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Faroe Islands Holiday Packages: Set Travel Tours & Tailor-Made Vacations

(5/5) based on 15 reviews
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The Faroe Islands are a travel enthusiast’s best-kept secret! This archipelago, comprising 18 small volcanic islands and part of the Kingdom of Denmark, is tucked away in the North Atlantic between Norway and Iceland.

Remarkably, the islands are linked by underwater tunnels, bridges and ferries, ensuring that you can soak in the ambience whether you’re travelling for a short break or an extended stay. Perfect for nature lovers and those escaping to unwind and disconnect, the islands are known for their untouched scenery, astonishing floating lakes, towering waterfalls, deep fjords, and genuine sense of peace.

We offer a wide range of Faroe Islands holidays based on your preferences, from adventure getaways with hiking and kayaking to nature photography tours, historic and cultural packages, and relaxing celebratory experiences to ring in the New Year in style.

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Type: Winter Holiday | Summer Holiday | Family Holiday | Fly-Drive | Coastal Holiday | Country Holiday | Individual Tour | Solo Traveller | Anniversary | Girls Trip | Film & TV Location
8 days/7 nights
from £1,890 pp

Classic Faroe Islands Fly-Drive

The Faroe Islands is an experience of a lifetime; the islands have a unique nature, a rich history and a rich culture, acknowledged by the National Geographic Traveler as 'Readers Choice' in 2015! "Sustainable, culturally minded, authentic, superlative, and timely were some of the words used to describe the Faroe Islands in the competition"

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Type: Summer Holiday | Guided Tour | Coastal Holiday | Country Holiday | Individual Tour | Anniversary | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking | Film & TV Location
8 days/7 nights
from £3,695 pp

Guided Faroe Islands

If this is the first time you will be visiting the fantastic Faroe Islands, then we have the perfect trip for you! 8 days with transport to/from airport and 4 excursions with our local English-speaking guide. Widely known as the bird lovers paradise, the Faroe Islands has so much more to offer for nature lovers of all ages such as great hiking trails, sailing and other water sports, local cuisine and traditional Faroese culture.

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Type: Summer Holiday | Walking/Trekking | Activity Holiday | Country Holiday | Gourmet Holiday | Group Tour | Solo Traveller | Guided Tour
5 days/ 4 nights
from £2,280 pp

Hiking Adventure in the Faroe Islands

This 5-day hiking program offers a perfect mix of nature, culture, and local flavor – from panoramic views at Hvíthamar and a scenic coastal walk from Kirkjubøur to Tórshavn, to the dramatic cliffs of Trælanípan. Along the way, enjoy guided walks, authentic local experiences, and a traditional Faroese dinner in a welcoming home.

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Type: Winter Holiday | Summer Holiday | Family Holiday | Activity Holiday | Weekend Break | Tailor Made Holiday | Country Holiday | Individual Tour | Solo Traveller | Anniversary | Girls Trip | Walking/Trekking | Film & TV Location
4 days/3 nights
from £835 pp

Faroe Islands Short Break

Grab a few days from your calendar, and experience the cosy and colourful capital Tórshavn, with its charming old town, the marina, musems, restaurants and café's. You will spend two nights at one of the finest hotels on the Faroe Islands, Hotel Føroyar****, which has an amazing view over Tórshavn and the island of Nólsoy.

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Type: New Year Break | Winter Holiday | Anniversary | Walking/Trekking | Film & TV Location | Christmas Holiday
5 days/4 nights
from £1,495 pp

New Year in Torshavn

Celebrate New Year in the North Atlantic with our specially curated 4-course New Year's Eve dinner at Hotel Foroyar, with a view over the smallest capital in the World. At midnight, gather with sparkling wine to watch the fireworks light up the starry sky over Torshavn, gazing down over its unique harbour setting.

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Why Book Your Faroe Islands Holiday with the Baltic Travel Company?

We recognise that many guests rely on our firsthand advice and recommendations to help them select the best Faroe Islands package holidays. Our role is to ensure your getaway exceeds your expectations and is suited to every member of your party, whether you’re travelling alone, as a couple, with children or in a small group.

