Faroe Islands Tours & Vacation Packages

Faroe Islands at a Glance

Faroe Islands Tours & Vacation Packages: Which Trip Fits You?

The archipelago suits several travel styles, and the right itinerary depends on how independently you like to move, how much activity you want and how long you have. The table gives a quick overview before each type is explained.

Faroe Islands Tour Packages: Guided & All-Inclusive Options

A fully guided Faroe Islands tour package takes care of accommodation, airport transfers, daily sightseeing and most meals, leaving you free to enjoy the scenery instead of deciphering ferry schedules and weather contingencies. These packages work well for first-time visitors. Our guided itineraries:

1. Faroe Islands for Beginners (6 days / 5 nights) – designed for first-time visitors. Guided bus and walking tours across Streymoy and Eysturoy, overnight stays in Tórshavn and Gjógv, a boat trip on Lake Leitisvatn (the famous "lake above the ocean") and a visit to the farming community at Kirkjubøur. Hotels: Djurhuus (Tórshavn), Gjáargarður (Gjógv) and Vágar (airport island).
2. Faroe Islands Summer Break (4 days / 3 nights) – a shorter, city-focused option based in Tórshavn, with a guided old town walk, a sightseeing day with a private driver/guide, meals at some of the capital's better-known restaurants (Áarstova, Barbara Fish House) and free time to explore independently.

Each package page lists exactly what is included, and one guided itinerary usually covers more ground and cultural context than most travelers manage alone in the same time.

Faroe Islands Self-Drive Tour: Explore at Your Own Pace

The Faroe Islands self-drive tour suits travelers who want structure without a set group pace: a rental car, a mapped route, pre-booked hotels and a day-by-day itinerary, but you move on your own schedule. Roads are well developed, with subsea tunnels and bridges linking most islands, and you drive on the right, as in the US.

The Faroe Islands Self-Drive Exploration (8 days / 7 nights) includes an economy car with CDW, free mileage and hotel accommodation; upgrades to a larger vehicle or SCDW insurance are available, and the package can be shortened to 5 days on request. Self-drive lets you linger at viewpoints, adjust for weather and take unplanned detours without falling behind a group.

Faroe Islands Itinerary: 3, 5 and 7 Days

How many days do you need? Here is how the main itineraries break down by length.

3–4 days: Tórshavn and the highlights

The 4-day Summer Break is based in Tórshavn: a guided old town walk, a full sightseeing day with a private driver/guide and free time. It suits a short first taste of the islands.

5–6 days: Streymoy and Eysturoy with a guide

The 6-day Faroe Islands for Beginners covers the two main islands with guided bus and walking tours, the village of Gjógv, Lake Leitisvatn and Kirkjubøur. The self-drive route can also be shortened to 5 days.

7–8 days: the self-drive route

The self-drive route covers the main highlights day by day:

• Day 1: arrival at Vágar Airport, car pickup, drive to Tórshavn along the scenic mountain road
• Day 2: boat trip to the Vestmanna Cliffs, lunch, visit to the SagaMuseum (June–August; May/September on request)
• Day 3: Streymoy and Eysturoy – village of Tjørnuvík, sea stack viewpoints (the Giant and the Witch), bridge crossing, village of Eiði, view of Slættaratindur (about 880 m)
• Day 4: Northern Islands – subsea tunnel from Leirvík to Klaksvík (with artwork by Faroese artist Tróndur Patursson), northernmost village Viðareiði on Viðoy, island of Kunoy
• Day 5: Sandoy, the Saga Island – ferry from Gamlarætt, villages of Dalur and Húsavík
• Day 6: free day in Tórshavn; recommended side trip to Kirkjubøur (17-generation farming family, Magnus Cathedral, St. Olav's Church)
• Day 7: return the car at Vágar Airport, departure

