Faroe Trekking

Faroe Trekking has arranged hiking and trekking tours in the Faroe Islands since 1999. The passionate team of outdoor enthusiasts has received great reviews throughout the years.

5 Stars
Based on 68 Reviews

Traveller reviews

  1. Oi Yin YEUG –

    Today was quite snowy for the original route so we turned around. Randi took me to another easier path for walking. We had a great time and saw nice scenery:)

  2. joanna penney –

    A wonderful trip with a very nice and knowledgable guide from the Faroe Islands, who also provided a lovely picnic lunch. Excellent!

  3. Bethany Chu –

    This was the first tour I had in Faroe Islands and it blown me away. Randi is a very knowledgable and accommodating guide. It was a perfect introduction to the Faroe Islands and I absolutely recommend this tour.

  4. Sonja –

    It was such a beautiful trip, the lake is just stunning. My guide told me a lot of interesting stories – from animals – to local folklore – to minerals. We ate a nice light lunch with an amazing view at the cliffs. I recommend this trip!

  5. Wan Kheng –

    This is our first day tour on Faroe Islands and it was an easy and straightforward hike up to the Lake above Ocean and the waterfall. Suitable for people of all ages. Our guide Brynhild was very friendly and she shared alot of the Faroese culture, local folklore and many more.
    Highly recommended.

  6. Elena Van Hasselt –

    We had a lovely tour with Brynhild. She was lovely and knowledgeable. She was patiently waiting while we took thousands of photos as the views are breathtaking. The tour was perfect time and we got a good understanding of Faroese culture and traditions. Thanks a lot!!!

  7. Julie Shields –

    Great start to our Faroe Islands adventure. Bryhild was super knowledgeable and friendly. Amazing views!

  8. João Lopes –

    The place is very beautiful and even more with good weather. Also worth visiting Geituskorardrangur on the other side of the lake.
    Gásadalur was precious, too. Got to see a puffin around the viewpoint to Múlafossur waterfall.
    Excellent experience with Ditte, who guided me on the tour.

  9. Curt Nelson –

    I had a most exquisite experience with Randi today—she just dropped me off after a full day of hiking and great food. She was absolutely wonderful—a wealth of information and a great “Plan B” after clouds and rain prevented us from making it tot he top of Villinggardalsfjall. Truly, she was a gem and I’m grateful to have had her as a guide today.

    Randi was top notch—I can’t say enough good things about her and all the rich knowledge and history she shared about the Faroes. She must be one of your top guides to be proud of!

  10. Asana Kusnadi –

    It was on october 4th, the wind gusts were insane. Although randi and i made it to the foot of the mountain, she put the safety first and took me for plan-B hike. We drove to Klaksvik viewpoint and Kirkjubour. The experience was awesome and we had an amazing conversation throughout in which she explain about culture, legends, and social life of Faroese. I would recommend hiking with Randi

  11. Melanie Sandlarz –

    The hike wasn’t possible that day because of the wind, however Randi came up with an alternative and while we didn’t do the original hike, I had a wonderful time. Randi is very knowledgeable about the area and a great tour guide.

  12. Horan Madeline –

    Randi is a knowledgeable, charismatic guide who crafted a gorgeous secret hike for us across the islands when we deemed it too wet and foggy in the first mountains. I loved her stories about witches and sorcerers in addition to her talks about the history of the Faroe Islands. The sandwiches she provided were great! If I have an opportunity for another hiking tour, I’ll definitely go with Randi!

  13. Tanya Muscat –

    The tour with Randi was a great experience. She has good knowledge of the area and told stories about the local culture and the Seal Woman. She also played music on the drive related to the Seal Woman, explaining the story as we headed there. The hike was an enjoyable experience, and even though it was not possible to see anything at the end due to the cloudy weather, she made the walk interesting by providing knowledge about the local birds and we stopped along the way to hear and see the different wildlife. Kalsoy was a memorable part of the visit to the Faroe Islands and the tour is recommended!