The Baltic Travel Company has decades of experience, and we make sure every visitor has a memorable holiday, with guarantees of:

  • Versatile holiday planning, with both pre-scheduled packages and customised itineraries built specifically for you

  • Curated experiences and excursions, led by incredible local guides who know the Faroe Islands inside out

  • Full financial protection for flight-inclusive and independent travel holidays, covered by the ATOL or ABTOT scheme

  • Clear advice from a dedicated team with over 21 years of professional expertise

Our advisers pride themselves on faultless customer service and personalised attention to detail, and we’re always on hand to help from the moment you start planning, with on-the-ground support during your time in the Faroe Islands and a 24/7 emergency helpline should you need it.

Explore Our Most Popular Faroe Islands Travel Packages

It’s impossible to overstate the untouched beauty of the archipelago. The islands are remote and wild, and Faroe Islands trip packages make the most of the brilliant links of underwater tunnels that make it easy to head to the furthest corners right from the tiny capital of Tórshavn.

To illustrate the reasons the Faroe Islands are a must-see destination, we’ve picked a handful of our favourite and most often-booked tours to give you a taste of the options on offer.

Highlights of the Faroe Islands

Our classic Faroe Islands fly-drive holiday is a popular way to see the scenery at your own pace. You’ll spend eight days exploring villages like Sørvágur, Bøur and Gásadalur, head to Mykines Island by boat to see a jaw-dropping array of wild seabirds and have the excitement of driving through the tunnels that connect Vágar Island with Streymoy and Eysturoy.

Stop-off points are pre-planned with a detailed map, route guide and itinerary, taking in the Vestmanna cliffs, the cooling waters of Tjørnavík beach, and the Rinkusteinar or Rolling Stones of Oyndarfjørður, amid hiking, lighthouse visits and comfortable stays in wonderful local hotels along the way.

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Guided Faroe Islands Tour

If you’d love to experience the culture, history and mythical legends of the remote Faroese villages, accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, the Guided Faroe Islands trip will be ideal, spending a whole week surrounded by raw natural beauty.

This package includes the most iconic destinations within the archipelago, including the fascinating Kirkjubøur historic village, home to the ruins of Magnus Cathedral, the booming waters of Múlafossur Waterfall, and a day trip to Mykines with a boat trip along the bays. Ferry transfers, lunch and drinks are all included.

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Walking in the Faroe Islands

Hikers and climbers often regard the Faroe Islands as among the best places on the planet for wild walking. We offer fully planned self-guided Faroe Islands travel, with stops at charming guest houses, a guided hike to the mesmerising viewing point on Hvíthamar and a walking tour through the historic centre of Tórshavn.

Blending culture, heritage, coastal scenery and customary Faroese hospitality, this escape is designed to ensure you can make the most of your time away, with a delicious traditional fish dinner served on your last night in Miðvágur to ensure you get a taste of Faroese foods.

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Faroe Islands Short Break

A short break to the North Atlantic coastlines of the Faroe Islands is a chance to reset and unwind, far from crowds, pollution or queues. The setting offers scenic coastal landscapes, abundant birdwatching and wildlife, and a stay at the Hotel Føroyar, a National Geographic award-winning hotel regarded as the finest in the archipelago.

Over your three-night stay, you’ll enjoy free time to wander around the colourful houses and local eateries in Tórshavn, venture around the archipelago in a hire car, and choose from sailing and fishing, hiking and boat trips and any other excursions you’d like to experience.

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New Year in Tórshavn

The capital of Tórshavn is one of the smallest in the world, with narrow, winding lanes and traditional turf-roofed houses. This is coupled with a high-end fine dining scene for foodies and extraordinary landscapes that surround the city, from historic forts and harbours to lush green valleys and the jagged outlines of cliffs soaring from the water.

New Year's in Tórshavn is something special, as a five-day adventure where you’ll be able to visit the sparkling lights of the Tivoli Christmas Market in Copenhagen before heading onward, looking forward to a festive banquet full of authentic Faroese dishes and dazzling fireworks in the evening.

