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Saunders Island

West Falkland, Falkland Islands
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Abtwil, Switzerland
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2012
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We stayed 5 nights at the portacabin at the Neck where you feel like being king over some 25,000 penguins and 11,000 albatrosses. It is an amazing setting with a simple standard of living, but all you need: Heated, kitchen, table and chairs, dishes, 8 beds, but mainly close to all wildlife. We did a 10 miles walk to Elephant... More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
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We loved the Falkland Islands and saw three different types of penguins while there, Genttoo, King and Magellic. Our recommendation is you use a professional guide. We used Patrick Watts, recommended oveer the interent, and he was not qualified. He dwadled for the first two hours. Our day guide could not give us any history or information on the island.... More

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Northumberland, UK
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
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Make no mistakes, tourism in the Falklands is expensive due to the high overheads that they have down there. Yes you will pay to visit the island, remember that this is private property and these people are attempting to eak out a living. It is worth noting that Saunders is far less expensive than Sealion Island. You can get to... More

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Toronto, Canada
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

If you cannot make it to Antarctica, your next best choice is to see the King Penguins in the Falkland Islands. Not only is proximity to the penguins guaranteed, the helpful guides, and the interesting topography of the country are a must see. However, the trip is not for the faint of heart. A 1.5 hr ride, half of which... More

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Dallas, Texas
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2010
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i absolutely loved my stay on Saunders Island. This is a farming island, so there are cattle and sheep dotting different areas. I stayed at the rookery. The accommodations were modest, but I had everything I needed in terms of a warm place to stay after trekking around all day. This is a self catering island, which means you can... More

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Lincoln
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2009
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I spent a day on Saunders in January 2008 & it was one of the most memorable days of my life! Our helicopter landed on the "neck" & after a downhill trek we found the most beautiful beach, packed with penguins. The Island is home to large colonies of Gentoo, Magellanic & Rockhopper Penguins, none of which are fazed by... More

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Lille
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2008
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The wildlife of this island is wonderful, but beware about the price. It is very expensive for a very low standing. You go there to see wildlife, and it is the only thing you got. The price change one day to another, from 20£ (per person) when we phone to 30£ when we arrive for staying in the farm... The... More

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