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Vagar is one of the 18 islands in the archipielago of the Faroe Islands. To see the island, you’ll travel via Kaldbak fjord and the Kollafjørð valley. See Vágar’s changing scenery and explore its villages as your guide narrates interesting facts about the island’s history. Drive through the villages of Sandavágur, visit the church and the village of Miðvágur before reaching Vatnsoyrar. Next, arrive in Bøur, a little village with both old and new houses with green grass turf roofs and a charming old tar-blackened church.

From here, appreciate the spectacular view of the Tindhólmur islet and the island of Mykines. Depart Bøur and drive up through the tunnel to Gásadalur, Vágar’s westernmost village. Gásadalur is the last village to be connected by road with the rest of the island. Lastly, return to Tórshavn via the mountain road to capture panoramic views of the fjords and the capital.

Your tour will take you along the Kaldbak fjord where you’ll enjoy the sight of cascading waterfalls and lazy sheep wandering about. Drive through the tunnel to Kollafjørður and further north through the valley, for a stop at the top of the columnar basalt of Streymoy sill. From here, start your walk at 918 feet/280 meters above sea level up the mountain and towards the sill. Once at the top, admire the splendid scenery of the rock formation and beautiful scenery of the island of Vágar.

From Thorshavn, take a 50-minute drive to the north, past idyllic villages and the old whaling station at Áir. Here, you’ll find the only bridge over the Atlantic connecting Eysturoy with the larger island of Streymoy. Because its channel is so narrow, spectacular eddies form at the base of the bridge when the current is running strongly with the tide. Next, pass Eiði and cross the mountains to Gjógv. On the way, see the Giant and the Hag, two very distinctive sea stacks that your imagination will have fun with.

You'll also pass the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands, Slættaratindur (2,983 feet). See the rather handy Gjógv Gorge; which at 616 feet long provides a marvelous natural harbor for the local fishing fleet to shelter in. Stop in the village of Gjógv, at the local guesthouse, to enjoy some refreshments. Lastly, your ride back to Thorshavn is via the mountain road and you’ll stop at the viewpoint overlooking the capital.

It began as a Viking settlement, then a market, later a thriving town and today it is one of the smallest and most pleasant capital cities in the world. Thorshavn today blends the historical and picturesque with all the features of a modern city. You’ll discover quality restaurants and hotels, conference facilities, interesting museums, discotheques, cinema, live theater, exhibitions, sports facilities, parks, and of course excellent shopping. The town and the surrounding areas are ideal for window shopping and pleasant strolls.

As Thorshavn is located in the center of the country, the well-developed bus and ferry service can whisk you away to almost every corner of the Faroes and back again the same day. Your tour will visit Tinganes, which is the historic part of Thorshavn. Enjoy a short stop at Skansin to explore the old fort before driving up to the beautiful Nordic House Cultural Centre. When returning to your ship you’ll pass through the modern sections of the city and stop briefly at a viewpoint overlooking the capital.

Peace, tranquillity and stunning vistas can be enjoyed during this leisurely mile-and-a half (2.5 kilometre) hike that takes you closer to the nature of the Faroe Islands.

Depart Tórshavn by coach and ascend the mountain road glimpsing fjords and distant islands until reaching approximately 216 yards (200 metres) above sea level. From here, embark on a cross-country trek in the company of knowledgeable local guides. The first 216 yards (200 metres) of the hike is strenuous after which you can relax and appreciate the fascinating landscapes as they unfold.

Streymoy Sill

Pause on top of the columnar basalt of Streymoy Sill. This fascinating volcanic formation was sculpted smooth by glaciers and glacial etchings are still visible. Stretching below is the sea with the island of Vagar beyond. In this remote area the ethereal silence is punctuated only by the sounds of nature. Enjoy these magnificent surroundings before returning to the coach. The return to Torshavn is via a tunnel that emerges at the Kaldbakfjord where gentle waterfalls and wandering sheep complete the tranquil picture.

Drive to Kirkjubøur, the ecclesiastical and cultural center of the Faroe Islands during the Middle Ages and site of the bishop's residence prior to the Reformation. Take in the imposing ruin of Saint Magnus Cathedral that still dominates landscape. Learn about its construction, thought to have begun in the late-thirteenth century based upon the Gothic architecture. Visit the 900-year-old Roykstovan, both a museum and a home to centuries of Kirkjubøur farmers.

Next, continue to the National History Museum. Be immersed in Faroese yore covering the millennium between the Viking Age to modern times.

