The Details
Based in three locations, this 7-night self-drive itinerary allows you to explore the best of this archipelago under your own steam. We include three days of guided activity: visiting the puffin colony on Mykines, taking a boat tour along the sea cliffs from Vestmanna, and a visit to the island of Kalsoy.
The guide price is based on self-guided walking but we can arrange a guide if preferred. Footpaths tend to be narrow and can be a little indistinct during times of low cloud but they are waymarked with strategically placed cairns and wooden posts.
Best time to go
Despite their northerly location, the Faroes enjoy surprisingly mild temperatures thanks to the tail end of the Gulf Stream which tempers the chill. Strong winds and frequent rainfall are part of daily life, which summer highs usually around 15°C. If you want to escape the heat of summer, then the Faroe Islands is a great option!
Arrive expecting a mix of cloud and rain along with days of sunshine and endless views. Most visitors choose to come between May and August, the driest and warmest months, with July and August being peak season. In summer, the islands’ northern latitude means long days and near-twilight nights, when mountain silhouettes linger against the sky. Between May and August you can expect 16 to 20 hours of daylight.
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