Vestmanna Sea Cliffs, Leynar and Kvívík in Faroe Islands

Overview

Available languages

English

Danish

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Private transportation

All Fees and Taxes

Lunch

Boat ride ticket

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

Vestmanna

Explore the village Vestmanna and hear stories and legends from the past from your guide.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

2 hours • Admission Included

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Vestmanna Sea Cliffs, Leynar and Kvívík in Faroe Islands

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

1 review

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour with knowledgeable guide.
Joanne B,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Knowledgeable 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.