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This Faroe Islands tour allows you to grasp the beauty of this untouched and magical land. Only 1 hour and 20 minutes flight from Iceland, Faroe Islands have a distinctive character that will immediately make you feel like you landed in a place where time has stopped and where nature is the predominant performer. This tour gives you the chance to explore most of the Faroese Highlights in 5 days.
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Please note that this itinerary can be adjusted and customized to meet your travel needs and preferences. The package can also be offered as a privately guided tour if a self-drive option is not what you had in mind for your Iceland experience.
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All Year
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5 Days / 4 Nights
The Faroe Islands
Your Faroe Islands tour begins by landing in Vágar airport, early in the afternoon. After picking up your rental car, you will explore the wonderful Vágar region. One of the highlights of this area is Gásadalur, a stunning village surrounded by the highest mountains on Vágar. The drive to Gásadalur is particularly scenic: an undiscovered place, yet full of magnetic allure. In the area, you will also find Múlafossur, one of the most iconic waterfalls worldwide. The stream plunges from the edge of a cliff into the ocean, offering mesmerizing views. Gásadalur is a “must see” because of its unspoiled nature and tranquillity. After this day of exploration and nature, you will spend the night in a hotel or guesthouse in Vágar region.
Today you will join a boat tour from Vestmanna harbor. If you are visiting the Faroe Islands in Spring or Summer, there is no sight as fantastic as that of the bird cliffs seen from the sea. With a safety helmet, you will sail close to the steep rocks and admire hundreds of seabirds taking off. The region of Streymoy offers outstanding vistas. We recommend stopping in Kvivík and its Viking houses, situated on both sides of the river Stórá. You will then proceed North along the fjords until Hvalvík, home to the Faroese oldest wooden church. After this stop, drive onwards along the „buttercup“ road to Saksun, one of the most remarkable sites in the Faroe Islands.
A short drive through a tunnel connects the island of Streymoy to the eastern Eysturoy, your next destination for the day. Eysturoy offers countless wow-locations and Instagram-worthy spots. In the afternoon you will visit Gjógv, the charming northernmost village on the island, which counts less than 50 inhabitants. Not far stands the famous „Risin and Kellingin“ two legendary sea stacks whose story famously connects Iceland with the Faroe Islands.
Today you will visit Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. This day offers a perfect combination of vibrant city life and nature exploration. You will first drive south of Tórshavn and explore the area of Kirkjubøur, the southernmost village of the Streymoy region. This is a great addition to your Faroe Islands tour. Kirkjubøur is one of the most significant historical sites in the Faroe Islands having been its ecclesiastical center during the Middle Ages. The imposing ruin of Saint Magnus Cathedral still dominates the site. Here you can also visit the 900-year-old farmhouse/museum and the Ólavskirkja. The views from this small village are breathtaking.
You will now head to the capital. We recommend a walk in the Old Town of Tórshavn, consisting of Reyn and Undir Ryggi, and home to dozens small, black-tarred wooden houses with grass roofs. People still call these 14th century houses their homes today. Another highlight is the harborfront Vágsbotnur with old warehouses, cafés, and restaurants. Alongside the old wooden boats, you will find internationally acclaimed Faroese design labels.
Today you will drive to the harbor for a day-tour to Sandoy island. This is the flattest of the Faroes Islands, featuring sandy beaches and idyllic villages. The ferry takes 30 minutes and as soon as you disembark you will be amazed by the beauty of the surroundings. Drive to the uninhabited Soltuvik Cove where the sights are breathtaking. Up next is Sandur, a lush village and the only sand dunes in the Faroes, featuring also the folk museum. Following the road to the eastern towns, you will find a side path leading to Skarvanes and accessing to magnificent views over Skúvoy and the two Dímun islands.
Drive along the main road until it divides. One fork leads to Skálavík, the other to Húsavík. Skálavík sits in a valley and from here you can go north to Núpsdalur and Dysjarnar. From Húsavík, where you can still see the medieval ruins of the farm belonged to the Dame of Húsavík, the road leads to the village of Dalur offering fine vistas over the two “diamonds”, Stóra Dímun and Lítla Dímun; almost inaccessible islands. This is a truly unforgettable adventure.
In the afternoon you will return by ferry to Tórshavn. ** It is also possible to stay overnight on the island of Sandoy for a unique experience.
Unfortunately this is the last day of your 5-day Faroe Islands Tour. It is time to end your trip and drive to Vágar airport for your early afternoon flight.
Type: Compact
Passenger: 5
Luggage: 2
Doors: 5
Transmission: Automatic
(Manual option available)
Type: Intermediate Wagon
Passenger: 5
Luggage: 4
Doors: 5
Transmission: Automatic
(Manual option available)
Type: SUV Full Size Intermediate
Passenger: 5
Luggage: 4
Doors: 5
Transmission: Automatic
(Manual option available)
Vágar is one of the 18 islands in the archipelago of the Faroe Islands and the most westerly of the large islands. With a size of 178 square kilometres (69 square miles), it ranks number three, behind Streymoy and Eysturoy. Vágar region also comprises the island of Mykines.
