Faroe Islands for Beginners
- Duration
- 6 Days
- Prices:
- On request
DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: For those seeking to uncover the wonders of the Faroe Islands , this private-guided adventure showcases the both spectacular scenery and unique culture of this remote part of the North Atlantic.
This 6-day trip through the Faroe Islands includes all local transportation and accommodation, along with excursions and entrance fees to help you uncover the best of this unique archipelago.
Begin on Vagar Island with a guided tour, before transferring to Torshavn for your first night. You’ll go on from here to Vestmanna, your base for the next two nights, offering some great sightseeing, history, and bird-watching. You’ll board a boat tour, bound for the Vestmanna bird cliffs. You can also visit the saga museum to get a feel for the Faroes’ Viking heritage. Local villages and delicious meals round out the day. The following day, visit the mountainous islands of Bordoy and Dunoy and take in the awesome natural landscape.
Pass the Faroes’ highest peak as you weave your way back to Torshavn. Along the way, you’ll visit the towns of Tjornuvik and Saksun, and see the old whaling station that once powered much of the Faroes’ economy. On your last full day here, explore Torshavn itself. The town is home to one of the world’s oldest parliaments, along with Fort Skansin, historic Kirkjubour, and 900 year-old Roykstovan. You’ll have free time to explore, and choose your own spot for dinner. In the morning, visit Bosdalafossur waterfall before transferring to the airport.
- Duration
- 6 Days
- Prices:
- On request
Itinerary View Trip Map
Arrival
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Torshavn. After checking in, there is a quick orientation meeting before you head out with your personal guide for a tour of Vagar Island. Dinner is at the hotel.
| Meal Plan | Dinner |
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| Duration | 1 Night |
| Accommodation |
Hotel Vagar |
| Location | View map |
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Hotel Vagar
Showcasing a playground and views of the mountains, Hotel Vagar is located in Sorvagur. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.
Showcasing a playground and views of the mountains, Hotel Vagar is located in Sorvagur. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.
Facilities
- Bar
- Baggage storage
- Business Facilities
- Daily Housekeeping
- Front Desk Services
- Heating
- Ironing Service(Surcharge)
- Laundry Facilities (Surcharge)
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Mini Golf
- Multi-lingual Staff
- Playground
- Snack Bar
- Souvenir Shop
- Tour Desk
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Vestmanna
After breakfast, you will head to Vestmanna. The tour goes from Vagar through Faroe Islands’ first subsea tunnel. From Vestmanna, you will board a boat tour to the magnificent Vestmanna birdcliffs. Afterwards you can visit the saga museum where you will get a great overview of the islands viking history. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant. The tour continues through Streymoy to Eysturoy and onto the charming village of Gjogv. Dinner will be served at Hotel Gjaargardur, where you also will be staying for the next two nights.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 Nights |
| Accommodation |
Hotel Gjaargardur |
| Location | View map |
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Hotel Gjaargardur
This charming eco-friendly guesthouse, surrounded by a stunning natural landscape, is located on the second largest of the Faroe Islands, Eysturoy. It offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking. Leisure options at Gjaargardur Guesthouse include table tennis and bicycle rentals. Other facilities include a TV …
This charming eco-friendly guesthouse, surrounded by a stunning natural landscape, is located on the second largest of the Faroe Islands, Eysturoy. It offers free Wi-Fi and free private parking. Leisure options at Gjaargardur Guesthouse include table tennis and bicycle rentals. Other facilities include a TV room and seasonal restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Facilities
- Bike Rental
- Fax/Photocopying
- Gift Shop
- Non-Smoking Rooms
- Packed Lunches
- Parking
- Restaurant
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Bordoy and Kunoy
Your day begins on the northern islands of Bordoy and Kunoy, known for their high mountains amongst other things. Here you can find big towns, by Faroe Island standards at least, including Klaksvik, the second largest city of the Islands, as well as tiny little traditional villages. After a full day sightseeing tour around Bordoy or Kunoy you head back to Gjogv. Dinner at Hotel Gjaargardur.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
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Eysturoy and Streymoy
You will leave Gjogv and drive towards Eidi where you will pass the highest mountain on the Faroe Islands, Slaettaratindur (880m) and from Eidi cross over the Atlantic brigde to Tjornuvík and later to Saksun. You will also pass the old whaling station at Air. This day’s journey ends in the capital Torshavn.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 Nights |
| Accommodation |
Hotel Havn |
| Location | View map |
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Hotel Havn
Located in central Thorshavn, Hotel Havn offers free parking and modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Thorshavn Harbour is a 4-minute walk away. Breakfast is served each morning in the dining room. Guests at Hotel Havn have access to a shared kitchen. …
Located in central Thorshavn, Hotel Havn offers free parking and modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Thorshavn Harbour is a 4-minute walk away. Breakfast is served each morning in the dining room. Guests at Hotel Havn have access to a shared kitchen. Laundry services are also available.
Facilities
- Airport Shuttle (Surcharge)
- Car Hire
- Lift
- Non-Smoking Rooms
- Packed Lunches
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- WiFi
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Torshavn and Kirkjubour
After breakfast, you will spend the morning discovering Torshavn, where you gain a great overview over the city, its history and its architecture. Visit the old town Reyni, the world's oldest parliament Tinganes and the fort Skansin. The tour continues to the historical village Kirkjubour - the old cultural centre of the Faroe Islands. Visit the roughly 900-year-old Roykstovan, where the King's yeoman still lives after 17 generations; Olav's church from AD 1111, named after King Olav the Holy. This church is the oldest church in the Faroe Islands, and is still in use. See the ruins of St. Magnus Cathedral, which is regarded as one of the largest cultural attractions in the Faroe Islands. After lunch, the remainder of the day is free to explore. Dinner is on your own tonight.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast and Lunch |
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Departure
Today, you travel to Vagar and take a boat trip on the "Lakeside", a most special and exciting vessel traversing the waters of the islands and to the waterfall Bosdalafossur. After lunch, you are transferred to the airport.
| Meal Plan | Breakfast and Lunch |
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Other Information
DEPARTURES:
Daily
PRICE INCLUDES:
- Private arrival and departure airport transfers
- 5 nights in moderate to first-class accommodations
- Private guided tour of Vagar Island
- Private guided tour of Vestmann including bird cliffs and Saga Museum
- Private guided tour of Bordoy and Kunoy
- Private guided tour of Torshavn and Kirkjubour
- Breakfast daily (excluding day 1), 5 lunches, 4 dinners
PRICE EXCLUDES:
- Travel insurance
- International and domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Meals and beverages not mentioned
- Gratuities
- Items of a personal nature
- Visa fees if applicable
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Prices are "from" per person based on twin/double share accommodation and for travel in low season. Seasonal surcharges and blackout dates may apply. Limited seat/spaces and all pricing is subject to change and availability. Rates for single or triple travellers are available on request - please inquire.
23 Oct 2020
