Falkland Battlefields
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Hafen
Stanley/Falkland Is/Islas Malvinas
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Aktivitätsebene
Moderate
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Ausflugstyp
All
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Rollstuhlgerecht
No
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Ab
$119
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Mindestalter
Information Not Currently Available
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Reisedauer
Approximately 2½ Hours
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Mahlzeiten inbegriffen
Meals not included
Explore the battlefields of the 1982 Falklands Conflict with an expert guide. You will visit the epicenter of some of the main battles fought here.
Designed for the history and military buff, this excursion offers a firsthand look at the many battlefields left behind by the Falklands War. The islands were invaded and occupied by Argentina in April 1982; in response, Britain launched a naval taskforce to retake the islands. The war lasted just 74 days, but more than 900 military and civilian lives were lost. Today, a local battlefield expert leads you on a tour of one of the major battle sites.
A panoramic drive brings you to Estancia Farm. As you travel, it may be hard to imagine that some of the fiercest fighting took place around the low-lying, green hills all around you. There is no cover here — no trees to hide behind or mountainous caves to use as a bolthole. Scattered throughout the islands are many reminders of the war — manmade bunkers, foxholes, discarded clothing and used munitions dot the windswept coasts and mountains.
Estancia Farm became a base for hundreds of British troops. The coach will stop here, and you can step off to enjoy the views westward while your guide explains the famous 'yomp' from San Carlos and the Battle for Goose Green.
Heading east, back towards Stanley, your guide explains how British forces positioned themselves around the surrounding mountains. You will stop to view the wreckage of the Chinook and Puma, and to take in the view of Stanley and the five surrounding mountains, each of which was a battle site. Your guide provides details about the final battles that took place in the run-up to the Liberation of Stanley on June 14th, 1982.
Notes:
Minimum age is 3 years. Children under 12 years and/or shorter than 4'5" (135mm) must use an appropriate child safety seat. These must be requested through the Shore Excursions team at least 72 hours prior to arrival at Port Stanley; charges are payable directly to the tour operator. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Dress warmly in layers with a windproof and waterproof outer layer; bring a warm hat, gloves and a scarf. Tour requires walking. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, inclines, gravel, grass, and steps.