Continue to historic Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. Visit the historical core of the city known as Tinganes, thought to be one of the oldest, if not the oldest, parliamentary meeting places in the world. Take a guided walk through the narrow streets, between the old houses with traditional turf roofs, and hear about this seat of Viking governmental process that began around the year 900.  

Enjoy a two-hour hike along the beautiful path leading through old peat meadows. Head to Trælanípan, or Slave Cliff, a name dating back to the Viking Age when disobedient slaves were pushed off the mountain straight to their deaths. Take in the views from this perpendicular rock wall jutting 142 meters up from the ocean, and spy the southernmost parts of the several other Faroe Islands.

From here, see the fresh water Lake Leitisvatn, the largest lake in the Faroe Islands. Look at the body of water from a particular angle and an optical illusion makes the lake appear to hover over the ocean, earning it the sobriquet "the lake over the ocean."

At the end of the lake discover the impressive Bøstalafossur Waterfall that thunders down 30 meters into the Atlantic Ocean.

Explore the capital and largest city of the Faroe Islands during this panoramic, half-day sightseeing excursion to Tórshavn and its surrounds.

Tórshavn, Eidi and Funning Viewpoints, and Scenic Bridge

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 45-minute drive north, past idyllic villages, en route to photo stops at the Eidi and Funning viewpoints. During your stops, see 'the only bridge over the Atlantic', as it is sometimes called, which spans the narrow channel of Sundini to connect Eysturoy with the larger island of Streymoy. Because the channel is so narrow, spectacular eddies form at the base of the bridge when the current is running strong with the tide. During your visit, you are invited to walk the short distance, 'over the Atlantic'.

Sea Stacks and Slættaratindur Mountain

Next, re-board your coach, continue past Eidi and cross the mountains to Gjógv Village. Along the way, take in a splendid view of two very distinctive sea stacks known as 'The Giant and the Hag', and pass by the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands, the approximately 2,894-foot-high (about 882-metre-high) Slættaratindur.

Gjógv Village, Refreshments and Tórshavn Viewpoint

Upon arrival in Gjógv Village, see the approximately 617-foot-long (about 188-metre-long) gorge that serves as a natural harbour for fishing boats, and stop for cake and coffee at a local guesthouse. Following your visit, re-board your coach and head to the Tórshavn Viewpoint, which overlooks the capital. After a brief photo stop here, re-board your coach and commence the short drive back to the pier.

Explore at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private car. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned car and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore at your leisure during your full-day (8-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Explore at your leisure during your half-day (4-Hour) sightseeing tour via private van. Customise your own itinerary or choose to see an overview of the area's highlights.

Depart the pier with your English-speaking guide in an air-conditioned van and discover the city and surrounding areas at your own pace. Your exclusive tour concludes back at the pier.

Depart the pier by coach and travel along the Kaldbak fjord where you will enjoy the sight of cascading waterfalls and lazy sheep wandering about. Continue through the tunnel to Kollafjørður and further north through the valley and stop at the top of the columnar basalt of Streymoy sill. Here, start your walk and head up the mountain towards the sill. On the top you can admire the splendid scenery of the rock formation and a beautiful scenery of the island of Vágar. Pause by the small lakes before heading back down the mountain.

After the hike, return to Tórshavn via the mountain road and stop at the viewpoint overlooking the capital.

Enjoy an introduction to this lovely capital city during this half-day excursion.

Torshavn

It began with a Viking "Thing" (original Norse assembly), followed by a market, later it became a thriving town and today it is one of the smallest and most pleasant capital cities in the world. Tórshavn today blends the historical and picturesque with all the features of a modern city. Discover quality restaurants and hotels, conference facilities, interesting museums, discotheques, cinema, live theatre, exhibitions, sports facilities, parks and of course, excellent shopping. The town and the surrounding areas are ideal for window-shopping and pleasant strolls.

Many extended excursions to the rest of the Faroes begin from the harbour. As Tórshavn is located in the centre of the country, the well-developed bus and ferry service can whisk you away to almost every corner of the Faroes and back again the same day.

Tinganes and Skansin

At this historical section of Tórshavn, make a short stop at Skansin to explore the old fort before continuing up to the beautiful Nordic House cultural centre. Drive through the modern sections of the city and before heading back to the harbour, stop briefly at a viewpoint overlooking the capital.

Enjoy the scenic views and hear the traditions of the villagers in this remote, but beautiful destination during this half-day tour.

