Activities on the Faroe Islands

Highspeed tour from Monday to Friday at 09.00, 11.20 & 13.30 between 1. May and 30. September

Price: DKK 400,- per person

This round trip from Gamlarætt in Streymoy to the island of Hestur includes sightseeing around the island. Slowly we move as near as possible to the birds under the cliff, Loftið, which' vertical wall measures some 1,200 feet. Hestur harbours guillemots, puffins, black guillemots, shags, fulmars and eiders. A couple of seal caves are there as well. If the weather is good, we also sail into the caves, Álvagjógv and Klæmintsgjógv. Current and wind directions decide which way we sail around the island.

It is possible to take bus number 101 from Tórshavn to Gamlarætt

When booking please note at what time you want the tour

Home consert and cosy atmosphere in a private home in Syðrugøta

Tuesdays in May, June, August and September at 18.00 (This event is not possible to book in July)

Price: DKK 595,- per person

Get invited in to a private home in Syðrugøta for a concert, snacks and cozy atmosphere.

This is a new concept in the Faroe Islands and is very popular. The Faroe Islands are known for its great talent when it comes to music, and this is something you now can experience as something extra ordinary while visiting the Faroe Islands.

Experience the beautiful music, Faroese products and the nice Faroese atmosphere

Golden Circle tour 

Mondays 09.00 - 16.00

Price: DKK 995,- incl. transfer, guide and lunch

Pick up in Tórshavn

Overview:

Enjoy this whole day guided tour to three of the most beautiful villages, the biggest waterfall and some of the best viewpoints the Faroe Islands has to offer. Between every village is a photo stop or two and there will be plenty of time to walk around by your own or accompanied by the tour guide. Food & Beverages served throughout.

What to expect:

You will be greeted by the tour guide and driver in the morning, at the hotel or designated point. Now it’s just to sit down, relax and listen to the stories from the guide while we drive out from Tórshavn. First village we will visit is called Saksun. Here you can walk around freely, take pictures and enjoy the astounding beauty that surrounds the village. Next village is Called Tjørnuvík, and is famous for it’s good view at the “witch and the Giant” rocks that are standing tall in the ocean. From Tjørnuvík to the village Gjógv we will make a stop by the waterfall Fossá, which is considered the biggest waterfall in the Faroes. Arriving at Gjógv, which means gorge, its time for a lunch and something to drink. Eating the lunch by the huge gorge is something very special and enjoyable. After walking around in the village and out to the end of the gorge, the journey takes us to a place called Eiđisskarđ and from there you can see the “witch and the giant” even better. On the way back home, the driver takes the old mountain road to Tórshavn, were you will see the only prison of the Faroe Islands and the incredible view from Norđradalsskarđ to the island Koltur. Arriving back in Tórshavn, you will be dropped of right at your hotel or designated drop-off point.

Mykines tour (Puffin Island)

Tuesdays 09.00 - 19.00

Price: DKK 1.595,- incl. transfer, guide, ferry, fee and lunch

Pick up in Tórshavn

Overview:

Enjoy a whole day out at the bird island Mykines. The local guide greets you when you enter the village, and starts right away to tell you stories from the village. The hike out to the lighthouse on the islet Mykineshólmur, which is a Ramsar site for rich bird life takes approx two hours. Here you will get the opportunity to get up and close to the puffins and walk right up to were they are nesting. Watching the thousands of puffins, gannets and others birds, while walking in some of the most beautiful landscapes the Faroe Islands have to offer, really can make the time stand still.

What to expect:

You will be picked right outside your hotel. After leaving Tórshavn the journey takes us by the old mountain road towards Vágoy, were you will drive through one, of the Faroe Islands two subsea tunnels. Arriving at the village of Sørvágur, we will board the ferry that takes us to Mykines. When we get to the islands of Mykines, you will be greeted by a local guide, and the amazing tour begins.  Lunch and bottled water will be provided for you, so all you will have to do, is to enjoy the wonders surrounding you in this majestic place. We will then take the ferry back to the village of Sørvágur at 5pm, and begin our journey back to Torshavn, where the tour will end at around 7pm.

Highlights of the North - Special tour - Six islands in one day

Wednesdays 09.00 - 20.00

Price: DKK 1.395,- incl. transfer, guide, ferry and lunch

Pick up in Tórshavn

Overview:

A whole day guided tour, were you will visit six islands in one day. Pick up and drop of right at your hotel in Tórshavn. After joining the tour, you can sit back and enjoy the stories from the Tour Guide and the fantastic surroundings outside while we head up North. You will see the famous statue of the seal woman, visit Kalsoy, Klaksvík, Kunoy, Viđareiđi and many other places. Several photo stops are made on the way and you will be provided with a Packed Lunch & Beverages also. This is a tour with everything included, no extra fees so you can just enjoy the day and let the locals do everything for you.

