Hiking on the Faroe Islands - In the Wake of the Vikings

Hiking on the Faroe Islands - In the Wake of the Vikings

Unforgettable hike through the magnificent Faroese scenary with an experienced local guide. The group moves with caution leaving no trace. Enjoy the sounds of nature and the stunning views.

Theme travel 5-12 August 2010. Price per person i dbl Euro 1351. - individual booking, minimum number of participants is 15 - Final date of booking is June 11´th
Day to day programme:
Day 1: Arriving from Stansted or Copenhagen with Atlantic Airways directly to the Faroe Islands
Day 2: Boattrip to the island of Mykines. In Mykines we take a walk to the inlet Mykinesholm
Day 3: Explore the Vestmanna Birdcliffs. Hike to Hvalvík
Day 4: Hike to Ambadalur or Slættaratindur (882 m) on the island of Eysturoy
Day 5: Ferry to the Island of Suðuroy – Hike to Hvannhagi, a nature pearl  
Day 6: Arranged hike from Øravík to Vágur. Splendid views and many interesting stories will be told Day 7: Hike from Tórshavn over the mountain to the cultural centre, Kirkjubøur
Day 8: With direct flight to Stansted or Copenhagen

7 nights/8 days - Included in the price:  

Flight & flight tax from from Stansted/Copenhagen with Atlantic Airways. 7 nights in shared double room. 2 nights Hotel Vágar – island of Vágar. 2 nights Hotel Gjáargarður – island of Eysturoy. 1 night guesthouse in Suðuroy – island of Suðuroy. 1 night onboard the ferry Smyril – island of Suðuroy. 1 night guestshouse in Tórshavn – island of Streymoy. ½ pension 2 courses with coffee in the evening. Program including local guide and lunches

Day 3

From Vestmanna we start our hike to the village of Hvalvík. Duration of hike is approx. 4 hours, medium difficulty and length of tour is approx. 10 km. Approx. hight from 0-385 m. An enjoyable hike and our local guide will entertain with local interesting stories

Day 6

Today we have arranged a hike from Øravík to Vágur, a tour of approx. 4 hours, 6,6 km. The hight is from 30 m to 502 m. It is characterized as difficult. It is difficult to walk up to the top but the rest of the hike is easy. Splendid views

Please note

*Group size minimum 15 persons and maximum 20.
*Tour is guided in English and guide is also familiar with the Scandinavian languages.
*Tour is subject to change according to the weather.
*Tour is based on individual bookings