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There’s a reason why the Nordic lifestyle gets a lot of hype. Explore the Faroe Islands under the glow of the midnight sun or watch the northern lights from the deck. Regardless of the season, expect gradual hikes with jaw-dropping views as far as the eye can see. Sailing on Norðlýsið, the ship you’ll take from island to island across 80 nautical miles, is an adventure in itself. In addition to viewing rugged peaks and waterfalls dripping off Eysturoy’s rocky coastline, you’ll also gain a glimpse into the rich fishing and sailing traditions of the region.
You’ll hike through picturesque villages clothed in mist. Then, follow trails to the top of cliffs with sweeping coastal vistas and board a historic sailboat that will take you to scenic areas such as Gásadalur, Mykines and Gjógv. Get ready for eight days of island hopping in the lush Faroe Islands. You will hike over 82 km and visit over 15 incredible villages and cities. Immerse yourself fully in the ancestral relationship of the human being with the sea, the mythology of these lands, and rocks that guard its rugged but stunning coasts.
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Meet your guides at the Vágar International Airport. Get settled in the quaint city of Sandavágur on the third largest island in the Faroe Islands. Once you’re briefed by your guides, and your personal materials have been reviewed, you’ll enjoy a welcome dinner at the Fiskastykkið restaurant. You’ll have time to rest before the dinner. The first night of your Faroe Islands tour will be spent in a guesthouse.
*Dinner at the Fiskastykkið restaurant not included
Accommodation: Guesthouse
Driving: 11 km
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Over the next two days, you’ll explore the island of Vágar. Your guides will choose a different trail for each day depending on the weather. We’ll prepare for long day hikes along dramatic cliffs and wave-battered headlands, surrounded by open ocean. You’ll witness the raw power of offshore Atlantic swell, thousands of seabirds nesting in the steep rock walls, and the famous cascading Múlafossur Waterfall. If possible, your groups will visit the Trælanípan cliffs and bear witness to Lake Sørvágsvatn as it sits on the edge of a hundred foot bluff above the ocean. Hike through emerald green pastures used for centuries by Faroese shepherds, and aim to reach the old abandoned village of Víkar on the more remote reaches of the island. You’ll spend each night near Gásadalur, otherwise known as Geese Valley.
* Depending on the weather conditions, the chosen trails for each day will be adjusted
by the guides.Accommodation: Guesthouse
Hiking: 17 – 24 km
Ascent: 314 m
Descent: 379 m
Max height.: 443 m
Driving: 10 – 40 km
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Today you’ll board the sailboat Norðlýsið, your home for the next three days. Settle into your bunks, have a safety briefing with the captain and crew, and prepare for cast off. Sail past Trøllkonufingur, otherwise known as the Witch’s Finger. Cross the Vestmannasund strait and head to shore with the RIB boat for a visit to Saksun, an old Viking village with a lake that served as a natural harbor for its inhabitants. Explore a rarely visited lagoon and as you hike up to Tjørnuvík, look back upon the thick grass-tufted roofs and architecture of a community shaped by the harshness of the elements. Hike the north end of the island to the black sand beaches by the Norðlýsið crew and head back back to the mothership.
Accommodation: Expedition sailboat
Hiking: 15 – 20 km
Ascent: 519 m
Descent: 700 m
Max height: 640 m
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Goal for today will be to climb the highest peak of the Faroes, the Slættaratindur. Start the day hiking from the village of Eiði, passing by the famous rock formation Risin og Kellingin, GIant and the Witch. You’ll take in amazing views of the Faroe Islands, and if the day is clear, you might just see the icy peaks of the Vatnajökull Glacier, about 565 km away. From Slættaratindur, you’ll descend to the picturesque village of Gjógv with colorful houses. After exploring this picturesque seaside town, return to Norðlýsið to watch the sunset and enjoy a delicious Faroese dinner. Spend the night anchored in Leirvíksfjørður strait.