What To Expect:

This is a whole day guided tour with meal, drinks, ferry ticket and all fees included in the price. You will be picked up and dropped of right at your hotel in Tórshavn. You will visit six islands, Streymoy, Eysturoy, Borđoy, Kalsoy, Viđoy and Kunoy and that is 1/3 of the total amount of islands. Several photo stops and visits in various villages such as Mikladalur, were the seal woman is standing and the northern most village in the Faroe Islands, Viđareiđi. The journey will also take trough one of the two sub sea tunnels in the Faroe Islands, and in the middle of that tunnel you will see the artwork from the famous artist, Tróndur Pæturson.

Fishing tour (Deep Sea angling)

Thursdays 08.30 - 15.30

Price: DKK 895,- incl. transfer, guide, fishing gear and lunch

Pick up in Tórshavn

Overview:

If the Faroe Islands are famous for one thing, it is the fishing. On this tour, you get the oppurtunity to go out to fish several different species of fish with a well known, experienced captain. This tour does not only offer great fishing, but you will also get some great sightseeing to and from the fishing village Vestmanna. Viking settlements, the island of Koltur and the only prison in the Faroe Islands, which has out of this world views. The bus picks you up right at your hotel in the morning and drives you back in the evening. You will be provided with warm, water proof clothes, a packed lunch and something to drink, so you don’t have to think about anything, just enjoy the day.

What to expect:

Enjoy the convenient hotel pickup from your centrally located Hotel or designated pick up in Tórshavn. after joining the bus, you can just sit down and relax while we slowly drive up the mountain road out from Tórshavn. first photo stop is by the place called “Nordrðadalsskarð” were you will see the beautiful island of Koltur, which is located perfectly in the middle of a big valley. The tour guide will tell you some stories about the past and the present from that island. After the first photo stop we will drive towards the village of Vestmanna, and on the way we will make a photo stop at the only prison in the Faroe Islands, which probably has one of the best prison-views in the world. The journey goes to the village of Vestmanna, were the captain and his boat wait for you. You will jump in some warm clothes, which will be provided to you, and of you go. The captain is well known in these waters, so a catch is always promised. Out on the water, you will be provided with a packed lunch, drinks and coffee, that you can enjoy when you prefer. When the four hour fishing trip is over, the bus will be waiting for you at the harbour, and the trip continues to the village of Kvívík. You will be able to walk around Kvívík for a while and feel the quiet atmosphere that surrounds the village. It’s time to head back towards Tórshavn, and the driver will take another route back, so you will see as much as possible on your journey. On the way back to Tórshavn, you will be able to see the villages of Kollafjørður & Leynar and the bus driver will ofc. make some photo stops on the way while the professional guide tells stories. You are now back at your hotel or harbour right in Tórshavn.

Photography Tour (Gásadalur waterfall, Bøur, Tindhólmur and Drangarnir)

Fridays 09.00 - 14.00

Price: DKK 995,- incl. transfer, guide and lunch

Pick up in Tórshavn

Overview:

Guided tour all around the Island of Vágoy in a comfortable, air conditioned mini coach. On the tour you will see sights such as Leitisvatn, Níkurin, Bøur, Tindhólmur, Drangarnir and the most popular waterfall of them all, Múlafossur.

What To Expect:

A five hour 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 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, 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 we will head back to Tórshavn and the driver will take another route back, to make sure you will see as much as possible. Drop of right at your hotel in Tórshavn.

Viking tour (Sandoy and Kirkjubøur)

Saturdays 09.00 - 18.30

Price: DKK 1.095,- incl. transfer, guide, ferry and lunch

Pick up in Tórshavn

Overview

Enjoy the beautiful nature, rich bird life and history on this whole-day, guided tour to the islands of Sandoy and the village of Kirkjubøur. You will be able to visit the old sites which date back to the viking era and even some sea-mines from second world war. When returning from the island of Sandoy, we will visit the historic village of Kirkjubøur, were the 17th generation of the family Pæturson lives in a house, that dates back to the viking era.

What To Expect

The drive from the capital to the ferry, which leaves a 09.45am, is approximately 20 mins long and the ferry ride itself is 30 min. On the islands of Sandoy we will visit five different villages and make several photo stops on the road. After 8 hours on the island of Sandoy we will take the ferry back to the island of Streymoy at 16.35pm and visit the historic village of Kirkjubøur, were we can go into the oldest church and only cathedral in the Faroe Islands, and visit the oldest habitat wood house in Europe, were the 17th generation of the family Pæturson lives. When we’re finished in the village of Kirkjubøur, we’ll head back to Tórshavn and you will be dropped of right at your hotel.

