jantoby Posted April 20, 2020 #26 Share Posted April 20, 2020 Chances are that if the weather's not safe for flying, it won't be safe for tenders to operate either. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Roger88 Posted April 20, 2020 #27 Share Posted April 20, 2020 On 6/23/2018 at 10:38 PM, MVPinBoynton said: Its all about the King Penguins. Book a private excursion to see them at Volunteer Point. It is an awesome experience. You can see lots of photos of our Falkland Islands tour in our review on our website that is linked to in my signature. Do they attack people who walk around like that? Isnt it dangerous? And yes, its like the most intersting attraction place there, to go see penguins. I only saw this picture on Discovery Channel and Animal Planet and I never thought that there are many excursions like that.. especially on Fakland-islands. I always thought that the only way to get there would be on a fishing boat or something. Sure you had good time there Link to post Share on other sites
MVPinBoynton Posted April 20, 2020 #28 Share Posted April 20, 2020 2 hours ago, Roger88 said: Do they attack people who walk around like that? Isnt it dangerous? And yes, its like the most intersting attraction place there, to go see penguins. I only saw this picture on Discovery Channel and Animal Planet and I never thought that there are many excursions like that.. especially on Fakland-islands. I always thought that the only way to get there would be on a fishing boat or something. Sure you had good time there The penguins don't pay much attention to humans. Most of them stay together with the group. It was a truly amazing experience to see these gorgeous creatures. I think it was probably my late wife's favorite thing she ever did of the many places we visited all over the world. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
HALrunner Posted April 22, 2020 #29 Share Posted April 22, 2020 On 4/20/2020 at 3:54 AM, jantoby said: Chances are that if the weather's not safe for flying, it won't be safe for tenders to operate either. Good point. I was just hoping that if they could fly, the company might offer a plan B and go by land. What you suggest makes more sense, thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
Budget Queen Posted April 24, 2020 #30 Share Posted April 24, 2020 On 4/21/2020 at 8:28 PM, HALrunner said: Good point. I was just hoping that if they could fly, the company might offer a plan B and go by land. What you suggest makes more sense, thanks! I disagree. These are not canceled based on the same points. Each can operate independently- with its own limitations. As I already mentioned- These flights tours are usually scheduled after the vehicle access tours. So timing simply is a big limitation. The land trips require people to be on first tenders. Why not not ask the vendor? If flights are canceled early you’d need the ability for contact and getting on first tenders. Link to post Share on other sites
Sea42 Posted August 8, 2020 #31 Share Posted August 8, 2020 From what I could find online the helicopter was about $80 pp more than than land option. Definitely worth it to me! Link to post Share on other sites
Budget Queen Posted August 10, 2020 #32 Share Posted August 10, 2020 On 8/8/2020 at 7:25 PM, Sea42 said: From what I could find online the helicopter was about $80 pp more than than land option. Definitely worth it to me! Have no clue where you are looking but, incorrect. Falkland Islands Helicopter service is 349 pounds ($450 US) pp. So a LOT more by air, compared to by "road". More than double. Look further for accurate information. Link to post Share on other sites
Sea42 Posted August 10, 2020 #33 Share Posted August 10, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Budget Queen said: Have no clue where you are looking but, incorrect. Falkland Islands Helicopter service is 349 pounds ($450 US) pp. So a LOT more by air, compared to by "road". More than double. Look further for accurate information. You are absolutely right! It should have read $180 pp! That is worth the cost to us. My husband has back problems and there is no way the "road" trip would be possible for him. I am seeing $273 pp for the road trip. Two different vendors. Maybe they are a 3rd party booking agency? Edited August 10, 2020 by Sea42 Link to post Share on other sites
Budget Queen Posted August 10, 2020 #34 Share Posted August 10, 2020 18 minutes ago, Sea42 said: You are absolutely right! It should have read $180 pp! That is worth the cost to us. My husband has back problems and there is no way the "road" trip would be possible for him. I am seeing $273 pp for the road trip. Two different vendors. Maybe they are a 3rd party booking agency? You're still off. I never use any third party vendors. It's grossly superior to book direct, and be done with it. NO middle men. And this past season- rates were $200 US per person. Your searches aren't the best. and I would think, need some significant changes for accuracy and completeness? 🙂 However with back problems, this trip may be out anyway? Volunteer Point requires, long distances of uneven multi surface walking, scrub, dirt, sand. There aren't any paths or trails. It's also up and down hills. If there are additional ambulation issues- meaning , not having full range, then, you are going to miss out on the significant highlights of this. The King rookery is no where near the parking lot. ( and it hasn't moved in the 10 years I've been going there- every year) I would think it's also essential to get down to the sea, a distance in another direction. Helicopter tours will be using the SAME parking lot to stage to/from. Link to post Share on other sites