Accommodation: Expedition sailboat
Hiking: 15 – 20 km
Ascent: 945 m
Descent: 942 m
Max height: 945 m
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After you’ve had breakfast, you’ll head to the island of Kalsoy. Take a local bus to the trailhead to Kallur lighthouse, located on the northwest corner of the island. Walk through several remote villages where we’ll stop to enjoy the jagged headlands, piercing the sky like a row of shark teeth, and the booming thunder from crashing swell. The Kallur lighthouse sits upon a mighty throne — atop a sheer dramatic cliff displaying a wild beauty almost too picturesque to comprehend. Return to Syðradalur harbor after a long day of hiking, where the Norðlýsið crew will welcome you back aboard for the night.
Accommodation: Expedition sailboat
Hiking: 10-14 km
Ascent: 400 m
Descent: 400 m
Max height: 249 m
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On the last day of your Faroe Islands tour, set sail to the south to Nólsoy island. If the weather permits, you’ll have an opportunity to try some fishing and cook what you catch. Once moored at Nólsoy’s harbor, you’ll trek the mainland before spending the afternoon exploring Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands. Upon arrival, you’ll have ample time to explore the bustling city streets, appreciating the nordic city charm, colorful houses and buildings, and the always warm welcome of the Faroese people.
Accommodation: Hotel
Hiking: 7 km
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After breakfast on your last day, your guides will coordinate your transfer from Tórshavn back to the airport. Say farewell to the Faroe Islands. You’ll be back where you started, at Vágar Airport, but one adventure of a lifetime richer.
* The itinerary of Hiking & Sailing in the Faroe Islands could be changed in case of adversal meteo conditions
Driving: 46km
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What you get in this adventure:
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- Expedition sailboat for the group with a local experienced captain
- Licensed and experienced mountain guide from Amarok Adventures
- All the transfers
- Accommodation in guesthouse in Vágar and a hotel in Tórshavn
- Under-deck accommodation in the expedition sailboat in multiple room
- All meals during the hiking & sailing days and cooking equipment
- Tea, coffee, herbal tea and beer on board the sailboat
- All the hiking fees
What’s not included:
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- International flights
- Dinners in Vágar (days 1, 2 and 3), and dinner in Tórshavn
- Not mentioned drinks
- Sleeping bag and personal hiking equipment
- Trip insurance
- Everything not specified under “what’s included”
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This Faroe Islands tour is for adventurers with experience hiking in mountain terrain. For those people with fear of heights, registration on this adventure is not recommended. There are very steep and aerial areas on most of the islands. You should be able to hike over 900m (2950 ft) of elevation gain and hike more than
20km for several days.The volcanic terrain can be challenging and the weather unforgiving. Expect steep trails that will test your lungs. That said, if you are looking for adventure and up to the task of multiple days of full-day trekking, you’ll be rewarded immensely.
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Suitcases are not allowed on this tour. Please bring a duffel back and a backpack for daily hikes.
Ensure that all items fit securely within your duffel bag without anything protruding, keeping everything dry during the hike. The quantities listed for specific items are indicative and based on guides’ recommendations.
Here’s a general list of personal gear you need to bring:
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- Backpack for daily adventures
- Sleeping bag with comfort temperature of 5°C to 10°C / 40°C to 50°C — you will sleep inside a sailboat
- Waterproof bag for clothes
- Rain cover for your backpack
- Swimsuit and towel
- Personal toiletries
- Personal first-aid kit (make sure to take all you need with you)
- Sunscreen and sunglasses
- Earplugs — recommended
- Headlamp + batteries
- Camera — optional
- Power bank
- Hiking poles — highly recommended
- Water bottle and thermos
Here’s a list of clothing you need to bring:
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- Waterproof hiking boots with a sturdy sole
- Warm clothes
- First layer: bottom / upper base layer (Merino wool recommended, 1-2 units)
- Second layer: fleece jacket (1-2)
- Third layer: down jacket (1)
- Waterproof jacket & pants (GoreTex recommended, 1)
- Hiking pants (1-2)
- Short sleeve t-shirts (3-5)
- Long sleeve t-shirts (1-2)
- Comfy footwear for when on the boat
- Underwear and hiking socks
- Warm beanie
- Gloves / mittens
- Hiking buff
Prior to the start of the route, the guide will do a comprehensive gear check with each traveler to ensure that everything necessary is brought.
