Cornelius Amann
October 06, 2026
5/5
Faroe Islands: Tórshavn, Vágar, Mykines and Eysturoy
6 days on the Faroe Islands: two nights in Tórshavn, two on Vágar with a weather-dependent Mykines day, and one at Gjógv on Eysturoy.
6 days · Tórshavn to Vágar · up to 12 guests
Múlafossur and Gásadalur, photographed on 25 July 2015 Photo: Stefan Wisselink, CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/), via Wikimedia Commons, resized
The facts
At a glance
- Length
- 6 days, 5 nights
- Start and end
- Tórshavn to Vágar
- Group size
- 7 to 12 guests
- Activity level
Active
Plan for 4 to 8 km of walking on hiking days over uneven, wet and sometimes steep ground, with weather that can change within hours. The Mykines day and the Slættaratindur option depend on wind, cloud and sailing conditions. Shorter-walk suggestions are not step-free alternatives; suitability, transport and extra costs need checking before booking. Transfer times are estimates pending the final route and suppliers.
- Meals included
- 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
- Season
- Summer
Highlights
Why this trip
- Tinganes in Tórshavn, the old parliament peninsula, and a walk through the old town
- Kirkjubøur, with its medieval church and farm
- A heimablídni dinner, a meal in a local home, subject to arrangement
- The Leitisvatn (Sørvágsvatn) lake and the Trælanípan cliff, by a fee-charging trail
- The Múlafossur waterfall and the village of Gásadalur
- A day on Mykines by the public ferry in puffin season, only where weather allows, with a guided hike
- Gjógv's narrow harbour gorge, and a possible Slættaratindur outing in clear weather
What makes this trip different
Free time is part of the plan
Free time and choices are marked on the days they fall.
Day by day
Itinerary
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Arrive on Vágar and drive to Tórshavn
Vágar Airport (FAE) to your hotel in Tórshavn
- Dinner
- Stay in Tórshavn
Fly into Vágar Airport (FAE), the Faroe Islands' only airport, on the island of Vágar. A driver is proposed to meet you in arrivals and take you to Tórshavn on the island of Streymoy, a drive we estimate at under an hour and confirm with the supplier; the road uses a tunnel. If you land early, ask the hotel whether bags can be held (not assumed), then walk to the harbour.
Evening
In the early evening a See Sight Tours guide is proposed to meet the group for a briefing on the six days: why the plan is flexible, how the Mykines boat day depends on weather and sea, what the trail fees are, and what to pack for rain and wind. We then share a welcome dinner in Tórshavn, perhaps with fresh fish or lamb. Nothing is booked yet, and we do not promise the weather.
Included
- Proposed airport transfer
- Welcome briefing with your guide
- Welcome dinner
Free time: Free until the evening briefing
Tinganes, Kirkjubøur and a home dinner
Tórshavn: Tinganes and the old town; Kirkjubøur; a heimablídni dinner
- Breakfast and dinner
- Stay in Tórshavn
We start at Tinganes, the small peninsula of red and turf-roofed wooden buildings where the Faroese parliament has met for centuries, reportedly an outdoor historic quarter that is also home to government offices, so we keep voices low and respect residents. The guide walks you through Tórshavn's old town.
Morning
In the late morning we drive a short way to Kirkjubøur, the village with the ruins of the unfinished Magnus Cathedral, the parish church and a farmhouse reportedly lived in for centuries; opening hours and any entry fees for the farm museum are to be confirmed.
Afternoon
After a free lunch, the afternoon is open for a harbour walk, or the National Museum, which is an option (check its current opening hours).
Evening
In the evening we plan heimablídni, a meal in a local home where hosts cook traditional dishes and tell stories; availability, hosts and menu are not yet arranged and depend on the season. Tell us early about any dietary needs.
Included
- Tinganes and old-town walk with your guide
- Kirkjubøur visit
- Heimablídni dinner, subject to arrangement
Optional experiences
- A museum or a boat trip in Tórshavn, cost not included
Easier option: Skip the hill walks; Any vehicle or taxi help is unconfirmed, may cost extra and is not included.
More active option: Walk the coast path near the town
Free time: Free lunch and afternoon
Activity: Home dinner depends on host availability
Vágar: the lake above the sea and Gásadalur
Tórshavn to Vágar; Sørvágsvatn (Leitisvatn) walk, then the Gásadalur waterfall
- Breakfast
- Stay in Vágar
We drive from Tórshavn to Vágar, an estimated hour, and head for Leitisvatn, the lake that seems to hang above the ocean, an optical effect from certain viewpoints. The trail to the Trælanípan cliff is on private land and charges a landowner fee: DKK 200 per adult for the self-guided route (children 0 to 15 free), or DKK 600 per person guided with a five-person minimum, listed by the landowner on 8 November 2026. It is 3.5 km each way, usually 2.5 to 3 hours with photo stops, and the path along the lake itself is closed for bird protection, so we follow the designated route. Fog may hide the view, and we do not promise it.
