2020 Wilderness Travel Catalog of Adventures

In this far-flung Nordic archipelago, savor otherworldly landscapes, great hikes, and a warm welcome. PHOTO: WOJCIECH KRUCZYNSKI

Hiking the Faroe Islands JOURNEY TO EUROPE’S BEST-KEPT SECRET

Tucked away between Norway and Iceland, the Faroes are remote, stunning, and superb for hiking. In this dramatic archipelago of otherworldly landscapes, tiny seaside villages, and a welcoming culture, we hike along aery ridge trails, above narrow fjords, and to seacliffs where seabirds nest in the thousands. As we explore, we’ll visit homes, see how Faroese wool is made, and enjoy a round of beers at the islands’ oldest brewery. The seafood here is hook-to-table fresh, and we’ll savor meals in the company of knitters, chefs, and artists, and learn about the traditional music and dancing that is embedded in Faroese culture. Days 1-2 Vágar Island / Mykines Island On Vágar, a lakeside trail brings us to the stupendous cliffs at Traelanípa for a surreal vista of a lake seemingly suspended in the sky, then further to the cascade of Bøsdalafossur, thundering over a cliff to the sea. We boat past spectacular Faroese rock formations to Mykines

Island for a walk through its turf-roofed village and hike across moorlands to teeming colonies of Atlantic puffin. Days 3-4 Vestmanna Cliffs / Eysturoy Island Cruising beneath thousand-foot-high cliffs at Vestmanna, we view fantastic seabird colonies— and daring sheep that graze on near-vertical

HIGHLIGHTS • Discover the Faroes’ most spectacular coastal and mountain hikes and rich seafaring heritage • Sample Faroese cuisine, including superb fresh-caught fish • Sip beer at the oldest brewery on the islands • Meet artisans, enjoy dinner with a local family • Welcoming hotels and guesthouses, with many hikes right out the front door! DETAILS • 8-day trip begins and ends in Sørvágur • 7 nights hotels and guesthouses • All meals included except 1 lunch

patches along the cliffs. On Eysturoy, we meet a local artist at her studio, then hike right from our charming lodge to a sweeping panorama across the Faroes’ dramatic sea stacks. Days 5-6 Boroy and Vidoy Islands / Snældan Wool Mill On Boroy, we sample the wares at the oldest brewery in the Faroes, and on Vidoy, our hike offers breathtaking views across five islands. At a mill where weavers use age-old skills in wool carding and yarn making, we’ll see how

“ I’ve wanted to hike in the Faroe Islands for more than 20 years and was so glad WT offered this trip. Spectacular scenery, great accommodations, and a guide who cared about our experiences. I highly recommend it!” Gay T., Fort Myers FL

DATES Jun 22-29, 2020

Jul 20-27 Aug 10-17

TRIP COST $4895 (10-14 members) $5295 (3-9 members) Single supplement: $580

the island’s famous woolen goods are made. One evening, we join a celebration dinner complete with Faroese dancing and song. Days 7-8 Tórshavn Tórshavn, the capital, is named after the Viking god of thunder. We explore the Old Town, with its turf-roofed buildings, and enjoy dinner in a family home with ingredients fresh from the farm—and of course, local Faroese schnapps. Depart on Day 8 via Sørvágur.

TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 hiking days on moderate to strenuous trails, some steep sections, 2-4 hours most days

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