While your guide carries a first-aid kit, each traveler should carry their own necessities based on personal requirements, including any specific pathologies or risks.
Please note that drones are strictly prohibited.
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Hiking with a local guide means getting a chance to explore all the hidden corners of the remote Faroe Islands. Not only will you see the best of what the Faroe Islands have to offer, but you’ll learn about the mythology that shaped the local culture. You’ll also have an expert who knows the area well and knows just what to do if the weather takes a turn for the worse.
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While you are on the island of Vágar and the last day in Tórshavn, the groups stay in twin rooms without distinction of gender and with shared bathrooms. During the sailing days you will stay in the Norðlýsið expedition sailboat. Travelers will sleep in the common cabin under the sailboat deck.
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The diet of the Faroe Islands trip is conceived as a full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) the days on the sailboat. The only meals not included are: dinner during the stay on the island of Vágar (days 1, 2 and 3) and dinner on day 7 in Tórshavn. Breakfast on day 8 at the accommodation is included. The lunch at noon will be picnic style to take full advantage of the daily trekking route, and will have to be loaded by travelers in their backpacks during the route.
Every day, the guides will prepare dinner and the travelers will participate in the cleaning. The guides will be in charge of coordinating the different group tasks among all the travelers. On the last day of the route there will be a stop on the way with the sailboat to fish, and then the fish will be prepared when returning on board.
In case of special dietary needs, please contact us and we can make arrangements.
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You will be joining a group that usually consists of 7-12 people. Pricing is per person. The group gets confirmed at the moment that at least the minimum people (7 people) pays the 30% deposit of the final price. At that time, the group will be informed that the trip has been confirmed, and therefore that they can start booking their flights to Iceland.
If you are an individual traveler, you can join the group. The guide will be adding travelers until the minimum group size to confirm the trip can be guaranteed. There are no supplements to individual travelers, as they will share a room.
Everybody over the age of 18 is welcome on this hiking adventure.
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The Faroe Islands are only a short flight from a variety of European destinations, such as Copenhagen (DK), Paris (FR), Reykjavik (IS), Edinburgh (UK), and Bergen (NO). Two airlines fly to the Faroe Islands. These are Atlantic Airways and Scandinavian Airlines.
Flights from Reykjavik, Edinburgh and Bergen to the Faroe Islands are only one hour long, and flights from Copenhagen last only two hours. Direct flights from Paris to the Faroe Islands last just under three hours.
Your guide will meet you at the Vágar Airport and take you to your accommodation in Vágar.
It is important for the correct development of the trip that the return flights don’t depart until 12.00am in the morning of the last day. Since the Faroe Islands capital is more than 50 km from the airport, this allows a correct rest for the guides and an enjoyment of breakfast for the whole group.
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We highly recommended that you cover all your bases with both emergency medical and travel insurance. With medical insurance, if you have an accident or medical emergency on or off the mountain, you’ll avoid paying out of pocket for costly expenses. This covers everything from hospital treatments to emergency air transportation and more.
As we’ve recently seen, travel plans can be abruptly halted, so it’s a good idea to purchase travel insurance that covers cancelled flights, natural disasters and other scenarios that may interrupt your travel plans. For peace of mind, we suggest you consider both options of insurance.
If you need assistance selecting the right insurance for your group, let us know and we will be happy to help!
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Faroe Islands are home to infamously unpredictable weather, so you need to be prepared with the right gear. The same white cloud shielding you from sunbeams can easily turn into a stormcloud within minutes. Rest assured, your guide will know the correct course of action if the weather throws a curveball. Plus, you’ll get the chance to warm up once you’re aboard the sailboat.
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57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re travelling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in the Faroe Islands, please refer to the Visit Faroe Islands website.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
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