Afternoon
After lunch, which is free, we continue through the one-lane Gásadalur tunnel to the village and the Múlafossur waterfall, a short unpaved walk from the village; the guide page we read mentions free parking and does not mention an entry fee, to be reconfirmed. We stay in or near Sørvágur on Vágar.
Evening
The evening is free, and weather can change the order of the day.
Included
- Leitisvatn trail walk, subject to fee and conditions
- Múlafossur waterfall and Gásadalur village visit
Optional experiences
- A guided Leitisvatn walk, listed by the landowner at DKK 600 per person
Easier option: Walk to the first viewpoint only
More active option: Complete the full designated route
Free time: Free lunch and evening
Activity: Fees and rules to be reconfirmed
Mykines by boat, weather permitting
Sørvágur to Mykines by boat; guided puffin hike; return the same day
- Breakfast and lunch
- Stay in Vágar
- By boat
If the weather and sea allow, we take the public ferry from Sørvágur to Mykines, the westernmost island, for a day in puffin season; the crossing takes about 45 minutes, and the 1 May to 31 August timetable lists daily sailings, so we choose a sailing in the quote. Sailings are weather-dependent and can be cancelled or delayed in either direction, so we may be turned back or stranded and we do not promise the crossing. Under the island's protection plan, walking in the outfield needs a paid tour with an approved Faroese guide, with outfield access from 10:00 to 17:00 and a cap of 200 visitors a day; the landowners' tour is listed at DKK 400 booked online the day before or DKK 500 on arrival, for everyone over 15. The path to the lighthouse is closed in summer, so the hike ends at the á Rógvu viewpoint, from where the lighthouse can be seen.
Evening
We plan a packed lunch and return in the evening. If the ferry does not run, we substitute a hike on Vágar or time in Sørvágur. The ferry fare and the Mykines tour fee are not included unless confirmed in the quote.
Included
- Mykines ferry day, subject to sailing and weather
- Guided hike to the á Rógvu viewpoint, subject to the protection plan
- Packed lunch
Easier option: Stay near the village and watch puffins from the short public path; whether it is free or needs the guided tour is to be confirmed.
More active option: Take the full guided hike
Free time: Evening in Sørvágur
Activity: Ferry, fees and hike rules to be reconfirmed; daily visitor cap applies
To Eysturoy: Gjógv and Slættaratindur
Vágar to Gjógv on Eysturoy by road; Gjógv gorge; Slættaratindur outing if clear
- Breakfast and dinner
- Stay in Eysturoy
We drive from Vágar to Gjógv, on the northern end of Eysturoy, an estimated two hours including stops, passing through tunnels and over bridges; tunnels and tolls may apply, and whether tolls are in the quote will be stated. Gjógv is a small village with a narrow natural harbour in a sea gorge, where the guide shows the harbour and the fishing tradition.
Afternoon
In the afternoon, if the weather is clear, we plan an optional outing towards Slættaratindur, the Faroe Islands' highest peak; the route, current rules and any landowner fee are to be confirmed before the quote, and some Gjógv-area hillside walks cross private land. Fog or wind can cancel it, and we do not promise any view.
Evening
Dinner is at the village guesthouse or a restaurant, arrangements to be confirmed, and the night is quiet. The guide decides on the day whether to attempt the peak.
Included
- Gjógv gorge and village walk
- Dinner at Gjógv
Optional experiences
- Slættaratindur outing if conditions allow, route and any fee to be confirmed
- A shorter coastal walk near the village
Easier option: Skip the peak and walk to the Gjógv harbour viewpoints
More active option: Ascend Slættaratindur from the pass
Free time: Free late afternoon
Activity: Clear-weather outing only; route and fees to be confirmed
Departure from Vágar
Gjógv to Vágar Airport (FAE)
- Breakfast
Morning
After breakfast we drive back to Vágar Airport (FAE) through the tunnels, an estimated one and a half to two hours; the transfer time is confirmed with the supplier. We do not set a default flight deadline.
Afternoon
Because the drive is long and the weather can affect roads and flights, we recommend booking a flight in the afternoon or later, and allowing a spare day at the end if your onward connection is tight. The trip ends at the airport.
Evening
If you want to stay longer in the Faroe Islands, tell us before booking so we can price an extra night, which is not included. Flights to the Faroe Islands are limited and can be delayed by fog or wind, and we do not promise any particular schedule or weather. Entry and exit rules depend on your passport, and you should check the official pages before you travel.
Included
- Proposed transfer to Vágar Airport (FAE)
Free time: Free until your transfer
- Tórshavn2 nights
- Vágar2 nights
- Eysturoy1 night
- Vágarend
- Overnight stop
- Day trip
- By boat or train
Wildlife and weather: May to August is cool and changeable, with rain, fog and strong wind possible on any day, though the days are long. Puffins nest on Mykines in summer, but sightings depend on the day, and the ferry to the island can be cancelled or delayed in rough seas.
