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KALLUR LIGHTHOUSE HIKING
SIGHTSEEING IN BØUR
PUFFIN WATCHING IN MYKINES
Join this hike to the fantastic scenery at Kallur Lighthouse or simply Kallurin. A breathtaking scenery surrounds this famous lighthouse. Hiking to Kallur Lighthouse is a must-do experience while you are in the Faroe Islands.
Go to the village of Bøur and see the beautiful, old, traditional church, and walk between the old and charming, traditional turf-roofed houses on which you sometimes see sheep eating grass on top of. On this guided tour, you will see interesting architecture and charming building styles.
Join a day trip to a refreshing return to nature. Mykines is the perfect spot to take a deep breath and enjoy the tranquility of this little island. You will marvel over the rugged landscape and be fascinated by the antics of the Puffin colony that graces the island with its presence every summer.
Best price guaranteed Duration: 8 hours Season: All year Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
KAYAKING TO DRANGARNIR Row out from the village of Bøur on the inlet to the famous sea-stacks, Drangarnir, and further to Tindhólm or Gásadal. On this guided tour, you will only be 50 metres from Drangarnir in your kayak. Best price guaranteed Duration: 2.5 hours Season: All year Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
Best price guaranteed Duration: 5.5 hours Season: June to September Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
Best price guaranteed Duration: Full day Season: May to August Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
RIB BOAT TO CAPE ENNIBERG
RIB BOAT TO KALLURIN
Explore the 754-metre vertical Cape Enniberg in a RIB boat. You will see the majestic cape rise out of the Atlantic Ocean. Cape Enniberg is the tallest vertical sea cliff in the world and the sea cliff is the northernmost point of the Faroe Islands.
Sailing north through Kalsoyfjord you’ll experience the two islands with the steepest mountains in the Faroe Islands. The 4th longest sea cave in the world goes through Kallurin. It was discovered in 2016. In 90% of RIB tours to Kallurin, the weather condition will allow us to sail through a part of this sea cave.
Best price guaranteed Duration: 1.5 hours Season: July to August Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
Best price guaranteed Duration: 1.5 hours Season: June to August Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
HIKING TO TRÆLANÍPAN Book this hike to see the famous sight at Trælanípan. This is where you will see the lake lying above the sea. The sharp peak at the edge of the cliff is what makes Trælanípan such an overwhelming experience. You will understand and respect nature more deeply when standing on the edge overlooking Trælanípan. Best price guaranteed Duration: 3.5 to 9 hours (multiple tours available) Season: All year Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
HIKING TO BØSDALAFOSSUR
HIKE TO HIGHEST SUMMIT SLÆTTARATINDUR
Join this hike to the stunning waterfall of Bøsdalafossur. This large waterfall thunders down into the Atlantic Ocean and the sight towards Trælanípan will stay in your heart from the first time you see it.
Enjoy the scenic view from the highest summit in the Faroe Islands. The mountain Slættaratindur is a great hike and the scenery is lovely up hill and on the top. Slættaratindur peaks at 880 metres above sea level.
Best price guaranteed Duration: 4 hours Season: All year Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
Best price guaranteed Duration: 6 hours Season: All year Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
HISTORIC SIGHTSEEING IN TÓRSHAVN
FISHING IN VESTMANNA
TOUR TO MÚLAFOSSUR WATERFALL
Walk around this idyllic capital where you will see the old meet the new. The capital of the Faroe Islands is home to antique buildings and you will find history around every corner. Tórshavn welcomes you to a serene and tranquil environment. The most anti-stress and relaxing capital in the world.
Book a fishing trip in tranquil surroundings. This is a unique trip, which combines deepsea angling, nature, and the salty North Atlantic Ocean. And there is a fish catch guarantee. You will love standing in a boat deep-sea fishing and enjoy this fantastic way to see the Faroe Islands.
See the spectacular Múlafossur waterfall and the charming villages on the island of Vágar. Múlafossur is one of the prettiest waterfalls in the world. Gásadalur is a must-see experience for all travelers because of its unspoiled nature and lack of influence from modernity.
Best price guaranteed Duration: 4-8 hours Season: April to September Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
Best price guaranteed Duration: 4-9 hours (multiple tours available) Season: All year Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
Best price guaranteed Duration: 1 to 4 hours (multiple tours available) Season: All year Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
BUS TOUR TO SAKSUN
RAPPELLING IN RAVNAGJÓGV
TRIP TO KVÍVÍK
Experience the best of nature in Saksun and North Eysturoy. Saksun sits in a natural amphitheatre high above a tidal lagoon. This wonderful hillside village is one of the most worthwhile destinations in the Faroe Islands. A unique atmosphere with amazing views of the surrounding mountains.
Discover this gem on the island of Vágar. You will rappel from the 31-metre high gorge named Ravnagjógv – the Raven’s Gorge. This is a tour for beginners and people who want to enjoy a popular activity in the raw nature in the Faroe Islands. You can combine the rappelling with a beautiful hike through the gorge.
