Destination Comparison
South Georgia vs Falkland Islands
Two Sub-Antarctic island groups forming part of every great Southern Ocean expedition — South Georgia for wildlife spectacle and Shackleton's grave, the Falklands for accessible penguin colonies and British culture at the world's end. Both are extraordinary wildlife destinations.
✓✦8/10
Aurora Score
✦6/10
$800/day
Daily Budget
✓$200/day
Expedition ⛺
Accessibility
Expedition ⛺
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb
Best Months
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
✓18h
Dark Hours (Winter)
16h
Antarctic
Region
Antarctic
✓12 types
Activities
10 types
Our Verdict
South Georgia wins for sheer wildlife spectacle and raw adventure; Falklands wins for easier independent access and a comfortable English-speaking gateway to sub-Antarctic exploration.
Choose South Georgia if:
World's greatest wildlife spectacle with millions of penguins and elephant seals, Shackleton's grave, dramatic glaciers, raw wilderness
Choose Falkland Islands if:
Easier access including scheduled flights, British culture, accessible penguin colonies around Stanley, gateway to deeper expeditions
South Georgia
South Georgia
Wildlife photographers and expedition adventurers seeking the world's most intense wildlife encounters
Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands
Wildlife enthusiasts who want multiple penguin species, abundant wildlife, and Aurora Australis in a genuinely remote setting