Journey to the southernmost reaches of the Faroe Islands on this Private Suðuroy Tour, a full-day adventure combining spectacular landscapes, remote villages, Faroese history and one of the country’s most scenic ferry journeys.
Suðuroy feels noticeably different from the central and northern islands.
Deep fjords cut into its eastern coastline, while enormous cliffs rise vertically from the Atlantic in the west. Between them, small villages, hidden valleys and winding mountain roads reveal an island shaped by fishing, coal mining, Viking settlement and centuries of life beside the ocean.
With approximately 12–13 hours available and your own private guide, this is an extensive journey through one of the least-visited parts of the Faroe Islands.
Your day begins with pickup at approximately 08:15 before travelling to the harbour in Tórshavn.
Pickup from your accommodation.
Please provide your pickup location when booking.
From the harbour, you’ll board Smyril, the ferry connecting Tórshavn with Suðuroy.
The crossing takes approximately two hours and is part of the experience itself.
As Smyril leaves Tórshavn, you’ll have time to relax in the cafeteria or head outside to enjoy the changing scenery.
The journey passes several Faroese islands on the way south.
You’ll travel past Nólsoy, the eastern coastline of Sandoy and remote Stóra Dímun, where only a single family lives.
Wildlife can sometimes be spotted from the ferry, including seabirds diving and flying above the surrounding Atlantic.
Eventually, you’ll pass Lítla Dímun, the distinctive uninhabited island rising steeply from the sea just north of Suðuroy.
Then the exploration of Suðuroy begins.
Suðuroy stretches approximately 32 kilometres from north to south and has a distinctive landscape.
Along the eastern coastline, deep fjords extend into the island, providing sheltered locations where many of Suðuroy’s villages developed.
The western coastline is completely different.
Here, enormous cliffs face directly towards the North Atlantic and provide nesting areas for seabirds including fulmars, European shags, storm petrels and puffins.
Roads and tunnels connect the island’s villages, allowing your private guide to explore different parts of Suðuroy depending on conditions and your interests.
One of Suðuroy’s most remarkable geological sights can be found near Froðba.
Just south of the village, enormous basalt columns rise beside the road.
Their remarkably regular shapes can appear almost man-made. In reality, they are the result of the volcanic processes that created the Faroe Islands millions of years ago.
It’s a striking example of the geology that lies beneath the green Faroese landscape.
Continuing along the coastline brings you towards Kúlagjógv.
Here, a deep gorge cuts into the mountainside.
The experience can change dramatically depending on the weather. During rough conditions, powerful Atlantic waves crash into the gorge, while calmer days reveal a much more peaceful coastline.
Together with the surrounding basalt formations and contrasting colours of ocean, rock and vegetation, it is one of Suðuroy’s memorable natural landscapes.
Another potential highlight is the spectacular mountain road between Lopra and Sumba.
The road climbs through the landscape near Beinisvørð, the highest bird cliff on Suðuroy.
Rising approximately 469 metres above the Atlantic, the cliffs create one of the island’s most impressive viewpoints.
On a clear day, the elevated road provides sweeping views across southern Suðuroy and the surrounding ocean.
The journey may continue south towards Akraberg.
This remote headland is the southernmost point in the Faroe Islands that can be reached without travelling by boat.
An automated lighthouse now stands here, alongside the former lighthouse keeper’s houses.
Surrounded by open ocean and exposed coastal scenery, Akraberg feels appropriately remote.
Standing here gives you a real sense of just how far south you’ve travelled during the day.
Suðuroy is about more than dramatic landscapes.
The island has a fascinating history shaped by Viking settlement, pirate attacks, coal mining and fishing.
Its villages developed around the natural landscape and the opportunities provided by the surrounding ocean.
Throughout the day, your local guide will connect the places you visit with stories about the people, industries and events that have shaped life on Suðuroy.
This combination of nature and culture is one of the reasons the island feels so different from a conventional sightseeing destination.
This tour does not follow a rigid list of guaranteed stops.
Instead, your private guide plans the day around factors including weather, ferry schedules, local conditions and your interests.
If there is somewhere on Suðuroy you particularly want to experience, let the operator know when booking.
The flexibility of a private tour makes it possible to focus the day on the landscapes, villages and experiences that suit your group.
Lunch and beverages are included in your Private Suðuroy Tour.
The exact lunch arrangement can vary depending on availability and the itinerary on the day.
This gives the guide flexibility to plan the day around ferry schedules and the places being visited.
After exploring Suðuroy, you’ll return to the ferry terminal for the journey north.
The approximately two-hour crossing gives you time to relax after a full day of exploring.
Once back in Tórshavn, transport is provided to complete your private experience.
With the ferry crossings included, expect the entire day to last approximately 12–13 hours.
Faroese weather can change quickly, and you’ll be travelling through several different landscapes during a long day. Warm layers and waterproof outerwear are therefore strongly recommended.
Private tour pricing is based on the number of guests in your booking.
The tour accommodates a maximum of 7 guests per booking.
The Private Suðuroy Tour is available subject to guide availability, ferry schedules and suitable conditions.
The standard tour begins at approximately 08:15 and lasts around 12–13 hours, including the ferry journey between Tórshavn and Suðuroy.
Because ferry schedules are an important part of the experience, exact pickup and return times can vary.
Suðuroy is large enough to offer far more than can be experienced during a single day. Therefore, the exact itinerary is deliberately flexible.
Places such as Froðba, Kúlagjógv, Beinisvørð and Akraberg are among the highlights that may be incorporated into the day, but individual stops are not guaranteed.
Weather, ferry schedules, road conditions and your group’s interests can all influence the final route.
The overall difficulty is considered easy, although some sightseeing locations involve walking outdoors on uneven terrain.
Wildlife sightings, including puffins and other seabirds, cannot be guaranteed.
Please ensure you have active travel insurance during your stay in the Faroe Islands. Travel insurance is responsible for covering expenses caused by delayed arrivals, cancellations or travel disruptions.