Top Things to Do in the Faroe Islands

• Gásadalur: a village with the 30-meter Múlafossur waterfall plunging into the Atlantic
• Lake Leitisvatn (Sørvágsvatn): the lake that appears to hang above the ocean
• Saksun: a tidal lagoon surrounded by mountains and turf-roofed farmhouses
• Vestmanna Cliffs: sea caves and bird-colony walls from a boat
• Tjørnuvík and the sea stacks: the Giant and the Witch
• Mykines: puffin colony, May to mid-August
• Kalsoy and the Kallur Lighthouse: a ridge walk and one of the most photographed views in the North Atlantic
• Tórshavn: the old town of Tinganes, local restaurants and a lively harbor
• Kirkjubøur: a historic farming community with Magnus Cathedral

Boat Tours Faroe Islands: From Vestmanna Cliffs to Mykines Island

Boat tours in the Faroe Islands show the sea cliffs and sea stacks from an angle you cannot get from land. Several are included in our packages, others can be added on request.

• Vestmanna Cliffs boat trip: sail into narrow sea grottos and along vertical cliff faces. Kittiwakes, fulmars and guillemots nest on the ledges in summer. Included in the Self-Drive Exploration; June–August, May/September on request.
• Lake Leitisvatn: the eco-friendly vessel Lakeside, the only one of its kind, crosses the lake to the Bøsdalafossur waterfall, with time to explore on foot. Included in Faroe Islands for Beginners.
• Mykines ferry: the only regular boat connection to the puffin island, operating from Sørvágur. Best from May to mid-August.
• Drangarnir sea stacks: a 1-hour RIB tour from Sørvágur past the Drangarnir sea arch and beneath Múlafossur waterfall at Gásadalur. May–September.
• Tórshavn harbor cruise: a shorter, lower-intensity option, useful for limited mobility or as a half-day add-on.

North Atlantic conditions change quickly, so operators may reschedule in poor weather, which is standard practice across the archipelago.

Faroe Islands Hiking Tours: Trails from Sea Level to Summit

Faroe Islands hiking tours range from guided village walks to mountain routes with elevation gains above 800 meters. The archipelago has roughly 500 km of marked trails, and the scenery changes from the green valleys of Eysturoy to the exposed ridgelines above Gjógv and the cliffs of Kalsoy.

• Gjógv viewpoint trail: a moderate trail above the village's natural harbor on Eysturoy, with views across to Kalsoy.
• Slættaratindur summit: the highest peak in the Faroes at about 880 m; a challenging but non-technical ascent with views across most of the archipelago on a clear day.
• Kallur Lighthouse, Kalsoy: reached by ferry from Klaksvík, with a ridge walk to one of the most photographed lighthouse locations in the North Atlantic.
• Saksun circular: a lower-altitude route through the tidal lagoon village and past the Dúvugarður folk museum.
• Fossá waterfall and Streymoy ridge trails: several day routes radiating from the main island's interior.
• Suðuroy southern trails: the southernmost island, reached by ferry, with remote, crowd-free hiking rarely included in standard packages.

We can build a 7–8 day private hiking itinerary with a local mountain guide, a hotel base in Tórshavn and daily ferry and transport logistics pre-arranged. The guide adapts the route day by day to the weather.

Faroe Islands Helicopter Tour: Access the Remote Islands from Above

A Faroe Islands helicopter tour is the highest-cost but most time-efficient way to reach islands and viewpoints that are hard to access by road. The only commercial helicopter service is operated by Atlantic Airways, mainly for local communities, with tourist seats available.

• Scheduled flights run several times a week from Vágar Airport to outer islands, including Mykines (an 11-minute flight).
• Tourist seats are limited, so book well in advance, especially for summer.
• A private charter is available at a per-minute rate for a dedicated scenic flight or access to private islets such as Tindhólmur; ask us for the current price.
• Some trips combine a helicopter flight with a guided hike, for example flying to Kalsoy, hiking near the Kallur Lighthouse with a local guide and returning by RIB boat.