jantoby Posted August 10, 2020 #35 Share Posted August 10, 2020 19 minutes ago, Sea42 said: You are absolutely right! It should have read $180 pp! That is worth the cost to us. My husband has back problems and there is no way the "road" trip would be possible for him. I am seeing $273 pp for the road trip. Two different vendors. Maybe they are a 3rd party booking agency? My friend and I had a wonderful time at Volunteer Point by helicopter. He's in his 80s and walks with a stick, and had absolutely no problems at all. I'm sure you'll love it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
capriccio Posted August 10, 2020 #36 Share Posted August 10, 2020 15 minutes ago, Sea42 said: I am seeing $273 pp for the road trip. Two different vendors. Maybe they are a 3rd party booking agency? Did you check Patrick Watts ($195 in Dec 2016) and Estancia (about the same IIRC)? Obviously prices change over time but that would be an awfully big increase. Patrick Watts: pwatts@horizon.co.fk Estancia: http://estancia-excursions.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
Sea42 Posted August 10, 2020 #37 Share Posted August 10, 2020 19 minutes ago, Budget Queen said: You're still off. I never use any third party vendors. It's grossly superior to book direct, and be done with it. NO middle men. And this past season- rates were $200 US per person. Your searches aren't the best. and I would think, need some significant changes for accuracy and completeness? 🙂 However with back problems, this trip may be out anyway? Volunteer Point requires, long distances of uneven multi surface walking, scrub, dirt, sand. There aren't any paths or trails. It's also up and down hills. If there are additional ambulation issues- meaning , not having full range, then, you are going to miss out on the significant highlights of this. The King rookery is no where near the parking lot. ( and it hasn't moved in the 10 years I've been going there- every year) I would think it's also essential to get down to the sea, a distance in another direction. Helicopter tours will be using the SAME parking lot to stage to/from. Granted I didn't do an extensive search because I knew it wasn't an option for us but this is what I found: https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g294271-d11463122-Volunteer_Point_in_Falkland_Islands-East_Falkland.html https://www.viator.com/tours/Falkland-Islands/Volunteer-Point-in-Falkland-Islands/d25958-5640P50 Link to post Share on other sites
Budget Queen Posted August 10, 2020 #38 Share Posted August 10, 2020 1 minute ago, Sea42 said: Granted I didn't do an extensive search because I knew it wasn't an option for us but this is what I found: https://www.tripadvisor.com/AttractionProductReview-g294271-d11463122-Volunteer_Point_in_Falkland_Islands-East_Falkland.html https://www.viator.com/tours/Falkland-Islands/Volunteer-Point-in-Falkland-Islands/d25958-5640P50 VIATOR- says it all. Sorry, nope. 😉 Link to post Share on other sites
Sea42 Posted August 10, 2020 #39 Share Posted August 10, 2020 17 minutes ago, jantoby said: My friend and I had a wonderful time at Volunteer Point by helicopter. He's in his 80s and walks with a stick, and had absolutely no problems at all. I'm sure you'll love it. Thanks, my husband has no walking issues. His back actually feels better walking than sitting! I think it is a great alternative and it will also give us time before most of the other tours arrive as we will be on the first flight in the morning. We're just keeping our fingers crossed that the world health situation improves! Link to post Share on other sites
Sea42 Posted August 10, 2020 #40 Share Posted August 10, 2020 3 minutes ago, Budget Queen said: VIATOR- says it all. Sorry, nope. 😉 Yes, we never book with a third party vendor but as I said I didn't bother looking into too much because it wasn't an option for us. We all have different priorities. For us the comfort and enjoyment of the tour is as important as the money. Link to post Share on other sites
Budget Queen Posted August 10, 2020 #41 Share Posted August 10, 2020 4 minutes ago, Sea42 said: Thanks, my husband has no walking issues. His back actually feels better walking than sitting! I think it is a great alternative and it will also give us time before most of the other tours arrive as we will be on the first flight in the morning. We're just keeping our fingers crossed that the world health situation improves! Sounds like a great option then, in your case. BUT, I strongly suggest, book your tour DIRECT with the vendor. https://falklandshelicopterservices.com/ Link to post Share on other sites
Sea42 Posted August 10, 2020 #42 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Just now, Budget Queen said: Sounds like a great option then, in your case. BUT, I strongly suggest, book your tour DIRECT with the vendor. https://falklandshelicopterservices.com/ Thanks, we are already booked. Link to post Share on other sites
jantoby Posted August 10, 2020 #43 Share Posted August 10, 2020 4 minutes ago, Sea42 said: Thanks, we are already booked. Have a fantastic time! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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