Faroe Islands Workshop

Vagar Island Full-Day Guided Tour from Torshavn

Vestmanna Bird Cliffs and Viking Settlements From Tórshavn

Fugloy Island | Edge Of The World

Kallur Lighthouse and Highlights of the North Full-Day Tour

Full-day Lake Above The Ocean and Cliffs Tour from Tórshavn

Waterfall Tour in Faroe Islands

Vagar Island Highlights | Private Tour

4-Day Classic Faroe Islands Tour Summer Package

Súðuroy Island Day Tour, Faroe Islands

Vestmanna Bird Cliffs | Hiking Fyri Vestan

Highlights of the North - Six Islands In One Day

Wonders of Vágar Island | Private Experience

Private Full-Day Tour Golden Circle Faroe Islands with Lunch

Full-Day Mykines Hiking Tour from Torshavn with Puffins

Vestmanna Bird Cliffs & Viking Settlements | Private Tour

Unique Experiences and Things To Do In Faroe Islands | Culture Trip

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Itinerary Day 1: Faroe islands Stop At: Mulafossur Waterfall, Gasadalur, Vagar Island Faroe Islands The Faroe Islands are a small cluster of 18 mountainous islands in the middle of the North-Atlantic, halfway between Iceland and Scotland. This fact might give you an idea of how they are and why they are such a paradise for landscape photographers like Scotland and Iceland. The 18 islands are separated by narrow sounds and fjords hold the population of nearly 50.000 people and the excellent infrastructure makes it easy to travel around. We are planning a Photo Workshop in the Faroe Islands on May 4-11 2020 which includes both photo and video tutoring and of course visiting the most magical locations on the islands In 7 days and 6 nights you can get to know the islands and enjoy their rugged landscapes, tiny villages, towering mountains and deep fjords. The workshop is limited to 6 people and your two Photo and video guides are Páll Jökull Pétursson, a professional landscape photographer from Iceland and Arjan Wilmsen from Dedication Photography, a landscape and outdoor photographer based in the Netherlands. Transport in a Mini-van. Clothing according to season and weather, good hiking boots and your camera, tripod and drone if you have one. Duration: 1 hour Meals included: • Breakfast Accommodation included: Vagar Hotel Day 2: Faroe Islands Stop At: Mulafossur Waterfall, Gasadalur, Vagar Island Faroe Islands The Faroe Islands are a small cluster of 18 mountainous islands in the middle of the North-Atlantic, halfway between Iceland and Scotland. This fact might give you an idea of how they are and why they are such a paradise for landscape photographers like Scotland and Iceland. The 18 islands are separated by narrow sounds and fjords hold the population of nearly 50.000 people and the excellent infrastructure makes it easy to travel around. We are planning a Photo Workshop in the Faroe Islands on May 4-11 2020 which includes both photo and video tutoring and of course visiting the most magical locations on the islands In 7 days and 6 nights you can get to know the islands and enjoy their rugged landscapes, tiny villages, towering mountains and deep fjords. The workshop is limited to 6 people and your two Photo and video guides are Páll Jökull Pétursson, a professional landscape photographer from Iceland and Arjan Wilmsen from Dedication Photography, a landscape and outdoor photographer based in the Netherlands. Transport in a Mini-van. Clothing according to season and weather, good hiking boots and your camera, tripod and drone if you have one. Duration: 1 hour Meals included: • Breakfast Accommodation included: Vagar Hotel Day 3: Faroe Islands Stop At: Mulafossur Waterfall, Gasadalur, Vagar Island Faroe Islands The Faroe Islands are a small cluster of 18 mountainous islands in the middle of the North-Atlantic, halfway between Iceland and Scotland. This fact might give you an idea of how they are and why they are such a paradise for landscape photographers like Scotland and Iceland. The 18 islands are separated by narrow sounds and fjords hold the population of nearly 50.000 people and the excellent infrastructure makes it easy to travel around. We are planning a Photo Workshop in the Faroe Islands on May 4-11 2020 which includes both photo and video tutoring and of course visiting the most magical locations on the islands In 7 days and 6 nights you can get to know the islands and enjoy their rugged landscapes, tiny villages, towering mountains and deep fjords. The workshop is limited to 6 people and your two Photo and video guides are Páll Jökull Pétursson, a professional landscape photographer from Iceland and Arjan Wilmsen from Dedication Photography, a landscape and outdoor photographer based in the Netherlands. Transport in a Mini-van. Clothing according to season and weather, good hiking boots and your camera, tripod and drone if you have one. Duration: 1 hour Meals included: • Breakfast Accommodation included: Vagar Hotel Day 4: Faroe Islands Stop At: Mulafossur Waterfall, Gasadalur, Vagar Island Faroe Islands The Faroe Islands are a small cluster of 18 mountainous islands in the middle of the North-Atlantic, halfway between Iceland and Scotland. This fact might give you an idea of how they are and why they are such a paradise for landscape photographers like Scotland and Iceland. The 18 islands are separated by narrow sounds and fjords hold the population of nearly 50.000 people and the excellent infrastructure makes it easy to travel around. We are planning a Photo Workshop in the Faroe Islands on May 4-11 2020 which includes both photo and video tutoring and of course visiting the most magical locations on the islands In 7 days and 6 nights you can get to know the islands and enjoy their rugged landscapes, tiny villages, towering mountains and deep fjords. The workshop is limited to 6 people and your two Photo and video guides are Páll Jökull Pétursson, a professional landscape photographer from Iceland and Arjan Wilmsen from Dedication Photography, a landscape and outdoor photographer based in the Netherlands. Transport in a Mini-van. Clothing according to season and weather, good hiking boots and your camera, tripod and drone if you have one. Duration: 1 hour Meals included: • Breakfast Accommodation included: Vagar hotel Day 5: Faroe Islands Stop At: Mulafossur Waterfall, Gasadalur, Vagar Island Faroe Islands The Faroe Islands are a small cluster of 18 mountainous islands in the middle of the North-Atlantic, halfway between Iceland and Scotland. This fact might give you an idea of how they are and why they are such a paradise for landscape photographers like Scotland and Iceland. The 18 islands are separated by narrow sounds and fjords hold the population of nearly 50.000 people and the excellent infrastructure makes it easy to travel around. We are planning a Photo Workshop in the Faroe Islands on May 4-11 2020 which includes both photo and video tutoring and of course visiting the most magical locations on the islands In 7 days and 6 nights you can get to know the islands and enjoy their rugged landscapes, tiny villages, towering mountains and deep fjords. The workshop is limited to 6 people and your two Photo and video guides are Páll Jökull Pétursson, a professional landscape photographer from Iceland and Arjan Wilmsen from Dedication Photography, a landscape and outdoor photographer based in the Netherlands. Transport in a Mini-van. Clothing according to season and weather, good hiking boots and your camera, tripod and drone if you have one. Duration: 1 hour Meals included: • Breakfast Accommodation included: Vagar hotel Day 6: Faroe Islands Stop At: Mulafossur Waterfall, Gasadalur, Vagar Island Faroe Islands The Faroe Islands are a small cluster of 18 mountainous islands in the middle of the North-Atlantic, halfway between Iceland and Scotland. This fact might give you an idea of how they are and why they are such a paradise for landscape photographers like Scotland and Iceland. The 18 islands are separated by narrow sounds and fjords hold the population of nearly 50.000 people and the excellent infrastructure makes it easy to travel around. We are planning a Photo Workshop in the Faroe Islands on May 4-11 2020 which includes both photo and video tutoring and of course visiting the most magical locations on the islands In 7 days and 6 nights you can get to know the islands and enjoy their rugged landscapes, tiny villages, towering mountains and deep fjords. The workshop is limited to 6 people and your two Photo and video guides are Páll Jökull Pétursson, a professional landscape photographer from Iceland and Arjan Wilmsen from Dedication Photography, a landscape and outdoor photographer based in the Netherlands. Transport in a Mini-van. Clothing according to season and weather, good hiking boots and your camera, tripod and drone if you have one. Duration: 1 hour Meals included: • Breakfast Accommodation included: Vagar Hotel

