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Slættaratindur + Golden Circle Classic
Tuesday09:00-17:00Thursday09:00-17:00Saturday09:00-17:00kr.2.195,00Select optionsFantastically beautiful settlements in unreal surroundings!
Enjoy the heart of the Faroe Islands in a comfortable coach while a local guide tells you the stories about the surroundings.
See places like Saksun, Tjørnuvík, Gjógv, Risin & Kellingin and Fossá in one day. This is a day you will never forget.
After driving over the old Mountain Road out of Tórshavn and a stop for coffee, we will come to the unique settlement of Saksun. This village is situated at the base of a tiny inlet and is flanked by the lush green mountains of Koppenni and Melin. You will see the seawater lagoon, the beautiful old church and visit the 16th century farm Dúvugarðar with its stone walls and turf roofs. Here you will be told of the evolution of the islands and the life here over the centuries.
Next we will head to Tjørnuvík. The route will take us through the valley from Saksun with ever-changing scenery along the Dalsá river with many small waterfalls. Before we reach Tjørnuvík we will stop by Fossá Waterfall. This is the tallest waterfall in the Faroe Islands.
Tjørnuvík is the northernmost settlement on Streymoy island. The village is situated in an isolated inlet with towering mountains and a beautiful black sand beach. From the beach there is a fantastic view of the sea stacks Risin & Kellingin (The Giant and his Hag).
When we get to Eysturoy island we will experience the view from the road beneath Slættaratindur, the highest mountain in the Faroe islands. From there you will see the zigzagging road we will be driving down to Funningur. Our last village visit will be the peaceful and picturesque Gjógv on the northernmost tip of Eysturoy island. The village is named after its amazing 200-metre gorge that runs out from the village.
This tour includes: Entrance fees, lunch, beverages and coffee.
OPTIONAL EXTRA: You can add a hike to Slættaratindur to this day tour. If you do so you will not experience Gjógv and the village of Funningur but instead reach the highest summit in the Faroe Islands. Hiking difficulty Hard.
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Lake Above The Ocean + Vágar Island Highlights
Monday09:00-18:00Wednesday09:00-18:00Friday09:00-18:00kr.2.295,00Select optionsThe breathtaking ride
Guided tour all around the Island of Vágar in a comfortable coach.
You will be picked up right at your hotel or other designated area in Tórshavn. From there you can sit down and relax while the local tour guide happily shares knowledge about the beautiful sights you see along the journey.
On the tour we will stop to see sights such as Leitisvatn, Nykurin statue, Bøur, Tindhólmur, Drangarnir and the most popular waterfall of them all, Múlafossur.
The tour starts with a 45 minute drive to Sørvágur where we will enjoy a short coffee break.
From there we will drive to the village Bøur, often reffered to as the village in the Faroes with the best view. We will take a stroll through the picturesque village and hear some history. From Bøur you will see the free-standing rocks named “Dranganir” and the amazing islet of Tindhólmur.
After Bøur we will drive through the only tunnel on the island to the distant and previously very isolated village of Gásadalur. Here we will enjoy a spot of lunch and take a walk to the most photographed waterfall in the Faroes, Múlafossur.
From Gásadalur we will drive past Leitisvatn, the largest fresh-water lake on the islands. Here we will drop off those who have opted for the optional extra hike to the “Lake above the Ocean”.
From here we will drive to Sandavágur village where we will have the chance to see the Trøllkonufingur (Witch’s Finger) free standing cliff and visit the local Church. Here you will hear about religion and old customs on the islands.
From Sandavágur we will drive back to the Leitisvatn lake and say Hello to the Nykur statue and hear the legend of this Fairy Tale creature.
Then we will visit the War Museum where objects and other historical memorabilia from the Second World War and the British occupation of the Faroes is explained.
From here we will pick up the hikers and return to Tórshavn.
This tour includes: Lunch, beverages, entrance fees to Sandavágur Church and the War Museum.
