Best of the Faroe Islands
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Highlights
Visit the Vestmanna sea cliff
Visit the remote island of Suðuroy
Visit historical and geological sites on the island of Sandoy
Visit the photogenic sites of Múllafossur, Trælanípan, and Sørvágsvatn (the Lake Above the Ocean)
Visit Kallur Lighthouse on the islands of Kalsoy
Experience the best of the Faroe Islands with our local expert guides.
In this 7-night itinerary you’ll be based in Tórshavn, capital of the Faroe Islands, and you’ll have excursions to the most well-known sights in of this magical archipelago.
Day 1
Fly to Vágar. You’ll be transferred to your accommodation in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands.
Day 2
Vestmanna Sea Cliffs Boat Ride, Kvívik & Leynar
The boat trip along the bird cliffs of Vestmanna takes about 2 hours, offering ample opportunity to observe and photograph a variety of breeding seabirds against the backdrop of the stunning vertical cliffs. The journey takes you as close to the cliffs as the weather permits, weaving between basalt columns that rise from the sea and into deep caves carved by the ocean’s fury over millions of years.
Day 3
Today you’ll get the ferry to Suðuroy (2 hours) where you’ll be met by your local guide. You’ll be shown around the island, before returning to the guides house for a traditional home-cooked meal. After the meal you’ll be taken to the ferry terminal for the journey back to Tórshavn.
Day 4
Sagas of Sandoy Island – Skálavík, Sandur, Søltuvík and more!
Explore hidden treasures, modern cave paintings, and stories of influential men and women linking Kirkjubø and Sandoy. This tour offers a mix of geological features, archaeological sites, beautiful white sandy beaches with dunes, and steep cliffs where birds nest.
Day 5
Vágar Island & The Slave Cliff
Today your guide will take you to some of the most captivating views in the Faroe Islands. The tour features key attractions such as Trælanípan, known as the slave cliff, Sørvágsvatn, known as the hovering lake, and the picturesque village of Gásadalur. Vágar Island is renowned for its rich history and folklore, which we’ll explore in depth. Additionally, the tour showcases some of the most acclaimed waterfalls and viewpoints in the Faroe Islands, all within a single-day experience.
Day 6
Today is free so you can explore Tórshavn. Tórshavn is the capital of the Faroe Islands and home to approximately 20,000 people. Whilst it is the largest settlement in the Faroe Islands, it is still very easy to explore on foot and most of the sights worth seeing are only a short walk away.
Day 7
Kallur Lighthouse, Trøllanes, Mikladalur and more!
Kalsoy, often referred to as the Faroe Islands’ very own ‘James Bond Island,’ gained international recognition as a filming location for the 2020 Bond movie No Time to Die. However, its allure predates its cinematic fame, having long been a top destination for visitors to the Faroes. This mythical island hosts the renowned Kallur Lighthouse and the captivating Seal Woman statue, two of the most emblematic landmarks on the islands. Join us for an exclusive afternoon tour, led by a local expert guide, to explore and experience the best Kalsoy has to offer without the hassle of crowds.
Day 8
Today you’ll be transferred back to Vágar Airport for your flight home.
Puffins of Mykines
The westernmost island of the Faroes is an important breeding ground for several species of seabird including northern fulmars, European storm petrels, and most famously 125,000 pairs of Atlantic puffins. You can take a daytrip to this island to see the puffins up close.
Food of the Faroes
Unfortunately, the 2-start Michelin restaurant KOKS has relocated to Iceland whilst they are building a brand new restaurant in the Faroe Islands, but there is still a wealth of fantastic restaurants, including the Michelin recommended Ræst. Whilst traditionally Faroese food as revolved around fermented meat and fish it is becoming much easier to find vegetarian and vegan food as well, including a six-course vegan taster menu at Katrina Christiansen, one of our favourite restaurants in the Faroe Islands.
Boat Tours
On the Faroe Islands you’re never more than 5 km from the ocean, and, as such, it’s a great place to explore by boat. There are various options, but one of the most impressive is a tour along the dramatic cliffs from Vestmanna where you will pop in and out of the grottos hidden along the cliff face.
Hiking
The Faroe Islands have an abundance of walking routes offering breath-taking views and abundant wildlife, mainly birds such as curlew, snipe, plovers, and, petrels. Footpaths can be a little indistinct but are waymarked with strategically placed cairns and wooden posts. For less experience walkers, we can organise a local guide. For those that are happy to walk independently, we send you routes plotted on the Footpaths app and, whilst these are not as detailed as an ordinance survey map, they are a good 3D visual guide.
Sample Craft Beer at Mikeller
Though the interior of the bar here is modest and understated, the staff are really friendly and you can sample a great selection of local ales. This is a great place to go before dinner.
