Sea Birds and Sea Stacks – One Week in the Faroe Islands
7 Nights
From £3,400 per person
Highlights
Sail along Vestmanna’s sea cliffs
Visit the puffin colony and hike on Mykines
Visit Kalsoy to see the Kallur lighthouse (and James Bond’s tombstone!)
Day trip to the island of Suðuroy and walk to Hvannhagi Lake
The Details
One week in the Faroe islands and Puffins on Mykines
On this holiday you are based in Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. On this 7-night holiday you will be exploring the best of the Faroes with our guides, who will tell you about the history, geology, and wildlife of these fascinating islands.
Faroe Islands Sea Stacks
You will visit some of the most dramatic sea stacks, where an incredible array of sea birds can be seen flying from their lofty nests. The puffins on Mykines are often a highlight, so this holiday is designed for a visit during late May to Mid August.
Puffins on Mykines – Kindly sent in by Richard Smith
With the majority of the islands tightly clustered in the north and easily accessible via a network of tunnels, we have included a series of enjoyable day excursions.
Suggested Itinerary
You’ll be collected from the airport and taken to your accommodation in Tórshavn.Accommodation: Hotel Hafnia.
You’ll be collected from your accommodation in Tórshavn and transferred to Vestmanna (40 mins) where you’ll board the boat for a tour along the towering sea cliffs (home to many nesting birds), into the grottos. At the end of the day, you’ll be transferred back to Tórshavn via the Viking longhouses at Kvívík.
Today is a free day. You could explore Tórshavn by foot or add a day out with our guide to visit the photogenic Múlafossur waterfall and the Lake Above the Ocean, stopping of at Café Fiskastykkið on the way home.
You’ll make your way to the harbour for the two-hour crossing to Suðuroy where you will be met by your guide for the day. You could hike to the remote Hvannhagi Lake, tour the island, and finish the day with a home-cooked meal, before returning by ferry to Tórshavn.
Today you’ll be taken to the island of Mykines, famous for its puffin colonies, where you will have a walk around the island. At the end of the day, you’ll be returned to your accommodation in Tórshavn.
Free day. You could get the ferry to Nolsoy where you can walk almost the length of the island to the lighthouse before retracing your steps.
Today you’ll visit the island of Kalsoy, home to the Kallurin lighthouse, the Seal Wife statue, and James Bond’s tomb. You’ll also travel through the world’s first underwater roundabout. For 2025 this is a private tour only so as to limit the footfall and curb erosion of the path.
After a morning to do some tax-free shopping you’ll be returned to the airport for your return flight.
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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From £3,400 per person
Price included
The price is based on two people sharing a twin or a double room, activities as described and includes flights from the UK. Local hotel taxes are included in our guide price.
For a personalised itinerary and full list of what's included, please get in touch.
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