OPTIONAL EXTRA: The Trælanípan or the “Lake above the ocean” hike is available as an optional extra. NOTE that if you choose this option, you will not see the Witch’s Finger, the Church in Sandavágur or the War Museum. Difficulty is easy to medium/hard.
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Kallur Lighthouse + Kalsoy Island Classic
Monday08:30-19:00Wednesday08:30-19:00Friday08:30-19:00kr.2.595,00Select optionsThe fishing town of Klaksvik and scenic Kalsoy – 5 islands in one day
A whole days guided tour visiting the islands of Streymoy, Eysturoy, Borðoy, Kalsoy and Kunoy.
Sit down and relax in a comfortable coach and listen to the stories and legends from the local tour guide.
We will be sailing with a small ferry to the beautiful Kalsoy island, where we will visit Trøllanes, Mikladalur and Syðradalur.
In Trøllanes we will visit a local Smithy and get a chance to spot some Puffins. This is also the location in the Faroes used and featured in the new 007 James Bond Movie – No Time To Die.
After a local dinner we will head back south through the many tunnels of this island.
Mikladalur, the next village, is the home to the famous Seal Woman statue and Syðradalur offers a beautiful Memorial to locals who have died at sea.
We will spend a while in Klaksvík, the second most populous City in the Faroes, and the quiet Kunoy, before heading to the southern part of Eysturoy island. There we will see a few landmarks, enjoy some stunning scenery and get close to a Windmill. After that we will get an inside look at a Sheep-House and get to say Hello to a few sheep, while hearing the history of sheep farming and wool working in the Faroes. After this you will have the possibility to shop for wool-wares in the Navia shop before we head back home to Tórshavn through the new Sub Sea Tunnel. This is sure to be a day you will not forget anytime soon.
Includes: Pick-up in Tórshavn, Bus, Guide, food/drinks, ferry ticket, Entrance Fee to Smithy.
OPTIONAL EXTRA: This tour also offers one of the most beautiful hiking trips the Faroe islands has to offer, Kallur Lighthouse, as an optional extra. This hike is graded Medium Difficulty. NOTE: If you choose the hike you will not get to visit the Smithy.
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Slættaratindur + Golden Circle Classic
Tuesday09:00-17:00Thursday09:00-17:00Saturday09:00-17:00kr.2.195,00Select optionsFantastically beautiful settlements in unreal surroundings!
Enjoy the heart of the Faroe Islands in a comfortable coach while a local guide tells you the stories about the surroundings.
See places like Saksun, Tjørnuvík, Gjógv, Risin & Kellingin and Fossá in one day. This is a day you will never forget.
After driving over the old Mountain Road out of Tórshavn and a stop for coffee, we will come to the unique settlement of Saksun. This village is situated at the base of a tiny inlet and is flanked by the lush green mountains of Koppenni and Melin. You will see the seawater lagoon, the beautiful old church and visit the 16th century farm Dúvugarðar with its stone walls and turf roofs. Here you will be told of the evolution of the islands and the life here over the centuries.
Next we will head to Tjørnuvík. The route will take us through the valley from Saksun with ever-changing scenery along the Dalsá river with many small waterfalls. Before we reach Tjørnuvík we will stop by Fossá Waterfall. This is the tallest waterfall in the Faroe Islands.
Tjørnuvík is the northernmost settlement on Streymoy island. The village is situated in an isolated inlet with towering mountains and a beautiful black sand beach. From the beach there is a fantastic view of the sea stacks Risin & Kellingin (The Giant and his Hag).
When we get to Eysturoy island we will experience the view from the road beneath Slættaratindur, the highest mountain in the Faroe islands. From there you will see the zigzagging road we will be driving down to Funningur. Our last village visit will be the peaceful and picturesque Gjógv on the northernmost tip of Eysturoy island. The village is named after its amazing 200-metre gorge that runs out from the village.
This tour includes: Entrance fees, lunch, beverages and coffee.
OPTIONAL EXTRA: You can add a hike to Slættaratindur to this day tour. If you do so you will not experience Gjógv and the village of Funningur but instead reach the highest summit in the Faroe Islands. Hiking difficulty Hard.