  14. John Walke –

    Excellent tour – our guide was great and was very friendly and told us a lot about the Faroe Islands. We were lucky to have great weather on the day and it was well worth the money.

  15. Katie Lennox –

    We loved our day with Jógvan! He was a wonderful guide; very informative and insightful. He taught us everything from Faroe Islands history, to politics, to geography. We really enjoyed just chatting with him.

    The hiking was very nice. It was more of a medium hike, with a few tougher uphill parts, but nothing too challenging. (I actually enjoyed this hike more than the Lake Sørvágsvatn hike. I liked the variety in this scenery, and how you could walk around a hill to get a different view.)

    Overall, it was a great experience, with some very beautiful scenery. Jógvan is great!

  16. Katherine Mackenzie –

    We loved our trip to Kalsoy and the Kallur lighthouse. It was a beautiful place and the tour guide made the trip fun and easy. Highly recommend.

  17. Nathalie Zahnd –

    I highly recommend this tour!

    I had a lovely and informative day with the tour guide.
    Many thank to him!

    It was my best trip on Faroe Islands!

  18. Ash Syah Reza –

    she was very accommodating to our requests, wait for us during the trek up and helpful. the view was out of the world. magnificent view all around. during the journey,it was very cloudy so u cant see any views but when we started, it was all good. u should have a bit of fitness for the trek as it wasn’t that easy and wear trek shoes and bring dlsr cameras

  19. Bert Peirsman –

    Very good tour. We got the real weather, I guess 😉

  20. Mark Gaw –

    It was an excellent trip and we had the best time there. Thank you for making our trip memorable and fun!

  21. Travis Broocke –

    We loved every part of your beautiful island. Randi was great! If we would have booked another tour we would have asked for her personally. We loved our vacation there.

  22. Hong –

    Randi was warm, organized and knowledgeable. She emailed me ahead of the tour to confirm the pickup schedule and recommended us to dress in layers, which was helpful during the vigorous hike. On the day of the tour, she picked me up promptly and drove three guests via a few undersea tunnels. We were lucky to visit Kalsoy with no rain or wind. The hike was vigorous, but the sight was tremendous. Randi helped us to catch the ferry in time to return to the hotels around 4 pm, just in time to rest a bit before dinner. Randi works as a literature and Spanish teacher and converse fluently in English and French too. She has travelled extensively to Latin America. It was such a pleasure touring the Faroe Islands with Randi.

  23. joanna penney –

    Thank you for such a wonderful day on this trip. My guide, Randi was knowledgeable, kind and very thoughtful and ensured I did all I wanted to. The scenery was spectacular as was the weather, ( lucky me!) so I had a memorable experience and fabulous day out.
    All the guides from this company, Guides to the Faroe Islands have been so kind and thoughtful, knowledgeable, speak excellent English and I have learnt a great deal from each of them.
    Thank you all.
    Joanna . England, U.K.

  24. Kevin Kieda –

    This tour was excellent and a great way to experience Kalsoy and Kallur Lighthouse. Randi was my tour guide and she picked me up in Torshavn and drove me to Klaksvik where we waited for the ferry. I will say you do have to be ready to queue as this is a small ferry and also be ready to get onto the buses on the other side which can sometimes fill up quickly. The ferry ride is short but the ride can be a little rough at times. After the bus ride through the tunnels Randi guided me on the route out to the Kallur lighthouse (the main attraction). Be advised you definitely need boots and dress in layers (“like an onion” Randi would say) as the terrain is muddy and slops steeply to the left or right making for plenty of awkward steps. Randi was super knowledgeable about the island, the lighthouse, surrounding landmarks, and pretty much everything Faroe islands. She was happy to take pictures and hike at my pace. This location at the lighthouse is amazing, there are plenty of sheep to see and also a gravestone for James Bond as this ridge is where they filmed scenes in No Time To Die. Randi provided a great story about the Seal Woman statue which sits in the town of Mikladalur to the entire bus as we made our way back, you also typically get to visit this town and see the statue. She kept everything on schedule and was a pleasure to go hiking with. If you are trying to see this lighthouse Randi is a great guide to take you there.

