1: Carcass Island
	Carcass Island is simply stunning. The pristine wildlife is everywhere, from the caracaras that will steal anything you put down for more than a second, to the huge elephant seals, and dolphins.

	2: Stanley
	Stanley is the capital of Falkland. This city is very famous for its bright coloured rooftops, vibrant red boxes, small shops, comfortable pubs, convenient hotels and plush restaurants. Here in Stanley, you can actually go back in time and enjoy the pleasures of an era that has gone by. Visit the museum here and enjoy the lovely articles on display. Also go to the Cartmell Cottage and experience the life that people had earlier.

	3: Maritime History Trail
	Stanley hails back to the days when great sailing ships and early steam vessels called into port on their journeys around Cape Horn. A self-guided Maritime History Trail has been set up in the capital, which takes half a day and leads from Stanley to Cape Pembroke, offering an interesting introduction to the Falkland Islands' birdlife.

	4: Horse riding
	Go horse riding, available in Port Howard. There is also the opportunity to learn about the traditional horse equipment used in the Falkland Islands.

	5: Fishing
	The fishing season runs from September to the end of April, but September to October and mid March to mid April are best for sea trout. Falklands mullet is available throughout the period. The best locations in West Falkland are Warrah and Little Chartres, while in East Falkland, San Carlos and Murrel are good. Port Howard and Hill Cove also allow fishing.

	6: Falkland Islands Museum
	This museum contains a professionally presented collection of artifacts from everyday life in the Falklands, plus natural history specimens and a fine collection relating to the islands numerous shipwrecks. Outside displays include the Reclus Hut, an Antarctic research dwelling from the 1950s, rebuilt in Stanley.

	7: Christ Church Cathedral
	The massive brick and stone Christ Church Cathedral with its brightly painted, corrugated-metal roof and attractive stained-glass windows is undoubtedly Stanley's most distinguished landmark. Plaques along the walls honor the memory of local men who served in the British forces in WWI and WWII, as well as the great and good of the Falklands.

	8: New Island
	Remote New Island is the most westerly inhabited island of the Falklands and is divided into two nature reserves. The spectacular scenery, wide variety of breeding birds, dolphin sightings offshore, penguins, sea lions and fur seals all help to make this a popular stop for cruise ships. Those intrigued by tales of shipwrecks and survival will also enjoy New Island.

	9: Sea Lion Island
	Sea Lion is home to some amazing wildlife, including elephant seals, sea lions and king penguins, as well as killer whales offshore. It is the most southerly inhabited island, and all areas are accessible by 4 wheel drive or on foot from the Sea Lion Lodge.

	10: Birdwatching
	Migratory species, such as penguins, arrive to breed in September and depart late March/early April. Be sure to catch a glimpse of some of these delightful creatures; there are five species on the Falkland Islands.

	11: Volunteer Beach
	Volunteer Beach provides a sheltered home for more than 750 breeding pairs of king penguins, the Falklands largest colony. A few hours walk east of the beach, Volunteer Point hosts an offshore breeding colony of southern fur seals (bring binoculars); the return walk along Volunteer Lagoon provides glimpses of elephant seals.

	12: Hill Cove
	Hill Cove's principal claim to fame is its status as the Falklands only forest. Some of the spruce trees at the heart of the wood are looking a little grim but the trees on the periphery are fine. The forest area is home to crowds of small birds, particularly black chinned siskins and Falkland thrushes. Behind the forest is the Hill Cove cemetery and you may catch a glimpse of Hill Cove Farm's miniature horses, which will probably be on view, just above the grass, in one of the paddocks.

	13: Mt Maria
	Rising west of Port Howard, the walk to the top of 658m (2160ft) Mt Maria is very simple and if the weather is clear there's a superb view in all directions. To the north you can see all the way past the islands along the north coast of West Falkland. Mt Adam, the highest peak in West Falkland, rises due west and you can see to the sea to the west and south.

	14: Westpoint Island
	Westpoint Island is only small but has the Falklands highest cliffs, and is of particular interest due to its population of black-browed albatrosses. There are over 10,000 breeding pairs in total, including a large colony on the Devil's Nose promontory in the western part of the island. This area also contains rockhopper and Magellanic penguin colonies.

	15: Maritime history trail
	Stanley hails back to the days when great sailing ships and early steam vessels called into port on their journeys around Cape Horn. A self-guided Maritime History Trail has been set up in the capital, which takes half a day and leads from Stanley to Cape Pembroke, offering an interesting introduction to the Falkland Islands' birdlife.

	16: Boat Trip to West Point Island
	Experience vast numbers of black-browed albatross, rockhopper penguins and superb cliff scenery on an excursion to this island off the most north-westerly point of West Falkland. During the hour-long boat journey dolphins will keep you entertained and on arrival you can explore the picturesque settlement.