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Faroe Islands Holiday Packages by Travel Style

There is no right or wrong way to experience the Faroe Islands, and many visitors have certain types of holidays they most enjoy. They might centre on Nordic island-hopping itineraries or breaks in sumptuous hotels, nature escapes in charming rural regions, or self-drive holidays where guests can take all the time in the world to relax.

Guided Faroe Islands Tours

Seeing the best of the islands is often easiest with help from an excellent guide. Faroe Islands tour packages are organised with warm, welcoming hosts who will share insights into the unique geography and ensure you see the highest cliffs, largest waterfalls, and rarest wildlife, including puffins and whales.

Escorted tours of the Faroe Islands can be scheduled for parties of all sizes, from small groups to solo travellers, with limited guest numbers for comfort and convenience. You can also select customised holidays if you’d prefer a private tour to see the scenery and wildlife in your own time.

Walking and Nature Holidays

Faroe Islands vacation packages often incorporate walking routes along the dramatic cliffs, deep waters of the fjords and the beaches and bays on the shores of the North Atlantic, and there is no question that this is a superb location for hiking adventures.

From wandering along the winding trails, seeing the peaceful sheep grazing around the small villages, and heading to panoramic clifftop summits, historic lighthouses and ancient ruins, there are countless things to see amid unspoiled charm.

Short Breaks and Seasonal Escapes

The diverse wildlife and unparalleled scenery ensure that photography and landscape tours in the Faroe Islands never disappoint. Remote and off-the-beaten-path holidays allow you to capture the beauty of the autumn sunlight, the puffin colonies in summer, and the seasonal magic of Tórshavn over winter.

Summertime is marked by longer, warmer days, when birds and dolphins flock to the cliffs and waters. In contrast, an autumn or winter experience is an authentic Nordic getaway when you’ll see the wildest weather of the North Atlantic at a time when the islands are at their quietest.

Tailor-Made Faroe Islands Holidays

Customised Faroe Islands tours ensure you tick every item off your bucket list, whether you’re intrigued by Nordic culture and traditions, want to unwind on a digital detox, or wish to spend a week or two hiking, sailing and kayaking among a nature-lovers’ paradise.

The Baltic Travel Company team will work closely with you to create a flawless itinerary. We can share recommendations for festive family getaways, romantic breaks for couples, and summer escapes, with extra-special added touches for holidays to celebrate occasions and anniversaries.

Seasonal Faroe Islands Holidays

The wild beauty of the islands changes constantly throughout the seasons. That means Faroe Islands holiday packages in the spring and summer, when you can enjoy cliff walks and hiking, are a hugely different experience from heading to the islands in the depths of winter. The choice is yours based on what an exceptional holiday would look like to you!

Spring and Summer Nature Exploration

Small-group nature holidays are best organised in the gentle warmth of spring and summer, when scenic drives to viewpoints and leisurely hiking are at their peak. During June, there are up to 22 hours of daylight a day, which gives you ample time to hike to beauty spots like Kallur Lighthouse or the floating lake of Trælanípa.

Epic waterfalls like Múlafossur will be in full flow, with boat trips that wind through the caves and sea stacks, and if you travel in late July, you’ll be able to experience the festivities and joy of the national Ólavsøka holiday.

Autumn Landscape and Photography Trips

Autumn Faroe Islands travel packages are amazing for photography-focused travel, when the moody skies, the golden sunlight at sunset, and the possibility of seeing the mystical Northern Lights in this remote setting appeal to photographers of all experience levels.

The trails remain largely snow-free, ensuring photographers can venture around waterfalls, fjords and cliffs, while the morning mist, the stunning colours of the trees and foliage, and the first dustings of snow at the mountain tops all make for outstanding photography opportunities.

Winter and New Year Escapes

While remote island exploration requires a little more planning in the winter, the archipelago transforms into a wonderland, with snowy scenery, powerful sea waves, and more frequent Aurora Borealis sightings. Braver guests can try ice-dipping in the sea, while others prefer the cosiness of staying inside watching the wild weather by a roaring fire.

