From  £3425
per person
Tour Highlights
  • Small Group tour - minimum 12 persons/maximum 16 persons
  • Dine in fantastic historical surroundings
  • Travel to one of the less visited southern island of Suduroy
  • Admire the highest Faroese mountain
  • Sail to the Vestmanna bird cliffs
  • Explore the picturesque village of Saksun
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Faroe Islands In Depth Group Tour

8 Day Tour, from £3425 per person
Itinerary Dates
2025
05 Jul  -  12 Jul

Explore the world’s most appealing island destination on this in-depth tour to the Faroe Islands.

Experience breathtaking scenery, beautiful lakes, historic architectural treasures and an abundance of birdlife on a journey around this unique and fascinating destination. Explore the island of Streymoy and its idyllic hamlets whilst based in the quirky capital Tórshavn, a pretty harbour town with a labyrinth of cobbled streets and grass-roofed cottages.

Sail to the peaceful southernmost island of Suðuroy to admire the dramatic bird cliffs and spectacular vistas and travel to Eysturoy, home to the tallest mountain in the Faroes before exploring the northern islands of Borðoy and Kunoy.

This is a small group tour that operates with a minimum of 8 persons/maximum of 16 persons.

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1
FLY TO THE FAROES
FLY TO THE FAROES

Arrive at Vagar airport and meet your guide for the week before taking the scenic drive to Torshavn and check-in to your hotel for 2 nights and enjoy dinner. (D)

DAY 2
SANDOY
Village on Sandoy

This morning you will drive through the new subsea tunnel, which opened in December 2023 to Sandoy and experience the traditional Faroese lifestyle on this unspoilt island. Enjoy lunch and visit the art gallery in Sandur which is home to the largest art collection in the Faroe Islands. Travel back to the capital and dine at leisure. Overnight in Torshavn. (B,L,D)

DAY 3
TORSHAVN TO SUDUROY
Akraberg Lighthouse, Suduroy

After breakfast transfer to the harbour and board the modern Smyril Line ferry to Suduroy (sailing time 2 hours). Visit Akraberg, the southernmost point in the Faroes and stroll to the lighthouse which was built in 1909. At the church in Famjin, discover the original flag - Merkid - which was created by three Faroese students in Copenhagen in 1919 before stopping for a hot drink and some freshly baked waffles in a local café. Dine in Seglloftid, a cultural centre and restaurant in Tvoroyri. Overnight at the Hotel Tvoroyri. (B,L,D)

DAY 4
SUDUROY TO GJOGV
Sea stacks Risin og Kellingin, at Eidi

Enjoy breakfast on board before setting sail for Torshavn. On arrival travel by bus to Vestmanna for a boat trip to the Vestmanna Cliffs to search for puffins, guilliemots, kittiewakes and razorbills. After lunch begin the scenic drive along the coast of Streymoy to the island of Eysturoy. Pass the famous rock formations - the Giant and the Witch - which stand out in the sea, and admire the highest mountain in the country Slættarartindur. Stop at Funningur, where the Vikings first settled before reaching the pretty village of Gjogv where there are a number of walking trails. Check-in to the guesthouse Gjaargardur for 2 nights. (B,L,D)

DAY 5
NORTHERN ISLANDS
NORTHERN ISLANDS

From Leirvik drive through the subsea tunnel to Klaksvik, on the island of Bordoy. The tunnel has been decorated by the Faroese artist Trondur Patursson from Kirkjubour. Once in Klaksvik, the main fishing port in the country, visit the Christian church before continuing onto Kunoy, an island in the north-east and enjoy a stroll through the small forest. Travel back to Gjógv stopping en route at the new church in Gota - also decorated by the artist Trondur Patursson. Dinner and Overnight in Gjogv. (B,L,D)

DAY 6
SAKSUN
Nolsoy © 2018 Alessio Mesiano

Visit the pretty village of Saksun on the island of Streymoy. Surrounded by high mountains, Saksun lies in the bottom of what used to be an inlet of the sea and is one of the most distinctive villages in the Faroe Islands. Visit the old farmhouse Duvugardar before heading back to Torshavn via the mountain road. Once in Torshavn  have the evening free - there are several restaurants and cafes available for dinner and for more popular ones be sure to make a reservation - your guide will be able to give you some recommendations. (B,L)

DAY 7
TORSHAVN
TORSHAVN

Enjoy a guided walking tour around the lanes and narrow passages of the unique capital from the Middle Ages before departing by ferry for the island of Nolsoy, just 20 minutes away, where you can have lunch on your own.Enjoy a tour around the village. After lunch,return to Torshavn and enjoy a 3-course dinner at the charming restaurant Aarstova in the old part of the capital.  (B,D)

DAY 8
FLY TO THE UK
FLY TO THE UK

After breakfast visit the village of Gasadalur. This was until recently one of the most isolated villages on the islands and until a new tunnel was opened in 2003. Access involved a tricky two and a half hour walk over a 434m peak. Visit the iconic waterfall before heading to transfer back to the airport in time for your flight back to the UK. (B)

 

 

Pricing Information

8 day tour, from £3425 per person
(Single person supplement + £695)

Price Includes

  • Return flights in economy class with Atlantic Airways direct from London Gatwick
  • Return airport transfers 
  • Accommodation in three/four-star hotels and country guesthouses with breakfast
  • Meals as specified
  • All transfers and transportation
  • Sightseeing and excursions with English-speaking guide/driver

Price Excludes

This is a small group tour that operates with a minimum of 8 persons/maximum of 16 persons.


Price Includes

Price Excludes

  • Travel Insurance
  • Any meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Optional excursions
Itinerary Dates From Price Single Room Supp.  
05 Jul 2025
-
12 Jul 2025
£3425 £695

Tour Route Map


  1. Faroe Islands, Vagar
  2. Faroe Islands, Streymoy
  3. Faroe Islands, Sandoy
  4. Faroe Islands, Suduroy
  5. Faroe Islands, Eysturoy
  6. Faroe Islands, Klaksvik
  7. Faroe Islands, Kunoy
  8. Faroe Islands, Nolsoy

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