Welcome to Faroe Islands

Une aventure complètement folle… et franchement mémorable !

Déjà, première étape : réussir à comprendre que je n’avais PAS réservé le ferry… alors que j’étais persuadée du contraire ^^
Petit conseil : le point de rendez-vous se trouve tout au bout du parking, et pas du tout près du ferry (qui lui, paradoxalement, est très bien indiqué 😅).

Ensuite, équipement de survie version grand luxe : combinaison de flottaison bien chaude (heureusement !) + gilet de sauvetage. Et là, on comprend vite pourquoi…

La traversée en zodiac dure entre 30 et 50 minutes selon l’humeur de l’océan. Et quand l’Atlantique décide de secouer un peu le bateau… il ne fait pas semblant 😅 Ça tape, ça rebondit, ça éclabousse, parfois même ça décolle presque des sièges !

L’équipage était absolument génial : explications claires, humour au top, ambiance rassurante tout du long.

L’arrivée sur l’île mérite aussi sa médaille olympique : réussir à sortir du zodiac puis escalader un énorme quai en béton d’environ 1m50… avec les vagues en bonus ^^
Mais l’équipage aide énormément, jusqu’à carrément nous hisser comme des phoques échoués 😂

Sur l’île, notre guide était vraiment passionnant et très bienveillant. Il répondait à toutes les questions dans un anglais parfait et nous a parlé des traditions locales, des moutons, de l’agriculture, des oiseaux… tout en rappelant gentiment à l’ordre certains touristes un peu trop peu respectueux de cet endroit incroyable.

À savoir quand même : ce n’est PAS une petite balade tranquille.
Le zodiac bouge énormément, frappe les vagues et vous pouvez finir copieusement arrosé.
Prévoir impérativement :

bonnet
tour de cou
gants

Sinon, vous découvrirez ce qu’est le froid nord-atlantique… dans votre âme 🥶

Et si vous prenez un appareil photo, un téléphone ou une GoPro : attachez-les à vous avec une dragonne ou un câble. Sérieusement. L’océan adore récupérer les objets hors de prix 😅

Voir les falaises d’aussi près et admirer Drangarnir depuis la mer était absolument magique.
Une expérience spectaculaire, brute, humide, venteuse… et totalement inoubliable.

Oui, le prix peut sembler élevé. Mais honnêtement, vous ne payez pas juste une excursion : vous payez une expérience hors du commun.

Et pensez aussi à réserver la randonnée de Mykines : le guide y est obligatoire, et c’est une très bonne chose pour préserver la tranquillité des animaux et du lieu.

Un immense merci à toute l’équipe ❤️
It was soooo amazing!

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A completely mad adventure… and honestly unforgettable!

First of all, the first hurdle: realising that I hadn’t actually booked the ferry… even though I was convinced I had ^^
A quick tip: the meeting point is right at the far end of the car park, and not at all near the ferry (which, paradoxically, is very well signposted 😅).

Next, top-of-the-range survival gear: a nice and warm wetsuit (thank goodness!) + a life jacket. And then you quickly realise why…

The Zodiac crossing takes between 30 and 50 minutes, depending on the ocean’s mood. And when the Atlantic decides to give the boat a bit of a shake… it doesn’t hold back 😅 It slams, it bounces, it splashes, and sometimes it even almost lifts you off your seats!

The crew were absolutely brilliant: clear explanations, great humour, and a reassuring atmosphere throughout.

Arriving on the island also deserves an Olympic medal: managing to get out of the zodiac and then climb up a huge concrete jetty about 1.5 metres high… with the waves as a bonus ^^
But the crew help out enormously, even going so far as to hoist us up like beached seals 😂

On the island, our guide was truly fascinating and very kind. He answered all our questions in perfect English and told us about local traditions, sheep, farming, birds… all whilst gently calling to order certain tourists who were being a bit too disrespectful of this incredible place.

