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    7 days - Independent tour with guided activities and local day tours

    Join us for a summer escape to two magical lands, one of ice and fire, the other of grass and wild cliffs, in the middle of the North Atlantic. We will take you out to see the most famous sights around the Golden Circle and the South Coast of Iceland. To get you into the holiday mood, stop at the Blue Lagoon for a soak in the warm healing waters on the way into Reykjavik.

    Then just a short flight away, discover the windswept beauty of the Faroe Islands. For three days, join locals as they take you out the bird cliffs of Mykines, the beautiful village of Saksun with its natural amphitheatre of cliffs and the village of Gjógv. You will enjoy a tour of the old town and explore the old-world charm of Tórshavn.

    Day 1
    Arrive in Iceland and visit Blue Lagoon
    Day 2
    Round trip day tour visiting the Geysir Hot Spring, Hvammsvík geothermal sea baths, Gullfoss Waterfall, Þingvellir National Park and dairy farm lunch
    Day 3
    Round Trip day tour to see Skógafoss Waterfall, Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Reynisfjara Black Beach, Sólheimajökull Glacier View and dinner at the Viking restaurant.
    Day 4
    Flight Reykjavík to Vágar then guided Viking walk and tour of Tórshavn
    Day 5
    Join your guide for a ferry ride to Mykines and visit the Puffin colony
    Day 6
    Day tour to the historic village of Kirkjubøur, Saksun and Gjógv
    Day 7
    Departure Day
    Start Place
    Reykjavik, Iceland
    End Place
    Tórshavn, Faroe Islands
    Destinations Visited
    Iceland
    Faroe Islands
    Duration
    7 Days
    Start Date
    Flexible
    Travel Style
    Independent
    Suitability
    Independent holiday with moderately active activities and no luggage handling included
    Code
    50DN0430

    Please note that all our itineraries, inclusions, dates and prices displayed on this website may change at any time. If you book an itinerary today and have this confirmed it will be the itinerary that is delivered to you. However, the online itinerary on our website may change in the meantime.

    As a Certified B Corporation, 50 Degrees North has designed this tour using handpicked local hoteliers and suppliers who share our ethos of delivering services and activities of high social and environmental standards.

    The CO2-e per person per day of all tours is carefully measured following each season. We fully offset all emissions of our tours on your behalf, and we constantly look at ways to reduce emissions where possible.

    Details

    Transportation

    Day tours in minivan, shuttle from city to airport in Reykjavik, return transfers to hotel in Tórshavn.

    Included
    • 6 nights at centrally located 3.5 star hotels
    • Meet & Greet service at hotel
    • Daily breakfast
    • Golden Circle day tour, max. 16 people
    • South Coast day tour, max. 16 people
    • Entrance to Blue Lagoon
    • Transfers to the Blue Lagoon and Reykjavik
    • Transfers to hotel in Tórshavn
    • Guided walk in Mannafelsdalur, the site of a bloody Viking battle 700 years ago and then the old town of Tórshavn
    • Full day tour to the villages of Kirkjubøur, Saksun and Gjógv including lunch and refreshments
    • Full day tour, including ferry ride and lunch to the bird cliffs of Mykines (private)
    • 24-hour emergency service
    • Taxes and service fees
    Not Included
    • Meals not specified in the itinerary
    • Gratitudes and items of personal nature
    • Travel insurance
    • International flights

    We can assist you with your flight between Iceland and the Faroes at the time of booking.

    Itinerary

    Day 1 - Arrive in Iceland and visit Blue Lagoon

    Arrive into Keflavik airport and take a private transfer to Blue Lagoon. Your flights generally arrives early in the morning so this is a nice way to refresh and relax before your check in time in Reykjavik. Your driver will wait for you at the Lagoon for a 3-h visit.

    Afterwards, continue into Reykjavik. Our local guide will meet you at the hotel, and go through the program with you, give you the best restaurant tips and ideas on what to do and where to go. The evening is yours to explore this compact city. Be sure to check out the Harpa Opera house on the harbour.

    Accommodation
    Alda Hotel or similar
    Restaurants
    Matarkjallarinn Food Cellar and Cocktails
    Optional Add Ons
    Puffin Watching from Reykjavik

    Day 2 - Round trip day tour visiting the Geysir Hot Spring, Hvammsvík geothermal sea baths, Gullfoss Waterfall, Þingvellir National Park and dairy farm lunch

    Day small group tour to the Golden Circle region. You will be picked up by small minivan (max 14 travellers) and explore Þingvellir National Park, home of Iceland’s ancient Viking parliament and listed as a UNESCO’s World Heritage site will be our first stop. There you will take a walk to experience firsthand the geological phenomenon that is the Mid-Atlantic ridge.

    While you are in Iceland, there is a “must do” to try all the authentic Iceland has to offer. You get the chance to visit an Icelandic dairy farm and enjoy what Icelander's call, "Made in satin”. That means enjoying food and products which the farmers make with their own hands.

    After lunch, head to the Geysir blow hole and then the Gullfoss waterfall. Then it is your chance to bathe in one of Iceland’s hot springs, the new Hvammsvík geothermal sea baths. These geothermal sea baths located in Hvalfjörður (whale fjord) and there you get the most stunning view while relaxing both mind and body. Return to Reykjavik in the late afternoon.

    Meals
    1 Breakfast
    1 Lunch
    Transportation
    8 - 9 hour duration with food & comfort stops. Maximum number on your day tour: 14 people
    Accommodation
    Alda Hotel or similar

    Day 3 - Round Trip day tour to see Skógafoss Waterfall, Seljalandsfoss Waterfall, Reynisfjara Black Beach, Sólheimajökull Glacier View and dinner at the Viking restaurant.

