Faroe Islands Drive and Hike

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Day 1: Faroe Islands. Visit Gásadalur

Arrival with Atlantic Airways. Pick up the rental car at the airport. Take the short drive to the village of Gásadalur, which was the last village connected to the rest of the islands by a tunnel. Enjoy the quiet and stunning view of Tindhólm. 

• Accommodation: Hotel Klaksvík or similar

Day 2: Svínoy | 4h

Take the ferry from Viðoy to Svínoy. Today’s beautiful hike starts in the village, and we walk out to the headland called Dragin, where the British used to have an outpost during WW2. There is also a bird-fowling seat at Dragin. Among the birds, it is expected to see or hear whimbrels, European golden plovers, arctic skuas, arctic terns, common eiders, meadow pipits, greylags, and several species of gulls.

• Walking for the day: 4h, 2-5km, easy to moderate
• Accommodation: Hotel Klaksvík or similar

Day 3: Suðuroy | 4h

Drive to Tórshavn to catch the ferry, Smyril, to Suðuroy before noon. After check-in, we suggest a walk on your own to the village of Froðba. Here you can see basalt columns along the road. When you see the sign, Kúlugjógv, walk down to see more spectacular basalt rock formations. Above Froðba stands Frobiarnípa. Follow the dirt road to get to the top of the cliff. Here are some old buildings from the war and there is a fantastic view. If there is time, drive to the village of Vágur to experience another fabulous viewpoint at Eggjarnar. From the village, you can either drive or walk up to the viewpoint. Spend the night on Suðuroy.

• Walking for the day: 4h, 5km, moderate
• Accommodation: Hotel Tvøroyri or similar

Day 4: Hike to beautiful Hvannhagi on Suðuroy | 4h

Because of its location, Hvannhagi has some of the most beautiful and unusual nature in Suðuroy. Together with the guide, you follow an old path across the mountain. When you reach the northern side of Suðuroy, you will have an amazing view of the nearby islands. Following a steep, narrow path, you descend to the inland lake at Hvannhagi. Return with the ferry to Tórshavn. Spend the night in Tórshavn.

• Walking for the day: 4h, 6km, moderate to strenuous
• Accommodation: Hotel Føroyar or similar

Day 5: Hiking to the centre of the Faroe Islands | 4-5h

The hike starts in Kaldbaksfjørður, where the big river Tíggjará meets the ocean. Here you meet the guide and park the car. The guide will lead you along the river and then 346m up the mountain till you reach the exact centre of the Faroes. Enjoy the beautiful view before the hike continues to the lakes Stóravatn and Brúnavatn. Afterwards, you walk to the old Viking village of Kaldbak. Spend the night in Tórshavn.

• Walking for the day: 4-5h, 2-5km, moderate to strenuous
• Accommodation: Hotel Føroyar or similar

Day 6: The bird island Mykines | 5h

Day trip to the bird island Mykines, in the company of others. The tour starts with a pick-up in Tórshavn by bus and guide. Enjoy a grand boat trip by majestic sea cliffs. Spot puffins, that charming little bird with a colourful beak, or the impressive gannet, which can only breed on the isolated isle to the west of the main island. In Mykines, you are accompanied by the guide to the lookouts, but you also have time on your own. Return and spend the night in Tórshavn.

• Walking for the day: 5h, 7km, moderate to strenuous
• Accommodation: Hotel Føroyar or similar

Day 7: Free Day or Kirkjubøur hike or Vestmanna Cliffs boat tour | 4-5h

You can have a rest day or optional tours. Spend the night in Tórshavn.

Option 1: Hike over the mountain and back to the cultural centre of Kirkjubøur. Enjoy the majestic view over the islands of Sandoy, Hestur, Koltur, and Vágar. After arriving in Kirkjubøur, it is possible to visit Roykstovan, which is approximately 900 years old. See the ruins of the Saint Magnus Cathedral and Ólavs’ church from the year 1111.

• Walking for the day: 4-5h, 7-14km, easy to moderate

Option 2: If you prefer to take a rest from walking today, you can take a boat tour to Vestmanna Cliffs with lunch and visit the Saga Museum. The tour starts at the harbour in the village of Vestmanna, Streymoy. Boat trip to the Vestmanna Cliffs. Weather permitting, you sail into grottos through narrow sounds and close to the vertical cliffs. After the boat trip, you have lunch, and then you visit the only wax museum in the Faroe Islands, the Saga Museum, which portrays the Faroe Islands’ dramatic story with 17 wax figures

Option 3: Explore Kalsoy with public transport from Klaksvik. See the beautiful sculpture, the Seal Woman, in the village of Mikladalur. Visit Trøllanes, a “location” in the James Bond movie – No Time To Die.

• Accommodation: Hotel Føroyar or similar

Day 8: Departure

Return the rental car at the airport. Departure with Atlantic Airways.

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• For example, Gjaargardur Guesthouse is widely regarded as the finest guesthouse in the Faroes: a true home-from-home, offering excellent Faroese cuisine and truly magnificent views from its panoramic dining room. 
• Hotel Vágar
• Hotel Klaksvík
• Hotel Streym
• Hotel Føroyar
• Hotel Tvøroyri

*Hotels are subject to availability. In case a particular hotel is fully booked for your desired dates, we will replace it with a hotel of equal or higher value and quality level. We will provide exact accommodation details to you upon booking confirmation.