Vestmanna Bird Cliffs & Viking Settlements One-day tour

Our partner: Tora Tourist

Description

Enjoy the convenient hotel pickup from your centrally located Hotel or designated pick up in Tórshavn. After the pickup, enjoy the relaxing drive up the old mountain road leading out of Tórshavn. The first photo stop is at a place called “Norðadalsskarð” where you will see the beautiful island Koltur, which is located perfectly in the middle of a big valley. The tour guide will tell you some stories about the past and present of that island. After the first photo stop we will head towards Vestmanna, making a photo stop en route at the only prison in the Faroe islands, which probably has a better view than any prison in the world. In Vestmanna, we will board a boat and sail towards the Vestmanna sea cliffs. the boat trip is approximately 2 hours. When you return to Vestmanna, you will be greeted with a packed lunch and beverages. The journey continues in the bus towards Kvívík, were some of the best kept viking settlements are located. you get to wander around Kvívík for a while and feel the quiet atmosphere that surrounds the village. We will be heading back to Tórshavn on a different route, in order for you to see as much as possible on your journey. On the way to Tórshavn, you will be able to see the villages Kollafjørður and Leynar, the bus driver will make some photo stops on the way, while the guide is telling stories. Arriving back in Tórshavn, you will be dropped off at your hotel or designated drop-off location. 

What´s Included

All included tour, no hidden fees or charges

What to bring

Warm, Waterproof clothes

Good walking shoes

Camera 

Additional information

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
  • You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
  • Hotel pickups commence approximately 45 minutes prior to this time
    Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port

Map

Itinerary

DAY 1
Itinerary
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Itinerary

Pick up times –  8.15am to 9.00am

Depart from Tórshavn

Drive to Norðradalsskarð and Sornfelli.

Drive to Kolljafarðadal, and the villages of Leynar, Stykki and Kvívík.

Arrive at the village of Vestmanna.

Board the ferry and begin the journey to the bird cliffs. The sail trip is 2 hours

Back on shore, and you will be given a packed lunch and beverages

See the windmills that are located above the village of Vestmanna.

Visit a shop, where the local knitting ladies sell handmade garments.

A short walk back to the bus

Depart from Vestmanna

A short stop in the village of Kvívík, were we will visit some historical residential remains.

Arrive back in the capital of Tórshavn

Several bathroom breaks and photo stops on the way 

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