  25. Asana Kusnadi –

    The day started when Randi picked me up on Torshavn. There were other hiker than me. The three of us went to Klaksvik where we waited for the ferry to bring us up to Kalsoy. Then after we arrived at Kalsoy, we rode a local bus towards the beginning of the hike. The end of the hike was amazing, the view was incredible, we stopped at the Kallur lighthouse and the james bond Tombstone. We also went to Kopakonan (the seal lady) after our hike. Although the weather wasn’t that good (it was raining and drizzling during most of our hike), Randi waited patiently and guided us through the whole journey. She came prepared with the mighty hiking stick which helped me big time stick on the ground when the wind gusts were crazy. She also made a commentary with a local legend, history and local stories to helped us understand more about Faroe Island and its People and history. But most inportantly, she kept us safe during the hike!! Thanks Randi for the experience !

  26. Hamda Yusuf –

    I had an amazing tour led by Samson! Unfortunately the weather was bad but I was incredibly impressed by how quickly Samson was able to regroup and still made sure that I had an amazing time. I really felt that he cared about my experience, and checked in often to see how I was feeling. Samson was full of interesting stories and facts about the islands. I really enjoyed our conversation and the views were out of this world! I would absolutely recommend this guided tour to anyone!

  27. Fred Mangaravite –

    Randi is a great guide with lots of information about the Faroe and the area. If you are fit I definitely recommend this tour. Beware of the winds!

  28. Khaled Al Huraimel –

    I really enjoyed this tour and highly recommend it. One of the best hikes I have ever taken and the weather allowed the views to be breathtaking once we reached the lighthouse. Also get to know about the seal woman and traditional music of the islands.

  29. Marius Karlsson –

    Great tour I was the only one on it so it was more of a private tour, Randi was very nice and I learned a lot about Kalsoy and the Faroe Island! The hike was also great😃

  30. Zvi Rosen –

    Had a great informative day with lovely Randi.

  31. Roger Morberg –

    Could not have been better. A great guide.

  32. Alson Wong –

    Randi was such a nice guide! She helped us a lot and made the whole journey very unforgettable.

  33. Max Hu Yu –

    We had an amazing experience trekking with Randi to the Kallur Lighthouse.
    Not only will you see beautiful sceneries but Randi will also teach you a lot about the Faroese culture and its history.
    10/10!

  34. Jun –

    It was a great day trip to Kalsoy with Randi! She is an amazing tour guide 👍 love the stories and knowledge shared by her. Highly recommended!

  35. Sandra –

    It was a really great tour! Randi was an amazing tour guide who answered all of our many questions and told us so many interesting facts and stories!
    Can only recommend this tour!

  36. Will –

    I highly recommend this tour! Randi is friendly, fun and informative, with a lot of knowledge of the Faroe Islands and especially the local folklore and history. The hike was a lot of fun and the views were incredible. A must see if you are visiting the Faroe Islands!

  37. Svyatoslava –

    I had an awesome experience on a tour to Kalsoy island and lighthouse with Randi. The hike was not too hard, and it took about an hour to reach the lighthouse. The views were stunning, and Randi was an excellent guide who knew a lot about the area. She was super friendly and approachable. Thank you, Randi!

  38. Caroline –

    Ce tour est exceptionnel, et la guide Randi est vraiment gentille et passionnée. En plus elle parle couramment plusieurs langues donc c’est vraiment agréable. J’avais la chance d’être toute seule sur le tour donc c’était encore mieux car en quelque sorte un tour privé. La randonnée jusqu’au phare est magnifique et la vue en haut est l’une des plus belles, peu importe le temps qu’il fait. Je recommande vraiment ce tour ! Merci pour cette journée Randi !

