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
Options
Volunteer Point in Falkland Islands
Pickup included
Reviews
220 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Adrian (Mr Bean) Rocks!!
Martin R,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00They WILL get you back to the ship with plenty of time to spare. Don’t buy into the cruise scare tactics to get you to buy their uber overpriced same excursion!! Second, you will travel with several other Land Cruisers; point being, even if one breaks down they all carry spare tires and also capable of towing themselves if one gets bogged down. Worst case scenario, you will be in the luggage area (albeit uncomfortable) BUT they will get you back on time. Did I say that clear enough, they will get you back on time. Jimmy is amazing, we communicated via WhatsApp very effectively, and I understand from another client that email also works very well. He is super responsive and at least for me, eased my angst of being left at the cruise port prior to the excursion! BUT, take the earliest tender you can get on. Everything will be swell. Our driver Adrian (AKA Mr Bean) was excellent! He is mature man, very safe driver, even on the worst boggs he managed to make the ride as smooth as possible and even on the worst of conditions always felt we would navigate it successfully! That’s part of the adventure you are paying for so enjoy it! You will have AMPLE time to experience all three kinds of Penguins, follow the few very common sense rules (like don’t touch the wildlife or chase after them; like act like a civilized human being and you will have a phenomenal time). Highly recommended and if we ever have the privilege of going back to the Falklands we will absolutely pay for this experience again!! Jimmy and Adrian Rock!!! Note; I am a real paying client, not associated with this company and we did not receive any special treatment or anything free to write this honest review!
This trip was a great day...
Ronald S,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This trip was a great day out seeing the beautiful countryside of the Falkland and the penguins by the sea. The off road bit was interesting and the driver was very skilled finding the way down to the point seeing the King Penguins was a wonderful experience and watching them on the sea was something special.
Land Rover to the End of the World
Shelley C,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Expect a 90-minute off road Land Rover ride from the cruise terminal to the Point. If it’s raining, carry an umbrella and wear warm clothes.
Tour at the Malvinas island. We enjoyed it very much
talimr,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was very nice, the jeep was comfortable and the King Pingguin was the main attraction . We love it
Unforgettable spot with king penguins
Gabor v,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00An indescribable encounter with the king penguins (hundreds) and the donkey penguins among sheep and geese. Right on a great white wide beach. Getting to Jeaps is adventurous on the last few kilometres, but then very exclusive. Our driver Evan was very knowledgeable about the local area and did a “city tour” with us on the way back. Very individual. Price / performance is absolutely right
Great Volunteer Point Penguin Tour
Jeff D,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience and one of the best run tours we have been on . Jimmy and his tour guides (in yellow jackets) could easily be seen from the tender before we got off. Jimmy just took our names and we were good to go. 4 people were assigned to a guide (Evan was ours) and a 4x4 Land Rover or like type vehicles . We quickly departed in a convoy of 4 vehicles. Our guide was a local and was a wealth of knowledge on Falkland Island sites, wildlife, and history along with sharing many of his personal stories of growing up there. It took around 2 hours to get to Volunteer point with the last 10 miles being on a rugged off road. Similar to a safari type environment. Volunteer point is full off penguins mostly kings and Gen 2s. There were also a number of sheep and other birds there. The coast line there is very scenic. We stayed around 2 hours and returned to Port Stanley where Evan drove us around and shared much information on this area. We got back to town in enjoy time in Port Stanley before taking tender back to ship. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to visit Volunteer point and see the penguins. Evan our guide did a fantastic job!
All around great day
Jill H,Mar 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful trip to Volunteer Point. Jimmy and his yellow jacket crew are fantastic! (Evan is ready for a jacket! He was a great driver, extremely knowledgeable, and a pleasure to talk with all day.) The off-roading to get there was fun and, of course, the penguins were amazing. They put on a great “show” for us. So enjoyable. Appreciated the homemade sandwiches! All around, great day.
If you want to watch the penguins - that's the way to do it.
ilyas12345,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience overall. We got to see 3 types of penguins at the Volunteer point. It's about a 1.5 hour drive one way in a 4x4, which is an experience on its own. Definitely highlight of our trip, I highly recommend it.
Volunteer Point a must see for Falkland Islands.
Jerry C,Feb 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a 90 minute plus ride to the colony of King Penguins. The “road less traveled” is fitting, with nearly 25 minutes of off-road travel in first gear as the Range Rover has to travail nature to get to the place the colony calls home - Volunteer Point. You’ll see merino sheep everywhere, because you’re traveling to the corner of a 57,000 acre ranch. Once the colony is in sight you’re amazed at the sheer size of these extraordinary creatures. Burrowing Magellanic as well as Gentoo Penguins graced the colony made up of 1200 King Penguins and their chicks. This is an extraordinary experience and Jimmy’s crew were the most respected of the tour guides. Their equipment and experience made us feel comfortable and confident. Highly recommend, without reservation, Jimmy Curtis Touring.
Penguins Everwhere!
Tom M,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is our second time doing this trip in the Falklands with this company and just as great the second time! Jimmy does an amazing job running this company and always makes sure the tour is high quality- his people are really friendly and professional. We had the best experience walking among the penguins, not to mention the 4 wheeling trip out to Volunteer Point and back. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a great penguin encounter experience!
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