Skúvoy "The Hidden Pearl"

Saturdays 09.00 - 18.30

Price: DKK 1.395,- incl. transfer, guide, ferries and lunch

Pick up in Tórshavn

Overview

Enjoy the whole-day guided tour to the Ramsar protected, bird-rich island Skúvoy, which has some of the most beautiful landscape you can imagine. The island itself is fantastic, but you will also experience two ferries on the tour. This will give you the opportunity to see the three islands of Hestur, Koltur and Stóri Dímun.

Get up close to the rich birdlife Skúvoy has to offer, such as puffins and kittiwakes and many other species, which are flying right over your head while the local tour guide tells you all the stories and folk-lores from the old village. Before we drive back to Tórshavn, the journey first takes us to the historic village, Kirkjubøur, were the 17th generation of the Pæturson family lives in a house, that dates back to the viking era.

What To Expect

The journey starts in the morning, when the bus picks you up right outside your hotel. The tour guide will welcome you, and you will sit down in a comfortable mini bus, while the tour guide tells you about the Faroe Islands daily life. 20 minutes drive from the hotel, we enter the first ferry, which takes us to the island of Sandoy. The ferry ride to Sandoy is beautiful with close up views at the two islands of Hestur & Koltur. Arriving in the village of Skopun on Sandoy, the bus will takw you to another village called Sandur, which is a 20 min drive from the ferry. Arriving at Sandur, we will enter the ferry and sail for approx. 20 minutes to Skúvoy. Arriving in Skúvoy we will be greeted by a local who is gonna show us all the there is to see and tell us all the stories from the island. You will be greeted with a packed lunch and drinks which are perfect to enjoy while watching the puffins fly around you. After three hours on Skúvoy its time to get back to the ferry and join the bus which is waiting on Sandoy. The bus will drive you back to your hotel, so all you will have to do is sit down, relax and think about all the wonder full things you have experienced during the day.

Hike to the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands, Slættaratindur

Mondays 09.00 - 14.00

Price: DKK 1.345,- incl. transfer, guide and lunch

Pick up in Tórshavn

Overview:

Hike to the lighthouse on Kallurin on the island Kalsoy

Wednesdays 08.30 - 17.00

Price: DKK 1.250,- incl. transfer, guide, ferry and lunch

Pick up in Tórshavn

Overview

A whole day guided tour visiting six islands in one day and with some of the most beautiful hiking the Faroe islands has to offer, Kallurin Lighthouse. Sitting down and relaxing in a comfortable coach bus and hear the stories from the local tour guide, sailing with a small ferry, hike with a farmer, see the Seal Woman statue, visit Trøllanes, Mikladalur, Viðareiði and Kunoy in one day is not a day you will forget anytime soon. There is everything included in this tour, pick up in Tórshavn the capital, packed lunch and drinks, ferry tickets, hiking fee and etc. you can just sit down and enjoy the journey

What To Expect

Pick up at various destinations and hotels in the capital Tórshavn early morning. After pick up, it’s a one hour drive from Tórshavn to Klaksvík which is located on the island Borðoy. We will enter a small ferry from Klaksvík to Syðradalur and the sailing time is approx. 20 minutes. arriving in Kalsoy, we will drive trough 5 narrow tunnels and 4 small villages until we are in Trøllanes. arriving in Trøllanes, the local farmer greets you, and you will walk with him for approx. one hour to the lighthouse. the hike is Easy/Medium arriving at the lighthouse, you will be greeted with a packed lunch and some drinks. you are now free to walk around exactly like you want, and enjoy the rich birdlife and beautiful surroundings. when it’s time, you will back to the village were the bus waits you. before entering the ship, the driver usually drives to the village Mikladalur, so you will get the opportunity to see the seal woman also. back in Klaksvík we head farther north, to the village Viðareiði, were you will see the two islands Fugloy and Svínoy. Viðareiði is the northern most islands of the Faroe Islands. from Viðareiði the journey heads towards Kunoy and on the way there are two photostops, one is of a salmon farm, up close. Arriving in Kunoy you will get the opportunity to walk around as you like, take pictures etc. when the visit in Kunoy is finished we will all get back to the bus and head back towards Tórshavn. on the way back the busdriver usually makes a few Photo stops. you will be dropped of right at your hotel or designated drop-off point in the capital Tórshavn.

Hiking tour along Sørvágsvatn "The lake above the ocean"

Fridays 09.00 - 14.00

Price: DKK 950,- incl. transfer, guide and lunch

Overview:

The 7 hour guided tour to the lake over the ocean is a must, when visiting the Faroe Islands. The location is famous for the optical illusion that strikes, when you can see the lake and the ocean in the same view. The tour begins in Tórshavn, the capital, were the bus picks you up at your hotel and the drives to the islands Vágoy is approx 40 minutes. During the drive, the guide will inform you about daily life on the islands while driving on mountain roads and through one subsea tunnel. The hike is easy, a good path and a total of 7 KM long hike. You will be greeted with a packed lunch and something to drink for the hike, which is perfect when reaching the view point. After the hiking, the driver will take you back to your hotel in Tórshavn, and he usually takes a different route back, just to make sure you see as much as possible.