  39. Fiona Walkley –

    Trip with Randi was fantastic. Informative, adventurous and fun. great hike up to the lighthouse and seeing the amazing seal woman sculpture was magical.

  40. Eric Wilson –

    Great day on Kalsoy. Randi, the guide, was terrific. She is knowledgable, kind and patient – all the best qualities you want in a guide.

    The trip itself is a great day excursion from Torshavn with lunch provided and a fun, easy hike to the lighthouse.

  41. Wan Kheng –

    It was such a memorable hike up the lighthouse. Brynhild was experienced and able to guide us through the safe route and it didn’t feel that difficult. The view up there was breathtaking and we just couldn’t get enough of it.
    Highly recommended to go for this tour.

  42. Matteo Ficarella –

    This was a really amazing tour and would definitely reccomend! The guide was very friendly and helpful. While the hike could be done on your own, it can be stressful figuring out the bus and ferry as they have only have a limited capacity. Being with a guide meant we could relax a bit while also learning about the islands and talk with a local. I would definitely reccomend taking a tour for the hike!

  43. Jody Sayre –

    This was my favorite tour 🙂

  44. João Lopes –

    The lighthouse location is beautiful. And the views are also spectacular, specially to the west.
    Didn’t care much about James Bond’s gravestone.
    Seal woman statue is an interesting complement to the tale. You got to know it to fully enjoy the visit.
    Going through the tunnels – the narrow ones on Kalsoy and the subsea ones between islands (one even with a roundabout) – also gives a nice touch to the tour.
    Randi, who guided me, was always very attentive to provide me a good tour and get me to be on time no to miss transportation. It was a very enjoyable time talking to her, hearing the stories and talking about languages. Gracias Randi.

  45. Henrique Balthazar –

    Amazing tour!!
    Randi is a great guide who knows everything about the place and tell us amazing Faroese stories.
    A day to remember.
    Thank you!!

  46. Shaley Williams –

    I highly recommend this tour and Randi is full of knowledge on the Faroe Islands. She is an excellent hiker and guide. I personally would not advise anyone to make the trip to Kalsoy without Randi or someone like her because of the perks and knowledge you get with being with a local guide are invaluable.

  47. Tracey Wyatt –

    This tour and hike was amazing. I would not recommend doing this activity without a tour guide like Randi. The transportation situation is complicated and being with Randi ensured that we would get a spot on the ferry. Randi also knew the way to walk up the mountain as there is no formal path. She kept us safe with her knowledge of the terrain and was sure to stop regularly on the way up to the lighthouse to accommodate all levels of fitness in the group. She provided a great deal of history of the area. The stop at the Seal Woman sculpture was a lovely ending to the tour and we were even able to get a photo with a rainbow behind the statue. Thank you, Randi!

  48. Jay –

    This was an exhausting, but a worthy hike to the Kalsoy lighthouse. I would rate as as extremely difficult, instead of moderate. Randi was an excellent guide, and took us to an off beaten path, which she recommended, due to not being as muddy as the marked path. She even took us to the James Bond Tombstone, and the Seal Woman, even though those weren’t on the itinerary.

  49. Kristine Joo –

    An Experience I will NEVER Forget.
    I went to the Faroe Islands for a milestone birthday. I decided I wanted to spend doing something memorable on the day of my birthday, so I booked the guided tour to Kalsoy & Kallur Lighthouse with Randi. It was the MOST WONDERFUL time, and I could not have asked for anything more perfect on my birthday. Randi is an incredible guide. Her knowledge and love for the islands are undeniable, and her love for and experience with hiking are evident – she led the way without any issues and it was so easy to follow her lead. Randi definitely went out of her way to make sure I had the best experience and one I will never forget. She truly made it special. I don’t want to spoil the surprises Randi has/does, so I highly HIGHLY recommend booking Randi for a very special experience.

