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On the ancient Viking route from Norway to Iceland, the Faroe Islands
are remote, stunning, and the ideal setting for our hiking adventure.
We’ll hike ridge trails to tiny fishing villages of
turf-roofed houses and to sea cliffs where puffins
number in the thousands. As we explore this
otherworldly island landscape, we’ll see how
renowned Faroese woolen knits are made at a
family-run mill 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 Stretching
out like a spine of glorious bluffs over sheer cliff faces,
Mykines is a photographer’s and ornithologist’s paradise.
We boat to the island, walk through fishermen’s villages
with grass-roofed houses, and spend time with the
permanent residents—puffins!
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 meet a
Our Faroe adventure comes complete with soaring sea cliffs, Viking culture, fantastic seafood, and a warm welcome.
NANO CALVO
JOURNEY TO THE NORTH ATLANTIC’S BEST-KEPT SECRET
“A fabulous trip in
such a beautiful
country. I loved
the hiking and
I loved the cultural
events—the artist,
the brewery, the
farm dinners
and churches—it
was great.”
Vicki V., Baltimore MD
local artist at her studio, then hike up Slaettaratindur,
the highest mountain in the islands, for views out across
the Faroes’ two most famous sea stacks.
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, and watch wool be transformed
into delicate yarn at a classic wool mill. One evening,
we savor a celebration dinner and enjoy Faroese circle
dancing and song.
Days 7-8 Tórshavn In Tórshavn, Europe’s smallest
capital, we explore the Old Town, with its turf-roofed
buildings, and enjoy dinner in a family home with
ingredients fresh from the family’s farm, accompanied by
local Faroese schnapps. Depart on Day 8 via Sørvágur.
HIGHLIGHTS
• Discover the Faroes’ most spectacular
coastal and mountain hikes and 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 15-22, 2018 Jun 29-Jul 6
TRIP COST
$4495 (10-14 members)
$4895 (6-9 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