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Before you book
Right for you?
Good for you if you want
- Hikers and photographers prepared for fog and rain
- Travellers who want a small island group in a compact trip
- Anyone who accepts that boats and views depend on weather
- Solo travellers who want clear inclusions and fees up front
Not for you if you want
- Step-free access: trails, harbour steps and boats are part of the plan
- Travellers who need the Mykines day guaranteed or puffins on a fixed date
- Travellers wanting a confirmed departure now: this is a proposed itinerary, quoted on request
- Anyone uncomfortable with changeable weather
Book flights after we confirm your seat.
5 nights
Where you'll stay
Your hotels are named in your trip confirmation.
- Tórshavn2 nights
- Vágar2 nights
- Eysturoy1 night
One price
What's in the price
Included
Accommodation
- 5 nights in hotels and guesthouses (proposed three-star-plus or equivalent, to be confirmed): 2 in Tórshavn, 2 on Vágar, 1 at Gjógv on Eysturoy
- Rooms shared, or your own for a supplement
- Accommodation named only once confirmed
Transport
- Proposed airport transfers at Vágar
- A group vehicle and driver for the route, booking pending
Your guide
- A See Sight Tours guide with the group, appointment to be confirmed
- Mykines hike with an approved Faroese guide (tour fee shown separately, see exclusions)
Activities
- Tórshavn old-town walk and Kirkjubøur
- Leitisvatn trail (fees excluded, see below) and Múlafossur
- Mykines day and guided hike, subject to sailing
- Gjógv walk
Meals
- Breakfast daily on days 2 to 6 (5)
- 1 lunch: packed lunch on day 4
- 3 dinners: welcome dinner on day 1, the home dinner on day 2, dinner at Gjógv on day 5
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa or travel authorisation fees, if any apply to your passport
- Meals not listed
- Drinks
- Tips
- Trail fees unless confirmed in the quote: Leitisvatn DKK 200 per adult self-guided (DKK 600 guided) and the Mykines tour DKK 400 to 500 as listed, plus the Mykines ferry fare
- Tunnel tolls unless stated as included in the quote
- The optional Slættaratindur outing and any fee
- Extra nights and early airport transfers
- Personal expenses
Extras
- Room of your own
- Price on request
When you can go
Dates and prices
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Questions
Can I book this trip now?
Not directly. It is a proposed itinerary with no confirmed departures, hotels or suppliers. You can send an enquiry; it takes no payment and confirms no booking, and a written quote sets the final price, taxes, inclusions, suppliers and terms.
Will we definitely reach Mykines?
No. The public ferry from Sørvágur is listed with up to three round trips a day in summer (check the operator timetable), weather permitting, and sailings can be cancelled or delayed in either direction. If the ferry does not run, the day is replaced by a hike on Vágar. The local tourism guide advises visiting early in a trip for this reason.
What are the Mykines rules and fees?
Walking in the outfield needs a paid tour with an approved Faroese guide, with access 10:00 to 17:00 and a cap of 200 visitors a day. The landowners' tour was listed at DKK 400 booked online the day before or DKK 500 on arrival, for everyone over 15. The lighthouse path is closed in summer, so the hike ends at the á Rógvu viewpoint. Fares and rules are rechecked before each quote.
Are there fees for the Leitisvatn trail?
Yes. The landowner lists DKK 200 per adult for the self-guided route, or DKK 600 per person guided with a five-person minimum, and children aged 0 to 15 are free. The trail is 3.5 km each way, and the path along the lake itself is closed for bird protection.
Is the Múlafossur waterfall free?
The guide page we read mentions free parking and toilets and does not mention an entry fee for the short walk from Gásadalur; we recheck before quoting, because Faroese landowners sometimes introduce fees.
When are the puffins on Mykines?
Puffins are on Mykines in summer, and the island's ferry timetable runs 1 May to 31 August. Sightings are never guaranteed, and numbers vary by week and by the weather on the day.
What is heimablídni?
A meal in a local home, where hosts cook traditional dishes. Availability, hosts and menu depend on the season and are not yet arranged; dietary needs must be notified in advance.
Do I need a visa?
Entry rules depend on your passport, so check the official entry pages before you travel; we do not give visa advice and do not assume the Faroe Islands follow Denmark's rules.
What does the price include?
Proposed: five nights of accommodation, breakfasts on days 2 to 6, one lunch, three dinners, a group vehicle, a guide and the entries in the day plan. Trail and ferry fees are listed separately. Prices are indicative and unconfirmed.
Why is this a premium-priced trip?
Ground costs on the islands are high, the Mykines hike needs an approved local guide, ferries and tunnels add cost, and the group is small. The figure is an internal planning price, not a quote; the written quote sets the final price.
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