A landscape photography workshop in the Faroe Islands. We are planning a Photography Workshop in the Faroe Islands on May 1-7 2022 which includes both photo and video tutoring and of course visiting the most magical locations on the islands. In 7 days and 6 nights you can get to know the islands and enjoy their rugged landscapes, tiny villages, towering mountains and deep fjords. The workshop is limited to 6 people and your two Photo and video guides are Páll Jökull Pétursson, a professional landscape photographer from Iceland and Arjan Wilmsen a landscape photographer from Holland.

Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product Stop At: Streymoy, Streymoy Pickup and drop-off from all hotels and designated places in Tórshavn. Duration: 45 minutes Stop At: Sandavagur, Sandavagur, Vagar Island Sandavágur is a town on the south coast of the Faroese island of Vágar. The name Sandavágur means sandy bay and refers to the sandy beach which used to be much larger than present. From one point in Sandavágur you can get a view of all the southern islands in the Faroes. Duration: 30 minutes Pass By: Midvagur, Midvagur, Vagar Island Located on the south coast of the island of Vágar, Miðvágur is the largest town on this island. For years, Miðvágur has been known as a good location for whaling and traditionally, bells would ring with the cry "Grindaboð!" - "Pilot whale ahoy!" Stop At: Norðradalur, Faroe Islands Norðradalur is a village on the western coast of the Faroese island of Streymoy in Tórshavn Municipality. The 2002 population was 18. The village lies in a large valley surrounded be steep cliffs and the ocean, with a beautiful view over Koltur. Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Gasadalur, Gasadalur, Vagar Island Gásadalur is located on the edge of Mykinesfjørður, surrounded by the highest mountains on Vágar. Árnafjall towers to a height of 722 metres to the north, and Eysturtindur to the east is 715 metres high. Here too, the view south to Tindhólmur and Gáshólmur is quite magnificent. Eysturtindur translates to English as "the Peak in the East The boat landing site is very poor, because it is located somewhat higher than the seashore. So if the residents wanted to fish, they were obliged to keep their boats near Bøur. In 1940, during the British occupation of the Faroe Islands, a stairway was built from the beach up to the village. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Mulafossur Waterfall, Gasadalur, Vagar Island Faroe Islands Múlafossur is a must-see for any visitor to the Faroe Islands! One of the biggest tourist attraction on the Faroe Islands, and for good reason. The view on Gásadalur and Múlafossur is spectacular: the waterfall just falls off the island. A breathtaking panorama both towards the village and the close-by Mykines island. Duration: 30 minutes Pass By: Lake Leitisvatn, Vagar Island Faroe Islands The lake is located very close to the ocean, but its surface is about 40 meters above the level of sea. It is surrounded by a higher cliff which prevents it from emptying fully into the ocean, the waterfall Bøsdalafossur being the outlet. The greater height of the cliffs on either side of Bøsdalafossur can give the illusion from certain perspectives that the lake is higher above sea level than it is. Stop At: Bøur, Faroe Islands Bøur is a small village on the west-side of Vágar on the north side of Sørvágsfjørður, Faroe Islands. It has views over the sea and the rocky islet Tindhólmur with its many peaks, Gáshólmur and the two "drangar" (tall, pointed clifftops sticking up from the sea). This motif is known on many paintings and photographs. The old houses in the village are bunched together with narrow lanes between them, and at the western end stands the cozy church, which was built in 1865. Bøur is an ancient settlement and is mentioned in the so-called Dog Letter dating from 1350 AD, but it is probably older. The village is also mentioned as having a church in a document dated 1710, but it is not known when the first village church was built. Duration: 45 minutes

Join this whole day guided tour, that begins and ends right at your hotel in Tórshavn. After leaving Tórshavn the journey takes us by the old mountain road towards Vágoy and on the way, we will make two photo stops were we can see the island of Koltur Norðradalur. We drive through the first subsea tunnel that was finished in 2002 and are now on the island of Vágoy. We drive across the whole island to the village of Gásadalur, were the famous waterfall, Múlafossur is located. We will leave the bus and walk around the village, where there will be several photo opportunities. We will visit the villages of Gásadalur, Bøur and Sandavágur and on the way we will make various photo stops, including the islet Tindhólmur and Drangarnir, which are becoming more and more famous everyday around the world. When we have visited all the villages, you will have the option to hike to one of the most famous places in the Faroe Islands, Trælanípan or also called "lake above the ocean".

Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product Stop At: Streymoy, Streymoy The village Leynar is on the western coast of the island of Streymoy in the municipality of Kvívíkar. The 2005 population was 120. Leynar is the birthplace of Faroese actor Sverri Egholm (1930–2001) and domicile of the poet Guðrið Helmsdal. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Kvívík, Faroe Islands Kvívík is one of the oldest settlements in the Faroes and excavations have shown the remains of Viking houses. The oldest current house in Kvívík was built in the 18th century. There have been other churches, the present one was built in 1903. The village got a school in 1907. Pupils from the villages Kvívík, Stykkið, Leynar and Skælingur go there until 7th grade. When they start in the 8th grade they will attend the school in Vestmanna. The present school was founded on 22 August 1976. In 2010 a new building was built for multipurpose kindergarten, which was named Áarlon. It has rooms for children from the ages 0 to 8. There is a rowing club in Kvívík. It is called Kvívíkar Sóknar Róðrarfelag. One of their boats which is called Junkarin won the Faroese championship for 5-mannafør women in 2011. The same boat won the championship in the boys' category in 1975, 1976 and in 1998. Duration: 45 minutes Stop At: Vestmannabjørgini Sp/F, 6, 350 Fjarðarvegur, Vestmanna 350, Faroe Islands Step aboard a boat and go on an unforgettable adventure to Vestmanna Sea Cliffs. On this classic Faroe Islands experience you will have the opportunity to see some of the most remarkable coastline in the Faroe Islands. The trip departs from the harbour in Vestmanna, a village in impressive amphitheatrical setting. You will have the chance to enjoy the café just beside the departure point and right next to the café you will also see a selection of small fishing boats belonging to the villagers. Duration: 2 hours Stop At: Sornfelli, Faroe Islands We park the car at mountain Sornfelli, and enjoy the magnificent view over the Atlantic ocean where the islands Vágoy, Sandoy, Hestur and Koltur rise up from the ocean and create a beautiful frame for this wonderful nature experience. Duration: 15 minutes

We depart Tórshavn and head north to Vestmanna, from where the Vestmanna Bird-cliffs Boat Tour begins. This boat trip is 2 hours long and will take you close to the exceptional Sea Cliffs and breeding grounds of numerous species of birds. The Captain of the boat will deliver running commentary on what you see along the trip. After the return to Vestmanna we will have a spot of lunch on our scenic drive back to Tórshavn. We will stop at the village of Kvívík where we will see an old excavation of 2 Viking longhouses. This will give you a small insight into what daily life was like in Viking times. From there we stop at Leynar, a picturesque small village, before driving over the old Mountain Road back to Tórshavn. Along the Mountain Road we will make a few photo stops.

Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product Stop At: Streymoy, Streymoy Pickup and drop-off at all hotels and designated places in Tórshavn. Duration: 45 minutes Pass By: Eysturoyartunnilin, Faroe Islands The Eysturoyartunnilin is a large undersea road tunnel under the Tangafjørður sound in the Faroe Islands, connecting the island of Streymoy to the island of Eysturoy. It also crosses the southern part of Skálafjørður, and connects the towns of Runavík on the eastern side and Strendur on the western side of the fjord, and includes the world's first undersea roundabout in the middle of the network. Pass By: Runavik, Runavik, Eysturoy Runavík is a comparatively urbanized village in Runavík Municipality, Faroe Islands. It lies on the south half of the isle of Eysturoy. Stop At: Fugloy, Bordhoy Faroe Islands The name Fugloy comes from the Faroese word fuglur for "bird" so it is not surprising that the island has a rich fauna of sea and land birds, especially puffins (Faroese: lundi) which inhabit the island in thousands. The view over to the nearest islands Svínoy and Borðoy is excellent, and sunsets that can be seen are among the things that make Fugloy feature in old pictures of the Faroe Islands. The island has two villages linked together with a road, and we will walk from one village to the other. The walk is easy / medium and most people can easily make it. Duration: 5 hours Stop At: Kirkja, Faroe Islands Kirkja means church and Fugloy means bird-island in Faroese. From here there is a view over the sound Fugloyarfjørður towards the capes of Svínoy and also towards the northernmost cape of the Faroes, Enniberg on Viðoy' – one of the highest cliffs in the world – and the rounded isthmus of Viðareiði that has been a favorite motif for Faeroese and foreign painters throughout the past century because of its tremendously beautiful sunset. Kirkja thereby offers panoramas in the Faroes, making it a tourist attraction. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes Stop At: Hattarvík, Faroe Islands Hattarvík is the easternmost settlement in the Faroes archipelago. The village is encircled by high mountains on three sides. The ferry will pick us up in Hattarvík and sail us back into the mainland but first we will explore the village together with the locals. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Hvannasund, Hvannasund, Vidoy Island Hvannasund is located on the west coast of the island of Viðoy. It faces Norðdepil on Borðoy. The villages are connected to each other by a causeway. A large cracked rock rests in an area just north of Hvannasund. An old legend details that the rock, called Skrudhettan, broke the very moment that Jesus was born. We will board a ferry and sail to Fugloy from here Duration: 45 minutes

The best way to experience Fugloy for a day. We will take care of everything so that you can relax and enjoy every minute of Fugloy and all the beauty. We will supply you with lunch and beverages for the walk between the two villages named Kirkja and Hattarvík. After all passengers have been picked up in Tórshavn, the trip begins with a beautiful and scenic ride to Hvannasund ferry port, which approximately 45 mins away. From there we will take the boat to Fugloy. The sailing time is around 45 minutes along with stunning scenery and cliffs. When we arrive in Fugloy we will take a stroll in the first village on the island, Kirkja, which means "Church" After exploring the village, and it's beauty we will walk the approx. 5 km from Kirkja to Hattarvík, which is the easternmost village of the Faroe Islands. This walk is truly something else, and when you find yourself standing in Hattarvík you truly feel like beeing located on the edge of the world.

Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product Stop At: Streymoy, Streymoy Pick up and drop of at all hotels and designated places in Tórshavn Duration: 45 minutes Stop At: Kalsoy, Kalsoy In Trøllanes we will visit a local Smithy and get a chance to spot some puffins. This is also the location 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. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Syðradalur, Faroe Islands Syðradalur is a settlement village, founded at the beginning of the 19th century by inhabitants of the village of Blankskáli on the south-west of the island. Syðradalur was previously inhabited in the 17th century, but the reason it was abandoned is unknown. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Kunoy, Kunoy There are two settlements on Kunoy. on the west coast and Haraldssund on the south-east coast. These have been connected by a tunnel since 1988. Haraldssund is connected by a causeway to the neighbouring island of Borðoy to the east of Kunoy. Before the causeway was built, travel to the island was by ferry. Nowadays the 504 bus runs a regular service across the causeway, with a route from Klaksvík through Ánir then across to Haraldssund and through the tunnel to Kunoy. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Vidareidi, Vidareidi, Vidoy Island This is the northernmost settlement in the Faroe Islands on the Island of Viðoy. It's another example of a beautiful Faroese village on the north side of the archipelago Besides from the beautiful scenery Viðareiði is known for ghosts, and you tour guide will explain you how that is. Duration: 45 minutes

A whole day guided tour up North visiting the islands of Kalsoy, Kunoy, Viðoy, Bordoy, Streymoy and Eysturoy The ferry ride to Kalsoy is scenic and almost always a calm experience. You will drive from the harbor in Syðradalur and straight north to the northernmost village of Trøllanes, and from here you will hike with the local farmer to the spectacular Kallur lighthouse, where you will have a great view towards Eysturoy, and to the rest of the northern isles. Also you will be hearing many stories from the local farmer who knows just about everything about this impressing place, and who was helping helping the James Bond 007 crew when they where shooting the scenes of the new James Bond movie, "No time to Die" which is scheduled to be released in September 2021. Birdwatching is great on this hike, and you may expect to see some Great Skua's, Whimbrels, Oyster catchers, puffins (from a distance) fulmars and more.

Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product Stop At: Streymoy, Streymoy Tour begins in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands with pick up from all hotels and the main bus terminal. Duration: 45 minutes Stop At: Sandavagur, Sandavagur, Vagar Island Sandavágur is a town on the south coast of the Faroese island of Vágar. The name Sandavágur means sandy bay and refers to the sandy beach which used to be much larger than present. From one point in Sandavágur you can get a view of all the southern islands in the Faroes. Duration: 30 minutes Pass By: Midvagur, Midvagur, Vagar Island Located on the south coast of the island of Vágar, Miðvágur is the largest town on this island. For years, Miðvágur has been known as a good location for whaling and traditionally, bells would ring with the cry "Grindaboð!" - "Pilot whale ahoy!" Stop At: Bøur, Faroe Islands Bøur is a small village on the west-side of Vágar on the north side of Sørvágsfjørður, Faroe Islands. It has views over the sea and the rocky islet Tindhólmur with its many peaks, Gáshólmur and the two "drangar" (tall, pointed clifftops sticking up from the sea). This motif is known on many paintings and photographs. The old houses in the village are bunched together with narrow lanes between them, and at the western end stands the cozy church, which was built in 1865. Bøur is an ancient settlement and is mentioned in the so-called Dog Letter dating from 1350 AD, but it is probably older. The village is also mentioned as having a church in a document dated 1710, but it is not known when the first village church was built. Duration: 45 minutes Stop At: Gasadalur, Gasadalur, Vagar Island Gásadalur is located on the edge of Mykinesfjørður, surrounded by the highest mountains on Vágar. Árnafjall towers to a height of 722 metres to the north, and Eysturtindur to the east is 715 metres high. Here too, the view south to Tindhólmur and Gáshólmur is quite magnificent. Eysturtindur translates to English as "the Peak in the East The boat landing site is very poor, because it is located somewhat higher than the seashore. So if the residents wanted to fish, they were obliged to keep their boats near Bøur. In 1940, during the British occupation of the Faroe Islands, a stairway was built from the beach up to the village. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Mulafossur Waterfall, Gasadalur, Vagar Island Faroe Islands Múlafossur is a must-see for any visitor to the Faroe Islands! One of the biggest tourist attraction on the Faroe Islands, and for good reason. The view on Gásadalur and Múlafossur is spectacular: the waterfall just falls off the island. A breathtaking panorama both towards the village and the close-by Mykines island. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Lake Leitisvatn, Vagar Island Faroe Islands The lake is located very close to the ocean, but its surface is about 40 meters above the level of sea. It is surrounded by a higher cliff which prevents it from emptying fully into the ocean, the waterfall Bøsdalafossur being the outlet. The greater height of the cliffs on either side of Bøsdalafossur can give the illusion from certain perspectives that the lake is higher above sea level than it is. Duration: 3 hours Stop At: Trælanípa, Faroe Islands Trælanípa (Slave Cliff) is a perpendicular rock wall, which juts 142 meters upwards out of the sea. Supposedly, it has gotten its name from the Viking Age when slaves were pushed off the mountain. Be careful not to get too close to the edge as it is steep! Depending on the weather you can see the southernmost part of Streymoy, Hestur, Koltur, Sandoy, Skúvoy and Suðuroy from here. Duration: 30 minutes

Join this whole day guided tour that begins and ends right at your hotel in Tórshavn. After leaving Tórshavn the journey takes us by the old mountain road towards Vágoy and on the way, we will make two photo stops where we can see the island of Koltur and the only prison in the Faroe Islands. We drive through the first subsea tunnel that was finished in 2002 and are now on the island of Vágoy. We drive across the whole island to the village of Gásadalur, where the famous waterfall, Múlafossur is located. We will leave the bus and walk around the village, where there will be several photo opportunities. We will visit the villages of Gásadalur, Bøur and Sandavágur and on the way we will make various photo stops, including the islet Tindhólmur and Drangarnir, which are becoming more and more famous everyday around the world. When we have visited all the villages we will hike alongside the largest lake to the viewpoint where the lake is above the ocean, also known as Trælanípa.

Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product Stop At: Gasadalur Tunnel, Gasadalur, Vagar Island Faroe Islands You will see Múlafossur Waterfall Duration: 20 minutes Stop At: Tjornuvik Kirkja, 15 Teigagota, Tjornuvik, Streymoy 445 Faroe Islands You will explore the waterfall Fossá Duration: 20 minutes Stop At: Cleft Of Gjogv, Gjogv, Eysturoy Faroe Islands Explore the village Gjógv and the gorge there Duration: 30 minutes

Travel to the most sought-after waterfalls in the Faroe Islands. You will experience the natural wonder of tumbling water from cliffs and to sea.

Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product Stop At: Streymoy, Streymoy Drive by the scenic road from Tórshavn Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Norðradalur, Faroe Islands Norðradalur is a village on the western coast of the Faroese island of Streymoy in Tórshavn Municipality. The 2002 population was 18. The village lies in a large valley surrounded be steep cliffs and the ocean, with a beautiful view over Koltur. Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Sandavagur, Sandavagur, Vagar Island Sandavágur is a town on the south coast of the Faroese island of Vágar. The name Sandavágur means sandy bay and refers to the sandy beach which used to be much larger than present. From one point in Sandavágur you can get a view of all the southern islands in the Faroes. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Lake Leitisvatn, Vagar Island Faroe Islands The lake is located very close to the ocean, but its surface is about 40 meters above the level of sea. It is surrounded by a higher cliff which prevents it from emptying fully into the ocean, the waterfall Bøsdalafossur being the outlet. The greater height of the cliffs on either side of Bøsdalafossur can give the illusion from certain perspectives that the lake is higher above sea level than it is. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Bøur, Faroe Islands Bøur is a small village on the west-side of Vágar on the north side of Sørvágsfjørður, Faroe Islands. It has views over the sea and the rocky islet Tindhólmur with its many peaks, Gáshólmur and the two "drangar", (tall, pointed clifftops sticking up from the sea). This motif is known on many paintings and photographs. The old houses in the village are bunched together with narrow lanes between them, and at the western end stands the cozy church, which was built in 1865. Bøur is an ancient settlement and is mentioned in the so-called Dog Letter dating from 1350 AD, but it is probably older. The village is also mentioned as having a church in a document dated 1710, but it is not known when the first village church was built. Duration: 45 minutes Stop At: Gasadalur, Gasadalur, Vagar Island Gásadalur is located on the edge of Mykinesfjørður, surrounded by the highest mountains on Vágar. Árnafjall towers to a height of 722 metres to the north, and Eysturtindur to the east is 715 metres high. Here too, the view south to Tindhólmur and Gáshólmur is quite magnificent. Eysturtindur translates to English as "the Peak in the East The boat landing site is very poor, because it is located somewhat higher than the seashore. So if the residents wanted to fish, they were obliged to keep their boats near Bøur. In 1940, during the British occupation of the Faroe Islands, a stairway was built from the beach up to the village. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Mulafossur Waterfall, Gasadalur, Vagar Island Faroe Islands Múlafossur is a must see for any visitor to the Faroe Islands! One of the biggest tourist attraction on the Faroe Islands, and for good reason. The view on Gásadalur and Múlafossur is spectacular: the waterfall just falls off the island. A breathtaking panorama both towards the village and the close-by Mykines island. Duration: 20 minutes Stop At: Midvagur, Midvagur, Vagar Island Located on the south coast of the island of Vágar, Miðvágur is the largest town on this island. For years, Miðvágur has been known as a good location for whaling and traditionally, bells would ring with the cry "Grindaboð!" - "Pilot whale ahoy!" Duration: 30 minutes

Enjoy the fantastic surroundings on this guided private tour. After being picked up right at your preferred address, the journey goes to the West, to the tranquil island of Vágar The trip to Vágar is a must do when visiting the Faroe Islands with beautiful, high mountains and big fjords and valleys. On this private tour you will visit all the great sights the island has to offer, so you can just sit down and let the locals organize the day for you. Arriving in Gásadalur, you will see the famous waterfall that falls straight to the sea. Typically you can see puffins, gannets and fulmars flying around in these beautiful landscapes. A great day to enjoy and let the driver take care of everything. You will be dropped of in good time before the ships leaves the harbor.

Vestmanna Bird Cliffs & Viking Settlements

Enjoy most of the wonders of the Faroe islands on this 4 days package tours around the islands, while the experienced tour guide explains all the history about the surroundings. You will visit magical places like Vestmanna birdcliffs, Mykines, Fugloy and the Golden Circle tour. These tours are doable by everyone, you decide exactly how much you want to walk around in every village. If you don’t want to think about ferry tickets, routes, road signs, trails etc. and just want to enjoy and explore, this tour is perfect for you, because everything is prepared, and you will be picked up at your hotel or designated area in Tórshavn every morning, and you will also be provided with packed lunch and drinks on all our tours.

Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product Stop At: Hvannhagi, Suduroy Faroe Islands We will take a hike up to the summit of Hvannhagi to be greeted by spectacular views Duration: 2 hours Stop At: Beinisvørð, Faroe Islands We will take in the incredible cliff top views at this stunning location - a photographers dream Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Akraberg Lighthouse, Akrabergsvegur, Suduroy Faroe Islands We will take a stroll to the lighthouse and to the end of the most southerly point of the Faroe Islands with incredible views to behold Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Famjin, Famjin, Suduroy We will take a detour to this charming fishing village and enjoy the waterfall and the church which the original Faroese flag Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: History and Maritime Museum of Tvoroyri, 5 Doktaragota, Tvoroyri, Suduroy Faroe Islands We will take a look in the old doctors house which has been converted to a History museum Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Hvalba, Faroe Islands We will take time to visit Hvalba, one of the largest villages in Súðuroy with large sandy beaches and picturesque old harbour. Also a chance to visit the coal mine dating back to the 1700's Duration: 1 hour

Heimdal Tours are one of the very few tour companies to offer this tour to one of the most picturesque, yet still undiscovered parts of the Faroe Islands. We will take the 08:45 ferry from Tórshavn which takes 2 hours and we pass the islands of Nólsoy, Sandoy and Skúvoy. On arrival in the port of Tvøroyri, we will take you on a tour of Suðuroy, probably the most beautiful island from the road. We will visit most of the villages and make time to relax and take lunch in Tvøroyri Afterwards we will drive up to the northern tip of the island and tell the end of the Faroese saga history, as this was the scene for one of the main events. We will stop in Hvalba on our way back to the ferry, where we will visit the ancient coal mines, in operation from the 1770’s. We will also regale the story of how three ships filled with pirates landed and ravaged the village of Hvalba. We will then take the ferry back to Tórshavn, leaving you to reflect on a great day and a memorable tour!

Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product Stop At: Streymoy, Streymoy The village of Leynar is on the western coast of the island of Streymoy in the municipality of Kvívíkar. The 2005 population was 120. Leynar is the birthplace of Faroese actor Sverri Egholm (1930–2001) and domicile of the poet Guðrið Helmsdal. Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Kvívík, Faroe Islands Kvívík is one of the oldest settlements in the Faroes and excavations have shown the remains of Viking houses. The oldest current house in Kvívík was built in the 18th century. There have been other churches, the present one was built in 1903. The village got a school in 1907. Pupils from the villages Kvívík, Stykkið, Leynar and Skælingur go there until 7th grade. When they start in the 8th grade they will attend the school in Vestmanna. The present school was founded on 22 August 1976. In 2010 a new building was built for multipurpose kindergarten, which was named Áarlon. It has rooms for children from the ages 0 to 8. There is a rowing club in Kvívík. It is called Kvívíkar Sóknar Róðrarfelag. One of their boats which is called Junkarin won the Faroese championship for 5-mannafør women in 2011. The same boat won the championship in the boys' category in 1975, 1976 and in 1998. Duration: 45 minutes Stop At: Vestmannabjørgini Sp/F, 6, 350 Fjarðarvegur, Vestmanna 350, Faroe Islands Step aboard a boat and go on an unforgettable adventure to Vestmanna Sea Cliffs. On this classic Faroe Islands experience you will have the opportunity to see some of the most remarkable coastline in the Faroe Islands. The trip departures from the harbour in Vestmanna, a village in impressive amphitheatrical setting. You will have the chance to enjoy the café just beside the departure point and right next to the café you will also see a selection of small fishing boats belonging to the villagers. Duration: 2 hours Stop At: Sornfelli, Faroe Islands We park the car at mountain Sornfelli, and enjoy the magnificent view over the Atlantic ocean where the islands Vágoy, Sandoy, Hestur and Koltur rise up from the ocean and create a beautiful frame for this wonderful nature experience. Here you will have the option to hike "fyri Vestan" which is a easy, great hike Duration: 20 minutes Stop At: Norðradalur, Faroe Islands We arrive at the village of Norðradali where the coach waits for us, and drives us back to the capital of Tórshavn. Duration: 15 minutes

