Discover the Faroe Islands’ hidden gems on a private tour. Explore Saksun, Tjørnuvík, and Gjógv, avoiding crowds and capturing stunning views.
- Saksun Church - Our first destination is the charming Saksun, nestled within a mountain amphitheatre and facing the Pollurin lagoon. This hidden treasure is just a 10-minute detour from the main road and is renowned for its turf-roofed buildings and stunning natural beauty.
- Tjornuvik - Next, we head to the village of Tjørnuvík, a half-hour journey away. Tjørnuvík is set in a valley surrounded by towering mountains and features a striking black sandy beach, popular among cold-water surfers worldwide. From the beach, we can see the famous sea stacks, The Giant and the Witch, who, according to legend, attempted to drag the Faroe Islands to Iceland. The locals here are known for their warm hospitality and sometimes offer coffee and waffles for sale.
- Gjogv - Our journey continues to Fossá, the highest waterfall in the Faroe Islands, a must-see in northern Streymoy. We then travel along the old mountain road past Slættaratindur, the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands at 880 meters above sea level, on our way to the quaint village of Gjógv. Named after its deep gorge, Gjógv is celebrated for its unique and stunning scenery. Here, we’ll enjoy lunch and take a leisurely stroll around the village to soak in its distinctive beauty. For those interested, there’s a short walk to a viewpoint just above the village, a path maintained through the Faroes’ successful Voluntourism programme.
- Private transportation
- All fees and/or taxes
Join us for a beautiful private tour of the highlights of the Faroe Islands where we’ll stop at a few must-see spots and some extra ones along the way, while doing our best to avoid the crowds.
We’ll head out of the city via the old mountain road route to Norðadalsskarð, a photographer’s dream, where you will have a moment to enjoy the panoramic view.
First stop is the picturesque Saksun surrounded by a mountain amphitheatre right in front of Pollurin lagoon. Saksun is a hidden gem located about 10 minutes away from the main road especially know for the turf roof and natural beauty.
Heading onwards, it will take us around half an hour to reach the village of Tjørnuvík. Tjørnuvík lays nestled in a valley surrounded by high mountains and boasts a striking black sandy beach, famous amongst cold waters surfers.
Afterwards, we drive through the old mountain road on our wayt to visit the cosy village of Gjógv, named after its deep gorge and known for its beautiful and unique scenery.
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