In 2019 The Falklander Ltd was founded by the partners with the goal of creating a new hotel/lodges development experience in the Falkland Islands; sadly the pandemic hit us at the beginning of the project and it had to be put on hold.
The basis of the project was one of high end accommodation, inclusive of all experiences, ground transportation, activities and all meals. The main emphasis for the operation was to offer products which are eco-friendly, responsible with the environment and sustainable. |
In 2023 after the recovery of the pandemic we created The Falklander Travel Ltd, a spin off of the main project but one that will add life to the main project. We will be using the current tour operators for products and travel services, taking care of the environment, friendship with your local hosts and responsibility.
We will create unique excursions, personalised travel for individuals or groups, and above all experience the Falklands as a Falklander where sustainability is at the core of The Falklander Travel. |
SustainabilityMaximizing sustainable practices, both within our office and on all our trips, are the ethos of who we are as people and as a business.
We work with locally-owned suppliers who are committed to minimizing waste and partnering with hotel/lodges, environmentally-friendly accommodations. |
Unique ExperiencesWe want to create unique experiences to your Falklands vacation, we want you to have a truly memorable time by adding extra products and services. We only live once! But at the same time we need to be very responsible with the environment. We want to show you the Falklands in all its authenticy. We will make sure that your holidays is a personalised experience.
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Travel Experts with Local TiesOur travel experts are professionals dedicated to providing you the perfect travel experience. We understand the needs of international travelers and combine a global mindset with in-depth, local knowledge and expertise. We are so fortunate to live here and love to share our experience
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Peace of MindMaking you feel that you are in good hands is key for us. This is why all our trips include a personal welcome to The Falklands by one of our travel experts at the airport. Ground transportation is included with your tour, wifi access and a welcome gift bag of accessories we think you may need during your visit. Your travel expert can be contacted 24/7 if you need emergency assistance during your stay or in case unexpected situations occur.
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Constant Quest for Innovation
This is the beginning for the Falklander Travel but we are already searching for new ways to improve our trips and operations, and we are constantly on the look-out for new activities, experiences, and technologies to integrate into our work to support our team, our partners, and our clients.
We hope we will be able to offer you a Falklander experience in one of our hotel/lodges in years to come.
We hope we will be able to offer you a Falklander experience in one of our hotel/lodges in years to come.
Meet the Founders:
Vanessa Ramirez
Vanessa was born in Chile, but decided to go on an adventure and came to the Falkland Islands in 2004 to work for a year in Alex's restaurant 'The Falklands Brasserie'. Such is the lure of the Islands, almost 20 years later she is still here!
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"I came to the Islands thinking I’d head back to Chile to continue my studies; instead I made the Falklands my home. I fell in love with the place and the people, the nature and the wildlife. I loved my job but over the years I have done different jobs, some in hospitality and others in administration. I have travelled extensively and I'm very passionate about customer care and hospitality. I want to share my experience and make more friends. I invite you to visit us and see for yourself why we have made the Falklands our home and understand our passion for the place'".
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Alex Olmedo
Alex, born in Chile, studied hospitality/tourism and then came to the Falklands in 1990 to work at one of the Stanley hotels as a Chef and continued to progress in his career over the years until he opened his first restaurant and now owns The Waterfront Boutique Hotel.
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“From the first day I arrived in the Falkland Islands I was welcomed with blue skies and tremendous warmth from the local community. I decided to travel extensively during the early years of my career and gained a lot of knowledge in the hospitality industry which I decided to apply in the Falklands. It was very important for me to develop new concepts and build on consistent service and high quality food with a local flavour. I'm passionate about hospitality and where it can take us into the future of land-based tourism. The Falklands is unique in comparison to many other destinations with its amazing wildlife, landscapes, tranquillity, the people and all the things 'Falklands' which makes this place so special. I'm delighted to be able to share my experience and beauty of this land which is home to me and my dogs.”
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