For a true taste of Nordic charm, winter travel is unbeatable, and the Christmas markets, Winter Jazz Festival and twinkling lights in Tórshavn make this a backdrop for an unforgettable escape, enjoying a celebration of New Year's like no other.


Faroe Islands Holidays FAQs

1. Does the Baltic Travel Company offer both guided and tailor-made Faroe Islands holidays?

We do! Our teams can organise both done-for-you and tailor-made Faroe Islands holidays to suit your preferences. Some guests opt for fully scheduled packages that ensure they cover the islands’ key highlights with expert local guides to offer the benefit of their insights. Others choose customised itineraries tailored to their interests, and whether they want an action-packed adventure or a leisurely escape. Whether you’re seeking dramatic landscapes, cultural discovery, or outdoor exploration, we’ll design a Faroe Islands holiday to suit you.

2. What are the must-see highlights on a Faroe Islands holiday?

The Faroe Islands are best known for their dramatic scenery and remote beauty. Some of the many favourite moments our guests mention include hiking along the rugged coastal cliffs, seeing cascading waterfalls, visiting traditional villages, and exploring the capital, Tórshavn. Many travellers also enjoy visiting other iconic locations across the islands within comprehensive itineraries, such as the Highlights of the Faroe Islands package, which offers an excellent island-hopping experience.

3. Are the Faroe Islands suitable for first-time visitors?

They are, and owing to their remote location, the Faroe Islands are a captivating destination for first-time visitors and regular travellers alike! Well-planned itineraries ensure all guests have a comfortable, fully organised holiday, with guided journeys like the Guided Faroe Islands tour, ideal for those seeking local insight, seamless logistics, and a deeper understanding of Faroese culture and landscapes.

4. Do you offer walking and hiking holidays in the Faroe Islands?

The Faroe Islands are a fantastic destination for walkers, with miles of coastal paths, mountain trails, and breathtaking viewpoints. Nature-focused itineraries such as Walking in the Faroe Islands are particularly popular with travellers who want to explore the islands on foot while taking in the raw beauty of the wild scenery.

5. Can I visit the Faroe Islands on a short break?

While many guests like to spend as much time in the Faroe Islands as possible to make the most of their experience, we also organise shorter breaks with immersive itineraries. The Faroe Islands short break is ideal for travellers with limited time who still want to see the islands’ unique landscapes and culture in person.

6. Are there seasonal or festive Faroe Islands holidays available?

Definitely, seasonal travel adds a special dimension to a Faroe Islands holiday and ensures you can align your travel dates with school and workplace breaks. Winter visits are superb for guests looking for a tranquil getaway and the beauty of winter in the North Atlantic, while festive trips such as the New Year in Tórshavn provide a unique way to celebrate with local traditions against a backdrop of snowy scenery s.

7. When is the best time to visit the Faroe Islands?

The best time to visit will largely depend on your interests! Spring and summer on the islands offer longer daylight hours, lush, green landscapes, and ideal conditions for walking and sightseeing. Autumn brings dramatic light, which is amazing for photography, and typically means there are fewer visitors, while winter suits travellers looking for a quieter, atmospheric experience.

8. What type of accommodation is included in Faroe Islands holiday packages?

Accommodation varies depending on the itinerary you choose, but we hand-select well-located, warmly welcoming hotels and guesthouses that reflect the islands’ character. We prioritise comfort, location, and local hospitality to ensure your stay and the hospitality you receive enhances your overall experience in the Faroe Islands.

9. Are Faroe Islands holidays suitable for couples, solo travellers, or groups?

Certainly! Faroe Islands holidays are incredible for couples, solo travellers, and small groups, and we can offer bespoke recommendations based on the size and ages of your party. The peaceful environment, scenic landscapes, and rich culture appeal to a cross-section of travellers looking for something a little different from conventional European destinations.

10. What kind of experiences are included in Faroe Islands travel packages?

Our travel advisers curate experiences we know our guests love, and these can include guided sightseeing tours, scenic drives, village visits, coastal walks, and opportunities to learn about the Faroese culture and traditions. Many itineraries balance structured activities with free time to give you the freedom to explore independently and soak up the natural surroundings.

