Faroe Islands - Unspoiled panorama of nature after discovering the heart of Denmark- Copenhagen

[Ankur dhanda]

Awesome Post bro.
Denmark is indeed lovely.

Thank you very much bro.
Faroe was indeed a very refreshing offbeat experience for us.
Looking forward to reading your upcoming trips experience in 2024.

 

[raulapower]

Hi Ankur, I consider myself very fortunate to find you here, because I have been trying to find anyone (especially Indians) for the last 2 months who have done Faroe Islands.
I have booked my flights (for July 2024) and planning to lock on accommodation and car booking and then apply for a Visa. 9 Days of Faroe + 3 days of Copenhagen.
Q: Is there any way car booking can be done on miles?
Q: If I have 9 days, would you recommend booking only 1 accommodation in Torshavn? and covering all the places I have to visit keeping that as the base?
Q I am planning to do 1 hike every day - is that feasible?
Sorry to bombard you with so many questions - happy to discuss on DM if that suits you!
Thanks a lot again, for whatever insights you have shared so far!

 

[Ankur dhanda]

Hi Ankur, I consider myself very fortunate to find you here, because I have been trying to find anyone (especially Indians) for the last 2 months who have done Faroe Islands.
I have booked my flights (for July 2024) and planning to lock on accommodation and car booking and then apply for a Visa. 9 Days of Faroe + 3 days of Copenhagen.
Q: Is there any way car booking can be done on miles?
Q: If I have 9 days, would you recommend booking only 1 accommodation in Torshavn? and covering all the places I have to visit keeping that as the base?
Q I am planning to do 1 hike every day - is that feasible?
Sorry to bombard you with so many questions - happy to discuss on DM if that suits you!
Thanks a lot again, for whatever insights you have shared so far!

Hello
Glad to be of help.
1. Yes car booking can be done through miles. United, Delta, Miles & More, avios, virgin Atlantic but because of its location it may not be available with all and if available might be exorbitantly priced. Need to check.
2. You can stay at one place that but might need an hour drive atleast if you are going to far off and tunnel charges. So either take unlimited tunnel during car rental.
Would totally depend where all you plan to go.
3. 1 hike everyday is feasible depending on your physical fitness and duration of hike. We did short less demanding hikes.

I’ll be happy to help with anything you may need to know further

 

[raulapower]

Hi Ankur,

Writing to you after going through many itineraries (including yours) and I have narrowed it down to the below for 10 Days & 9 nights in the Faroe Islands. Have a few follow-up questions as well for the itinerary.
I am going in the first week of July and hence will have more daylight available to cover everything.
Planning to pick up the car directly from the airport, and choose my accommodation in Torshavn for all 10 days approximately 3 kms. from the city center.
Also agree with your earlier suggestion of not booking the car through miles, it just isn't giving me the optimal ROI on reward points.

QUESTIONS -
- Do you think the plan is too cramped? Do I need to de-cram it?
- Since I am traveling every day to & fro from Torshavn to the respective islands, you recommended I get a tunnel pass - where can I get this from? In my opinion, since I am 2 days on the Streymoy only, and the tunnel pass anyway doesn't cover the Esturoy tunnel, it won't make sense. Let me know what your POV is.
- For Mykines & Sandoy/Sudoroy - while I have planned it on Day 4 and 8 respectively, do you recommend booking the ferry in advance? If yes, how do I do that?
- Do I need to buy a separate sim card when I land in Faroe? Or International roaming activated on my India number for Denmark will do?
- Did you apply for an IDP (International Driving Permit) to rent your car? or a normal Indian driving license would work?
- Any other Dos and Don'ts from your experience?

Day #	Island	Activity
Day 1	Sorvagur + Streymoy	Mullafossur Falls + Torshavn City Center
Day 2	Sorvagur	Sørvágsvatn Hike
Day 3	Streymoy	Saksun + Tjørnuvík + Fossa
Day 4	Mykines	Hiking + Birdwatching
Day 5	Streymoy	Vestmanna (Boat Tour)
Day 6	Esturoy	Gjogv + Funningur Hike + Elduvik
Day 7	Bordoy + Vidoy	Klaksvik and Vidareidi
Day 8	Sandoy or Sudoroy	Skarvanes or Famjin (Either one via ferry)
Day 9	Kalsoy	Mikladalur + Kallur Light House
Day 10		Flight back in afternoon

Happy to hear from you!

