74 Days to Victory
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Port
Stanley/Falkland Is/Islas Malvinas
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$169.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 hours
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Meals Included
Meals included
This panoramic driving tour takes in Fitzroy and three battle memorials depicting the fierce hand-to-hand battles between Argentine and British soldiers in the bitter 74-day Falklands War of 1982. In conditions reminiscent of World War I, British soldiers fought to end the Argentine occupation of the islands. Sapper Hill, Mt William, Mt Tumbledown, Mt Harriet and the Two Sisters battlefields will be viewed and discussed. You will also see Mt Longdon and Wireless Ridge.
Your main destination is Fitzroy and Port Pleasant (one hour from Stanley), where the British logistics landing ships Sir Galahad and Sir Tristram were bombed by Argentine Skyhawk aircraft while transferring troops, ammunition and equipment. See memorials for the Welsh Guards and Royal Fleet Auxiliary. The settlement of Fitzroy is primarily a sheep farm but is diversifying, and you will stop briefly here to see the progress.
Notes:
Minimum age is 3 years. Child car seats are mandatory for children under 4’4" and must be requested from the Shore Excursions team at least 72 hours in advance; the additional charge is payable directly to the tour operator. Tour requires walking over uneven terrain; wear sturdy non-skid walking shoes. Dress warmly in layers with a windproof and waterproof outer layer; bring a warm hat, gloves and a scarf.