We depart Tórshavn and head north to Vestmanna, from where the Vestmanna Birdcliffs Boat Tour sails. This Boat trip is 2 hours long and will sail you close to the exceptional Sea Cliffs and breeding grounds of numerous species of birds. The Captain of the Boat will deliver running commentary on what you see along the trip. After the return to Vestmanna we will have a spot of lunch on our scenic drive back to Tórshavn. We will stop at the village of Kvívík where we will see an old excavation of 2 viking longhouses. This will give you a small insight into what daily life was like in Viking times. From there we stop at the village Leynar, a picturesque small village, before driving over the old Mountain Road back to Tórshavn. Along the Mountain Road we will make a few phot stops along the way before the hiking begins. The hiking tour takes approx. 3 hours, and the difficulty is medium + and you will see spectacular landscapes along the way.

Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product Pass By: Streymoy, Streymoy Pickup and drop-off from all hotels, and the main bus terminal in Tórshavn. Stop At: Klaksvik, Klaksvik, Bordhoy We visit the fishing-capital of the Faroe Islands, and wait for the ferry to Kalsoy. While we are waiting you will be able to walk around freely and explore the town by your own Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Kalsoy, Bordhoy Faroe Islands Kalsoy is an island in the north-east of the Faroe Islands of Denmark between Eysturoy and Kunoy. The name means man island; by contrast with the parallel island to the east, Kunoy, the name of which means woman island. The northernmost part of the island was used as a filming location for the 25th James Bond movie No Time to Die, due to be released in 2021. Kalsoy, like Svínoy, is a comparatively isolated island, in that no bridge, tunnel, or causeway links to it. Duration: 5 hours Stop At: Trøllanes, Faroe Islands In Trøllanes we will visit a local Smithy and get a chance to spot some puffins. This is also the location featured in the new 007 James Bond Movie. – No Time To Die. After a packed lunch, we will head back south through the many tunnels of this island. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Mikladalur, Mikladalur, Kalsoy 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. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Syðradalur, Faroe Islands Syðradalur is a settlement village, founded at the beginning of the 19th century by inhabitants of the village of Blankskáli on the south-west of the island. Syðradalur was previously inhabited in the 17th century, but the reason it was abandoned is unknown. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Kunoy, Kunoy There are two settlements on Kunoy. on the west coast and Haraldssund on the south-east coast. These have been connected by a tunnel since 1988. Haraldssund is connected by a causeway to the neighbouring island of Borðoy to the east of Kunoy. Before the causeway was built, travel to the island was by ferry. Nowadays the 504 bus runs a regular service across the causeway, with a route from Klaksvík through Ánir then across to Haraldssund and through the tunnel to Kunoy. Duration: 30 minutes Stop At: Vidareidi, Vidareidi, Vidoy Island This is the northernmost settlement in the Faroe Islands on the Island of Viðoy. It's another example of a beautiful Faroese village on the north side of the archipelago Besides from the beautiful scenery Viðareiði is known for ghosts, and you tour guide will explain you how that is. Duration: 45 minutes

A whole day guided tour up North visiting the islands of Kalsoy, Kunoy, Vidoy, Bordoy, Streymoy and Eysturoy 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, Syðradalur, and drive past the village of Húsar. 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 lunch 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 back to the capital of Tórshavn.

Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product Stop At: Norðadalsskarð, Faroe Islands We will head straight out of Tórshavn driving over the mountain road towards the tunnel to Vágar Island. The old mountain road is known for its beautiful scenery, and, at Norðadalsskarð we will stop for a short break to stretch our legs and enjoy the beautiful view over the fjord, before continuing on to Vágar Island through the Faroe Islands’ first sub-sea tunnel. Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Gasadalur, Gasadalur, Vagar Island Our first stop on Vágar Island will be a visit to the fairy-tale village Gásadalur, home to the breathtaking waterfall Múlafossur, providing one of the most majestic views in the Faroe Islands. Gásadalurs scenic charm has long been recognised, for example it was used in the Swedish movie The Birdcatcher’s Son, a film based on a local folktale from the early 1800’s, yet it was only in 2006 that a mountain tunnel to Gásadalur made it possible to drive to the village. Before then the locals had to hike the mountain every time they needed to leave the village. Duration: 45 minutes Stop At: Sandavagur, Sandavagur, Vagar Island From Gásadalur we’ll take you on a hike from Sandavágur to the Troll Woman's Finger Duration: 30 minutes

Come along for a private experience to enjoy the Wonders of Vágar Island. This trip follows a similar itinerary to our small group experience, but rather then traveling with others you will have our driver guide all to yourself, and we’ll do our best to avoid the crowds for your own private enjoyment. Offering some of the most striking views in the Faroe Islands, the Wonders of Vágar Island tour should be on any visitor’s to-do list. Our tour includes the village of Gásadalur, Bø Sandavágur and the Troll Woman's Finger. This popular island is rich in history and legends. Our tour also includes some of the most celebrated waterfalls and viewpoints in the Faroe Islands. All in a one-day experience.

Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product Pass By: Streymoy, Streymoy Pick up at your preferred address in Tórshavn Pass By: Kollafjørður, Faroe Islands The village is centered along the northern shore of the Kollafjørður Fjord. Above the fjord is a narrow valley which stretches over a hilly region where trails are used for trekking. The Kollafjørður valley measures 8 kilometers (5.0 mi) and forms the eastern portion of the Kollfjardardalur valley, which lies east-west across Streymoy. It is a village which has developed length-wise along the main road with a few shops. The northern shore line of the road adjoins the fjord. The harbor is located 23 km north of Tórshavn at the center of the Faroe Islands. Pass By: Hósvík, Faroe Islands Hósvík has has 323 inhabitants, and is located on a bay on Streymoy's east-coast. The ferry to Selatrað on Eysturoy island used to go from Hósvík, but was superseded by the Streymin Bridge between the islands. Hósvík was at one point called Thórsvík or Thors Bay, but was renamed to Hósvík. It was called Thors Bay because of the founder, who was believed to be called Tórhallur. Stop At: Oyggjarvegur, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands The old mountain road Oyggjarvegur and Streymoy’s central highlands: hotspots for angry whirlwinds and balm for the soul. We will stop and take some photos on this remote road Duration: 30 minutes Pass By: Hvalvik, Hvalvik, Streymoy Hvalvík is a village in the Faroe Islands, located in a valley on the east coast of the island of Streymoy. It is the southern half of a twin-village situated on both sides of the valley. The villages are divided by the river Stórá. The northern half which is approximately the same size is called Streymnes. Together the two villages have a population of more than 400 inhabitants. Hvalvík-Streymnes is a village that has grown rapidly during the past years, mainly because of its proximity to the capital Tórshavn. Stop At: Saksunardalur, Faroe Islands Saksunardalur or the valley of Saksun with it's 11 km is considered the longest valley in the Faroe Islands Duration: 10 minutes Stop At: Saksun, Faroe Islands Saksun lies in the bottom of what used to be an inlet of the sea, surrounded by high mountains. The inlet formed a good deep natural harbor, until a storm blocked it with sand. The old harbor become an inaccessible seawater lagoon, only accessible by small boats on high tide. Here we will walk around and explore the beautiful village Duration: 45 minutes Pass By: vìð Áìr, Við Áir, Faroe Islands The whaling station Við Áir, was the last of seven whaling stations to be built in the Faroes, it was built in 1905 and run by the Norwegian company Chr. Salvesen & Co until 1930. They were not unknown in the Faroes, as they had already in 1897 put money into the station in Norðdepil. It is the last of its kind in the Northern Hemisphere, two others remain in the Southern Hemisphere, in Albany, Australia and in Grytviken, South Georgia, out of a total of 214 such whaling stations worldwide built by Norwegians, only these three remain. Stop At: Fossá, Faroe Islands Fossurin í Fossá is one of the highest waterfalls in the Faroe Islands, and one of the biggest attractions in northern Streymoy. "Fossá" in the Faroese language means "river with waterfalls", and there are several streams in Faroe Island with such a name. The waterfall is located near the village of Haldarsvík, in the Sunda Kommuna municipality. It goes cascading 140 metres down to the sea in two stages. It is possible that in the height of falls is included also the run of the stream between the falls and the sea, which has a height difference of some Duration: 15 minutes Pass By: Haldarsvík, Faroe Islands Haldórsvik is a village located on the north-east coast of Streymoy in the Sunda Kommuna municipality. In the centre of the village there is a small waterfall. The stone church in the village is from 1856. It is the only octagonal church on the Faroe Islands. The altarpiece is also distinctive. It represents the Last Supper, with the Apostles' faces replaced by the faces of living public figures from the Faroe Islands. Stop At: Tjornuvik, Tjornuvik, Streymoy Tjørnuvík is the northernmost village on Streymoy in Sunda Municipality, Faroe Islands. The 2002 population was 64. Its postal code is FO 445. Its current church was built in 1937. We will walk around and explore the beautiful village Duration: 45 minutes Pass By: Langasandur, Faroe Islands Langasandur is a village located on the Faroese island of Streymoy in the municipality of Sunda. The village was settled in 1938, the name Langasandur means Longbeach. Stop At: Risin and Kellingin, Eysturoy Faroe Islands A legend tells how, once upon a time, the giants in Iceland were envious and decided that they wanted the Faroes. So the giant and the witch (his wife in some versions of the story) were sent down to the Faroe Islands to bring them back. They reached the north-westernmost mountain Eiðiskollur, and the giant stayed in the sea while the witch climbed up the mountain with a heavy rope to tie the islands together so that she could push them onto the giant's back. However, when she attached the rope to the mountain and pulled, the northern part of the mountain split. Further attempts were also unsuccessful, and they struggled through the night, but the base of the mountain was firm and they could not move it. If the sun shines on a giant or witch, it turns to stone. So it was that as they continued to struggle they didn't notice time passing, and as dawn broke a shaft of sunlight put a stop to their efforts by turning them to stone on the spot. Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Gjogv, Gjogv, Eysturoy Gjógv, literally: gorge, is a village located on the northeast tip of the island of Eysturoy, in the Faroe Islands and 63 km (39 mi) north by road from the capital of Tórshavn. The village was named after a 200-metre (650 ft) long sea-filled gorge that runs north to the sea from the village. The village was first mentioned in 1584, but it seems to have existed long before then. It has long subsisted on fishing and selling dried and salted fish (klippfiskur in Faroese). At one time as many as 13 fishing boats sailed from Gjógv. Its population has seen a sharp decline in the past 60 years or so. In 1950 the headcount still stood at 210. A factory producing prefabricated concrete elements was founded in the village in 1982. It employs 6 people and is the only one of its kind in the islands. Other branches of industry are represented by the village's fish farm and guest house / hostel and campsite. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Funningur, Funningur, Eysturoy Tradition says that the first Viking who settled on the Faroe Islands settled in Funningur. His name was Grímur Kamban, a Norwegian Viking escaping the tyranny of the Norse king Haraldur Hárfagri. However, this is an error in this saga, because Harald's age was in the late 9th century, while the first Norse settlers reached the Faroes after 825. (Actually, Irish monks arrived much earlier ca. 625–650). Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Slaettaratindur, Eidi, Eysturoy Faroe Islands Hiking to the highest peak of the Faroe Islands is optional, and can be booked separately. The hike is considered challenging, and will extend the tour with 3 hours Duration: 3 hours Pass By: Eidi, Eidi, Eysturoy Eiði is a village located on the north-west tip of Eysturoy, Faroe Islands. Its name means isthmus in the Faroese language. The town has a population of Approx. 700 inhabitants. Eiði was first mentioned in writing, early in the 14th Century. Carbon dating indicated that the village, was settled by Vikings in the 9th century AD. In the center of the village there is a large stone church built in 1881.

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.

Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product Stop At: Streymoy, Streymoy Pick up and drop off at all hotels and designated places in Tórshavn It is the largest and most populated island of the Faroe Islands. The capital, Tórshavn, is located on its southeast coast. The name means "island of currents". After you have been picked up we will drive from Streymoy to Vagar island through one of the total three sub-sea tunnels. Duration: 45 minutes Pass By: Oyggjarvegur, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands Take the scenic road from Tórshavn Pass By: Sandavagur, Sandavagur, Vagar Island It is a city on the south coast of the Faroese island of Vágar. The name Sandavágur means 'sandy bay' and refers to the sandy beach which used to be much larger than present. From one point in Sandavágur you can get a view of all the southern islands in the Faroes. Pass By: Midvagur, Midvagur, Vagar Island Located on the south coast of the island of Vágar, Miðvágur is the largest town on this Faroese island. For years, Miðvágur has been known as a good location for whaling and, traditionally, bells would ring with the cry "Grindaboð!" - "Pilot whale ahoy!" Stop At: Sorvagur, Sorvagur, Vagar Island Sørvágur is considered to be one of the oldest villages in the Faroe Islands. In 1957 the locals decided to build a new school, and during the preparations to build the schools gymnastic hall they excavated an old Viking settlement. Sørvágur – alongside Leirvík, Tjørnuvík and Sandur – is in one of the few places in the Faroe Islands where archaeologists have been able to find substantial proof that these places were built during the first 100-150 years after the Faroese Landnám in 825. Even though the village is old, there is no mention of it, or the island of Vágoy, in the old Faeringa Saga from the thirteenth century. Here we will leave the coach, and board the ferry that will sail us from Vágar to Mykines. The sail trip takes approx. 40 minutes, and if we are lucky the captain will sail right next to the famous sea-stack "Drangarnir", so be ready with your camera ! Duration: 20 minutes Stop At: Mykines, Mykines Mykines village is the only settlement on Mykines Island, the westernmost of the Faroe Islands. It is a little coastal village with bright houses with turf roofs, with an old turf-roofed stone Church dating from 1878, and a small stream flowing through the village. Here we will walk up to the village, visit the restrooms, and prepare for the amazing hike out to the lighthouse. After the hike we go back to the village, and we will visit some locals! Duration: 3 hours Stop At: Mykineshólmur, Faroe Islands The islet is connected to Mykines by a 40m long footbridge 30 meters over the Atlantic ocean. The hike offers some of the most incredible views of the ocean and other islands. At the end of the islet lies the lighthouse, built in 1909. A large number of puffins, gannets and other birds inhabit the islet of Mykines and this is the closest you can get to the fragile and sacred wildlife and nature – an amazing experience. When we arrive at the lighthouse (the westernmost point of the Faroe Islands) we will enjoy a home-made packed lunch while the gannets fly around our heads. Duration: 2 hours Pass By: Lake Leitisvatn, Vagar Island Faroe Islands At 3.4 square kilometers, the fresh water lake Leitisvatn is the largest in the Faroe Islands. The lake has also been dubbed “the lake above the ocean” as the view from a particular angle functions as an optical illusion, appearing to look as though the lake is hovering directly above the ocean. At the end of the lake is the impressive Bøsdalafossur waterfall.

The best way to experience Mykines for a day. We will take care of everything so that you can relax and enjoy every minute of Mykines and all the puffins. We will supply you with lunch and beverages for the hike. After you have been picked up in Tórshavn you can enjoy the 45-minute drive to Sørvágur ferry port. From there we will take the boat to Mykines. The sailing time is around 45 minutes along with stunning scenery and cliffs. When we arrive in Mykines the group will take a stroll in the only village on the island. There we will get ready to experience Mykines, the islet Mykineshólmur, and all the puffins. Puffins nest all along the hiking path. The hike is approx. 4 hours out to the Lighthouse and back. The hike is rated as medium to high. When back in the Mykines village, we will get a chance to warm up with a meal, drinks, and coffee. Back in the Sørvágur village, you will be taken by bus back to the capital, Tórshavn, and your hotel.

Itinerary This is a typical itinerary for this product Pass By: Streymoy, Streymoy Departure from Tórshavn, and take the scenic mountain road Stop At: Norðradalur, Faroe Islands Norðradalur is a village on the western coast of the Faroese island of Streymoy in Tórshavn Municipality. The 2002 population was 18. The village lies in a large valley surrounded be steep cliffs and the ocean, with a beautiful view over Koltur. Norðradalur has an impressive columnar basalt wall, which is used as the main climbing area for the young, but growing Faroese climbing community Duration: 15 minutes Stop At: Kvívík, Faroe Islands Kvívík is one of the oldest settlements in the Faroes and excavations have shown the remains of Viking houses. The oldest current house in Kvívík was built in the 18th century. There have been other churches, the present one was built in 1903. The village got a school in 1907. Pupils from the villages Kvívík, Stykkið, Leynar and Skælingur go there until 7th grade. When they start in the 8th grade they will attend the school in Vestmanna. The present school was founded on 22 August 1976. In 2010 a new building was built for multipurpose kindergarten, which was named Áarlon. It has rooms for children from the ages 0 to 8. There is a rowing club in Kvívík. It is called Kvívíkar Sóknar Róðrarfelag. One of their boats which is called Junkarin won the Faroese championship for 5-mannafør women in 2011. The same boat won the championship in the boys' category in 1975, 1976 and in 1998. Duration: 45 minutes Stop At: Vestmannabjørgini Sp/F, 6, 350 Fjarðarvegur, Vestmanna 350, Faroe Islands Step aboard a boat and go on an unforgettable adventure to Vestmanna Sea Cliffs. On this classic Faroe Islands experience you will have the opportunity to see some of the most remarkable coastline in the Faroe Islands. The trip departures from the harbour in Vestmanna, a village in impressive amphitheatrical setting. You will have the chance to enjoy the café just beside the departure point and right next to the café you will also see a selection of small fishing boats belonging to the villagers. Duration: 2 hours Stop At: Sornfelli, Faroe Islands We park the car at mountain Sornfelli, and enjoy the magnificent view over the Atlantic ocean where the islands Vágoy, Sandoy, Hestur and Koltur rise up from the ocean and create a beautiful frame for this wonderful nature experience. Duration: 2 hours Pass By: Leynar, Leynar, Streymoy The village is on the western coast of the island of Streymoy in the municipality of Kvívíkar. The 2005 population was 120. Leynar is the birthplace of Faroese actor Sverri Egholm (1930–2001) and domicile of the poet Guðrið Helmsdal.

We depart Tórshavn and head north to Vestmanna, from where the Vestmanna Birdcliffs Boat Tour sails. This Boat trip is 2 hours long and will sail you close to the exceptional Sea Cliffs and breeding grounds of numerous species of birds. The Captain of the Boat will deliver running commentary on what you see along the trip. After the return to Vestmanna we will have a spot of lunch on our scenic drive back to Tórshavn. We will stop at the village of Kvívík where we will see an old excavation of 2 viking longhouses. This will give you a small insight into what daily life was like in Viking times. From there we stop at the village Leynar, a picturesque small village, before driving over the old Mountain Road back to Tórshavn. Along the Mountain Road we will make a few photostops, and you will also get the option to do the beautiful hike "Fyri Vestan" which is a popular hiking trail for locals.

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