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7-Nights Essential Faroe Islands from $3,814
Goway Travel
OFFER ID 1722643
Active Elements, Epic Scenery, Family Friendly, Off the Beaten Path, Rural Charm, Wildlife Encounters Explore dramatic cliffs, vibrant villages and wild seascapes on this small group tour through the Faroe Islands, packed with nature and authentic culture.
Trip Overview:
Explore dramatic cliffs, vibrant villages and wild seascapes on this small group tour through the Faroe Islands, packed with nature and authentic culture.
Highlights:
- Begin your journey in Tórshavn, where Nordic charm meets the calm rhythm of island life.
- Explore the northern isles of Bordoy, Kunoy, and Vidareidi, crossing art-lit tunnels beneath the sea.
- Cruise to the Vestmanna bird cliffs and wander ancient Viking settlements in Kvivik.
- Discover the dramatic valleys of Streymoy and Eysturoy, from Saksun’s fjord to Gjogv’s natural harbour.
- Experience Sandoy’s quiet villages and Kirkjubour’s medieval churches, the heart of Faroese history.
Included Services:
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
- 7 nights moderate accommodation in Torshavn
- English-speaking guide for all excursions
- Full-day Northern Islands with bus, guide, ferry, entrance fee, lunch, and beverages
- Full-day Vestmanna Cliffs with bus, guide, boat tour, and entrance fee
- Full-day Highlights of Streymoy and Eysturoy with bus, guide, entrance fee, lunch, and beverages
- Full-day Sandoy and Kirkjubour with bus, guide, ferry, entrance fee, lunch, and beverages
- Breakfast daily (excluding day 1) and 3 lunches
Excluded Services:
- Travel insurance
- International, domestic airfare & airfare taxes
- Meals and beverages not explicitly listed as included
- Gratuities
- Optional excursions
- Items of a personal nature
- Passport & Visa fees, if applicable
7 nights from $3,814 per person
Day 1: Arrive in Torshavn
Arrive at Vagar airport and transfer to your hotel in Torshavn. Rest of day at leisure.
Overnight in Torshavn.
Hotel: Hotel Torshavn (3 Star Rating)
This property is 12 minutes walk from the beach. Located by Tórshavn Harbour, this hotel is 300 m from the Old Town and government buildings at Tinganes. Flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee makers and private bathrooms are found in all rooms.
Day 2: Northern Highlights
Begin the adventure on the wonderful island of Bordoy, where we explore Klaksvik, the heart of the fishing industry in the Faroe Islands. You will visit the remote village of Kunoy and drive north to the picturesque Vidareidi. On the way back to Torshavn, drive through the fascinating underwater tunnel where Trondur Patursson has decorated the roundabout.
Overnight in Torshavn.
Hotel: Hotel Torshavn (3 Star Rating)
This property is 12 minutes walk from the beach. Located by Tórshavn Harbour, this hotel is 300 m from the Old Town and government buildings at Tinganes. Flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee makers and private bathrooms are found in all rooms.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 3: Explore Torshavn
This is a day of leisure to discover Torshavn on your own. Optional excursions can be booked. Examples: Day trip to the island of Mykines including Hiking, Day trip to the island of of Nolsoy or Walking exploration in the old city quarter in Torshavn, Tinganes and Reyn.
Overnight in Torshavn
Hotel: Hotel Torshavn (3 Star Rating)
This property is 12 minutes walk from the beach. Located by Tórshavn Harbour, this hotel is 300 m from the Old Town and government buildings at Tinganes. Flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee makers and private bathrooms are found in all rooms.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 4: Trip to Vestmanna bird cliffs
Day trip to the Majestic Vestmanna Mountains and the historic Viking settlements of Kvivik. The day starts with an exciting boat trip to Vestmanna Sea cliffs, where we explore the dramatic cliffs and some of the hidden caves. On the way back to Torshavn visit the Viking settlements in the beautiful settlement of Kvivik and make several photo stops on our way.
Overnight in Torshavn.
Hotel: Hotel Torshavn (3 Star Rating)
This property is 12 minutes walk from the beach. Located by Tórshavn Harbour, this hotel is 300 m from the Old Town and government buildings at Tinganes. Flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee makers and private bathrooms are found in all rooms.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 5: Highlights of Streymoy and Eysturoy Tour
Drive to the idyllic village of Saksun, which lies picturesquely bound in a small fjord with high mountains on both sides. Continue on to the village of Tjornuvik, on route stop at the waterfall Fossa. From Tjornuvik you can see the impressive rock formations the Giant and the Witch. Before reaching Gjogv you will have a view of the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands, Slaettaratindur (882 m). In Gjogv, see the natural harbour which the village is named after.
Overnight in Torshavn.
Hotel: Hotel Torshavn (3 Star Rating)
This property is 12 minutes walk from the beach. Located by Tórshavn Harbour, this hotel is 300 m from the Old Town and government buildings at Tinganes. Flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee makers and private bathrooms are found in all rooms.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 6: Day at Leisure in Torshavn
Day trip to the historic island of Sandoy, one of the most unspoiled islands where you can still experience the old, Faroese way of life. Drive from Torshavn over the mountain to the ferry harbor Gamlaraett, where you will drive through the new subsea tunnel. The guide entertains with sagas from the island. Experience a church visit, fantastic viewpoints and small villages. Before returning to Torshavn, visit Kirkjubour, which is the Faroe Islands' historical and cultural center. See the unfinished Magnus Cathedral and the small medieval church of St. Olav.
Overnight in Torshavn.
Hotel: Hotel Torshavn (3 Star Rating)
This property is 12 minutes walk from the beach. Located by Tórshavn Harbour, this hotel is 300 m from the Old Town and government buildings at Tinganes. Flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee makers and private bathrooms are found in all rooms.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 7: Experience Sagas of Sandoy
This is a day of leisure. Optional excursions can be booked. Example: The island of Vagar.
Overnight in Torshavn.
Hotel: Hotel Torshavn (3 Star Rating)
This property is 12 minutes walk from the beach. Located by Tórshavn Harbour, this hotel is 300 m from the Old Town and government buildings at Tinganes. Flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee makers and private bathrooms are found in all rooms.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Day 8: Torshavn to Depart from Vagar
Transfer to the airport.
Meal(s): Breakfast
Vacation Details
* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
Fine dining, on-site bars or lounges and room service with extended hours are characteristic of deluxe establishments. Guest services usually include valet parking, concierge services, baggage assistance and laundry services. Other on-site facilities often include shops and boutiques, full service spas, full fitness facilities with pools and tennis courts. Business amenities may include available up-to-date technology and support staffs available for services. Attention to detail is apparent in the guestrooms which typically have stylish furnishings, quality bedding and bath products and often provide an evening turn down service.
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