11. Are the Faroe Islands a good destination for nature and photography lovers?

Very much so. The Faroe Islands are renowned for their awe-inspiring landscapes, ever-changing light, and unspoilt scenery, making them a bucket-list destination for nature lovers and photographers. Coastal cliffs, waterfalls, and remote villages offer numerous photography opportunities where guests can glimpse seabirds, seals, dolphins, and whales.

12. What kind of support can I expect during my Faroe Islands holiday?

Every guest has the peace of mind of full support before and throughout their Faroe Islands holiday, with clear communications and itineraries, assistance from our local on-the-ground partners, and access to our 24/7 emergency helpline.

13. Will I receive a quote and itinerary before booking?

Of course, we’ll prepare a quotation and full itinerary for you to review, and ensure this is with you as quickly as possible, usually within one to two days. You can look through all the arrangements in your own time and make any changes you’d like before confirming your booking.

14. Are Faroe Islands holiday packages financially protected?

All packages provided by the Baltic Travel Company include protection as standard. Our flight-inclusive Faroe Islands holidays are ATOL-protected, while ABTOT covers independent travel arrangements.

15. Why book a Faroe Islands holiday with the Baltic Travel Company?

With extensive experience designing travel to remote and Nordic destinations, we specialise in carefully planned Faroe Islands holidays that highlight the islands’ landscapes, culture, and local life. Our guests value our expert planning, firsthand knowledge, and genuinely personalised service, which provides assurance of a smooth and memorable journey.


Reviews of Faroe Islands Holiday Packages: Set Travel Tours & Tailor-Made Vacations


April 2025
Overall rating: (5/5)

Dear Michael,

I very much enjoyed the trip to the Faroe Islands. The weather was much better than I had been led to expect, with a number of sunny days.
The highlight of the trip was certainly the trip to see the puffins on Mikenes, but I think it would be advisable to warn people taking this trip that it involves some very steep uphill walking. I do a fair amount of walking in (the admittedly flat) Brighton and Hove and I am quite capable of taking a 10 mile walk on the Downs. But I found the steepness of the gradients on Mikenes very difficult. Two people in our party (who had booked through Baltic Travel) found it difficult. One had the sense to stop halfway, before a very severe drop down to almost sea level, but the other carried on and had an enormous struggle to make it back. Perhaps some advice about the level of fitness required for this particular trip would prepare people for what would be a disappointing decision not to make the full hike. Fortunately, there are plenty of puffins on the early part of the walk.
I also agree with my fellow Baltic Travel resident at the Hotel Steym that it was barely 3 star, although I did have a better room than her.
Notwithstanding these comments, it was certainly very enjoyable, and all of the travel arrangements worked well. The guides were excellent, not only on Mikenes but also on the trips organised by your partner.
Best regards,
John

 


February 2025
Overall rating: (5/5)

I had a really good trip. Thanks for setting it up. I was very lucky with weather, only one damp day. 

It's a truly spectacular place- even better than I thought.
High points were the Guesthouse at Gjogv (super location and staff), Kalsoy island, Nordic House, Historic Museum and Art Gallery in Tórshavn. Runavik was a very dull town and so was the hotel - better avoided.  All the Buttercup route roads were marvellous.
I should have stayed longer and gone to both the far eastern islands and Suderoy.  Another time maybe.
Thanks again
Serica

 


January 2025
Overall rating: (5/5)

Hi Daina

We absolutely loved our holiday, thank-you so much.

Both hotels were fantastic, but the Foroyar in particular was amazing- so well situated, walkable to the town and back, great views & the NYE celebrations were excellent.

There were some gorgeous, cosy eateries in the Faroes, and we fitted in a couple of hikes - one in Torshavn and one on Vágar (photos attached).

We loved Copenhagen too, but we already know that city. It was great to have a night there at either side of the holiday.

Thanks again, Daina. You were enormously helpful, and we intend to come to you in the future for further holidays.

Kind regards

Julie and Dave


July 2024
Overall rating: (5/5)

We had a fantastic time thank you. What an amazing place with its stunning landscapes.

