Private Tour
Volunteer Point in Falkland Islands
Overview
Available languages
6 hours 20 minutes
Mobile ticket
Only 4 passengers per vehicle. Home to the largest King Penguin colony, the Falkland Islands has over 1200 breeding pairs and will introduce you to them!
Volunteer Point is also home to numerous Gentoo and Magellanic penguins and a large variety of other bird life, and also boasts a long white sand-beach on which you can occasionally find a Sea Lion lurking.
This is a semi-private tour for 4 people per vehicle (4x4 vehicle).
We will be waiting you with a yellow sign with your name, we have yellow jackets and yellow signs. You will find us easily.
Jeep departs one hour after the ship docks.
Please do all that you can to get ashore quickly as it does make a difference.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
At time of booking, cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Volunteer Point
Penguins natural reserve
What‘s Included
Include one hour's waiting time after ship's arrival
Lunch
Port pickup and drop-off
4 seats per vehicle (4 passengers and driver). Will be shared if you travel alone or with 1/2 people
Gratuities
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Volunteer Point in Falkland Islands
Pickup included
Reviews
188 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Lifetime Experience
Chinte P,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00If watching thousands of king penguins is on your bucket list, go for it. Jimmy's team is also very professional so we felt very confident to go back to cruise timely.
Must do in the Falklands
SherriR,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely incredible experience with 3 different types of penguins. The King penguins were wonderful to see so close up
We had Dave as our...
Crystal Z,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had Dave as our driver, and he was excellent. He is a gentle and kind young man who drives very carefully. He handled the challenging conditions extremely well, keeping track of the jeeps in front of and behind us while intentionally avoiding muddy sections that were too deep to drive through. The drive to Volunteer Point takes about two hours. As many reviews mention, about one hour of the ride is quite bumpy. Because it had rained recently, the road was very muddy, which made the journey more challenging. On the way back, we even saw two jeeps stuck in the mud. Seeing the penguins up close was absolutely amazing. We came from a cruise and had already seen many penguins while passing Antarctica, but those were all from far away. This experience truly completed our trip. We saw three different kinds of penguins, and as Dave said, this is the best way to see penguins on the island. We completely agree. There was one bathroom stop each way, and there are bathrooms available at Volunteer Point. The lunch sandwich was very good, and my kids enjoyed their snacks too. A few tips for future travelers. Wear waterproof shoes, as it was muddy and there is penguin waste everywhere. You will also need to wash your shoes before and after entering the penguin areas. Most importantly, get your tender tickets as early as possible. Although the paper said ticket distribution starts at 7:00 am, the actual distribution began at 6:30 am. When I arrived at 6:00 am, there was already a long line. There were also large tour groups on our ship, and their guides were among the first to get tickets. We were relieved to finally make it ashore at 9:00 am, but it was a stressful process. This has nothing to do with Jimmy and Dave’s tour, just something to be aware of so you do not miss this experience. We highly recommend this tour. It was fun, memorable, and truly special.
An Amazing and Highly Recommended Tour!
David G,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had Bradley as our driver to go out to see the King Penguins and it was an amazing experience. Have visited here almost 20 years ago and it was just as amazing today as it was then. The up-close views of the penguins is well worth it as you they surround you and immerse you in their environment. We took this tour, landing here on a cruise ship and would highly recommend anyone on a cruise that is coming here to look into this tour—a much more personal and economic experience vs. the ship. Yes, you will be off road driving through the bogs for some time to get there (be prepared—off road driving!), but it was worth every bump to get see the penguins up close and personal. Very competent driver that took great care and was excellent at navigating the bogs, especially given it had rained recently and was a bit of a mess driving through! Felt very safe! Highly recommended tour!!!!
Excellent trip with many...
Wayne H,,Dec 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent trip with many penguins within touching distance. Very windy with intermittent rain showers
An outstanding once in a lifetime experience
Louis J,,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Seeing the penguins was a marvelous once in a lifetime experience. The jeep trip there and back was fun and interesting. It rained a bit going out, but stopped when we arrived. However, it still was very windy. The driver was expert and did a great job. I highly recommend this trip.
Bradley, our guide was outstanding!! And chicken curry sandwich and treats were a lovely surprise...best excursion on our trip.
Heidi G,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best excurion...Bradley was perfect and wonderful guide. Chicken Curry sandwiches and treats were wonderful. !!!!!
Walking with the Penguins!
Departure45727298324,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Do not miss this opportunity! What a thrill! Jimmy Story's Adventures is amazing. Thanks Sean for a great ride! We had a blast! The penguin reserve is breathtaking and you truly will walk with the penguins and the sheep! Dress warmly, the winds are unrelenting but are all part of the adventure! Thanks Jimmy for the hot coffee and delicious home made chicken, curry and mango chutney lunch...will def be making these when we get home! The Falklands Islands beauty lies in the stark landscape, strong winds and the kindness and strength of the locals. An adventure we won't soon forget, thank you!!?
Book this excursion at Viator / Jim Curtis. You will never forget this day.
Willi O,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00An excursion to remember. Excellent communication. Jimmy Curtis is a wonderful person, who arranged everything down to the last detail. We had a fantastic driver, named Bean, who drove us with the jeep exemplary and masterful. In short HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!. Jim and Bean: THANK YOU VERY MUCH on our behalf
One of the best tours we've done.
Andrea F,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Please bring warm clothes. The temperature felt is much colder. You drive offroad for about 2 hours, which can strain the discs and neck. Lunch consists of toasted slices, crisps and sweet snacks.
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