Tour 8: Saksun / Gjógv

Combine tour 4 and 6. Saksun / Gjógv

Estimated time: 4 hours.

Estimated time:

4 hours

kr. 2.745,00

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Description

The village Saksun

We drive via the mountain road “Oyggjarvegur“. Then along the coast line, passing the old former whaling station, to the village Hvalvík, which has the oldest wooden church on the Island, and then the narrow road to the isolated settlement situated beneath the steep majestic mountains.

The village Gjógv

Visit the village Gjógv, northern part of the Island “Eysturoy“.

We drive over the mountain road “Oyggjarvegur“, then north over the island of Streymoy, where we are passing the former whaling station “Við Áir“, over the bridge to the Island of Eysturoy, passing the village of Eiði. On our way we will have a great view over the stacks “Risin og Kellingin“, then passing the highest mountain in the Faroe Islands “Slættaratindur” (882meters), then to Gjógv, with its natural harbour, a narrow ravine with high cliffs on both sides. On the way back to Tórshavn we are passing the village Funningur, where the vikings first settled down.

 

Líknandi vørur

kr. 1.830,00

Estimated time:

3 hours

Experience the breathtaking views of the western islands as we drive up the old mountain road to Sornfelli. Then travel through a subsea tunnel to the island of Vágar. Our first stop will be at the unique and scenic village of Sandavágur. Afterwards, visit Miðvágur, where we will cross the largest inland lake, Leitisvatn. Estimated time: 3 hours.

kr. 1.520,00

Estimated time:

2 hours 30 min

Discover the hidden gem of Saksun on a scenic drive along the Oyggjarvegur mountain road. Admire the stunning coast line and catch a glimpse of the historic former whaling station. Estimated time: 2 hours 30 min.

kr. 2.420,00

Estimated time:

4 hours

Embark on a scenic journey to the picturesque village of Gjógv in the northern part of Eysturoy Island. Travel along the Oyggjarvegur mountain road, across Streymoy, past the former whaling station “Við Áir”, and over the bridge to Eysturoy. Estimated time: 4 hours.