Explore the Viking excavations in Kvívík and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Kvívík is one of the oldest settlements in the Faroe Islands. A river runs through the charming village, which is surrounded by stunning mountainsides.
Best price guaranteed Duration: 4.5 to 6 hours (multiple tours available) Season: All year Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
Best price guaranteed Duration: 1.5 hours Season: All year Book thorugh: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
Best price guaranteed Duration: 4 hours Season: April to October Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
SAIL TO VESTMANNA BIRD CLIFFS
BIKE TOUR TO KIRKJUBØUR
DAY TOUR TO MYKINES
Step right up and join this tour to see the famous caves and bird cliffs in Vestmanna. You will sail through narrow straits into deep caves, shaped by the surf for millions of years, and come close to the over 600 metre-high cliffs where thousands of seabirds breed.
You will bike through Tórshavn city centre and past the district of Norðasta Horn and across the mountain pass Velbastaðháls to Kirkjubø. In Kirkjubø you will visit the Magnus Cathedral and Olav church and Kingsfarmhouse. There is a beautiful view of Kikjubø-islet, the islands of Sandoy, Hestur, Koltur, and Vágar. Biking distance for this tour is 30km.
Book now and make sure you get on a daytrip to Mykines – the island covered with puffins. Mykines is pure beauty and nature at its best. The tour takes you to the westernmost tip of Faroe Islands. The hike from the old village with turf-roofed houses to the lighthouse at the end of the islet of Mykineshólmur is spectacular. It is like walking to the very end of the world.
Best price guaranteed Duration: 2 hours Season: All year Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
Best price guaranteed Duration: 10 hours (multiple tours available) Season: May to August Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
Best price guaranteed Duration: 5 hours Season: May to September Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
TREKKING IN NÓLSOY Join a light walk with a local guide in the outfield and around the village of Nólsoy. Watch the scenic bird cliff in Grønidalur, Greenvalley, where you can see puffins in the air and on the sea and fulmars nesting on the cliff. Best price guaranteed Duration: 3 to 7 hours (multiple tours available) Season: June to September Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
DAY TOURS TO EYSTUROY Explore spectacular mountain roads and stop in small villages, among them Funningur where the first Vikings in the Faroe Islands settled. Take a picture on Eiðisskarð of the stone formations Risin & Kellingin and of the tallest mountains in the Faroe Islands such as Slættaratindur and Vaðhorn. Best price guaranteed Duration: 6 hours (multiple tours available) Season: All year Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
TOURS TO GJÓGV
BICYCLING TO NORÐRADALSSKARÐ
Explore the amazing gorge and natural harbour in Gjógv. You will have a chance to walk in the village and take some photos on the way, such as Fossá and Risin & Kellingin, the Giant and his Wife. Gjógv is a beautiful village located on the northeast tip on the island of Eysturoy.
Book your biking tour to Norðradalsskarð. The road leading to Norðradalur is made for adventures. Below in the stunning valley lies the little village surrounded by steep mountains that create the iconic frame around the lonely island of Koltur in the horizon. There are only 12 people living in the tiny village.
Best price guaranteed Duration: 4 to 7 hours (multiple tours available) Season: All year Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
KAYAKING TO RISIN & KELLINGIN Explore the stunning nature in Tjørnuvík from a kayak. If the weather allows it, you will row to the famous sea stacks Risin & Kellingin - the Giant and his Wife. This tour is for experienced as well as inexperienced kayakers. Everybody can join the Tjørnuvík kayaking tour. Sea- s are safe for inexperienced rowers. Best price guaranteed Duration: 2.5 hours Season: All year Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
Best price guaranteed Duration: 2 hours Season: All year Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
CAVING TOUR TO HESTUR Jump on board a legendary ship and explore the mysterious depths inside the island of Hestur. Visiting the large cave in Hestur is an unique experience. You will head to the east side of Hestur and then sail in small motorboats into the cave. These breathtaking surroundings will stay in you forever. Best price guaranteed Duration: 6 hours Season: June to August Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
All tours mentioned in this booklet are guided tours. Read more and book on guidetofaroeislands.fo VISIT KIRKJUBØ
EXCURSION TO TJØRNUVÍK
Book your excursion to the most important historic site in the Faroe Islands, Kirkjubøur. Here you will find the ruins of the Magnus Cathedral, the Saint Olav’s Church (Olavskirkjan), and the old 11th century farmhouse that still inhabits the local farmer and his family. Hike over the mountain or take one of the available bus tours.
Go on a guided tour to the lovely village of Tjørnuvík. You will find several charming turf-roofed houses and you will have a great view of Risin og Kellingin - the Giant & his Wife. The locals are living their traditional farming life in the summer and autumn, and in the wintertime, the hillsides are often covered in snow and the sea waves are hitting against the sandy beach.
Best price guaranteed Duration: 4 to 6 hours (multiple tours available) Season: All year Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo
Best price guaranteed Duration: 7 hours (multiple tours available) Season: All year Book through: www.guidetofareoslands.fo