Join this unique boat tour from Sørvágur in the Faroe Islands to Mykines Island, home to the adorable puffin!
The Faroe Islands are a collection of islands in the North Atlantic Sea, renowned for their breathtaking scenery, dramatic landscapes, and diverse birdlife. The boat tour departs from Sørvágur, a charming village situated on the island of Vágar in the Faroe Islands.
Your adventure begins at the starting point in Sørvágur, where the experienced skipper will welcome you on board the comfortable boat. After a quick safety and itinerary briefing, the scenic boat trip begins! You'll set sail along the ocean, heading towards the breathtaking island of Mykines.
Mykines is one of the westernmost islands in the Faroe Islands and is a must-see destination when visiting. It is famous for its bird colonies, particularly puffins and gannets. Upon arrival at the island, you'll have around 3 hours to explore Mykines by yourself. Mykineshólmur is an islet connected to Mykines by a footbridge and is home to a large colony of Atlantic puffins.
The trail from the village to Mykineshólmur is one of the most popular and rewarding hikes, offering dramatic coastal views and abundant birdwatching opportunities. As you explore this beautiful island, you can stop and watch the adorable puffins in their natural habitat. Don't forget your camera to capture some memorable photos! At the end of your hiking adventure, you'll return to the boat and sail back to the starting point in Sørvágur.
Discover magnificent puffins on this boat tour to Mykines from Sørvágur in the Faroe Islands!
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Practical information
On this boat tour in the Faroe Islands, you'll depart from Sørvágur and visit Mykines Island, renowned for its puffin colonies.
- Please arrive at the meeting point in Sørvágur at least 15 minutes before the activity start time
- Board the boat
- The boat adventure begins!
- Sail across the Atlantic Ocean (approximately 40 minutes)
- Arrive at Mykines Island
- Explore the island independently (approximately 3 hours)
- Watch the puffins
- Return to the boat
- Sail back to the starting point in Sørvágur (approximately 40 minutes)
For this tour, you will explore Mykines independently. A guided hiking tour is available to purchase on the day of the activity for participants aged 15 years and up (an additional 500 DKK / €67pp).
- Skipper
- Food & drink
- Hiking Tour (500 DKK)
- Warm layers of clothing
- Wind/rainproof jacket
- Hat
- Camera