Treasures of the Faroe Islands - self drive
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Overview
Highlights
- Untouched nature of Faroe Islands
- A boat trip to the westernmost island of Mykines, known for its rich birdlife
- Viking ruins and settlements
- A full day excursion to the island of Suðuroy
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Trip includes
- Car rental -Cat. A car incl. free mileage, CDW, TP, airport fee and VAT
- 8 nights accommodation with breakfast
- Private excursion to the island of Mykines including lunch
- Private excursion to the island of Suðuroy including lunch
- 24-hour emergency service
- Taxes and service fees
Itinerary
Arrive at Vágar Airport and pick-up your rental car from the airport.
First stop is only some 200 metres down the road, a local hotel. After check in, take a drive to the small and picturesque villages Bøur and Gásadalur. The tour offers an unparalleled ...
Meet your guide in Sørvágur, just 5-minutes away from your hotel, ready to take the ferry to the Mykines island at 10:20. After ca. 45min ferry journey and on arrival at Mykines, you will go on a guided tour of the village with some refreshments. After that con...
We suggest a trip to Tjørnavík - a walk along the beach where you might find remainings from the vikings, as this is the place where the viking settled first in the Faroe Islands.
A stop in Saksun is at must. The village is surrounded by steep mountains ...
Today's tour goes from Gjógv to Klaksvík - on the way there you will pass Oyndafjørður and just before the village take the time to see the Rolling Stones. From Oyndafjørður to the island Borðoy through the second subsea tunnel - where you in the bottom will see the fantastic glass paintings of Tronður Patursson.
Next two nights at Hotel Klaksvík.
Explore the Northern islands - first to the northern most village Viðareiði, where - if you are fit - you can climb the mountain north of the village to the top of the world highest promontory Enniberg. On the top you will have a excellent view over Fugloy, Sví...
On the way to Tórshavn we suggest a stop in Leirvík to see the viking settlements there.
In Tórshavn - Take the opportunity to visit the faroese handy work and design shops, the cozy cafes near the harbor Vágsbotn, and maybe even a visit to the National ...
Meet your guide at the ferry terminal this morning for a departure to the southern-most island of Súðuroy. On the way, you will pass the islands of Sandoy, Skúvoy, Litlur Dímun and Stóra Dímun. You will hear stories of the two Viking legends Tróndur and Sigmund...
Explore Tórshavn; a walk through the old part of Tórshavn "á Reyni", Tinganes and the old fort Skansin - the tour can also be done with a local guide.
In the afternoon we suggest a tour to Kirkjubøur (20 min. drive) - the old cultural centre of the Faroe...
After breakfast, check-our from your hotel and return your rental vehicle at the airport. It is time to say good bye to Faroe Islands!
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- Tunnel fee of 130 kr /Euro 18, activities and ferry rides between islands, international flights, lunches and dinners not detailed in the program and items of personal nature.
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