Vestmanna Sea Cliffs, Leynar and Kvívík in Faroe Islands
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
The boat glides near towering cliffs where puffins chatter and guillemots growl. A puffin dives, emerging with fish before soaring 600 meters up. Below, a seal curiously watches. Just beyond Vestmanna’s harbor, we explore one of Europe’s most impressive bird cliffs.
Departing from Tórshavn, this two-hour boat tour offers incredible views of seabirds nesting on sheer basalt walls, sailing between towering rock formations and deep caves sculpted by the sea. Along the way, the guide shares stories of ships seeking shelter and pirates raiding Vestmanna.
The tour also includes a visit to Leynar, home to a white sandy beach, colorful houses, and wild salmon leaping up its river. Next, we explore Kvívík, one of the first Viking settlements, where ancient ruins reveal early Faroese life.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Vestmanna
Explore the village Vestmanna and hear stories and legends from the past from your guide.
Vestmanna Bird Cliffs
The boat trip along the bird cliffs of Vestmanna takes about 2 hours, offering ample opportunity to observe and photograph a variety of breeding seabirds against the backdrop of the stunning vertical cliffs. The journey takes you as close to the cliffs as the weather permits, weaving between basalt columns that rise from the sea and into deep caves carved by the ocean’s fury over millions of years. While sailing the guide shares tales of ships seeking shelter from storms in Vestmanna throughout history, as well as stories of pirates who repeatedly raided this village due to its easy access and secluded location.
Options
Vestmanna Sea Cliffs, Leynar and Kvívík in Faroe Islands
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Boat ride ticket
Pickup points
Guesthouse Marknagil
Marknagilsvegur 75, Torshavn Faroe Islands
Hotel Brandan
Oknarvegur 2 Torshavn Faroe Islands
Hilton Garden Inn Faroe Islands
Staravegur 13 Torshavn Faroe Islands
Hotel Djurhuus
Yviri Vio Strond 19, Torshavn Faroe Islands
Hotel Torshavn
Torsgota 4 Torshavn Faroe Islands
Hotel Foroyar
Gilsvegur 10 Torshavn Faroe Islands
Hotel Hafnia
Aarvegur 8 Torshavn Faroe Islands
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent guide to Faroes.
kaseyc279,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour. The boat trip was the highlight--but bring hat and mitts, even in summer! It would have been great to line up for the boat a little earlier to get an outdoor seat on the boat, but otherwise it was great. Pickup at hotel was easy and convenient. We had the weather on our side, which was lovely. Disappointed we didn't see any puffins, but that can't exactly be guaranteed!
Great tour with knowledgeable guide.
Joanne B,Sep 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Knowledgeable and friendly guide and wonderful way to spend short time in the area. The morning started off poorly with the Viator given directions and map pin meeting point inaccuracy. Luckily, we were able to get help from Fia at Hotel Hafnia (beautiful hotel if you are looking for a place to stay) to get redirected to correct location that we passed on our way from the cruise ship. Luckily, we were early and didn't get left behind. Ended up being a wonderful day with magical views, nice boat ride with great up-close views of the cliffs and a spectacular lunch with local hosts. (Amazing rhubarb cake dessert!!) The experience seemed a little overpriced, but worked well for us, but no regrets and really nice to have been in a small group setting for the day.
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Operated by Experience Faroe Islands