8 Day Winter Self Drive Highlights of the Faroe Islands

Our 1 week autumn/winter Self-Drive Highlights of the Faroe Islands! This 8 Day road trip combines breathtaking coastal scenery with the mystical and magical villages of the archipelago. Slow travel at its best.


Faroe Islands by Land
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Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Starts: Vágar, Faroe Islands
Ends: Vágar, Faroe Islands
Language: English guided tours


FROM:
€2.400.-

Available from:
October 2026 - April 2027

Ford Fiesta, or similar automatic €2.400 including flight (2 pax/car)


Included


Embrace the beauty of the Faroe Islands at your own pace! This 8 Day Self Drive road trip gives your client the opportunity to TRULY experience the Faroe Islands. Slow travel at its best and different new memories every day. Time for strolls and hikes, breathing in the spectacular views, admiring waterfalls and the charming architecture of the archipelago’s villages.

Soak in this special place on earth and mingle with the locals in lively Tórshavn. Flights are available either from Iceland or Denmark to begin this immersive journey.

Highlights:
A true slow travel experience to connect with the essence of the islands.
Strolls and hikes breathing in spectacular views and dramatic waterfalls.
Admiring the charming traditional architecture of the archipelago's villages.
Opportunity to mingle with the welcoming locals in lively Tórshavn.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival - Pick up car rental – Explore picturesque Břur and Gásadalur
Arrival and Initial Exploration
Arrival at Vágar Airport, pick up your car rental and explore the picturesque villages of Břur and Gásadalur.

Day 2: Vágar – Eysturoy, Overnight in Gjogv
Scenic Route to Eysturoy
Drive from Vágar island to Eysturoy, where you will stay in the charming village of Gjogv.

Day 3: Tjornuvik – Saksun, Overnight in Gjogv
Traditional Northern Villages
Visit the scenic and iconic villages of Tjornuvik and Saksun before returning to your accommodation in Gjogv.

Day 4: Northern Islands: Kalsoy – Kunoy
Exploring the Northern Isles
Spend the day discovering the dramatic landscapes of the northern islands of Kalsoy and Kunoy.

Day 5: Klaksvik – Tórshavn
Heading toward the Capital
Travel from Klaksvik, the northern hub, towards the lively capital of the archipelago, Tórshavn.

Day 6: Explore the lively capital Tórshavn
Urban Life and Local Culture
Enjoy a full day exploring Tórshavn, mingling with the locals and soaking in the unique atmosphere.

Day 7: Tórshavn – Kirkjubour
History and Heritage
Short drive from Tórshavn to the historic and cultural settlement of Kirkjubour.

Day 8: Departure Day
End of the Journey
Departure day. Return your car rental at Vágar Airport before your homeward flight.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival - Pick up car rental – Explore picturesque Břur and Gásadalur
Arrival and Initial Exploration
Arrival at Vágar Airport, pick up your car rental and explore the picturesque villages of Břur and Gásadalur.

Day 2: Vágar – Eysturoy, Overnight in Gjogv
Scenic Route to Eysturoy
Drive from Vágar island to Eysturoy, where you will stay in the charming village of Gjogv.

Day 3: Tjornuvik – Saksun, Overnight in Gjogv
Traditional Northern Villages
Visit the scenic and iconic villages of Tjornuvik and Saksun before returning to your accommodation in Gjogv.

Day 4: Northern Islands: Kalsoy – Kunoy
Exploring the Northern Isles
Spend the day discovering the dramatic landscapes of the northern islands of Kalsoy and Kunoy.

Day 5: Klaksvik – Tórshavn
Heading toward the Capital
Travel from Klaksvik, the northern hub, towards the lively capital of the archipelago, Tórshavn.

Day 6: Explore the lively capital Tórshavn
Urban Life and Local Culture
Enjoy a full day exploring Tórshavn, mingling with the locals and soaking in the unique atmosphere.

Day 7: Tórshavn – Kirkjubour
History and Heritage
Short drive from Tórshavn to the historic and cultural settlement of Kirkjubour.

Day 8: Departure Day
End of the Journey
Departure day. Return your car rental at Vágar Airport before your homeward flight.


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INCLUSIONS

Flight Reykjavik/Copenhagen – Faroe Islands – Reykjavik/Copenhagen, incl. airport taxes
7 nights accommodation as per itinerary, standard double/twin room with private facilities, incl. breakfast
8 days car rental with unlimited mileage, basic tax, CDW, pick up/drop off at Vágar Airport
Detailed itinerary & travel documents

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Additional extras (GPS, extra driver,..) bookable upon request. If car drop off is after pick up time, an extra day will be charged.


* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.

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