Faroe Islands and Iceland Self Drive

Explore the beautiful Faroe Islands for 4 nights, fly over to Iceland and spend 4 nights exploring another stunning island in the North. The Faroe Islands are a great option for those looking for a different break away. Stay amongst the colourful buildings and experience life in a small big city that has retained its unique character and mesmerising charm. Head over to Iceland and explore some of the most famous sights including waterfalls, geysers and volcanoes!

Highlights

• Experience both the Magnificent Faroe Islands and Beautiful Iceland in one go!
• See quaint villages, go for short hikes and exploration
• Visit waterfalls, geysers and volcanoes in Iceland

Itinerary Suggestion

Part 1 - Faroe Islands 4 nights

Day 1 - Arrival
Departure from the Edinburgh or London Gatwick to Vágar/Faroe Islands.

Upon arrival at the airport in the Faroe Islands you will pick up your rental car. When leaving Vágar on route to Tórshavn you will take the first sub sea tunnel, which on the deepest spot is more than 105 meters under sea level. Enjoy the rest of your day in the worlds smallest capital.
Overnight stay 4 nights in 4 star hotel in Tórshavn

Day 2 - Explore the Northern Islands
Explore the Northern islands - first to the northern most village Viðareiði, where - those that like the challenge, can climb the mountain north of the village to the top of the world highest promontory Enniberg. On the top you will have an excellent view over Fugloy, Svínoy, Borðoy and Kunoy.

From Viðareiði to Kunoy where you can enjoy a walk in the very nice plantation. Then to Klaksvík again where you can visit Christians church, the church in Klaksvík which is told to be the most beautiful church on the Faroe islands.

Take the opportunity to visit Kalsoy (James Bond island) which is known for its many legends. The best known of them is the legend about the seal woman who was captured and forced to marry a farmer's son from Mikladalur and had children with him. But she longed to go back to the sea and one day when her husband had gone fishing, she found the key to the chest where her seal skin was hidden, put it on and returned to her natural element. See the beautiful statue of the seal woman in the village Mikladalur.

Day 3 - Vestmanna Bird Cliffs and Gjógv
Today we suggest exploring to Eysturoy via Streymoy, on the way to the north/west side where you end up at the small and charming village, Gjógv.

First we suggest going to Vestmanna where you have the opportunity to go on a boat tour and experience the most popular attraction on the Faroe Islands - the bird cliffs of Vestmanna, which are north of the village. The boat trip is approx. 2 hours and has to be booked in advance.

From Vestmanna to Kvívík for at stop to see the viking settlements. The trip continues over Streymoy where you cross the Atlantic bridge for Eysturoy - futher on to Eiði. The road between Eiði and Gjógv offers many spots where you have an amazing view. One is of the famous rock formations known as the "giant and the old hag". Also you pass the mountain Slættaratindur (880 meters), which is the highest mountain on the Faroe Islands.

Day 4 - Tórshavn and Kirkjubøur - Travel decades back in time
We suggest that you explore the smallest and most cozy capital in the world. Visit the old town á Reyni, the world's oldest parliament Tinganes and Fort Skansin. Where you get a good overview of the city, its history and its architecture.

We suggest a tour to Kirkjubøur (20 min. drive) – Kirkjubøur is the old cultural centre of the Faroe Islands. Visit the roughly 900-year-old Roykstovan and Ólav's church from AD 1111, named after King Olav the Holy. This church is the oldest church on the Faroe Islands and is still in use. See the ruins of St. Magnus Cathedral, which is regarded as one of the largest cultural attractions on the Faroe Islands.

Also we can recommend a visit to the small islands Nólsoy - just 20 minutes away from Tórshavn - you will discover an island totally different from the 2010 Europe - you will travel several decades back in time. The island has the largest colony of storm petrels - but these birds are only possible to see at night time. Enjoy the beautiful nature by taking a walk out to the light house.

Day 5 - Departure to Iceland
The visit to the Faroe Islands has come to an end and you are heading to Iceland. The rental car will be returned at the airport. Hopefully you will leave these 18 islands in the North Atlantic with many great memories.

