Vágar Island Essentials

This guided day tour offers a comprehensive introduction to Vágar Island, one of the most scenic and iconic islands in the Faroe Islands. Within a single day, you’ll experience dramatic landscapes, charming villages, powerful waterfalls, and viewpoints that rank among the country’s most photographed.
The journey begins in Tórshavn and takes you across mountains, fjords, and through the Faroe Islands’ first sub-sea tunnel before reaching Vágar. Along the way, there are opportunities to enjoy panoramic views and short stops at carefully selected viewpoints, weather permitting.
On Vágar Island, the tour highlights some of the island’s most renowned natural and cultural landmarks. You’ll visit the picturesque village of Gásadalur, famous for its spectacular waterfall cascading directly into the Atlantic Ocean, and learn about the village’s isolated past and local folklore. The tour also includes views of dramatic sea stacks and coastal formations, where legends, history, and modern-day stories intertwine.
Throughout the day, your local guide will share insights into Faroese history, folklore, and everyday life, adding depth and context to the landscapes you encounter. Short walks are included to reach viewpoints and key sights, making the tour active but accessible for most visitors.
The tour returns to Tórshavn in the afternoon, leaving you with time to explore the capital at your own pace or enjoy a relaxed evening after a day filled with highlights.
This excursion does not include a hike to Trælanípan - also known as "the lake above the ocean" or "the hovering lake".
Difficulty: Easy / Medium
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Not suitable for pets
- Not stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Free Pickup in Tórshavn
Additional information
This excursion does not include a hike to Trælanípan - also known as "the lake above the ocean" or "the hovering lake".
Difficulty: Easy / Medium
- Public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Not suitable for pets
- Not stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Free Pickup in Tórshavn
What to expect
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