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Faroe Islands Highlights Tour
Time to stroll on the beautiful beach in Tjørnuvík
The "Jellyfish" sub-sea roundabout

Faroe Islands Highlights Tour

By Heimdaltours
9.6 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$402 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

This small group tour is known for enabling you to see as many of the “must see” destinations in a day, but at your own pace and in an un-rushed and intimate group. More like a day out with friends, but with a knowledgeable and friendly driver/guide.
For cruise visitors we sometimes use a 24 seater bus.

Activity location

  • Gjogv
    • Gjogv, Faroe Islands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Bus terminal
    • 100, Tórshavn, Streymoy, Faroe Islands

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Faroe Islands Highlights Tour
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h6h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$402.26 x 1 AdultAU$402.26

Total
Price is AU$402.26
Until Mon, 23 Dec

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPacked Lunch with bottled water

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Gjogv
  • 1h
We then take the stunning drive up and past the highest point on the Faroe Islands and descending into the beautiful and picturesque village of Gjógv. here we may also get the opportunity to take coffee and cake with the locals.
Tjornuvik
  • 30m
Our next stop is the village of Tjørnuvík, the most northerly village on Streymoy and now popular with surfers...yes you heard correctly...surfers! Tjørnuvík also has one of the oldest Viking burial grounds where you can see the original burial stones. We usually take time here to enjoy our packed lunch whilst admiring the view of the "Giant and Hag" rock formations on the headland and telling you the legend behind the rocks.
Fossa
  • 10m
Fossá waterfall is the tallest waterfall in the Faroe Islands. The stunning waterfall drops in two levels. The waterfall is located a near the village Haldórsvík. Besides its impressive formation, Fossá Waterfall is known for its dark basalt wall. Fossá waterfall is combined 140 metres drop. It is mighty impressive on a rainy day.
Haldarsvík (Pass by)
We will see the picturesque octagonal church next to the harbour in the beautiful village setting next to the babbling stream tumbling through the natural gorge above.
Saksun Church
  • 30m
We will then drive to the beautiful village of Saksun with its natural amphitheatre of cliffs and stunning nature.
Eysturoyartunnilin (Pass by)
We will return to Tórshavn via the brand new sub-sea tunnel from the island of Eysturoy to the island of Streymoy. It is the only sub-sea tunnel in the world with a traffic roundabout, where you can choose to either drive to the capital Tórshavn or to Skálafjorður. The roundabout, nicknamed "The Jellyfish" is unique also as it contains a major art installation of Glass and Iron with lights and around the edge, iron human figures join hands as a symbol of untity - a must see!
Kirkjubour
  • 1h
A representative from Heimdal Tours will collect you from your hotel and we will drive firstly to the historic village of Kirkjubøur, the southernmost village on Streymoy and the country's most important historical site with the ruins of the Magnus Cathedral from around 1300, the Saint Olav's Church from 12th century and the old farmhouse Kirkjubøargarður from 11th century, which is still occupied by the same family for 17 generations.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGjogv
    • Gjogv, Faroe Islands

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBus terminal
    • 100, Tórshavn, Streymoy, Faroe Islands

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