It may not be an obvious pairing but for an out of this world adventure with amazing natural highs and wildlife thrills, travellers should step out on a new walking and wildlife holiday combining Chilean Patagonia with the Falkland Islands, courtesy of Journey Latin America.

Situated approximately 400 miles off the south-eastern tip of South America, the Falklands archipelago is teeming with wonders of nature and wildlife, affording a pristine environment with endless horizons and stunning white sand beaches. From the uncompromising deserts of the north through the fertile central valley, from the lush pastures of its volcano-studded lake district to the glaciers of Patagonia, Chile offers some of the most thrilling and diverse landscapes in South America.

Now intrepid travellers can combine the two for an unforgettable walk on the wide side. A stunning wildlife destination in its own right, the Falkland Islands is accessed by regular LAN flights from Santiago, Chile, making the two an easy and complementary combo for outdoors enthusiasts.

Highlights of the new tour include climbing a snow-capped volcano, kayaking, cycling and glacier trekking along Chile's Pacific coast before flying to the Falklands capital of Stanley. Once in the Falklands the trip takes in some of the outlying islands of this remote Overseas Territory, with time to explore distinctive mountain ranges, deserted beaches and varied wildlife from birds of prey to killer whales, penguins and sea lions.

Journey Latin America specialises in tailor-made holidays and group tours to Latin America, The Falklands and Antarctica. Their 20 day Walking Holiday in Chilean Patagonia and the Falklands including time in the Chilean Lake District, Torres del Paine National Park and 7 nights on the Falklands visiting Darwin, Pebble island, Sea Lion Island and Port Stanley costs from £6,711 per person. This price includes flights from London Heathrow, domestic flights, transfer, excursions and breakfast daily. For more information contact Journey Latin America (T. 0208 747 8315, www.journeylatinamerica.co.uk).

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For further information on the Falklands Islands, please visit www.falklandislands.com. Media enquiries should be directed to Suzanne Holiday or Samantha Kirton on 020 7839 2140 or e-mail: falklandstourism@keenecomms.com

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Notes for Editors:
• The Falkland Islands have a raw, unspoilt quality that entices locals and tourists back time and again.  Visitors to the Islands are spoilt for choice with more than 200 species of identified birds (including several of the world's largest endangered breeding colonies) and over 750,000 penguins, as well as whales, dolphins, elephant seals, sea lions, delicate flora and rugged geographical formations.
• The best time to visit the Islands and experience the local culture and wildlife is October to April. Summer temperatures (December to March) can reach 20º Celsius plus, and the Falklands has more sunshine hours and less rainfall than the UK.
• There are over 40 international tour operators offering tailor-made packages and escorted tours to the Falkland Islands. See www.falklandislands.com for the latest list.
• Visitors can reach the Falklands on the weekly LAN flight via Chile or the charter flight operated from RAF Brize Norton in the UK by the Ministry of Defence.