Description
This is a private authentic fishing and sightseeing tour! You sail in a traditional Faroese boat facilitating mindful exploration. There can be up to 5 guests on board.
Funningsfjørður is one of the most beautiful fiords in the Faroe Islands. There are towering mountains to both sides as you sail out the fiord. The seashore is varied with gorges and dramatic landscapes. On the tour you hear local stories from the area.
You sail from the marina of Funningsfjørður on Eysturoy. Following the western seashore you approach the beautiful village of Funningur with a backdrop of Slættaratindur, the highest mountain of the Faroe Islands. You sail further to the cape of Funningsmúli where you sail into a sea-cave. To the east you see the majestic island of Kalsoy.
In the area by Funningsmúli you cast your fishing line! The area is known for good fishing. Some of the fish you may catch are Haddock, Atlantic cod and Saithe. Sometimes you are in luck to catch other species including Ling, Whiting and flatfish.
You cross the fiord towards the the village Elduvík. Sailing by the old boat houses you hear about the old fishing in traditional Faroese rowing boats. You visit the scenic gorge Elduvíksgjógv. For centuries, this gorge has been used as a natural harbor by the people of Elduvík.
You are likely to see seabirds such as puffins, guillemot, razorbill, Arctic tern, black guillemot and fulmar.
Tour information:
Private small group tour: There can be up to 5 persons on board the boat.
Available: By request from May through September.
Confirmation: The reservation will be manually confirmed.
Price: DKK 6780 for a private boat with your own captain/guide
Duration: 4 hours
Activity: Boat tour, Fishing, Storytelling and Sightseeing.
Difficulty: Easy
Languages: English, Scandinavian and some German
Schedule and meeting place:
Meeting time: Wednesdays to Sunday at 13:30pm. If we have an earlier booking we may request to start the tour at 3:00pm
Meeting point: Funningsfjørður marina. https://goo.gl/maps/7YrVy1AoJiE2
Included:
Safety: Each guest receives a floatation suit, boots and lifejacket.
Authorized tour guide
Food & beverages: We serve a light meal with water and coffee with something sweet.
Fishing rods, jigs, tackle and bait
Fish: Your catch of fish is your’s to keep!
Highlights:
Locations: Funningsfjørður, Elduvík and Funningur.
Fishing: You are likely to catch species such as Haddock, Atlantic Cod and Saithe.
Sea-caves: You will sail into gorges and sea-caves.
Storytelling: You hear local stories from the area.
Wildlife: You will likely see seabirds such as puffins, guillemot, razorbill, arctic tern, black guillemot and fulmar.
Practical information:
What to bring: Camera
Disclaimer: Should local weather conditions be unfavorable, we may suggest a change in location or departure time. If the weather is unsuitable in general, the tour will be cancelled, and we will refund you the full ammount. We will communicate changes as early as possible.
