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With this Drive´n´Hike trip you get a great mixture of guided sightseeing tour, storytelling and hikes. You will visit some of the highlights of the Faroe Islands along with some of the most famous hikes. The difficulty of the hikes is easy to medium. You will experience the unique nature, the rich culture along with a great overview of the Faroese history.
The tour is from Monday to Sunday during June to August.
Monday
Upon arrival at Vágar airport you will already find yourself surrounded by impressive nature. At the airport a shuttle awaits you that will take you to Tórshavn where you will stay for the next six nights at Hotel Føroyar. If you like peace and quiet and being in the middle of nature, then Hotel Føroyar is the hotel for you.
Tuesday
This day you can use to get settled and enjoy, Tórshavn, the smallest capital in the world on your own. Take a walk through the city and visit the old part of town. You can also visit the craft and wool shops along with a cozy café.
If you are up for something more adventurous, you can add on a guided tour, where you visit the charming villages Saksun, Tjørnuvík and Gjógv – also known as the Highlights of the Faroe Islands.
Wednesday
Today you will visit Vágar and the Slave Cliff. On your way to Vágar you will make a stop at Norðadalskarð and enjoy the beautiful view over the fjord. Your first visit will be to the charming village Gásadalur, where you will see the breathtaking waterfall Múlafossur. After your visit in Gásadalur you will drive to Sørvágur, where the hike to Trælanípan, the Slave Cliff, starts. You will hike along the shore of Leitisvatn, the largest lake in the Faroe Islands and also known as the ‘hovering lake’. On your hike you will also see Bøsdalafossur waterfall. The hike takes around 3 hours and is suitable for almost everyone.
In the evening a table will be waiting for you at Skeiva Pakkhús. A seaside restaurant combining Italian and Faroese cuisine.
Thursday
Your day starts with pick up at the hotel. Today you will experience the stunning Mykines – the puffin island, where rugged cliffs meet vibrant wildlife. If you are lucky, you will be able to see the puffins up close and get some beautiful shots. After a scenic ferry ride, you will arrive on Mykines, where you will start your adventure with a guided tour of the village, before going on a guided walk around the island. You will also enjoy lunch while taking in the picturesque scenery of the island.
Friday
Today you will experience the famous Kallur Lighthouse. You will drive along the fjords towards Klaksvík, where you will take a beautiful 20-minute ferry ride to the island of Kalsoy. After arriving in Kalsoy you will drive to Trøllanes where the hike to Kallur Lighthouse begins. The hike will take around 2-3 hours in total, and you will walk among the sheep and wild birdlife providing the perfect opportunity to experience Faroese nature up close. The lighthouse is located in a mesmerising landscape on the northernmost edge of the island from where you can enjoy the view of the Giant and the Hag, and Cape Enniberg, one of the highest sea-cliffs in the world.
A fun fact is that Kalsoy is known for being the “James Bond”-island. In the James Bond movie “No time to die” from 2021, there are some breathtaking shots included. After the hike to the lighthouse, your journey continues to Mikladalur, where you will visit the Seal Woman before heading back to Tórshavn.
Saturday
On this day you will take the early ferry to Nólsoy, where you will hike to Borðan Lighthouse, one of the world’s most robust lighthouses build in 1893. The hike to the lighthouse will take around 5-8 hours. Upon arriving in Nólsoy you will see the colorful houses and the white wooden church out by the pier. You will also see a small beach popular with the locals. Nólsoy is known for its wild birdlife and if you are lucky, you might spot some puffins before going back to Tórshavn.
Sunday
Your guided experience has come to an end and a shuttle taxi will take you back to Vágar airport. We hope that this adventure has richened you with old stories and traditions, great food, and amazing nature.
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