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Self Drive Week on the Faroe Islands

With the Faroe Islands boasting excellent infrastructure, it's now easier than ever to explore the islands by car. Driving allows you the freedom to see everything at your own pace, as distances between attractions are short and convenient.

This trip is designed to uncover the highlights and hidden places of this wild Atlantic archipelago. Dramatic scenery and unpredictable weather along with a rich wildlife, cultural scene and long history combine to make this trip memorable whether you travel in the summer or winter months.

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Faroe Islands Week

Self Drive holiday in the Faroe Islands

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DAY 1:

Upon arriving at Vágar Airport, a rental car will be ready for you. Your first night will be at Hotel Vágar, conveniently located just 200 metres from the airport. While Hotel Vágar is a breakfast-only hotel, there are several other dining options on the island where you can enjoy a good dinner. Once you’ve settled in, we suggest driving to the villages of Bøur and Gásadalur, where you’ll be treated to stunning views of Tindhólmur, Dranganir, and Mykines

DAY 2:

Today, your journey continues north. You’ll pass through the subsea tunnel to Streymoy and head towards Eysturoy. We suggest stopping in Saksun, where you’ll find a lake resembling a lagoon, surrounded by mountains, as well as Tjørnuvík, known for its remarkable views, and Gjógv, famous for its charming houses and natural gorge.

For the next two nights, you'll stay at either Guesthouse Gjáargarður, Hotel Runavík, or Hotel Klaksvík. In the evening, we recommend a visit to Garðahús in Søldarfjørður, where a local farmer will welcome you into their cosy home for a homemade dinner featuring Faroese specialities. Be sure to take some time to enjoy their lovely garden as well.

DAY 3:

Day three will be dedicated to exploring the northern islands, which consist of six small islands: Borðoy, Kunoy, Kalsoy, Viðoy, Svínoy, and Fugloy. If you have an interest in churches, we suggest a visit to Christianskirkjan in Klaksvík, considered the most beautiful church in the area.

A drive to the northernmost village, Viðareiði, is highly recommended, as the scenery, mountains, and surroundings are truly stunning. Walking uphill from the village offers a panoramic view of the other northern islands. We also recommend taking the ferry to Kalsoy and visiting the village of Mikladalur, where you’ll learn about the legend of the seal woman and see her statue.

Driving through Kalsoy is an experience in itself, with its five tunnels across the narrow island. For hikers, the scenic hike to Kallurin is a must, but it’s essential to do so with a guide

DAY 4:

The tour continues south to Tórshavn. You can either take the longer route through Eysturoy and Streymoy, or drive through the new subsea tunnel from Toftir to Tórshavn. This tunnel is the only one in the world with a roundabout and is a toll road. Once in Tórshavn, you’ll check in for a three-night stay at either Hotel Føroyar or Hotel Tórshavn. We recommend spending the rest of the day exploring the city with a relaxing stroll and enjoying dinner at one of the excellent restaurants in town.

DAY 5:

Tórshavn, the capital, has plenty to offer, and we recommend spending the day exploring the city. Visit the old part of town, ‘úti á Reyni,’ and the historic parliament buildings at Tinganes. Take time to browse the wool and craft shops, and relax in the cosy cafés in the city centre. In the afternoon, take a short 20-minute drive to the historic village of Kirkjubøur, once the cultural heart of the Faroe Islands. Here, you can visit the nearly 900-year-old Roykstovan and Ólav’s Church, built in AD 1111 and named after King Olav the Holy. It remains the oldest church in the Faroe Islands still in use today

DAY 6:

On your final day, we suggest doing anything you feel you may have missed. There are various tours available, including sightseeing, horseback riding, boat trips, fishing, and hiking. Let us know what interests you, and we’ll assist with the arrangements

DAY 7:

Today it is time to bid farewell to the Faroe Islands and return to the airport for your flight to Edinburgh.

FLIGHTS:
The programme above includes direct flights from Edinburgh to the Faroe Islands with Atlantic Airways. Departures are available twice weekly on Mondays and Thursdays year round. Direct flights are also available from Reykjavik (Iceland), Bergen (Norway) and Copenhagen (Denmark). We can arrange additional flights to any of these airports.

BUDGET

From £1225 per person (based on two people travelling).

This roughly converts to: 1,409 EUR | 1,605 USD

Remember that each trip we craft is unique, and you'll receive a personalised trip proposal based on your travel dates and preferences, and in the currency of your choice (GBP, USD, or EUR).

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Additional Info

This trip has flexible daily departures

Many of trips can be tailored to your requirements and departure dates. Please get in touch with us for a tailored quotation and details of availability for your preferred travel dates. All trips and departures are subject to availability.

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IDEAL TRIP LENGTH:

6 nights

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Self Drive Week on the Faroe Islands

4/5

Thanks for organising trip. Your app worked very well and was a great help. All went well A few minor hiccups - main one was wasted much time at car pick-up. Itinerary indicated being met by a rep and given directions etc. It took time to find there was no individual rep but that we had to join a queue at a car rental kiosk, when we would have been at the front if we had known, then the assistant pointed at a full car park a told us to find the red one! The weather limited activities - but it was the faroes and we were prepared for that. The faroes would be great when you can see it - cloud level ! The good weather window was the previous three weeks. Shame to miss mykines - we considered it might have been better if scheduled earlier in the trip (to allow another option if adverse weather) but there were high winds all week so possibly would have made no difference. But overall a good break helped by the organisation. Regards John robson

by J robson, Faroes on Jun 20 .

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Self Drive Week on the Faroe Islands

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Self Drive Week on the Faroe Islands

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