Private day tours in the Faroe Islands

Private guided tours in the Faroe Islands

THE FAROE ISLANDS IN A DAY

-Cruise ship special-

ALL YEAR ROUND

About this tour

This is a tour specially designed for passengers on a cruise ship.

In this excursion you'll discover the highlights of the Faroe Islands.

We'll first take you to the cozy village of Bøur and then to Gásadalur, where you will enjoy the famous waterfall Mulafossur.

Next we drive to Saksun, one of the most beatiful spots in the islands.
At the village of Tjørnuvík you'll see the stone formations Risin & Kellingin. On the way we also visit the highest waterfall in the Faroe Islands, Fossá.

Tour duration

Aprox. 9 hours

Cruise arriving to Tórshavn

If we still have time we'll do a short walking tour in Tinganes, the old part of Tórshavn.

Cruise arriving to Runavík or Kollafjørður

If we still have time we'll visit the scenic village of Gjógv.

Included in the price

PRIVATE TOUR

Harbour pick-up

(Tórshavn, Runavík or Kollafjørður)

Transportation in a car/minibus

Subsea tunnels toll

Local driver/guide

Total price is 7.390 DKK
when travelling 1 to 4 adults

+1.940 DKK extra per traveller 5 to 8
(maximum 8 travellers per departure)

Booking request

A WEEKEND IN THE FAROES

ALL YEAR ROUND

(It doesn't have to be on a weekend - Flexible departure)

About this tour

DAY 1 - Arrival, Tórshavn and Kirkjubøur

Our local guide will pick you up upon arrival and drive you to Kirkjubøur. This village is the Faroes' most important historical site and in the Middle Ages it was the episcopal residence for the Diocese of the Faroe Islands and as so the spiritual centre of the society.

From here you'll go to Tórshavn, where you will take a walking tour in the old part of Tinganes. Finally, our guide will drop you off at your hotel in Tórshavn and give you other recommendations.

This tour needs 3 hours to be completed. If you land after 4.30pm on your arrival day we recommend to take this tour on your departure day (day 4), but your flight should leave at least after 2pm.

DAY 2 - Vágar island

Departure from hotel in Tórshavn at 9am

We drive to the island of Vágar crossing a 5km subsea tunnel. Our first visit will be to the village of Bøur. From hear we head to Gásadalur, where we find the famous waterfall Mulafossar falling to the ocean.

On the road we enjoy the amazing views from the fjord towards the islet of Tindholmur, drangarnir sea stacks and the island of Mykines.

Next we observe the Trøllkonufingur, an interesting rock pillar by the coast. The day ends with a beautiful hike to the cliffs in Trælanípa, one of the most famous points in the Faroe Islands.

DAY 3 - Streymoy, Eysturoy and Borðoy Islands

Departure from hotel in Tórshavn at 9am

The day starts with visit to Saksun, an old farm located near a lake connected to the ocean surrounded by high mountains. At the village of Tjørnuvík you'll see the stone formations “The Giant and the Witch” (Risin & Kellingin). On the way we also visit the highest waterfall in the Faroe Islands, Fossá.

On the island of Eysturoy we visit the scenic village of Gjógv and, on the way, we make a stop to photograph the amazing views over the village of Funningur, where the first vikings settled down.

The last stop of the day is Klakkur mountain. After we park the car you'll hike for aprox. 40 minutes to the top of the mountain (moderate level). From here you'll get one of the most beautiful views in the Faroe Islands.

DAY 4 - Departure

Pick up at hotel in Tórshavn 2.30h before the flight departing time.

Tour duration

4 days

Included in the price

PRIVATE TOUR

Airport transfers

Hotel pick-up on days 2 and 3

Transportation in a private car/minibus

Subsea tunnels toll

Itinerary with a local driver/guide

Accommodation and flights are NOT included in the price