Departure Days: This trip operates from March to October, with departures available from both London Gatwick and Edinburgh.
Arrive at Vágar Airport and pick up your rental car for the week ahead. Your base for the next two nights is Hotel Vágar, just 200 metres from the terminal—an ideal starting point for your Faroe Islands adventure.
If you're ready to explore, one of the most popular hikes on Vágar is just a short drive away. The Trælanípan trail—often referred to as the slave cliff—follows Lake Sørvágsvatn, which appears to hover above the ocean. The 2–3 hour route is suitable for most fitness levels and offers sweeping views of sea stacks, waterfalls, and cliffs that drop dramatically into the North Atlantic. A hiking fee of DKK 200 per person is payable on site.
Today, hike one of the Faroe Islands’ most scenic and historic trails. Before the village of Gásadalur was connected by tunnel in 2004, locals used the “old postman’s trail” to access the rest of the island.
Begin your 3–4 hour hike in the valley just west of Bøur and follow the winding trail through rugged mountain scenery. The route offers incredible coastal views and a chance to appreciate just how remote this village once was. Gásadalur itself is known for the photogenic Múlafossur waterfall, which tumbles off a cliff into the sea.
Today you’ll visit two of the most striking villages in the Faroe Islands—Saksun and Tjørnuvík. Start in Saksun, known for its tidal lagoon and 17th-century church, and set off on a scenic hike to the coastal village of Tjørnuvík.
The trail begins near the Dúvugarður farmhouse and takes about two hours one way. Along the route, enjoy panoramic views of sea cliffs and the famous Risin & Kellingin sea stacks—said in legend to be a giant and a witch turned to stone. After your hike, continue driving north and check in to your next accommodation in either Klaksvík or Runavík for a two-night stay.
Take on another historic route today as you walk from Leirvík to the village of Norðragøta. Once a key connection between the Northern Islands and the rest of the Faroes, this 3–4 hour trail is steep in places but offers spectacular views throughout.
The path begins just above the football pitch in Leirvík and leads to an elevated viewpoint with binoculars, perfect for spotting neighbouring islands on a clear day. The return hike offers a different perspective as you descend towards the coastline and the village below.
This morning, catch the ferry from Tórshavn to the island of Nólsoy. Just a short crossing from the capital, Nólsoy feels a world away, with its colourful houses and relaxed pace of life.
You can either explore the village or embark on a full-day hike to Borðan Lighthouse, one of the most robust beacons in the world, built in 1893. The 5–6 hour route passes a former pirate hideout and leads to striking clifftop views. Nólsoy is also rich in birdlife, and puffins can sometimes be seen along the trail. After returning by ferry, you’ll spend the next two nights in Tórshavn.
Start the day with a hike from Tórshavn to Kirkjubøur, the Faroe Islands’ most historically significant village. The 2–3 hour route climbs gently out of the city, passing old gathering spots and offering views of Koltur and Hestur across the water.
In Kirkjubøur, visit the 12th-century Saint Olav’s Church and the ruins of Magnus Cathedral, dating back to around 1300. You can return on foot or take a local bus. In the afternoon, explore Tórshavn at your own pace—walk the narrow lanes of the old town, browse local wool shops, or visit one of the city’s small museums and cosy cafés.
Cross the subsea tunnel to reach the quieter island of Sandoy, known for its softer landscape and deep-rooted folklore. Sandoy is sometimes called the Saga Island due to its many legends, and it offers one of the Faroe Islands’ gentlest hikes.
The route from Sandur to Søltuvík is about 11 km round-trip and follows a scenic coastline dotted with lakes, cliffs, and sea stacks. Look out for Oknadalsdrangur, a 182-metre-tall sea stack that dominates the view near the end of the trail. Before heading back to Tórshavn, take some time to drive through the island’s remote and peaceful villages.
Your self-drive adventure in the Faroe Islands comes to an end today. Drive back to Vágar, return your hire car at the airport, and prepare for your onward journey.
We hope you leave with lasting memories of wild hikes, storybook villages, and the raw beauty of these 18 North Atlantic islands.