Classic Mykines Overnight Sunset Tour

Explore the unspoiled Mykines Island on this extraordinary evening and sunset tour. Greet the puffins with a local guide and stay on the island overnight.

The Classic Mykines Overnight Sunset Tour includes accommodation on the bird island. Blend in with the locals and the puffins and enjoy the tranquility of Mykines Island in the evening.

This tour requires two people (so book for two people or more).

The puffins gather together for a bit of social time during the late evening hours. You will be in the middle of this extraordinary bird happening. This is a once in a lifetime experience.

You will embark the Mykines ferry at 5:30 PM from mainland Vágar Island. Some 45 minutes later, you arrive at Mykines Island and your local guesthouse host and guide will greet you once stepping on land and will take you to the guesthouse. Your host will be at the harbour and greet you with a sign with your name on it.

Find yourself at home in your private room with a true Nordic atmosphere. Now, you will walk for a minute to a cosy house in the village for a delicious homemade fish soup. While enjoying supper, your hostess will tell you the best stories and legends about this magical island. Among others the great Mykines painter, Sámal Joensen Mikines, fishery and the state of the island and the birdlife as you see it today.

After the lovely fish soup, you will go for an unforgettable evening tour. Get ready to meet and greet the puffins and see the sunset! 

The summer in the Faroe Islands is remarkable. During the peak of summer in June, July, and August, there are 23 hours of light. This makes an evening tour in Mykines something truly special. 

After the evening walk, you will go back to the village and your private accommodation. Sleep under the ceiling in cosy private dbl. rooms with B&B standard. The guesthouse has a great wooden atmosphere and private bathroom.

Next morning you will have breakfast. You can then take a stroll through the village and down to the ocean. Alternatively, go for another short walk to the hill to say good morning and goodbye to the puffins. You will take the boat back to Sørvágur departing from Mykines Island just after 10:00 AM. 

Do not hesitate to book this absolutely fantastic experience on the most sought-after island in the Faroe Islands. Check availability by choosing a date.

Additional Information

There are no cars on Mykines Island. So if you bring your own car to Sørvágur, park at the harbour (there is a large parking lot). If you take the bus to Sørvágur from Tórshavn then make sure to take Route 300 departing from the bus terminal in Tórshavn.

Min. 2 persons and max. 4 persons.

Is the ferry included in the tour cost?
The ferry tickets are included. Simply show up at the harbour in the village Sørvágur and embark the ferry.

Should the weather not cooperate on the day of the ferry journey to Mykines Island, what options would be available, if any? 
You will be offered alternative dates. If the alternative dates should not work you you, a refund will be made.

Guide to Faroe Islands offers friendly cancellation policies.

All cancellations must be made by e-mail. Guide to Faroe Islands is making every effort to ensure the best protection for the client in case of cancellations.

Day tours

These terms apply to day tours and activities booked on Guide to Faroe Islands when cancelled by traveller:

• a) For cancellations more than 48 hours before the start of the activity, you will receive a full refund.
• b) For cancellations 48 hours or less before the start of the activity or in case of no-show, no refund.

Multi-day tours

If you need to adjust your travel plans to the Faroe Islands, please kindly email us and we will try our best to present you with an alternative plan. These terms apply to multi-day tours and vacation packages.

• More than 7 days prior to arrival/tour date – 100% refund
• 3-7 days prior to arrival/tour date – 50% refund
• Less than 48 hours prior to arrival/tour date – no refund

Car Rental

Let Guide to Faroe Islands know one week in advance at latest if you need to cancel your car rental and you will receive a full refund..

• More than 7 days prior to pickup – 100% refund
• 3-7 days prior to pickup – 50% refund
• Less than 48 hours prior to pickup – no refund