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Set on the Viking’s route from Norway to
Iceland, the Faroe Islands are remote, stunning,
and the ideal setting for our hiking adventure.
In this otherworldly island landscape, we’ll
hike ridge trails to tiny fishing villages of
turf-roofed houses and to sea cliffs where
puffins number in the thousands. The views
in every corner of this island realm are
breathtaking. Along the way, you’ll see how
renowned Faroese woolen knits are made at
a family-run mill on Vidoy Island, and enjoy
a round of beers at the oldest brewery in the
Faroes. The seafood here is outrageously
fresh—we’ll savor meals in the company of
knitters, chefs, and artists, and experience
traditional Faroese singing and dancing at a
charming guesthouse.
Days 1-2 Vágar Island / Mykines Island From
Vágar, we head out to Mykines for a hike to
see colonies of puffins preening themselves on
grassy tussocks. We’ll also visit a red-topped
lighthouse, a great vantage point to see gannets
nesting on the southern sea stacks.
Days 3-4 Vestmanna / Eysturoy Island / Hike
Slaettaratindur We cruise beneath 1,000-foot-
high cliffs at Vestmanna, home to guillemots,
razorbills, and puffins—and daring sheep
that graze on near-vertical grassy patches
along the cliff. On Eysturoy, we’ll meet a local
artist and have the chance to hike to the top
of Slaettaratindur, the highest mountain in
the Faroes.
Days 5-6 Bordoy and Vidoy Islands /
Snaeldan Wool Mill After a visit to the oldest
brewery in the Faroes, we hike up the steep
slopes of Vidoy for spectacular views of five
islands. We’ll watch wool be transformed
into delicate yarn at a classic wool mill. One
evening, we enjoy a celebratory dinner with
traditional Faroese dancing and song.
Days 7-8 Tórshavn In Tórshavn, Europe’s
smallest capital, we’ll explore the Old Town,
with its turf-roofed buildings, and enjoy dinner
in a family home featuring local ingredients
from the family’s farm, accompanied by local
Faroes schnapps. Depart on Day 8 via Sørvágur.
Our hikes lead to plunging waterfalls, soaring sea cliffs, and Viking settlements—
and our evenings are topped with excellent meals featuring cuisine fresh from
the land and sea. PHOTO: ADAM BURTON
ALDO PAVAN
HIGHLIGHTS
• Wild coastal and mountain hikes
• Discover ancient valleys sheltering rich
Viking heritage
• Sample traditional Faroese fare including
skerpikjot (wind-dried lamb)
• Enjoy a beer at the oldest brewery on
the islands
• Meet artisans, enjoy our Farewell Dinner
with a local family
• Welcoming hotels and guesthouses,
including a stay in Tórshavn, the smallest
capital city in Europe
DETAILS
• 8-day trip begins and ends in Sørvágur
• 7 nights hotels and guesthouses
• All meals included except 1 lunch
DATES
Jun 14-21, 2017
Jun 30-Jul 7
TRIP COST
$4295 (11-14 members)
$4695 (6-10 members)
Single supplement: $550
TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
6 hiking days on moderate to strenuous
trails, some steep sections, 2-4 hours
most days
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