Bertha's Beach & Flatlands Wildlife
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Puerto
Stanley/Falkland Is/Islas Malvinas
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Nivel de actividad
Moderate
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Tipo de excursión
All
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Accesible para personas en silla de ruedas
No
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A partir de
$209
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Edad mínima
Information Not Currently Available
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Duración
Approximately 4½ Hours
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Comidas incluidas
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:
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.