Thanks
Rajat

 

[Ankur dhanda]

Hi Ankur,

Writing to you after going through many itineraries (including yours) and I have narrowed it down to the below for 10 Days & 9 nights in the Faroe Islands. Have a few follow-up questions as well for the itinerary.
I am going in the first week of July and hence will have more daylight available to cover everything.
Planning to pick up the car directly from the airport, and choose my accommodation in Torshavn for all 10 days approximately 3 kms. from the city center.
Also agree with your earlier suggestion of not booking the car through miles, it just isn't giving me the optimal ROI on reward points.

QUESTIONS -
- Do you think the plan is too cramped? Do I need to de-cram it?
- Since I am traveling every day to & fro from Torshavn to the respective islands, you recommended I get a tunnel pass - where can I get this from? In my opinion, since I am 2 days on the Streymoy only, and the tunnel pass anyway doesn't cover the Esturoy tunnel, it won't make sense. Let me know what your POV is.
- For Mykines & Sandoy/Sudoroy - while I have planned it on Day 4 and 8 respectively, do you recommend booking the ferry in advance? If yes, how do I do that?
- Do I need to buy a separate sim card when I land in Faroe? Or International roaming activated on my India number for Denmark will do?
- Did you apply for an IDP (International Driving Permit) to rent your car? or a normal Indian driving license would work?
- Any other Dos and Don'ts from your experience?

Day #	Island	Activity
Day 1	Sorvagur + Streymoy	Mullafossur Falls + Torshavn City Center
Day 2	Sorvagur	Sørvágsvatn Hike
Day 3	Streymoy	Saksun + Tjørnuvík + Fossa
Day 4	Mykines	Hiking + Birdwatching
Day 5	Streymoy	Vestmanna (Boat Tour)
Day 6	Esturoy	Gjogv + Funningur Hike + Elduvik
Day 7	Bordoy + Vidoy	Klaksvik and Vidareidi
Day 8	Sandoy or Sudoroy	Skarvanes or Famjin (Either one via ferry)
Day 9	Kalsoy	Mikladalur + Kallur Light House
Day 10		Flight back in afternoon

Happy to hear from you!

Thanks
Rajat

Hi Rajat

Sorry for late revert.

I was out on a trip just came back.



You can do more things on some particular days and keep one two extra free to re schedule mykines etc if needed as it’s weather dependent. Tunnel pass the car rental agency will only give you at pick up. I would say just take the tunnel pass, as itinerary would still change based on weather when you’re there.



Few sites for booking. https://www.puffin.fo/en?mes=3#calendartable



https://www.mykines.fo/#/home

Mykines do book online before and you have to pay fee as well for hike there in advance which they’ll check when you will start hike.



Online only these 2 routes can be done online.

36 Sørvágur - Mykines

56 Klaksvík - Kalsoy



Check out whether the tunnel connecting sandoy has opened or not.



I didn’t cover both these Sandoy/suderoy islands so don’t know in details about connection there.



I did have roaming activated on my phone, but took another local sim from the airport for my wife’s phone. Connectivity maybe be poor in some areas.



I had applied for IDP but they didn’t ask, my regular Indian driving licence worked.



On your way to Mullafossur, check out Nix.



With Sørvágsvatn add something for the day, like Norðadalsskar viewpoint drive through.



With Vestmanna, add something more . Check helicopter ride on Atlantic airlines site. It’s expensive but worth it for the view from above .



I would say keep atleast one day free, 8 or 9 free, either of them as a backup day for Mykines. And skip sandoy/Sudoroy. Or maybe just Rather take the helicopter ride.



Rest just keep all weather clothes and gear, m sure you would be .