Excursions
Photo: Jeppe Kuld
EXCURSIONS ON THE FAROE ISLANDS
Available June-Sept.
TÓRSHAVN, THE SMALLEST CAPITAL IN THE WORLD
Torshavn is located on the island Streymoy and is the capital of the Faroe Islands. In addition to being the country’s largest city and largest municipality, Torshavn is also the country’s cultural, traffic and economic centre.
Torshavn is known for being the smallest capital in the world. In addition, the city is known for being a modern and vibrant city, with many cafes, restaurants, music venues and cultural gatherings. This contributes to create a cosy, close atmosphere in the small port.
The old part of Torshavn is called ’Á Reyni’, where there is opportunity to experience the old black-tarred houses with grass roofs. Also, the red houses on ‘Tinganes’ are found here, where the Lawman office and other administrations are located.
Incl. Guide / Coach
EXPERIENCE THE NORTHERN ISLANDS
On Tuesday we are on a whole day excursion to the Northern Islands where we drive over the islands Steymoy and Eysturoy. An opportunity to experience several islands and underwater tunnel passage to the fishing capital, Klaksvík and the unique Christians Church.
On this excursion you’ll have a great view of the islands Borðoy Kalsoy, and Kunoy.
Along the road, we visit smaller villages, vievpoints and a Viking Settlement in Leirvík.
Incl. Guide / Coach
VISIT VÁGOY
Via the mountain road to Norðadalsskarð where the view over the island of Koltur is extraordinary. Further on to Leynar via the Kollafjarðadal to the new tunnel under the Vestmanna strait. The 4,9 km long tunnel leads to the island of Vágoy where we visit the villages of Sandavág, Miðvág and Sørvág. A stop at the airport, before we head on to the village of Bø and towards Gásadal, you have a magnificent view over Tindhólm and Mykines.
Incl. Guide / Coach
VISIT MYKINES, THE BIRD ISLAND
Daytrip to the westernmost island of Mykines, also called bird paradise, as the island has a rich bird life. See among others the impressive bird Gannet who is the king among the Faroese birds, and only breeds on Mykinesholm. Get close to puffins, the charming little birds with the colorful beaks.
The guide leads us up the steep path to the small village – the only one on the island. From here the walk up the island starts.
This trip is an absolute best seller!
Incl. Guide / Coach / Boat
PANORAMA & VESTMANNA BIRD CLIFFS
By bus we will drive via the mountain road to Vestmanna where the excursion boat awaits. The boat sails along the bird cliffs and grottos wall. If the weather allows it, the boat sails into a narrow strait, deep grotto and close to the 600 m high wall where thousands of seabirds breed.
On the tour we stop in village Leynar, where we can see one of the favourite beaches of the Faroese people. Also we make a stop in Kvívík, where we have some old viking settlements.
Incl. Guide / Coach / Boat trip
NORTHERN EYSTUROY
Driving past the old whale station, Áir to the village of Saksun surrounded by high mountains in beautiful settings. The trip continues to the village of Funningur where the first vikings in the Faroe Islands settled down. Next stop is the picturesque village of Gjógv. This is one of the most visited places during summer time. The village is named after the 200 meter long, seafilled gorge that runs north to the sea from the village. The village is named after this gorge – on Faroese Gjógv.
On our way back we will experience the stone formations ”The Giant and the Hag” – Risin & Kellingin – a spectacular viewpoint from Eiði. Here you can also see the highest mountain on the Faroe Islands, Slættaratindur which is 880m high.
Incl. Guide / Coach
PANORAMA & VESTMANNA BIRD CLIFFS
By bus we will drive via the mountain road to Vestmanna where the excursion boat awaits. The boat sails along the bird cliffs and grottos wall. If the weather allows it, the boat sails into a narrow strait, deep grotto and close to the 600 m high wall where thousands of seabirds breed.
On the tour we stop in village Leynar, where we can see one of the favourite beaches of the Faroese people. Also we make a stop in Kvívík, where we have some old viking settlements.
Incl. Guide / Coach / Boat trip
VISIT SANDOY
Join us as we take on a whole day trip to beautiful Sandoy, one of the most unspoiled islands. Sandoy is with its 112,1 km2 the fift biggest island on the Faroe Islands and here you can still experience a taste of the old traditional Faroese lifestyle. On this trip we experience church visits, fantastic viewpoints around the island, small idyllic villages, histotical places and settlements.
The islands is named after the many clean sand beaches on the islands.
Incl. Guide / Coach / Boat trip