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Explore the Faroe Islands by Car 8 NIGHTS / SELF-DRIVE Flight: Yes Hotel: Hotel Vágar Gjáargarður Hotel Klaksvík Hotel Streym or Hotel Havn Duration: 9 days / 8 nights Period: All year Car: Yes Pension: Breakfast Min. pers.: 2 BEST- SELLER Explore the Faroe Islands by car Faroese infrastructure is very well developed, and a The Faroe Islands is very much about unspoilt car will bring you to nearly all areas of the country. nature, but it is also many other things. On the By car you can get around in your own pace, which Faroe Islands, you will find the smallest and cosiest is a great advantage as the weather can be radically capital in the world. The hotels are good and so are different from one place in the country to another. the culinary and cultural offers. Taking walks in the evocative and historic old part of town is an experi- The Faroes are an experience in themselves. The ence of which you cannot get enough. islands are home to unique natural environments, a rich history and a rich cultural life. The everchanging On this car package holiday you can experience weather conditions with rain, mist, warmth and something of everything. sunshine make for breathtaking natural sceneries, and the encounter with the hospitable locals is an 1 night on Vágar essential part of the experience. There are birds and 2 nights in Gjógv on Eysturoy sheep, unspoilt nature and remote villages. There is 2 nights in Klaksvík on the northern islands tranquillity, only interrupted by surging waterfalls 3 nights in the capital Tórshavn and deafening surfs. See full program on www.62n.fo Prices from ¤ 1.265 Single room supplement € 345 Single travel supplement € 640 Price includes: Roundtrip flight on the Atlantic Airways network*, including all fees. 9 days car rental cat. A incl. free mileage, CDW, TP, airport fees and VAT. 8 nights in split double room incl. breakfast. 7 NIGHTS / GUIDED TOUR Flight: Yes Hotel: Hotel Tórshavn Duration: 8 days / 7 nights Period: June to August Excursions: Yes Other: Airport transfer Pension: Breakfast Lunch on day 2, 3, 7 Min. pers.: 2 The Faroe Islands an all-round experience To many people the Faroe Islands are an unknown destination which they have a desire to experience but do not know how to approach. At 62˚N we can help you approach the Faroe Islands in all their glory in a fully planned package which ensures you an uncomplicated journey and a pleasant and exciting first experience. Enjoy the unspoilt nature, history and traditions and easy going lifestyle. You will travel individually but we have outlined a program with local guides who will lead you on the daily tours around the islands Monday: Arrival at Vágar Airport where a taxi shuttle Friday and Saturday: Explore Tórshavns sights and will wait for you and take you directly to your hotel attractions on your own. Take a stroll through Tór- in Tórshavn. shavn visiting the old part of town – Tinganes and úti á Reyni, the Art Museum and the Nordic House. Tuesday: Full day tour to the northern islands, a The capital also offers a bustling – although peace- cluster of small islands characterized by steep ful – city life with good variety of cafés, restaurants mountainsides rising up from the sea. Stunning and interesting shopping opportunities. views of the islands Fugloy, Svínoy, Borðoy and Kunoy. Along the way you will visit the Christian Sunday: Experience traditional Faroese lifestyle Church in Klaksvík and the Viking settlements on the unspoilt island of Sandoy. There are many ex- in Leirvík. citing sights on this tour, including puffin colonies and bird cliffs. Wednesday: Visit to Mykines, the westernmost island of the Faroes. Mykines is known for its rich Monday: The tour has come to an end and the taxi bird life, distinctive scenery and the fantastic hike shuttle takes you safely to the airport for your to the Mykines-islet. flight home. Thursday: A 3-hour schooner cruise, sailing closely along the coastline of Nólsoy or Hestur to watch the Prices from cliffs rising from the sea and the chance to observe birds, seals and whales. Truly a possibility for some ¤ 1.635 great moments in nature. Single room supplement € 430 Single travel supplement € 560 Price includes: Roundtrip flight on the Atlantic Airways network*, including all fees. Taxi shuttle from and to airport. 7 nights in split double room incl. breakfast. 3 full day and 1 half day guided excursions. 