A helicopter experience works best as a premium add-on to a larger itinerary. Contact us with your dates and we will outline what is currently available.

Faroe Islands Photography Tour: Variable Light, Low Crowds

The Faroe Islands photography tour has become one of the most sought-after itinerary types here: dramatic topography, Atlantic light, turf-roofed villages and low visitor numbers make for productive landscape and travel photography, even at famous viewpoints.

• Múlafossur waterfall, Gásadalur: a 30-meter fall into the Atlantic, best at golden hour with the village behind.
• Lake Leitisvatn (Sørvágsvatn): the "lake above the ocean" illusion, which needs a specific angle from the south ridge.
• Saksun tidal lagoon: wide-angle compositions of the lagoon, the cliffs and a turf-roofed farmhouse.
• Vestmanna Cliffs: shooting upward at 300+ meter walls from a boat.
• Tjørnuvík and the sea stacks: the Giant and the Witch, best in low morning light.
• Mykines puffin colony: wildlife and macro photography, May to mid-August only.

We can arrange 4–5 day photography packages with a professional local photographer covering six or more islands. Groups are small, typically 6 people or fewer, to allow access to tight shooting positions.

Best Time to Visit the Faroe Islands

The Faroe Islands can be visited year-round, and the best time depends on what you want to see. The weather is cool and changeable in every season, so pack waterproof layers and sturdy footwear.

Summer (June–August)

The longest days and the best conditions for hiking. Puffins nest on Mykines from May to mid-August, boat trips run June–August and the SagaMuseum is open. Daytime temperatures are typically in the low teens Celsius.

May and September

Fewer visitors and still good hiking weather. Some boat trips and museum visits are available on request.

Winter (October–February)

The Northern Lights season: clear nights can bring aurora, though days are short and the weather is more changeable. Seasonal activities such as the Vestmanna and Drangarnir boat trips do not run.

How to Get to the Faroe Islands

There are no direct flights from the US to the Faroe Islands, but the connections are simple.

• From the US: fly to Copenhagen, then take Atlantic Airways to Vágar Airport (about 2 hours). Connections are also available from Reykjavík, Bergen and Edinburgh; check seasonal schedules.
• From Iceland: fly from Reykjavík, or take Smyril Line's Norröna ferry, which links Seyðisfjörður in Iceland with Tórshavn on a seasonal schedule.
• From Denmark: fly from Copenhagen, or take the same Norröna ferry from Hirtshals in northern Denmark to Tórshavn.
• From Norway and the UK: fly via Bergen or Edinburgh.

Combining the Faroe Islands with Iceland, Norway and Denmark

• Iceland and the Faroe Islands: one of our most popular multi-country routes; see our Iceland tours.
• Norway and the Faroe Islands: fly via Bergen and pair the islands with a fjord itinerary from our Norway tours.
• Denmark and the Faroe Islands: add a stop in Copenhagen on the way; see our Denmark tours.
• Greenland: extend the trip into a North Atlantic loop with our Greenland tours.

Why Plan a Trip to the Faroe Islands Through Nordic Saga?

Booking through a specialist means your itinerary is built around local knowledge from day one.

1. More islands, more sights: booking ferry seats in advance lets an itinerary include places such as Mykines, Sandoy, Suðuroy and the Northern Islands, not just the road-accessible highlights.
2. The best accommodation, secured: Tórshavn's top-rated hotels fill early in summer; we book them as part of your package.
3. Weather-smart scheduling: local guides know which sites and trails work in which conditions and can resequence your day to use a clear window.
4. Deeper cultural access: a guide who knows the stories behind Kirkjubøur's 17-generation farming family, the SagaMuseum and the Klaksvík tunnel artwork turns a stop into a memory.
5. Everything pre-arranged: hotels, airport transfers or car rental, boat trips and activity bookings are handled before you land.

To build a custom itinerary or request a quote for any package on this page, contact our team or call us directly.