  50. Mary Clements –

    A wonderful tour of Kalsoy Island and all its special places with Randi. Randi’s love of the Faroe Islands comes through every word of her knowledge of the history, the environment, and the sagas of how the Faroese lived and live. It was delightful to meet local farmers, residents who make cheese, candy, and live in a beautiful place with harsh conditions. The drive and the walks were stunning. Thank you Randi for a wonderful day. Is this tour a must if you have the time – absolutely!!!

  51. Mari Stormo –

    Because of stormy weather, the trip had to be changed. Instead of the lighthouse, Samson took me on a trip to the northern isles, and it was amazing! Lots of nature combined with a lot of good stories made for a great experience! Thank you!

  52. Rachel Perkins –

    I spent a wonderful day with Randi trekking to Kalsoy & Kallur Lighthouse. Randi went above and beyond to provide a memorable and educational experience- it’s obvious that she cares deeply about the Faroe Islands and wants people to understand what makes it so special. I will absolutely contact Randi for a tour the next time I’m in the Faroe Islands!

  53. Olivier Kiet –

    Alors que dire de cette excursion avec Randi ! pour nous ça a ete un moment littéralement en dehors du temps ! Randi parle un français parfait et a une sensibilité incroyable. Nous avons rejoint le phare de Kallur avec ses conseils avisés (le terrain était glissant et elle a été tres vigilante). Elle porte en elle l’identité feringienne et nous a fait voyager tout a long de cette journee. de la découverte de la faune et de la flore, au sauvetage inespéré d’un petit agneau, en passant par une plongée dans les légendes des selkies accompagnées par Eivor (je suis désormais fan!) un immense Merci Randi pour cette journée inoubliable ! nous reviendrons et si vous avez le temps choisissez cette excursion : les paysages sont à couper le souffle !

  54. Raila & Caj –

    Fantastic full day tour with Randi. Initially planned as a walking tour to Kalsoy lighthouse, but due to weather we cancelled the walk. Randi was incredible flexible and knowledgeable of the villages. She took us on an improvised and fantastic tour of the area villages. We appreciated her island knowledge, cheerful character and great friendliness. Our sincere thanks to Randi for the insight to the beautiful Faroe islands.

  55. Katrina Marume –

    Randi was an awesome tour guide. She clearly communicated pick up time the day prior and what was to be expected. Our favorite was the Kallur Lighthouse hike. Randi was an expert in the best path to take and ensured our safety. I highly recommend this tour since it would have been a headache doing it on our own. Thank you Randi for a once in a lifetime experience! 🙂

  56. Laura Bjorlin –

    It was a wonderful tour. Beautiful scenery. Samson was so friendly , helpful and knowledgeable. Thank you so much! We will always remember this trip. Thank you Samson!!

  57. Jorge Escobar –

    I had a perfect day thanks to Samson. He is an excellent guide, with a lot of knowledge of the country and experience. The tour starts with a nice ferry crossing where you can see some wonderful landscapes. The hike is not difficult, but you have to be careful because there is no path and you have to cross through the grass. I recommend you wear hiking boots and follow all the instructions and recommendations of the guide and you will have a great day. Thank you Samson, it was one of the best tours I have ever done.

  58. Mary Louise McEwen –

    Wonderful day spent with Vigdis. She is very knowledgeable about the Islands and made sure we had an enjoyable time. The hike was well worth the effort. Also enjoyed our time visiting the Seal Women and some small villages. This tour and the Classic tour give you a perfect experience of the Faroes.

  59. Lee yun ju –

    Very worthy,an incredible journey and breathtaking view with an easy hiking track, the tour guide Bjorg is wonderful, we get to know about more aspects of Faroe island by meaningful conversation

  60. Natalie Smith –

    The tour to Kalsoy was great and our guides were excellent, I was very impressed with it!

  61. Ira –

    This day trip to Kalsoy was definitely one of the highlights in my Faroe Islands visit. The hike was moderate for me as I’m not used to the terrains, but thank god for Randi who’s just be very experienced and informative as well as very patient; therefore, I felt safe the whole time. The landscape is just gorgeous, I would highly recommend this trip!