Tórshavn Views

Boarding your coach at the harbour across from historic tinganes, the rocky peninsula in Tórshavn harbour where the ancient vikings met. Travel up to the scenic, ridge-top road that runs along the southern part of Streymoy island, pausing above Tórshavn for a photo stop at a viewpoint overlooking this colourful capital city. In the green, sheep pastures above Tórshavn, be on the lookout for stone cairns, which marked the footpaths between villages in olden times.

Leynar

Further north, views of Kaldbak and Kollafjørður fjords open below; stop for a photo opportunity. Winding down into a valley, pass a charming mountain tarn and pause to admire the hand-hewn stone salmon ladders leading to Lake Leynar.

Kvivik Village

Rejoining your coach, continue your tour with a short drive further west where you discover the colourful village of Kvivik, site of an ancient viking settlement dating from the 10th century. Alongside a pleasant stream, explore the remnants of viking farmhouse and byre and enjoy the tranquility of this peaceful village.

Kollafjørður Church

The next stop will be further south in Kollafjørður where a visit is made to an old Faroese church. This black, wooden built church with its traditional Faroese turf roof is one of nine churches built in the period of 1830 to 1850.

The journey back to Tórshavn takes you through a 1.8-mile (3-kilometre) long tunnel and then along a fjord at sea level. Your scenic drive ends with a return to the pier and your awaiting ship.

Arguably one of the most beautiful island on earth, Vàgar is an awesome paradise of spine-tingling, jaw-dropping natural sites.

Your epic adventure begins at the secluded little village of Gàsaldur, home to only 25 houses, where mighty Múlafossur Waterfall-easily the nation's most iconic image-cascades more than 30 meters (100 feet) over dramatic cliffs into the ocean below. Then it's onto coastal Bøur village with its tiny turf houses that nestled beneath mountainous peaks. Here, unbelievable views of the uninhabited islet of Tindhólmur and the sea stacks of Drangarnir jutting majestically from the North Atlantic will dazzle you. A stop at village Sandavágur's red-roofed church will introduce you to an ancient Viking Age runestone inside. One of the most beautiful buildings in the archipelago, the majesty of its location is not to be missed. Local delicacies and drinks served in an old merchant's house will cap an exhilarating day.

Discover the spectacular natural beauty and charm of the Faroe Islands during this picturesque sightseeing journey via land and sea.

Scenic Drive

The tour starts with a scenic drive from the port of Tórshavn towards Vágar along the Kaldbak fjord and the Kollafjørð valley where you will leave Streymoy island through the underwater tunnel.

Vagar Island Boat Trip

Upon reaching Vágar, head towards Sørvágur to board your boat Jósup and sail from the port of Sørvágur through the fjord. Along the way, view salmon farms rings, an important industry for the islands.

See the picturesque Bøur village at the north of the fjord and the inhabited Tindhólmur islet on the south.

Sail along Tindhólmur and Drangarnir the two sea stacks between Vágar and the islet Tindhólmur. The distinct names of Drangarnir are Stóri Drangur and Lítli Drangur which can be translated into Large- and Small sea stack.

Sail up close to Múlafossur waterfall, one of the biggest attraction on the Faroe Island, A breath-taking panorama both towards the village and the close-by Mykines island.

After your scenic boat journey, return to Tórshavn via the mountain road to capture the extraordinary panoramic views out over the fjords and the capital.

Enjoy a unique perspective on the Faroe Islands' spectacular scenery from both land and sea.

Drive to Vestmanna

Departing the harbor, drive alongside fjords where many waterfalls cascade from cragged, mountains into tranquil waters. Pass through tunnels carved from ancient rock and enjoy magnificent vistas of a lake-filled valley before descending to Vestmanna - a colourful village on the western coast of Streymoy.

Boat Trip along the cliffs

From here, enjoy an unforgettable boat trip with the direction of the current dictating whether you cruise north or south. To the north see ever more dramatic cliffs with sheep grazing high on their grassy tops. At the northernmost point of the journey, enter sea caverns and traverse channels between freestanding rock formations and coastal cliffs where seabirds including puffins and guillemots are often seen swirling above.

Turning south from Vestmanna you would cross the narrow sound and see the island of Vágar rising dramatically before you. Hugging the eastern coast the route passes spectacular gorges cut by the ever-present energy of water. Sea birds including puffins and guillemots can often be seen where they nest on sea cliffs. At the southernmost point of the journey sail beneath Troll Wife's Finger, an amazing pinnacle of rock standing sentinel to Vágar Island. From Vestmanna enjoy stunning views from the scenic ridge top road as you return to Torshavn.