Tour 2: Best Islands in the World
Independent Self-Drive & Hiking Program 8 days / 7 nights
The Faroe Islands is a paradise for nature lovers
and perfect for walking without a guide. Experience up close the
birdlife, the green nuances of the mountains, the colourful villages,
beautiful deep fjords and the nearby islands that rise majestically on the horizon.
Maybe you will feel as though you are part of a fairytale world.
Day 1:
Arrive with Atlantic Airways to Vágar Airport. Collect your hire car. Drive to the village of Miðvágur where the old path Ovaragota leads to Trælanípan. Sit and enjoy the atmosphere of the waves and the birdsong all around. The path follows the shoreline of the largest lake, Leitisvatn. At the end of the lake is a waterfall, Bøssdalafossur and the free-standing cliff called Geituskoradrangur. For more information contact the tourist office in Miðvágur before you start the walk. Overnight accommodation on Eysturoy.
Day 2:
From Fuglafjørður you can follow the path called Sjúrðargøta towards Hellur. On top of the Skarðið path are two large cairns. The custom is to throw three small stones onto the cairns every time you pass by. You have a fantastic view across to the Northern Islands. For more information contact the tourist office in Fuglafjørður before you start the tour. Overnight accommodation on Eysturoy.
Day 3:
Visit to the picturesque village of Saksun, which is located at the end of a road leading. The bay was once a protected natural harbour, but today the entry to the bay has silted over. At low tide, you can walk on the sand out to the open sea. Visit Dúvugarðar, which is a beautiful example of a typical Faroese farm with a grass roof. Take the ferry Smyril to Suðuroy. On the two hour trip you pass the islands of Sandoy, Stóra Dímun and Lítla Dímun. Accommodation on Suðuroy.
Day 4:
Take the mountain road to Sumba then walk a few hundred metres west to reach the edge of the cliff and a spectacular panoramic view of the Beinisvørð headland to your left. Do not miss the lighthouse at Akraberg on the southern tip. In Vágur, visit the unique Ruth Smith gallery and a shop called “Sirri”, which designs garments made from Faroese wool. Overnight accommodation in Suðuroy.
Day 5:
From the village Sandvík drive or walk along the gravel road to see the free-standing cliff called Ásmundarstakkur. In the village of Hvalba you can see the only coal mine in the Faroes which still operates in the traditional way. A short walk called Á Røðina immediately after the tunnel from Hvalba, will take you to the dramatic western side of the island which is definitely worth a visit. Overnight accommodation on Suðuroy.
Day 6:
Visit the tourist office for information and a walking map. Suðuroy has many good walks, e.g. to the top of Rávan or to the award-winning Hvannhagi headland. In the afternoon, return by ferry to Tórshavn. See the exhibition by Faroese artists on board. Overnight accommodation in Tórshavn.
Day 7:
Take a guided walk through the historic parts of Tórshavn called Tinganes and á Reyni. We suggest a walk over the mountain to the historic centre of Kirkjubøur. Visit Roykstovan which is approximately 900 years old. See the ruins of the St. Magnus Cathedral and St Ólav’s church, dated from 1111. Overnight accommodation in Tórshavn.
Day 8:
Deliver the hire car in time for your departure with Atlantic Airways.
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Note: The suggested walks are from 5-9
km in lenght and easy to moderate difficulty. Always visit the local
tourist office for more information and maps before you start a walk.
Bring warm, practical clothing.