Home to the beautiful waterfall Múlafossur, the village of Gásadalur sits tucked away between lush green fields and soaring mountains to all sides. It is one of those locations that you only imagine you will experience through photographs.
Streymoy is the Capital of the Faroe Islands and its largest town. Tórshavn is a cosmopolitan municipality, where history and 21-century modernity meet to create the city’s unique charm and appeal. The beautiful Old Town of Tórshavn is home to dozens small, black-tarred wooden houses with grass roofs. People still call these 14th century houses their homes today.
Gjógv is the most northern village on the island of Eysturoy, named after a 200-metre long sea-filled gorge that runs from the village into the ocean. Nominated by the Nordic Council for Nature & Environmental Award in 2014, this beautiful quiet and well-preserved village is idyllically located, closed in by mountains to all sides. With less than 50 inhabitants, all living in old timber-walled and turf-roofed cottages, Gjógv has an abundance of charm and appeal. Add to this some great hiking and walking trails that offer spectacular views of the North Atlantic and the surrounding islands and you won’t want to miss out on this special location.
Eysturoy is the second largest island in the Faroe Islands and offers more than it’s fair share of sights, excursions and experiences. On of the most popular places for tourists lies at the northern end. Both in and out of season the guesthouse, Gjáargarður, in the small village Gjógv is well visited. For centuries the villagers’ only acces to the sea has been through the gorge, from which the village has taken its name.
These are the most scenic and panoramic driving routes across the Faroe Islands. The name „buttercup“ comes from the symbol used to mark these roads in the free map you can get at the airport upon arrival.
Once upon a time, an Icelandic chief witch sent a giant and his wife, a witch, to the Faroe Islands to steal the islands and bring them back to Iceland. Off they went in the dusk and arrived in the north-westernmost part of the Faroe Islands. They decided to tie a rope around a mountain called Eiðiskollur, and pull the Faroe Islands towards Iceland. They struggled and worked hard to get the rope in place. Their first attempt was unsuccessful because part of the mountain split. However, they were determined and worked all night to make it work. Like all creatures of the night, the giant and the witch knew they had to hide before the sun came up, for fear of being turned into stone. This particular night, they were so pre-occupied with their task that they failed to notice the first beams of sunlight appearing on the dark horizon. Inevitably, they were turned into stone. Ever since, the giant and the witch have stood, staring westward, longing for their home country.
Located only half an hour from the capital is Kirkjubøur, the islands’ most significant historical site. In medieval times, this small village was the cultural and episcopal centre of the Faroe Islands. Today, it effectively consists of three main elements; firstly, the 900 year-old farmhouse/museum Roykstovan, secondly, the present Parish church, Ólavskirkja, built in 1111 and used as the main church in the Faroe Islands for centuries; and thirdly, the medieval Magnus Cathedral, built in the 1300s and the effective seat of power over several centuries.
This is the Capital of the Faroe Islands and its largest town. Tórshavn is a cosmopolitan municipality, where history and 21-century modernity meet to create the city’s unique charm and appeal. The beautiful Old Town of Tórshavn is home to dozens small, black-tarred wooden houses with grass roofs. People still call these 14th century houses their homes today.
Sandoy can be also called „the different island“. The hillsides seem greener and the mountains do not climb as high as they do in the rest of the Faroe Islands. Located only 20 minutes with ferry south of Streymoy, Sandoy is easily visited and well worth the trip. A large and beautiful sandy beach defines the village of Sandur, named after the beach. The big sand dunes are the perfect spot for an evening picnic after a good hike or fishing trip around the island. In the village, the art gallery is one of the main attractions. The ferry ride to reach the island takes only 30 minutes and as soon as you disembark you will be amazed by the tranquility and dramatic beauty of your surroundings. Drive through the landscapes on the uninhabited Soltuvik Cove where the sights are breathtaking and timeless. Its isolation, peace and rough nature are the main appeals of this beautiful island.
Located in Sandoy, this area is home to a brand-new and nice hotel. The area became a destination for anyone seeking overall inspiration being surrounded by incredibly astonishing natural beauties.
Dalur is located on the east-side of Sandoy. The village lies in the bottom of a relatively large valley. Dalur means valley in Faroese. A little road leads from Dalur to the south-tip of the island. From there it is possible to walk to the bird cliffs Skorin. The church in Dalur was built in 1957 and this is the only church that has ever been here.
This is the Capital of the Faroe Islands and its largest town. Tórshavn is a cosmopolitan municipality, where history and 21-century modernity meet to create the city’s unique charm and appeal. The beautiful Old Town of Tórshavn is home to dozens small, black-tarred wooden houses with grass roofs. People still call these 14th century houses their homes today.