We did deviate a little bit from your itinerary, found out that Martin doesn’t like boats.

Our best day was Sunday. The weather was perfect. We walked up the “Lake above the ocean.”

On our way to Gjogv we stopped at Kvivik and numerous picturesque spots.

We loved Gjogv. I hiked up the hill next to the village and saw Puffins for the first time.

All the hotels were fine and staff helpful and friendly. Loved the free coffees from the coffee machines. I have travelled to many countries and that was a first.

The weather on Tuesday wasn’t very good and we headed to Torshavn.

Best meal was at the Katrina Christiansen were we had Swedish Tapas.

Wednesday we hiked up to Svartafoss Waterfalls.

Hope you like the photos and thank you so much for organising this short break.

Appreciate that you got in touch after the holiday, so many holiday companies I have booked with are never interested in how your holiday was, once you get back.

Hopefully will book something again in the near future.

 


July 2021
Overall rating: (5/5)

Hi Daina!

Yes it was a fantastic experience and all that I wanted and expected!!

Where to begin?

Day 1 - Flight out from the UK. All links went as planned Except that when you reach Edinburgh your Hold bag goes land side and you have to follow. Unfortunately Atlantic air only set up check in around two and a half hours before the flight and there were nearly 5 hours to "waste". That means I was trapped land side. It would not be so bad if there were shops or something to do but the shops are ALL out of action for refurbishment! Very boring couple of hours until I could go airside to the shops and Lounge.

The arrangement worked perfectly on return because BA run check in all day.

On arrival at Vagar walked to the Hotel. basic but clean and Ok for overnight. Food and breakfast all good.

Incidentally the directions and map to the Hotel are "over complicated" It only needs to say "come out of the terminal, turn left, walk up the hill to the main road, turn left and look out for the single story wood boarded black building with "Hotel Vagar on the side".

Day 2 - taxi driven by Dagfinn Berg arrived on time. Very knowledgeable and helpful driver. Took me to Mulafossur Waterfall and gave me a bit of a guided tour of a few other Waterfalls. great guy. I was very pleased to see Mulafossur because this trip was built around locations whereas other trips have been built around activities - Huskies - Ice Fishing etc. Very happy to visit one of my primary location "wishes" and everything else that day was a bonus.  The driver dropped me at Hotel Hafnia.

Good check in. All was well until I saw the room. On first floor - the Restaurant floor - and with only a single door between me and the landing. Wetroom dark and a few missing mosaic tiles cemented. I didn't think it was a good room for a 4 Star. The rest of the Hotel was fine. I went to Reception and asked for an upgrade. I ended up moving out of the Hotel and living  on my own in the Hotel owners personal cottage at 900 Kroner a night supplement. Three bedrooms, a Kitchen, a living room, seating for 8 people a Piano and a Guitar. No Wi Fi (separate Saga below)  Went to Supermarket and bought Salad. Stocked the Fridge.

Day 3 - Picked up by the same Taxi driver on time, he kindly gave me another private tour and dropped me to the Ferry.  Brilliant tour of the Bird Cliffs I totally recommend it. Meal at Barbaras Fish Restaurant next to the Hotel in the evening. Nice people, meal ok but not that special.

Day 4 - Sandoy day Trip.  The voucher said pickup 8.30, be in Reception at 8.15. I was in Reception at that time. Tour bus arrived at 8.45. Tour was good and informative. Meal provided was good. long day. made myself a Salad and ate in my Cottage.

 

Day 5 my free day - I had booked myself onto the helicopter via the Torshavn information centre prior to leaving. The Helicopter tour runs Monday and Wednesday afternoons. Its expensive - as all Helicopters are - about £170 for 15 minutes. The day was clear and the weather was bright. Unfortunately the tour was a disappointment because we might just as well have been sacks of potatoes. We got on board and not one word was said from start to finish. We went up, flew across to the nearest Island, back to Torshavn (we spent more time over there than the Island) flew over the town twice turned around and landed. Exactly 15 mins.  Not a word said. Great if you have never flown on a Helicopter before  ( I have, several times  - and the Pilots talked to us) but absolutely awful PR by Atlantic Airways - I don't know why they bother . .Meal at Aarstova in the evening - it was ok.