  62. Lyne –

    Despite the poor weather conditions my guide Randi ensured that it was safe to hike. I would highly recommend to engage a guide to do this hike especially winter as the weather condition in faroe island is unpredictable. It was a manageable hike for me since I was able to keep up with Randi’s pace. However it does requires a good fitness level else you will struggle to ascent amd descent. Randi is an experienced guide and knowledgeable with faroe island history. You will benefit from her sharings and in safe hands too!

  63. Celso –

    One of the things I appreciated the most about this tour was how thoughtful and caring our guide Randi was. There was no rushing, no pressure, just a calm, easygoing vibe the whole way through. It made the experience so much more enjoyable and relaxing. You could also feel how much she genuinely loves the Faroe Islands and their history. The way she talked about the places, the stories she told—you could tell it all came from the heart. It wasn’t just a job for her, and that made all the difference. Such a special experience!

  64. MB –

    This was one of my favorite excursions. Randi is absolutely amazing as a guide – kind, patient and an absolute fountain of knowledge. No matter what question I asked, she knew the answer. And she has so many interesting stories to tell. The hike up to the lighthouse is well worth it for the views, and honestly not as difficult as I had expected. So glad I decided to take this tour!

  65. Eric Wei Lim –

    I had a wonderful day with Randi and doing the hike with her never felt rushed as she was patient and engaging at all times. The hike was not difficult but the views were rewarding and truly stunning. One highlight of the tour was I got up close with a Faroese sheep and her lamb because Randi knows this particular friendly sheep and was able to spot her on the open fields. And she took a fantastic photo and video clip of me patting the sheep and the whole experience was priceless. Another highlight was one of the local residents at Trøllanes village shared some stunning unreal pictures of sunrise taken that morning. The resident shared with Randi and I was so fortunate to see and have those pictures for memory’s sake. The whole tour together with these unexpected encounters make this an unforgettable experience. Do yourself a favour and sign up this tour.

  66. Yu –

    One of the best day tour I’ve ever experienced! Randi is also one of the best and most caring guide I’ve met. This tour is amazing. Totally worth the price.

  67. Angela Hope –

    Fantastic day in Ambadular valley. Randi is an excellent guide, we can’t recommend her enough. Flexible and responsive to our needs. We were probably slower walkers than many, aged 70 and 70 plus, and we walked at a comfortable pace seeing and hearing about so many things of interest to us. E.g wool, fleeces, birds, wildlife, geology. We had the impression Randi would be able to respond to everyone as an an individual.
    The day began with a drive to Gjogv with some stops and interesting information about local businesses and the economy. The scenery is stunningly beautiful and we were blessed with a day of no rain and the fog cleared too!
    It’s a 2 1/2 mile hike to the viewpoint for the sea stack Bugvin. We enjoyed watching fulmars and guillemots on the cliffs. On the walk we also saw great skua, artic skua, gannets, golden plover, oyster catchers and we heard whimbrels too. Oh, and we saw a hare.
    On the way home Randi introduced us to some Faroese music. Perfect end to a perfect day. Do this trip if you like walking/hiking in fabulous mountain scenery with a perceptive and responsive guide.

  68. LUIZ FELIPE CÔRTES –

    (Oct. 11th, 2024) As a matter of fact, I didn’t go hiking to Ambadalur Valley because of the bad weather (snowy and windy, that could be dangerous), so Randi, the kind and simpathetic tour guide, managed the situation and offered an alternative that proved to be so right: we went on a hike to Kirkjuboreyn and Stidjafjall Mountains, two of the most awesome mountains I have ever hiked before! But the trails were somewhat tricky: because of the snow, when the sun shined and melted it, it formed some black ices here and there that are very slippery. But Randi showed the way so nothing unpleasant happened. From the top of Stidjafjall Mountain I could see one of the most beautiful landscapes ever: snowy and yet greeny mountains and the blue sea. Something unbelievable! I couldn’t thank Randi enough for being so kind. Thank you again, Randi!!!

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