    Today, travel to the south coast of Iceland with its black beaches, picturesque waterfalls and magnificent glaciers. On our way you will witness the many sides of Icelandic nature and culture. Gljúfrabúi waterfall and Seljalandsfoss waterfall are the first stops. Skógafoss waterfall is the next stop.

    Then visit Sólheimajökull Glacier which is the highlight of the day. Walking on the glacier with Iceland's most powerful volcano lying underneath is a surreal experience. The next stop is a walk along the Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach and afterwards, on the way back to Reykjavik, enjoy dinner at the Viking Restaurant at around 18:00 hours.

    Meals
    1 Breakfast
    1 Dinner
    Accommodation
    Alda Hotel or similar

    Day 4 - Flight Reykjavík to Vágar then guided Viking walk and tour of Tórshavn

    This morning, transfer to the airport and fly to Vágar, Faroe Islands. Arrive at the Vágar Airport in the Faroe Islands and private transfer to your hotel (40 mins). Check into our hotel and settle in. When you are ready, put on your hiking boots and head out on an afternoon guided tour. Firstly, you will head out of town to Mannafelsdalur, the site of a bloody Viking battle 700 years ago where mounds of grass still grow with a red hue, said to be the blood of the slain Viking rebels, while in the distance, the NATO radar listening station nestled high above the Faroese landscape reminds us of more modern conflict.

    We will soon be greeted by panoramic and truly breathtaking views overlooking Vágoy and Trøllkonufingur and a landscape that would grace a Tolkien legend. Walk over the ridge to an open landscape with lake views at Vatnsdalur and down to Norðadalur, with spectacular views of the islands Hestoy and Koltur, where you will pause for Faroese delicacies and refreshments, before taking a short drive into the capital, Tórshavn.

    Walk through the narrow cobbled streets, between traditional wooden houses with grass turf roofs, which date back many hundreds of years. You will also take in the the old fortress, the marina and the peninsular known as Tinganes, where you will walk through the iconic redwood, grass-roofed buidings of some the oldest parliament buidings in the world.

    Tórshavn has a lively bar and restaurant scene - your guide can give you recommendations for your evening meals but be sure to reserve a booking at KOKS as early as you can.

    Meals
    1 Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Centrally located Hotel Føroyar or similar

    Day 5 - Join your guide for a ferry ride to Mykines and visit the Puffin colony

    Meet your guide this morning and then together catch a local ferry from Sørvágur at 10:20. Your guide will point out places of interest on the ferry journey to Mykines and then on arrival, enjoy a guided tour of the village with refreshments.

    Now it is time to head out to Mykineshólmur, which is connected to the main island by a wooden footbridge over a 35 metre deep gorge and ends with spectacular views from the lighthouse.

    Following strict local guidelines, your guide will help you move through the Puffin colony with minimum impact on the birds.

    Afterwards, return to Sørvágur on the 5.10pm ferry with transfer to your hotel.

    This day tour is not possible in September. We can organise an alternative handpicked excursion for you.

    Meals
    1 Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Centrally located Hotel Hafnia, Hotel Føroyar or similar

    Day 6 - Day tour to the historic village of Kirkjubøur, Saksun and Gjógv

    After breakfast, you will be met at your hotel and driven to the historic village of Kirkjubøur, the southernmost village on Streymoy. Here is the country's most important historical site with the ruins of the Magnus Cathedral from around 1300 and the Saint Olav's Church from 12th century. Visit the old farmhouse Kirkjubøargarður from 11th century, which is still occupied by the same family for 17 generations.

    Then drive to the beautiful village of Saksun with its natural amphitheatre of cliffs and stunning nature. During low tides it is also possible to walk along the sandy beach to the ocean.

    After exploring Saksun, your next stop is the village of Tjørnuvík, the most northerly village on Streymoy and now popular with surfers...yes you heard correctly...surfers!

    Tjørnuvík also has one of the oldest Viking burial grounds where you can see the original burial stones. Take time here to enjoy your packed lunch whilst admiring the view of the "Giant and Hag" rock formations on the headland and learn about the legend behind the rocks.

    Drive to the highest point on the Faroe Islands and descend into the beautiful and picturesque village of Gjógv. Here you may also get the opportunity to take coffee and cake with the locals. Return to Tórshavn in the late afternoon.

    Meals
    1 Breakfast
    1 Lunch
    Accommodation
    Centrally located Hotel Hafnia, Hotel Føroyar or similar
    Restaurants
    KOKS
    Um Áarstovu
    Etika Faroe Islands

    Day 7 - Departure Day

    After breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure.

    Meals
    1 Breakfast
    Dates & Prices

    All prices listed are per person, based on two people sharing a room. 2024 prices are indicative due to the current uncertainty across Europe with increasing energy and volatile fuel costs. For the ultimate upgrade, consider a stay at the Retreat at Blue Lagoon.

    Dates
    Valid From
    Valid To
    From Price
    Status
    Accommodation
    1 May 2024
    30 Sep 2024
    1 May 2024
    30 Sep 2024
    GBP 3,272
    On request
    Standard
    1 May 2024
    30 Sep 2024
    1 May 2024
    30 Sep 2024
    GBP 1,855
    On request
    Extra for Single

    Important Information

    This itinerary can be shortened or lengthened according to your plans. Your flight is likely to arrive in the early morning - we can pick you up at the airport, whisk you to the Blue Lagoon for an early dip and store your luggage before travelling into Reykjavik (60 mins drive away). Ask us about private transfers.

    Lunch can be purchased along the way during the day trips or bring your own. Boots can also be hired if necessary.

    The excursion to see the puffins on Day 5 is not possible in September. We will handpick an alternative for you.

    The program is flexible and can be tailored to your preferences.

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