Just so you know: this is NOT a gentle, leisurely trip.
The zodiac bobs about a lot, slams into the waves, and you could end up thoroughly soaked.
You absolutely must bring:

a hat
a neck warmer
gloves

Otherwise, you’ll find out just how cold the North Atlantic can be… right down to your bones 🥶

And if you’re taking a camera, phone or GoPro: attach them to yourself with a wrist strap or a cable. Seriously. The ocean loves to snatch up expensive gadgets 😅

Seeing the cliffs up close and admiring Drangarnir from the sea was absolutely magical.
A spectacular, raw, wet, windy… and totally unforgettable experience.

Yes, the price might seem high. But honestly, you’re not just paying for a tour: you’re paying for an extraordinary experience.

And don’t forget to book the Mykines hike: a guide is compulsory, and that’s a very good thing for preserving the peace and quiet of the animals and the place.

A huge thank you to the whole team ❤️
It was soooo amazing!

My 14-year old son and I had the great pleasure of joining Niklas on his boat for an evening fishing adventure last week. Apart from being a very nice captain, Niklas puts safety first, knows his fishing waters, and shares valuable information about the islands. The fishing itself exceeded our expectations and we caught multiple fish ranging from 2-5 kilos (mainly cod) from depths of 50-90 meters. There were not many active fishing minutes without one or more fish on the hooks😀
Thanks You Niklas and hope to see you again!!

The island of Mykines was beautiful and we enjoyed the hike. Sadly, the day we went was too windy and so we saw no puffins on the island at all. Luckily, On our departure the crew tried to make it up to us by looking for puffins and even found some seals which was cool.
I do think they should write on the booking that the hiking fee for Mykines 400 DKK/500 DKK, which we didn’t know in advance.

I really enjoyed my day with Elsa Marie.

She did a great job presenting a most interesting one-day itinerary for the Faroe Islands.
I found her narratives about the various locations to be very informative. She delivered what she promised.

Only 4*, because we did not see any Puffin ☹️, otherwise it was a perfect experience, specially the inside information we received from our Guide was really great, thank you!
Ernst & Silvia

It was an amazing experience and the guide gave us the best guide and tips before the trip.

Efficient check-in. Incredible views, best from the top deck. Bring lots of layers for any type of weather to allow you to stay outside comfortably. The tour guide was informative but not intrusive. The duration was perfect. We saw many birds and even some seals. It was a terrific ride.

Great and beautiful tour Maria gas us at Faroe Islands! She is great, excellent explanation, nice and I highly recommend this tour with her!
Love you country and hope to come
Back soon! For the third time and
counting jaja

Greeting from the Mexican girls Lili and Vero

Thanks to Anita for this warm and friendly welcome and this stunning, fantastic trip. It was perfect as an introduction to the Faroes. Higly recommended!

The Faroe Islands is truly a beautiful country. Although the weather wasn’t exactly in our favour, my guide for the tour, Elsa Maria B., made sure we still had a memorable day and an amazing overall trip.

To be honest, I didn’t expect too much from the tour at first, but it turned out to be one of the best memories from my travels. Elsa is an incredibly dedicated and passionate guide. She was always open to questions, and what surprised me most was how genuinely curious she was about her guests and where we came from.

I got to learn about the Faroe Islands from the perspective of a local, visit so many beautiful spots, stop for tea and coffee breaks, and even try Faroese akvavitt, which was absolutely amazing. In just 7 hours, I truly felt like I saw the very best of the islands, so the tour definitely lives up to its title.

I would absolutely love to visit again sometime in the future. Highly recommended!

Jens told us a lot about the history, politics and buildings in Torshavn. A really friendly guide!

The tour is so great. However, I choose the extra activity for watching birds and pay for it but the tour did not. That makes me feel it is fraudulent.

Fantastic seamanship, taking the boat through narrow channels and rock arches in quite choppy conditions. Quite the experience!

Great guide (Heðin) that gave us alot of information and history as we walked. one thing to know is that the food was amazing, but lots of carbs and sweets, but you will get full.

We had an amazing experience on the boat tour! Seeing Drangarnir and Múlafossur up close was absolutely breathtaking, and spotting puffins along the way made it even more special. Everything was very well organized, and we truly enjoyed the experience. Thank you for such a memorable tour 😊