Part II - Iceland 4 nights

Prices and Package details

Departures: Thursdays and Mondays, May - September

Price is from £2,395 per person based on two people sharing a double/twin room and small rental car (Iceland and Faroe Islands)
*Subject to availability

This includes:
- Flight from Edinburgh or London Gatwick with Atlantic Airways to Faroe Islands including 23kg luggage allowance, taxes and fees
- Flight from Faroe Islands to Iceland including 23kg luggage allowance, taxes and fee
- Flight from Iceland to the UK including 23kg luggage allowance, taxes and fee
- 4 nights' accommodation in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, 3/4 star hotel with private facilities including breakfast
- 4 nights' accommodation in Iceland, 2 nights in Golden Circle and 2 nights in Reykjavík, 3 star hotel standard with private facilities including breakfast
- Rental car for 4 days, picked up and dropped off at the Tórshavn airport, Hyundai i20 or similar (car upgrades available) including free mileage, CDW, Personal accident insurance, Theft insurance, airport tax and VAT
- Hertz rental car for 4 days (Suzuki Swift 4wd Manual) picked up and dropped off at Keflavík International Airport. Car rental includes: GPS navigation, free additional driver, unlimited mileage, Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), Theft Protection Waiver, airport tax and drop off fees
- All Iceland information pack including maps, leaflets and more
- Detailed day by day driving itinerary personalised for you
- Dedicated All Iceland Travel Specialist to help with any questions you may have leading up to or during your holiday
- 24/7 emergency assistance
- Our unique Icelandic expertise in planning trips in Iceland for our customers
- Service fee
- Financial Protection (ATOL)

Not Included:
- Optional Excursions
- Travel Insurance
- Anything else not specifically listed under "this includes"

Life's a journey!

All Iceland collaborates with Hertz, the world's leading vehicle renting organisation.

Iceland offers the traveller an adventure in a beautiful and rugged landscape. However, experience shows that the forces of Icelandic nature can be harsh and inhospitable, and travellers are well-advised to exercise caution and respect for the country's natural environment. Please note, driving age limit in Iceland is 20 years old for passenger car (23 years for 4wd and minibusses), you must have a valid drivers licence and credit card for authorisation in order to book this holiday. More information and full details.

Tailor made self drive packages: Should you be looking for something a little more special? We can provide a tailor made itinerary, with small boutique hotels and local Icelandic hosted country accommodation. These inviting and friendly off the beaten track places to stay can offer intimate local knowledge of the surrounding area. Take advantage of the friendly natives, who take great pleasure in sharing with you their passion for the Icelandic landscape. Truly the Icelandic touch!

All Iceland cooperates with airlines that offer direct, scheduled flights to Iceland, Faroe Islands and Greenland. When making a holiday enquiry, please state which airport you wish to fly from. We can offer a package with or without flights. When you book a holiday package including UK flights, your holiday will be fully ATOL Protected.

Flights to Iceland

Icelandair, full service airline: London Heathrow and London Gatwick, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dublin to Keflavík Airport (KEF).
British Airways, full service airline: London Heathrow to Keflavík Airport (KEF).
easyJet, low cost airline: London Gatwick and London Luton, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle and Edinburgh to Keflavík Airport (KEF).

Flights to Iceland, Akureyri

easyJet: London Gatwick and Manchester to Keflavík Airport (KEF).

Domestic Flights in Iceland

Icelandair: Domestic flights between Reykjavík Domestic Airport (REY) to Akureyri, Egilsstaðir, Höfn, Ísafjörður, Vopnafjörður, Grímsey and Þórshöfn.

Flights to Faroe Islands and Greenland

Atlantic Airways: Edinburgh, London Gatwick, Keflavík and Copenhagen to Vagar Airport Faroe Islands.
Air Greenland: Copenhagen, Keflavík to Greenland.
Icelandair: Keflavík to Faroe Islands and Greenland.