3 NIGHTS / FISHING TOUR Flight: Yes Hotel: Self-catering Duration: 4 days / 3 nights Period: June – August Excursion: 2½ day fishing tour Car: Add on Pension: No Min. pers. 4 Fishing adventure in the Faroe Islands To go fishing in the Faroe Islands is a quite special experience, to encounter sheer isola- tion in the midst of such beautiful landscape. Concentrating solely on the movement of the rod and nature’s impression; and then of course, there is nothing like the taste of a fresh fish you have caught yourself. The islands location are the sea anglers’ paradise We have put together a package so you along with in crystal clear pristine North Atlantic waters offers your partner, family or friends can come and get a exciting catches of enormous cod, long & small had- challenging fishing experience – at a fair price dock, pollock and huge halibut. Excellent fishing will excite novice and experienced anglers alike, You will be accommodated in a nice summerhouse fishing with crew onboard who have a thorough in the village of Vestmanna. Vestmanna is located knowledge of the Faroes and are experts on the sea on the island Streymoy which is a central location and local weather. for exploring the rest of the islands and only 45 min drive from the capital Tórshavn. This package offer a unique fishing experience onboard a traditional Faroese boat complete with Car rental fishing equipment onboard as well as crew how With this package, we can offer a large rental car have a thorough knowledge of the Faroe Islands from € 255. and are experts on the sea and local weather. If you would like to clean your fish yourself, there are tables and knives onboard, and you are welcome to take the fish ashore. Prices from ¤ 810 If only 2 persons € 925 per person Price includes: Roundtrip flight on the Atlantic Airways network*, including all fees. 3 nights in self-catering/summerhouse incl. bed linen and end cleaning. 2 full day and 1 half day fishing tour. Car rental price includes: 3 days car rental cat. D (incl. free mileage, CDW, TP, airport fee and VAT 7 NIGHTS / HIKING HOLIDAY Flight: Yes Hotel: Hotel Vágar Hotel Streym or Hotel Havn Hotel Tvøroyri Duration: 8 days / 7 nights Period: May to August Car: Yes Other: Detailed hiking program Pension: Breakfast Min. pers.: 2 Hiking in the Faroe Islands The Faroe Islands is a dream destination for those who love nature and outdoor activi- ties. It’s an exceptional place to travel in because there is no need to go far to experience outstanding, everchanging, stunning, roaring and serene Faroese nature. As much of the more rugged scenery is accessible only by foot, a great way to explore the islands is to hike around them. There are footpaths on all the islands, some marked with cairns which function as inland lighthouses to aid walkers’ navigation between villages. We have de- signed a package that offers you a great week packed with varying walks. We will provide a proposed program and detailed route descriptions but you will set the agenda and pace as you please Day 1: After arrival and check-in at the hotel you will Day 6: On Nólsoy, a mere 20 minute ferry ride away start this hiking week with a walk over the mountain from Tórshavn you will experience life on a small to the remote village Gásadalur. island, where people still lead a peaceful and tradi- tional lifestyle. Hike to the lighthouse on Borðan Day 2: Hiking on the amazing bird island Mykines. Day 7: Hike from Tórshavn to Kirkjubøur – the old Day 3: Go south to the island Suðuroy. Take the hike cultural centre of the Faroe Islands with historical to Hvannhagi where you have the beautiful view buildings dating back to the 1100s. over Lítla Dímun and Stóra Dímun. Day 8: Return home. On this last day of your visit Day 4: Still in Suðuroy, hike from Øravík to Vágur we recommend a hike out to the biggest spectacular which gives you the chance to see a lot of the waterfall, Bøsdalafoss. islands. Day 5: Day off in Tórshavn. Here you have the op- portunity to go on a boat tour, relax, go shopping or Prices from just enjoy the peaceful capital. ¤ 1.195 Single room supplement € 300 Single travel supplement € 570 Price includes: Roundtrip flight on the Atlantic Airways network*, including all fees. 8 days car rental cat. A incl. free mileage, CDW, TP, airport fee and VAT. 7 nights in split double room incl. breakfast. Detailed hiking program. 5 NIGHTS / NATURE AND WILDLIFE Flight: Yes Hotel: Hotel Vágar Hotel Havn or Hotel Streym Hotel Tvøroyri Duration: 6 days / 5 nights Period: May to August Car: Yes Excursions: Vestmanna bird cliffs Pension: Breakfast Min. pers.: 2 Delve into the pure nature of the Faroe Islands This package is a special offer for those who appreciate the outdoors, nature and wildlife. You will experience many things unique to The Faroe Islands, the birdcliffs, the mountains, quaint traditional villages and the special culture, friendliness and hospitality. You travel on your own by car and we provide a full program which you can adjust to your own liking Day 1: Arrival at Vágar airport.
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