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Explore Faroe Islands

Explore Faroe Islands

From $ 6,260 AUD

Description

Set off on a 5-day adventure through the rugged and dramatic landscapes of the Faroe Islands. From land and sea, look out over the archipelago’s floating lakes, towering cliffs and waterfalls. Interspersed with the impressive views, this trip includes moments to meet locals and get an up-close look at island life. Sit down for a personal dining experience called Heimablidni, where visitors are invited to locals’ tables. Tour a regional farm, then eat in the farmstead operated by the same family since centuries (literarily!). You’ll tick off the well-loved sights, but your local leader will show you so much more.

Trip Name
Explore Faroe Islands
Last Updated
1970-01-01
Days
5
Capacity
12
Highlights
  • Wander the streets of Torshavn with a local who’ll guide you around the turf roofs, cliffside forts and record shops, stopping for home-baked treats along the way.
  • Explore the Faroe Islands’ well-loved sights with visits to the valley village of Gjogv, Trælanipa lake and the sea-faring stone giants, Rising og Kellingin.
  • Discover Faroese farm life before sitting down to a regional dining experience, known as Heimablidni, where you’ll eat in the company of local people.
  • See the archipelago from a different angle on a boat tour around Bordoy Island, home to the grand Klakkur Mountain Ridge and traditional Northern Isles fishing villages.
  • Dine in a traditional timber building dating back more than 900 years and explore their collection of relics from the continuously lived-in farmstead.

Itinerary

ITINERARY CHANGES Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It's important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, political unrest or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. Your group leader or local representative will keep you up to date with any such changes once your trip is underway and has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if deemed necessary due to safety concerns. , OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES A selection of optional activities that have been popular with past travellers are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only for some of what might be available. Prices are approximate, are for entrance fees only, and don’t include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. All activities are subject to availability, and maybe on a join-in basis. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination, so some pre-planning for what you are most interested in is advised. When it's recommended that travellers pre-book these activities, look for a note in the Special Information section of the day-to-day itinerary. For most, they can either be organised independently on the day, or let your group leader or local representative know you are interested at the Welcome Meeting and they can assist. Where activities are considered medium or high risk, we work with operators whose safety and credentials we have sighted and assessed. Although it is possible that you may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator. Medium and high-risk activities not listed above have not been assessed by us and as such our staff and group leader or local representative are unable to assist you with organising these activities. Activities that contravene our Responsible Travel policies are also not listed. Please remember that the decision to partake in any activity not listed is at your own discretion and risk., MUSEUM VISITS & OPENING TIMES Many sites, attractions and museums are closed on Mondays (and sometimes Tuesdays). We recommend checking the opening times of anywhere you're interested to visit and making reservations where required/possible.

Day 1 - Torshavn
Vælkomin! Welcome to the Faroe Islands. Your adventure begins in Torshavn – one of the world’s smallest capital cities, recognizable by its unique grass-roof houses. You have a welcome meeting at 3 pm this afternoon to meet your tour leader and fellow travellers. After introductions, head out with your leader for a walking tour of the Old Town. Get your first taste of life in the Faroe Islands in the quiet streets lined with 14th-century wooden houses, which are still lived in today. Make a stop at the TUTL record store, known around town as the ‘Happy Corner’ and the Paname Café, where you can pick up local handmade treats to take to Skansin. Found at the end of the harbour, this site features an ancient fort and great views over the water. The rest of the evening is yours to explore the capital.
Day 2 - Torshavn
Start today with breakfast at your hotel before a trip to the other side of the island to the isolated valley village of Gjogv. A seaside settlement used for decades by fishermen, today, fewer than 100 houses populate the space. Wander through the streets to see the sea gorge, then stop by a local café for an included lunch and hot drink to warm up after being out in the fresh sea air. Then, depending on the weather, take to the trails of Mount Slaettaratindur, the Faroe Islands’ highest peak, named for its unique flat summit. Before returning to Torshavn, stop in to see the ‘Giant and his Wife,’ a nickname for the Rising og Kellingin sea stacks off the coast of Eysturoy Island. Enjoy a free evening in Torshavn and ask your leader for their favourite local restaurants if you need a place for dinner.
Day 3 - Torshavn
Today you’ll travel by private vehicle from Torshavn to the northern islands of Bordoy and Kalsoy, passing through dramatic mountain roads, subsea tunnels, and small villages along the way. On Bordoy, you’ll stop in Klaksvik, the Faroe Islands’ second-largest town, where you can enjoy views over the fjord and learn about the area’s strong fishing heritage and modern Faroese life. Continue to Kalsoy by ferry and drive along the island’s narrow road through a chain of tunnels connecting small settlements. Along the way, enjoy short stops for walking and photos in places such as Trollanes and Mikladalur, home to the famous Kopakonan (the Seal Woman) statue. The landscapes here are steep, green, and remote, with sweeping ocean views and seabird cliffs. Tonight, you’ll enjoy what’s known as heimablidni or ‘home hospitality.’ Tour a local farm, then sit down to a traditional Faroese meal, home-cooked by your hosts who’ll join you for dinner. Get to know what life is like in these Nordic Islands from their perspective as you dine on fresh local food and regionally brewed beverages.
Day 4 - Torshavn
Rise and ready yourself for a day of outdoor activities, as you journey to waterfalls, floating lakes, farms and more. Head to Vagar Island in the west of the Faroes, where you’ll explore the incredible water features of an area known as Sørvágsbjørgini. Here, Lake Leitisvatn sits above the cliffs that reach the Atlantic, giving the impression of the water above floating. Head out on the Trælanipa walk to see this sight from its best vantage point. Continue your day with a visit to the 30-metre-high Bosdalafossur Waterfall and the ruins of buildings left behind from World War II. Later, visit a historic house that’s been in use for over 17 generations by the same family. Explore their farm and collection of historic items. Tonight, why not toast to the end of your adventure with an evening sampling the best of Torshavn’s local eateries and breweries?
Day 5 - Torshavn
Your trip will come to an end after breakfast. If you'd like to extend your stay in the Faroe Islands, just reach out to your booking agent ahead of time.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
16-06-202620-06-2026AUD $ 6,260-
14-07-202618-07-2026AUD $ 6,495-
28-07-202601-08-2026AUD $ 7,330-
18-08-202622-08-2026AUD $ 6,260-
01-09-202605-09-2026AUD $ 6,330-
22-09-202626-09-2026AUD $ 6,260-
11-05-202715-05-2027AUD $ 6,505-
15-06-202719-06-2027AUD $ 6,505-
13-07-202717-07-2027AUD $ 6,505-
27-07-202731-07-2027AUD $ 6,505-
17-08-202721-08-2027AUD $ 6,505-
31-08-202704-09-2027AUD $ 6,505-
21-09-202725-09-2027AUD $ 6,505-

Accommodation

Comfortable Hotel (4 nights)

Transport

Private Vehicle

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