Day 6 - Fuglov, Svinoy Tour.  The previous day whilst walking up to the Helicopter I felt AWFUL. I thought at the time "if I didn't know better I would say that I had the Flu". Overnight I felt much worse. Woke up with a world class headache.  At 7.45 I fell out of bed, staggered over to Reception, met a lady who had gone on the Sandoy trip and asked her to explain that I would not be going. I couldn't face 8.00am to 7.00pm on the tour bus. When I saw her the next day she said it nearly flattened her.  I went back to bed and stayed there till the afternoon. Couldn't face food.  Hotel gave me a free Fish buffet in the evening because of Wi Fi problems at the cottage.

Day 7 - The big one. Mykines.  Unless I am going mad the Voucher and the initial schedule showed different times. I recall 8.30 on the voucher.  I was in Reception at 8.15. By 8.55 we were ringing Make Travel and Tora Tours. As we rang the Coach turned up. They said they had been "picking people up in the mountains". We got on board and the Coach went to the Tour office. It stopped there and only at that point were we asked if we had a guide for Mykines. Apparently without a guide we were not allowed off the landing stage. The guide cost 490 Kroner per person. A good 30 minutes was wasted arguing.  I elected to pay - we had already been taken away from our Hotels and the clock was ticking. What were we going to do, walk back or miss the Ferry. Eventually everyone paid up - some with considerable reluctance. We set off and overall it was a good day but nothing to do with the Tour company. Great Island and I got to break free from the guided group and go up to the Lighthouse because other guides were going that way - albeit I was not in their groups.  Tora Tours said "all the Tour companies had been warned that the owners of the Island were insisting on guides".

On the return Ferry we were warned it would be a wet crossing but I can get seasick below deck and chose - with about 10 others to stay up and rely on my adverse weather kit.  I got soaked and a bit frozen.  When we landed it was raining and quite cold. Every other group was picked up immediately. Our driver was 5- 10 mins late. Nice enough guy but really inexcusable. When we got back it took me an hour to thaw out  at my cottage when I had the heating on and every item of dry winter wear I could find including gloves - indoors.

Day 8 - Departure. The Hotel gave me a 100 Kroner a night discount on the upgrade rate because of the Wi-Fi problems. Dagfinn the Taxi driver picked me up and it was a surprisingly emotional departure from Reception and the Taxi man. Straight flight back apart from hiccups at Edinburgh and BA fiasco but the landside - airside - lounge went like clockwork.

Surprisingly my luggage did not get lost at any stage!

Wi-Fi Saga .  On moving into the cottage I attempted to use the Wi-Fi. My phone "read" the Wi Fi and connected. It simply failed to work.  The Hotel thought it was me (another Idiot tourist) but when they tried it they found the same. Sunevar the Manageress (with whom I will eventually start an IT communications business) came over and between the two of us and two IPhones and a contact in the Faroe telephone company we re set the Router - and it still would not work. Apparently the owner had not paid the bill. The bill was then paid by the Hotel and it still would not work. it was then after 6.00 on a Friday night and that's the weekend. End of.

Monday morning the Owner turned up. he showed me a picture of himself with his friend Cliff Richard and told me he owned the apartment, the Hotel, the Ferry (and probably half the Island). he had a new Router.  It was fitted and re set - and still would not work.

I went to breakfast, came back and the owners PA Annika was in the cottage on the phone to the telephone company.  It was clearly much more than "me". The owner wanted HIS communications working. I went for a walk.

Whilst I was out they also fixed the Hot water which had packed up. Cold showers are good for you so they say - I don't agree.

I spent half my holiday camped in the  Kafe in the Hotel where the Wi Fi did work. They knew it - and that's why I got the extra discount at the end.

So overall:

Good things.  Fabulous scenery, your organisation and planning worked 90% of the time, lovely friendly people. I got to see in reality what was previously just a dream on the Internet.

Steve K

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