Port
Stanley/Falkland Is/Islas Malvinas
Activity Level
Moderate
Excursion Type
All
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At
$209.95
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
Meals Included
Meals not included
Travel to Bertha's Beach -- a scenic sandy beach nestled along the beautiful coastline of the Falkland Islands, where ocean and wetland wildlife live and thrive in harmony. This Ramsar Site is named for the barque Bertha, shipwrecked here in 1952.
The island's main road network winds through a rugged Falklands landscape, punctuated by the unique geological stone runs that were cataloged by Charles Darwin. After approximately an hour, your vehicle turns off-road for a 30-minute adventure across the flatlands. This terrain is home to some elusive waterfowl, such as the graceful black-neck swan, Chiloe wigeon, silver teal, speckled teal and silvery grebe.
Bertha's Beach itself boasts a Gentoo penguin colony with more than 800 birds. Additionally, more than 80 different flowering plants have been recorded here, five of which are endemic to the Falkland Islands. Among the many are the dog orchid, the yellow violet, Falkland lavender and the National Flower -- the pale maiden.
You will have approximately one hour at the beach to enjoy the wildlife and scenery before returning to Stanley.
Notes:
Child seats are mandatory; guests without child seats should request one from Shore Excursions at least 72 hours in advance, and the cost of the child seat will be charged directly to the guests. Wear comfortable walking shoes. It is essential that you wear warm, layered clothing in order to fully enjoy and participate in this excursion. Outer layer should be waterproof and windproof. Bring gloves, a warm hat and a scarf.