, this is a terrific trip for the non-photographer who loves spending time with wildlife. We actually have a number of non-photographers who love nature join our trips because we are not only fun but also spend time with wildlife, watching and enjoying the behaviors and activity.
Fitness Level: Moderate. This trip involves walking on rocky terrain and sandy beaches. There will be some long walks over uneven terrain. You must be able to carry your own gear.