What To Expect:

The day begins in the morning when the bus picks you up at your hotel in Tórshavn, the capital. the journey takes you to the old mountain road out of Tórshavn, were we will make two photo stops, one of the Island of Koltur and the other of the only prison in the Faroe Islands, which has a breathtaking view. The bus continues to the island of Vágoy, through a sub sea tunnel and will stop in the village Miðvágur. This is were the hike starts.The hike is 3.5KM each way, and it usually takes approx one hour to reach the famous “slaves point” were you will see the optical illusion. This is the time to eat the lunch pack and just enjoy the surroundings. The guide will be telling stories all the way, but you will also feel the freedom of walking by yourself when needed. Heading back to the bus after approx 1 hour (depending on weather) back at the bus, the journey heads back to your hotel in Tórshavn, and the driver usually takes different way back, just to make sure that you see as much as possible. The day has come to an end and you are dropped off back at your hotel.

Visit a Faroese home and try a Faroese home cooked meal in Søldarfjørður

Also enjoy the beautiful garden in Garðahús 

Every day on request - min. 2 persons

Lunch: 

Faroese open sandwiches DKK 200,- per person (€30)

Fish soup w/bread DKK 175,- per person (€27)

Fish soup and open sandwiches DKK 300,- per person (€43). If only 2 persons DKK 350,- per person (€50)

Evening dinner:

3 course dinner DKK 500,- per person (€70). If only 2 persons DKK 550,- per person (€75)

Dessert:

Coffee/tea and cake DKK 175,- per person (€27)

Please type which meal you would like to book under comments!

From October to March

Monday 09.00 - 13.00

Pick up: 09:00 starting with the hotels and then the Bus terminal Tórshavn

Price € 79 / DKK 585,- incl. bus and guide

Gjógv is a village located on the northeast tip of the island of Eysturoy. We visit the amazing gorge (nature harbour) and take a walk around the old village.

There will be made some photo stops on our way, such as Fossá and Risin and Kellingin

From November to March

Tuesday 09.00 - 12.30

Pick up: 09:00 starting with the hotels and then the Bus terminal Tórshavn

Price € 67 / DKK 498,- incl. bus and guide

This tour takes you to the old part of Tórshavn, and Kirkjubø the southernmost village on Streymoy. In Kirkjuøu we will see the ruins of the Magnus Cathedral from around year 1300, the Saint Olav's Church from 12th century and the old farmhouse Kirkjubøargarður from 11th century.

From September to May

Wednesday 09.00 - 14.00

Pick up: 09:00 starting with the hotels and then the Bus terminal Tórshavn

Price € 100 / DKK 749,- incl. bus and guide

We drive from Tórshavn and make some photo stops on the way. We will pass the old whale station at Áir and continue the tour to Toftir where we will visit Navia, a knitting shop. Afterwards, the tours goes to the old village Gøta and Christian's Church in Klaksvík.

From November to March

Thursday 09.00 - 12.30

Pick up: 09:00 starting with the hotels and then the Bus terminal Tórshavn

Price € 70 / DKK 520,- incl. bus and guide

We drive via the mountain road to Kvívík, making photo stops on our way. In Kvívík we visit the Viking excavations. Then we drive to Hvalvík to see the oldest wooden church in the Faroe Islands. Our last stop is in the unspoiled village Saksun.

From September to May

Friday 13.15 - 17.00

Pick up: 13:15 starting with the hotels and then the Bus terminal Tórshavn

Price € 88 / DKK 655,- incl. bus and guide

Gásadalur is located on the westside of the island Vágar. Gásadalur is located on the edge of Mykinesfjørður, surrounded by the highest mountains on Vágar. We can enjoy a panoramic view over the island of Mykines and the amazing waterfall

From September to May

Saturday 12.00 - 17.00

Pick up: 10:00 starting with the hotels and then the Bus terminal Tórshavn

Price € 100 / DKK 749,- incl. bus and guide

We drive from Tórshavn, make some photo stops on the way,. We pass the old whale station at Áir, going on to Toftir where we can see the fantastic Fríðrik church. From there we drive on to the windmills where we get a spectacular view. Form there we drive to the old village Gøta, before heading back to Tórshavn

Wednesday

From 18:00 - 20:00

Incl. dinner and entertainment

Adults € 63 / child (2-12 yeard) € 32

Every Wednesday from June to August you can attend a cultural evening in the village Gjógv.

The event begins with live music performance - the program varies from time to time. Hereafter you will enjoy a good buffet meal with Faroese specialities.

The evening ends with a traditional Faroese chain dance - and you will of course be invited to join the dance.