Faroe Islands Tours & Vacations

Man in front of a mountain landscape in the Faroe Islands, Denmark, on a cloudy day

Go ahead and pinch yourself… the Faroe Islands are really this beautiful.

Nestled halfway between Scotland and Iceland in the wild North Atlantic, the Faroe Islands take natural beauty to a whole new level. The 18 volcanic islands that make up the Faroes are packed with jaw-dropping coastlines, wonderfully rugged mountains, inky fjords, idyllic waterfalls and quaint towns where locals live in traditional grass-roofed hamlets. Join your Intrepid leader to discover what makes the Faroes one of Scandinavia’s hidden gems. From following in the footsteps of Vikings in the quirky capital city of Tórshavn and sampling traditional local food to visiting a colony of Atlantic puffins and hiking up sheer clifftops to drink in the views, the Faroe Islands feel entire worlds away from anywhere else on earth.

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Faroe Islands highlights

Gorgeous summer scene of Sorvagsvatn lake on Vagarisland, with blue skies, Faroe Islands, Denmark
Marvel at Lake Sørvágsvat
It’s no wonder Lake Sørvágsvatis one of the most photographed places in the Faroes. Located at the top of a giant cliff that plunges into the ocean, this is Mother Nature’s version of an optical illusion. Certain angles either make it look like the lake hangs hundreds of feet above the sea or sinks below it. Hike up to the opposing cliffs for breathtaking views of the lake and watch the water tumble over the cliff edge into the swirling waves below. 
Aerial view of the fishing town of Torshavn, with its colourful houses, Faroe Islands
Discover Tórshavn
Epic landscapes may be the star of the show in the Faroes, but it's well worth spending some time in the capital city of Tórshavn. From the rich Viking history and narrow laneways in Old Town to the bustling harbour and colourful streets lined with grass-roofed houses, it's no wonder Tórshavn is known as one of the quirkiest cities in the world. Explore the city on foot, check out the local galleries and local markets or simply watch Foarese life go by in a cozy cafe or pub.
Puffins sitting on the grass in Mykines, Faroe islands, with sea in the background
See puffins on Mykines Island
Jump in a boat and sail over to Mykines Island to get up close to the island's puffin residents. Every year over 125,000 pairs of Atlantic puffins flock to Mykines in the warmer months to breed and nest in cozy burrows they build along the clifftops. Although the puffins take centre stage, you might also be lucky to see other seabirds soaring above the ocean including gannets, razorbills, cormorants, storm petrels, kittiwakes and fulmars.
Stockfish hanging on the typical wooden house in Thorshavn, Streymoy Island. Faroe Islands, Denmark
Try the local cuisine
Surrounded by the wild North Atlantic with harsh weather conditions and no native trees, the odds might seem to be against the Faroe Islands when it comes to food. The traditional cuisine consists of seasonal root vegetables (mostly potatoes, turnips, kohlrabi and rhubarb) and fermented meat and seafood (known as ‘raest’), which is hung in the open air and salted by the sea breeze. Expect to see menus full of creative takes on seabird, wild algae and turnip dishes, as well as western and international favourites. 
Four kayakers on Tjornuvik beach on Streymoy island, Faroe Islands, Denmark, on a cloudy day
Go kayaking in the North Atlantic
There’s plenty to see and do on land, but a kayaking adventure lets you see the Faroe Islands from a different perspective. Paddle into deep, echoey fjords and marvel at the soaring cliffs above you, drift past waterfalls and enjoy the refreshing salty spray on your skin, or row out into the open ocean to admire the otherworldly sea stacks and verdant colours of the islands from afar. If you're lucky, you'll get to watch seabirds diving into the sea to hunt for fish. 
The cannons of the Historic Skansin fortress, Torshavn Faroe Islands, on an overcast day
Learn about Pirates in Skansin Fort
The Faroe Islands may be quiet and peaceful, but this wasn’t always the case. Skansin Fort was built to defend Tórshavn from pirate attacks in the 1580s. Most of the original structure was destroyed in 1677 by French pirates when the people of Tórshavn refused to hand over their oxen, sheep and other essential supplies during a raid. Enjoy a picnic by the picturesque lighthouse or walk up to the top of the fort for sweeping views over the port and the neighbouring island of Nólsoy.

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