The Best of the Faroe Islands

Price is based on 2 people sharing a room and includes return flight with Atlantic Airways from London Stansted to the Faroe Islands including taxes, car hire (group B - Mazda 3 or similar - including unlimited km, CDW and VAT), 10 nights in hotels inc. breakfast and 5 excursions as described in the itinerary. Please contact us for child and single prices.

This tour is also available with guesthouse accommodation with shared facilities; perfect for those who'd like to enjoy Faroe Islands for less! Please contact us for prices.

Departures from London Stansted on Mondays from June to September 2012.

Monday

Arrive with Atlantic Airways to Vágar Airport. Collect your hire car. We suggest a short drive to the village of Gásadalur which was the last village to be connected to the road infrastructure. Enjoy the stillness and the view across to Tindhólm. From the village of Sandavágur you can see the Trøllkonufingur cliff, also known as Kongespiret. Overnight accommodation on Vágoy.

Tuesday

Day trip to Mykines. See at close hand the impressive gannets that only breed on Mykinesholm and the charming puffins with the colourful beaks. You must cross a footbridge over the Atlantic Ocean in order to come out to Mykinesholm and the lighthouse. You can buy coffee at the Kristianshus café back in the village. Overnight accommodation on Vágoy.

Wednesday

On arrival in Suðuroy, you will be met by a local guide who will take you on a full-day tour of this wonderful island, rich in stories and legends. You will visit the only working coal mine, see fantastic views, visit unique museums and churches and enjoy a nice lunch. Overnight accommodation on Suðuroy.

Thursday

The day is free to explore, visit the local tourist office for information and walking maps. Enjoy a coffee in the Gl. Kongelige Handel (historic royal shop) or Pub and Café, also called Pubbin and the Seglloftið in Tvøroyri. These are all historic buildings that were originally Danish monopoly shops. Overnight accommodation on Suðuroy.

Friday

Walk through the old part of Tórshavn. You will find the Government’s main building, which also houses the Prime Minister’s office, at the tip of Tinganes. Also in this area is the charming part called Reyn, an historic area where you can explore the small alleyways between the grassroofed houses. Overnight accommodation in Tórshavn

Saturday

Take the ferry to the neighbouring island of Nólsoy. Life moves at a slow pace in this little village with wide open spaces. You will be met by a local guide who, amongst other things, will show you Ro Ove’s boat the Diana Victoria. Ro Ove is a local hero who rowed single-handed to Langelinje in Denmark to kiss the Little Mermaid! Enjoy lunch in the little coffee house before returning to Tórshavn. Visit the historic cultural centre of Kirkjubø in the afternoon. Overnight accommodation in Tórshavn.

Sunday

Drive to the Northern Islands. The first you come to is Borðoy, home to Klaksvík, the most important fishing port. We suggest that you continue to the village of Viðareiði on Viðoy. In the afternoon there is an excursion from the village of Hvannasund to the rough mountains, an extreme adventure at sea where you will come close to the islands of Svínoy, Fugloy or Europe’s tallest promontory Enniberg. Overnight accommodation in Klaksvík.

Monday

Explore Klaksvík or take the ferry to the island of Kalsoy, popularly known as “the recorder”, a strange name that stems from the 12 km long road that passes through 4 tunnels connecting the island’s four villages. From the village of Trollanes is a fantastic walk to the lighthouse on the northern tip of Kalsoy. Overnight accommodation in Klaksvík.

Tuesday

Visit the fish auction in Toftir, then Navia, the charming wool shop where you will find woollen products designed in the latest fashion. Before lunch, there is a visit to the charming old rectory in the village of Nes. A light lunch is served at the Hotel Runavík. Overnight accommodation on Eysturoy.

Wednesday

Enjoy the day in Gjógv, known for its distinctive natural harbour. There is an opportunity to take a 2 hour walk, without guide, but with a map that describes the route in short stories. Enjoy the impressive view of the cliffs. Overnight accommodation on Eysturoy.

Thursday

On the drive back to the airport, we suggest you stop north of Eiði to see the famous view of “Risin og Kellingin”, two free-standing cliffs, that according to legend, were a couple who turned to stone when they tried to move the Faroe Islands to Iceland! You will also pass the Faroe Islands highest mountain Slættaratindur (882m). Deliver the hire car in time for your departure with Atlantic Airways.