Let the Bertha’s Beach Penguins Make You Smile
Overview
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Visit gentoo penguins on a pristine beach during our 5-hour tour. A bit over an hour’s drive from Stanley, Bertha’s Beach will welcome us with its white sands and crystal clear water. The area has been recognized as a wetland site of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.
Bertha herself was a ship that didn’t make it, and got wrecked by the shore, losing its precious cargo – planks of cedar wood, scattered on the beach to this day (you will notice there are almost no trees in the Falklands).
We will visit the colony of Gentoo penguins - noisy, but fascinating creatures. Lunch on the beach or in the car, your choice, might be a bit windy there.
Afterwards we will travel back to Yorke Bay and Gypsy Cove to see even more penguins on the dunes or in burrows(if we are lucky).
Lady Liz is a must see landmark in Falklands, you will have a chance to know why.
We then show you the highlights of Stanley, the capital city of the Falklands.
Additional Info
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Bertha's Beach
Bertha’s Beach is a considered one of the best wildlife sites in the Falklands. It is recognised as a wetland site of international importance under the Ramsar Convention. Bertha’s Beach qualifies as an Important Bird Area (IBA), a global standard set by BirdLife International. It is home to 500 breeding pairs of Gentoo penguins, plus a wide variety of other water birds. If you are lucky, you may see Peal’s and Commerson’s dolphins frolicking in the water. Altogether, it is a special place in the Falklands, and that is why we are proud to offer you this tour.
During this part of the tour we will watch gentoo penguins frolicking on the beach at Yorke Bay. The colony is large, and there is usually a lot going on in penguin community life! We will watch them play, interact with each other, and swim in the sea. If we are lucky, we might even see some visiting king penguins. The route through the dunes on its own provides beautiful sights, you would be forgiven for thinking you are on the moon! You will need to walk about 5 minutes in the sand dunes to visit the penguins at Yorke Bay, so sensible walking shoes are strongly encouraged! Our younger guests tend to enjoy sliding down the sand dunes - please let them wear clothes enabling that!
What‘s Included
Homemade packed sandwich, bottled water, crisps, sweets
Gratuities
Pickup points
The Waterfront Boutique Hotel
36 Ross Road, Stanley Falkland Islands
Malvina House Hotel
3 Ross Road, Stanley Falkland Islands
Options
Let the Bertha’s Beach Penguins Make You Smile
Pickup included
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent care
RomanfromHlupin,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Visit of the pinguin locations near Stanley City ať Falklandy Islands. The staff - Marianna and Artur were extraordinary pleasant people and were giving us perfect care.
Super experiance
38Duke1965,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were very excited by service and choose of places to visit. People very kind and offer as per our demands
Great experience
frantisek70400,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Marianna and Arthur - they were extremely helpful. Pity we didn’t have more time to spend.
We saw three types of...
Gillian H,,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We saw three types of penguins, we saw 3 different colony locations, all were stunningly beautiful. We travelled in comfort in a small group and the lunch provided was lovely. Petur was a great guide and helped make the day special.
They made us smile!
richard g,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Artur from Lazy Winds did a great job on our excursion. He was prompt, friendly and very knowledgeable of Stanley history and wildlife. We visited Bertha’s Beach and several other stops, see 4 penguin species in 3 habitats. Lunch and the rest of the tour were very well done. This was the best excursion of our S America visits so far. Highly recommended!
They made me smile!
Richard G,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our group of 8 had a wonderful day in the Falklands with Artur from Lazy Winds. He communicated in advance, pickup on time and exceeded our expectations for the tour. It was the standout best experience of our South America cruise!
Fabulous Tour!
CarlB,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful day spent touring Falkland Islands. Visited Berthas Beach, Yorke Bay, and Gypsy Cove. Saw Gento, King, and Magellan penguins. Artur was a fantastic guide, pointing out great tidbits of information and his Ford 4x4 was spacious and comfortable. Lunch consisted of a ham & cheese sandwich, water or soda, chips and Penguin chocolate sweets - all put together by his wife. Truly an enjoyable experience. Highly recommend Lazy Wind Excursions!
Wonderful tour!
Nancy V,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was marvelous, we saw all kinds of Penguins! And our guide Artur was so knowledgeable about the island! The sandwiches (made by Artur’s wife) and chips were so special! Thanks for a really special tour!
The best tour guide in Falklands
Justin D,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time with a friendly, kind and knowledgeable guide! The entire trip was super comfortable and breathtaking. Could not have asked for a better experience. We got to see more than we had ever imagined!
Excellent owner run
Daddyd2014,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A kind hearted owner run tour. The entire family enjoyed the experience. Well worth the money for a once off experience.
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