Sea Kayaking - Guided Activity
The Faroe Islands are a dream location for kayaking, with so many bays and fjords to explore. You can head out with an expert guide and enjoy a half or full day exploration (or more). There are kayaking tours for all levels, from complete beginners to veteran paddlers. For beginners, the tours from Hósvík on Streymor are the most suitable because you explore the sheltered Tanga Fjord between streymor and Eysteroy.
Lithographic Workshop
Steinprent is the Faroese term for stone lithography. The old lithographic factory runs a workshop where you can learn all about the history and process of this fascinating tradition. Despite this being such an old art form, the gallery here displays a surprisingly modern selection of prints, from landscape to Pre-Raphaelite-style paintings and pop art to contemporary works. All prints of the prints are numbered and signed by the artist and the stone print gets sanded back, so that print can never be produced again.
Government Buildings on Tinganes
The name Tinganes means parliament point, an apt description because these old government buildings sit on a rocky isthmus, jutting out into the port of Torshavn. This is one of the oldest known parliamentary meeting places in the world, first established by Norwegian colonists during Viking times. Today, you can walk past the grass roofed government buildings and enjoy the view out into the harbour.
Skansin 16th Century Fortress
This fortress was originally built in the 1630’s to protect against pirate raids, and was later used by the British as a military base during the second world war. You can walk around the fortress and peer inside the old buildings, but the main appeal for many is that the fort offers great views over the port of Torshavn.
National Gallery of the Faroe Islands
A modern gallery displaying art through the ages, from the 1830’s through to the contemporary modern pieces of today. This is a great way to gain a range of artistic perspectives of this wild and beautiful archipelago. There are sculptures and paintings, as well as an immersive glass and mirror installation, where you can see 700m up and down. The gallery is just a few minute’s walk from Torshavn and there's a really nice park nearby, which you can take a walk through.
Active Adventures
If you want to do something a bit more adventurous you can try coasteering, sea kayaking mountain biking, abseiling or even horse back riding. Perhaps the most popular of these is sea kayaking, because it's an excellent way to explore the coastline.
Faroe Islands - Exclusive Access and Luxury Travel
Steve has teamed up with a fantastic agent in the Faroe Islands, who will take you around the island in privately chartered helicopters and boats, so you get to choose which locations you want to visit, and will have an expert guide to accompany you. But this is so much more than luxury travel because its centred around the locals, connecting you with the people of the Faroes. You get to dine with local farmers, join fishermen on their boats and stay in houses that belong to individuals who live on the island. All of this comes with a healthy price tag but you can be sure that you'll have the best experiences around the islands.
Highlights
Visit the Vestmanna sea cliff
Visit the remote island of Suðuroy
Visit historical and geological sites on the island of Sandoy
Visit the photogenic sites of Múllafossur, Trælanípan, and Sørvágsvatn (the Lake Above the Ocean)
Visit Kallur Lighthouse on the islands of Kalsoy
Experience the best of the Faroe Islands with our local expert guides.
In this 7-night itinerary you’ll be based in Tórshavn, capital of the Faroe Islands, and you’ll have excursions to the most well-known sights in of this magical archipelago.
Day 1
Fly to Vágar. You’ll be transferred to your accommodation in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands.
Day 2
Vestmanna Sea Cliffs Boat Ride, Kvívik & Leynar
The boat trip along the bird cliffs of Vestmanna takes about 2 hours, offering ample opportunity to observe and photograph a variety of breeding seabirds against the backdrop of the stunning vertical cliffs. The journey takes you as close to the cliffs as the weather permits, weaving between basalt columns that rise from the sea and into deep caves carved by the ocean’s fury over millions of years.
Day 3
Today you’ll get the ferry to Suðuroy (2 hours) where you’ll be met by your local guide. You’ll be shown around the island, before returning to the guides house for a traditional home-cooked meal. After the meal you’ll be taken to the ferry terminal for the journey back to Tórshavn.
Day 4
Sagas of Sandoy Island – Skálavík, Sandur, Søltuvík and more!
Explore hidden treasures, modern cave paintings, and stories of influential men and women linking Kirkjubø and Sandoy. This tour offers a mix of geological features, archaeological sites, beautiful white sandy beaches with dunes, and steep cliffs where birds nest.
Day 5
Vágar Island & The Slave Cliff
Today your guide will take you to some of the most captivating views in the Faroe Islands. The tour features key attractions such as Trælanípan, known as the slave cliff, Sørvágsvatn, known as the hovering lake, and the picturesque village of Gásadalur. Vágar Island is renowned for its rich history and folklore, which we’ll explore in depth. Additionally, the tour showcases some of the most acclaimed waterfalls and viewpoints in the Faroe Islands, all within a single-day experience.
Day 6
Today is free so you can explore Tórshavn. Tórshavn is the capital of the Faroe Islands and home to approximately 20,000 people. Whilst it is the largest settlement in the Faroe Islands, it is still very easy to explore on foot and most of the sights worth seeing are only a short walk away.
