Unique travel for happy hikers.
– Are you looking for an active holiday surrounded by the most amazing nature? Explore the Faroe Islands, hiking with local guides, hearing the local stories and tales, observing wildlife and visiting amazing viewpoints.
The package includes accommodation and car rental for your entire stay. We will also add some excursions and ferry tickets for you, so you get to see most of the Islands in the time given.
Day 1, Friday: Departure from Copenhagen.
Arrival with Atlantic Airways. Pick up rental car at the airport. Take the short drive to the village of Gásadalur, which was the last village connected to the rest of the islands by tunnel. Enjoy the quiet and stunning view of Tindhólm.
Breakfast and accommodation at the Northern islands.
Day 2, Saturday: Hiking from the village in Svínoy.
With ferry from Viðoy to Svínoy. A beautiful hike. The hike starts in the village and we walk out to the headland called Dragin, where the English used to have an outpost during the war. There is also a bird fowling seat at Dragin, which will be pointed out to you during the walk.
Among the birds it is expected to see or hear whimbrels, European golden plovers, arctic skuas, arctic terns, common eiders, meadow pipits, greylags, and several species of gulls. Spend the night in the Northern islands.
Breakfast and accommodation at the Northern islands.
Day 3, Sunday: The island of Suðuroy
Drive to Tórshavn to catch the ferry, Smyril, to Suðuroy before noon. After check-in, we suggest a walk on your own to the village of Froðba. Here you can see basalt columns along the road. When you see the sign, Kúlugjógv, walk down to see more spectacular basalt rock formations.
Above Froðba stands Frobiarnípa. Follow the dirt road to get to the top of the cliff. Here are some old buildings from the war and there is a fantastic view. If there is time, drive to the village of Vágur to experience another fabulous viewpoint at Eggjarnar. From the village, you can either drive or walk up to the viewpoint.
Breakfast and accommodation on Suðuroy.
Day 4, Monday: Hiking to beautiful Hvannhagi
Because of its location, Hvannhagi has some of the most beautiful and unusual nature on Suðuroy. Together with the guide, you follow an old path across the mountain. When you reach the northern side of Suðuroy, you will have an amazing view of the nearby islands. Following a steep, narrow path, you descend to the inland lake at Hvannhagi. Return with the ferry to Tórshavn.
Breakfast and accommodation in Tórshavn.
Day 5, Tuesday: Day on your own
We recommend some of the following tours.
Breakfast and accommodation in Tórshavn.
Day 6, Wednesday: Visit the bird island Mykines
Day trip to the bird island Mykines, in the company of others. The tour starts with pick up in Tórshavn by bus and guide. From Sørvágur enjoy a grand sail by majestic sea cliffs. Spot puffins, and the impressive gannet, which only breed on the isolated isle to the west of the main island. In Mykines, you are accompanied by the guide to the lookouts, but you also have time on your own
Breakfast and accommodation in Tórshavn.
Day 7, Thursday: Hiking to the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands, Slættaratindur
Slættaratindur, standing at 880 meters, is the highest point on the Faroe Islands and is located on the island of Eysturoy. From its peak, one can see all 18 islands of the Faroes on a clear day. Slættaratindur, meaning “flat peak,” lives up to its name with a broad, level summit encircled by steep cliffs.
Breakfast and accommodation in Tórshavn.
Day 8, Friday: Departure
Return to Vagar Island for your departure back to Copenhagen. Drop off your rental car and waive goodbye as you return back home.
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The price does not include:
DEPARTURES, TOURS ETC.
Departure every week from June-September on request.
Total price for 2 adults sharing a double room DKK 17.215,-
NB: All B&Bs offers shared facilities. The order of the tour might change due to availability. All hiking tours are between 5-9 km long and from easy to moderate hiking level in some time uneven terrain. Visit the local tourist offices in advance in order to get further information about the hiking tours.
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