Falklands: Argentine Cemetery Tour & Goose Green Stop with Pickup

Summary

Argentine cemetery tour from Stanley with stories, tea and a pause at Goose Green

You’ll travel from Stanley across windswept landscapes to the Argentine Military Cemetery with a local guide sharing real Falklands stories along the way. There’s time for quiet reflection among the graves, plus tea and snacks at Goose Green if time allows. You’ll leave with new questions — and maybe a fuller sense of what these islands carry.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t really know what to expect when we left Stanley that morning — maybe just a drive and some somber moments. But the road out to the Argentine Military Cemetery is its own kind of story. Our guide, Helen, had this gentle way of filling the silences with bits about Falklands life — sheep crossings, old battles, even which biscuits are best (I still think about those shortbreads). The air was sharp and salty through the window, and I kept noticing how quickly the landscape shifted from green to brown and back again.

The Argentine Cemetery sits quietly near Darwin Settlement, about an hour and a half from town. It’s not flashy or dramatic — just rows of white markers and that big sky above. We walked slowly. I remember reading “Argentine Soldier Known Only By God” on one stone and feeling something heavy settle in my chest. Helen gave us space but answered questions if we wanted — she explained why so many names were missing, how families visit now. There was this hush among everyone there, even the wind seemed softer for a bit.

If you have time (and we did), there’s a stop at Goose Green on the way back. It’s small — honestly, you could blink and miss it — but hearing about what happened there during the war made it feel huge somehow. We had tea and biscuits in a little hall; someone joked about British weather being “character building,” which got a laugh out of all of us because it was true that day. The drive back felt different — quieter maybe, or maybe I was just thinking more than before.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Argentine Military Cemetery

• Pick up from cruise terminal
• Drive 1 hour 30 minutes to cemetery
• Enjoy views and talk with guide
• Visit Argentine Military Cemetery
• Private contemplation and pay respects
• Return to cruise terminal

Top questions

How far is the Argentine Military Cemetery from Stanley?

It’s about 1 hour and 30 minutes by road from Stanley to the cemetery.

Is pickup included for this tour?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at the cruise terminal are included.

What is included in the tour?

Bottled water, tea or coffee with light snacks like biscuits or crisps, all fees and taxes are included.

Can I visit British war memorials too?

If time allows and you wish to extend your tour, you can visit nearby British war memorials as well as Goose Green settlement.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, it is wheelchair accessible and service animals are allowed.

How much time do we spend at the cemetery?

You’ll have enough time for private contemplation; there’s no strict limit mentioned.

What happened at Goose Green during the war?

The local residents were held captive there during the Argentine occupation in 1982.

Are special dietary needs accommodated?

If you let them know in advance, they’ll do their best to accommodate dietary requirements.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup and drop-off at the cruise terminal in Stanley, bottled water for the journey out to Darwin Settlement, entry to both the Argentine Military Cemetery and (if timing works) British memorials or Goose Green settlement nearby. Tea or coffee with light snacks like biscuits or crisps are offered along the way—just mention any dietary needs ahead of time so they can try to help out.