Description

This is an authentic full day experience. You visit one of the most beautiful areas of the Faroe Islands. Casting a line you have a great chance of catching fish. Returning to the marina, you are invited to a local home in the village Elduvík. In Elduvík the fish that you have caught will be used as one of the ingredients in a wonderful meal!

You sail out from the marina of Funningsfjørður on Eysturoy. You sail in a traditional Faroese boat – the utmost of Faroese handicraft.

The fiord is surrounded by dramatic landscapes. On the western side of the fiord you sail by the beautiful village of Funningur, located at the foot of the highest mountain of the Faroe Islands, Slættaratindur. To the east you have the picturesque village Elduvík with gorge, “Elduvíksgjógv” that the villagers have used as a natural harbour for centuries. On your tour you may spot birds such as puffins and razorbill and sometimes you may see seals and porpoise.

The locals say that if you have a fishing rod and a pot you will always get by here. Indeed, the fiord is rich in fish. You may cast your fishing line off “Elduvíkslíð “, or you may sail further out the fiord to the cape of “Funningsmúli”. Several species of fish may take your bait including Atlantic cod, haddock and redfish.

Sailing close by the shore of the cape of Elduvíksnes you return to the Funningsfjørður marina. After returning to the marina you will bring some of your catch to a local home in Elduvík. The driving distance is 8km. If you do not have a car with you, we will arrange for the transport to Elduvík.

In Elduvík you are invited into the home of Frida and Poul Johannes. Your hosts are traditional sheep farmers and your menu will, apart from your ctch of fish, also include traditional Faroese specialities. During your visit, your hosts will communicate local traditions, culture and cuisine.

Menu:

Starter: A platter with Faroese specialities, such as dried fish with whale blubber and potatoes, dried lamb and salted lamb.

Main course: Your catch of the day cooked with vegetables and served with potatoes.

Beverages: Your choice from local beer, soft drinks and water.

Desert: Home made cake with coffee or tea.

Tour information:

Small group tour: There can be up to 5 guests on each tour. This tour needs a minimum of 2 adult tickets to depart. By booking 5 tickets you ensure a private tour. For groups larger than 5 persons, please contact us.

Available: By request from May through September.

Confirmation: Your reservation will be manually confirmed.

Price: Adults DKK1955, children 1-13 years DKK895

Duration: 7 hours total. 4 hours fishing tour with sightseeing and 3 hours local home-dining.

Activity: Fishing tour, Storytelling, Sightseeing and Home-dining

Difficulty: Easy

Languages: English, Faroese, Scandinavian

Schedule and meeting place:

Meeting time: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9am and 13:30pm.

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 on board: On the fishing trip we serve a light meal with water and coffee with something sweet.

Fishing rods, jigs, tackle and bait

Home-dining: Your fish will be part of a wonderful meal at the home of local farmers, Frida and Poul Johannes, in Elduvík.

Practical information:

What to bring: Camera

Helpful local info: https://www.visiteysturoy.fo/ https://visitrunavik.fo/

Disclaimer: Should local weather conditions be unfavourable, 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 amount. We will communicate changes as early as possible.