Day 7
Kallur Lighthouse, Trøllanes, Mikladalur and more!
Kalsoy, often referred to as the Faroe Islands’ very own ‘James Bond Island,’ gained international recognition as a filming location for the 2020 Bond movie No Time to Die. However, its allure predates its cinematic fame, having long been a top destination for visitors to the Faroes. This mythical island hosts the renowned Kallur Lighthouse and the captivating Seal Woman statue, two of the most emblematic landmarks on the islands. Join us for an exclusive afternoon tour, led by a local expert guide, to explore and experience the best Kalsoy has to offer without the hassle of crowds.
Day 8
Today you’ll be transferred back to Vágar Airport for your flight home.
Puffins of Mykines
The westernmost island of the Faroes is an important breeding ground for several species of seabird including northern fulmars, European storm petrels, and most famously 125,000 pairs of Atlantic puffins. You can take a daytrip to this island to see the puffins up close.
Food of the Faroes
Unfortunately, the 2-start Michelin restaurant KOKS has relocated to Iceland whilst they are building a brand new restaurant in the Faroe Islands, but there is still a wealth of fantastic restaurants, including the Michelin recommended Ræst. Whilst traditionally Faroese food as revolved around fermented meat and fish it is becoming much easier to find vegetarian and vegan food as well, including a six-course vegan taster menu at Katrina Christiansen, one of our favourite restaurants in the Faroe Islands.
Boat Tours
On the Faroe Islands you’re never more than 5 km from the ocean, and, as such, it’s a great place to explore by boat. There are various options, but one of the most impressive is a tour along the dramatic cliffs from Vestmanna where you will pop in and out of the grottos hidden along the cliff face.
Hiking
The Faroe Islands have an abundance of walking routes offering breath-taking views and abundant wildlife, mainly birds such as curlew, snipe, plovers, and, petrels. Footpaths can be a little indistinct but are waymarked with strategically placed cairns and wooden posts. For less experience walkers, we can organise a local guide. For those that are happy to walk independently, we send you routes plotted on the Footpaths app and, whilst these are not as detailed as an ordinance survey map, they are a good 3D visual guide.
Sample Craft Beer at Mikeller
Though the interior of the bar here is modest and understated, the staff are really friendly and you can sample a great selection of local ales. This is a great place to go before dinner.
Sea Kayaking - Guided Activity
The Faroe Islands are a dream location for kayaking, with so many bays and fjords to explore. You can head out with an expert guide and enjoy a half or full day exploration (or more). There are kayaking tours for all levels, from complete beginners to veteran paddlers. For beginners, the tours from Hósvík on Streymor are the most suitable because you explore the sheltered Tanga Fjord between streymor and Eysteroy.
Lithographic Workshop
Steinprent is the Faroese term for stone lithography. The old lithographic factory runs a workshop where you can learn all about the history and process of this fascinating tradition. Despite this being such an old art form, the gallery here displays a surprisingly modern selection of prints, from landscape to Pre-Raphaelite-style paintings and pop art to contemporary works. All prints of the prints are numbered and signed by the artist and the stone print gets sanded back, so that print can never be produced again.
Government Buildings on Tinganes
The name Tinganes means parliament point, an apt description because these old government buildings sit on a rocky isthmus, jutting out into the port of Torshavn. This is one of the oldest known parliamentary meeting places in the world, first established by Norwegian colonists during Viking times. Today, you can walk past the grass roofed government buildings and enjoy the view out into the harbour.
Skansin 16th Century Fortress
This fortress was originally built in the 1630’s to protect against pirate raids, and was later used by the British as a military base during the second world war. You can walk around the fortress and peer inside the old buildings, but the main appeal for many is that the fort offers great views over the port of Torshavn.
National Gallery of the Faroe Islands
A modern gallery displaying art through the ages, from the 1830’s through to the contemporary modern pieces of today. This is a great way to gain a range of artistic perspectives of this wild and beautiful archipelago. There are sculptures and paintings, as well as an immersive glass and mirror installation, where you can see 700m up and down. The gallery is just a few minute’s walk from Torshavn and there's a really nice park nearby, which you can take a walk through.
Active Adventures
If you want to do something a bit more adventurous you can try coasteering, sea kayaking mountain biking, abseiling or even horse back riding. Perhaps the most popular of these is sea kayaking, because it's an excellent way to explore the coastline.
Faroe Islands - Exclusive Access and Luxury Travel
Steve has teamed up with a fantastic agent in the Faroe Islands, who will take you around the island in privately chartered helicopters and boats, so you get to choose which locations you want to visit, and will have an expert guide to accompany you. But this is so much more than luxury travel because its centred around the locals, connecting you with the people of the Faroes. You get to dine with local farmers, join fishermen on their boats and stay in houses that belong to individuals who live on the island. All of this comes with a healthy price tag but you can be sure that you'll have the best experiences around the islands.