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mai 2009 15 lýsingartilfar FAROE ISLANDS info For more than 25 years, the company of Mr Sámal Blá ham­ ar, Tora Tourist Travel, has trans ported people from all over the world round the Faroe Islands. Tours generally begin from the hotel where the guest is residing, and continue on to a diverse trip round the islands. Over the days and years, Tora Tourist Travel has taken innumerable guest round the islands by bus. The company has conducted its activities for more than 25 years and is the oldest company of its kind in the Faroes. This is a company with great experience within its field of operations. Mr Sámal Bláhamar, the CEO and owner of the company, has been a guide for several notabilities. These include the Danish Crown Prince and the current King of Sweden. Not to the Faroes to sleep When foreigners come to the Faroes, their intention is not to lie sleeping in a hotel. For the period they are awake, Mr Bláhamar believes they have some good offers. The Tora Tourist Travel CEO explains that irrespective if the sun shines or the rain comes down in torrents, the bus goes on twelve weekly tours. – “Our strength is that we can always leave and Faroe nature has always got something special to offer. If it rains, large waterfalls immediately become visible and if the sun shines this is a great experience for our guests”, says Mr Bláhamar. He adds that a scheduled tour always goes ahead, even if there is only one guest. Regarding guest numbers, he says the company is always capable of coping, and if a tour has a duration of more then four hours, a hot meal is included in the trip. Accepting technology As time has changed, Tora Tourist Travel has upgraded. This manifests itself it that the company today has its own website, where all reservations can safely be made. This is a simple, easy to use reservation system, which is very easy to understand. The company also operates a feedback system, whereby those who have been on a trip have an excellent opportunity to report back, with both photographs and text. ­We have over the past few years received many reports from well satisfied customers, who have had an unforgettable experience together with us”, says Mr Bláhamar. Proud of our nature When the company undertakes a tour, they always stress the inclusion of a competent guide. There are many examples of people, who although they may have their own car in the country, prefer to take a bus tour instead of driving themselves. ­When we embark upon a tour, I am always proud. I regard ourselves as the most important sector of the tourist industry, as we are in a position to portray to people the true gemstone of the Faroes, which is nature,” says Mr Bláhamar. Further, he says they always strive to present themselves as Faroese ­ to show to their guests that he truly exists in this country, which he is viewing through a bus window. Outside the summer months, June, July and August, the company also operates tours, but a minimum requirement then is the participation of four paying guests. Guests are free to dictate where to go, irrespective of the normal schedule. The Faroes through a window Visit Vágoy Panorama & Vestmanna Bird Cliffs Viewpoint Sornfelli Mark Date: ________________________ Mark Date: ________________________ Mark Date: ________________________ Monday 14.00 – 18.00 Wedensday 08.30 – 13.30 Saturday 16.00 – 20.30 Thursday 17.00 – 19.00 Friday 15.00 – 17.00 Via the mountain road to Norðadalsskarð where the view over the island of Koltur is extraordinary. Further on to Leynar via the Kollafjarðadal to the new tunnel under the Vestmanna Sound. The 4,9 km long tunnel leads to the island of Vágoy where we visit the villages of Sandavág, Miðvág and Sørvág. A stop at the airport, before we head on to the village of Bø and towards Gásadal, you have a magnificent view over Tindhólm and Mykines. Adults: DKK 500,00 Children 2-12 years: DKK 280,00 Included: Guide and coach. Via the mountain road to Vestmanna where the excursion boat awaits. The boat sails along the cliff wall, into a narrow strait and into some of the many grottoes. On the return to Tórshavn stop at the Viking settlements in Kvívík. Adults: DKK 685,00 Children 2-12 years: DKK 340,00 Included: Guide, coach og boat trip. By coach, via the mountain road, to Mount Sornfelli (749 m)where the view over the islands is absolutely fantastic. Return to Tórshavn along the coast. Adults: DKK 325,00 Children 2-12 years: DKK 165,00 Included: Guide and coach. Northern Eysturoy Mark Date: ________________________ Saturday 08.00 – 15.00 Driving past the old whaling station Áir to the villages of Gjógv and Funning. The stone formations ”The Giant and the Hag” – Risin &Kellingin – are a spectacular viewpoint from Eiði and here you can also see the highest mountain on the Faroe Islands. Visit to Saksun – a small village surrounded by high mountains in beautiful settings. Adults: DKK 760,00 Children 2-12 years: DKK 380,00 Included: Guide, coach and lunch. Tórshavn – The smallest captial in the world Experience the Northern Islands Mark Date: ________________________ Mark Date: ________________________ Monday 08.30 – 12.00 Thursdag 12.30 – 16.30 Tuesday 08.00 – 17.00 A combined trip where we travel by foot and by bus. Here you get a good view of the town and its history. We start off with a bustrip where we stop at unique view points and on to the newer parts of Tórshavn. Also we take a walk in the old part of Tórshavn. We wisit Á Reyni, Tinganes and fort Skansin. Adults: DKK 435,00 Children 2-12 years: DKK 200,00 Included: Guide and coach. A whole day excursion to the Northern Islands. An opportunity to experience several islands. Enroute visits to a Viking Settlement in Leirvík, Church in Klaksvík and a- wool shop. Adults: DKK 840,00 Children 2-12 years: DKK 400,00 Included: Guide, coach and lunch. The Old Cultural Centre of Kirkjubø Mark Date: ________________________ Wedensday 15.00 – 17.00 Visit the approx. 900-year old ”Roykstovan”, where people still live today. The ruins of the historical St. Magnus Cathedral which is the cultural centre of Faroese culture. The Olav´s Church from year 1111 and the church from the Middle Age which is still in use and is the oldest church on the Faroes. Adults : DKK 325,00 Children 2-12 years: DKK 165,00 Included: Guide, coach and entrance. TORA TOURIST TRAFFIC - NIELS FINSENSGØTA 21 - TJARNALÁG 41 - FO-100 TÓRSHAVN - FAROE ISLANDS - TEL: +298 315505 - FAX: +298 315667 - EMAIL: TORA@TORA.FO Periode: May 29th to September 1st. Language: Scandinavian, english and german Start: All above excursions start from . A 5-10 minute delay is to be expected for pick-up elsewhere. Clothing: Since the Faroese weather is unpredictable, warm clothing is adviced. Reservation/Booking: Please book your trip on www.tora.fo or email tora@tora.fo Please note:The excursions listed are guaranteed - not subject to minimum numbers of participants. However, Some excursions are weather dependent, for example sailing & hiking & view-point tours. There are no excursions on July 28th and 29th. Program is subject to change Hotel Føroyar Name: Address: Postal./city: Country: Phone/Mobile: E-mail: * * * * * * * skal udfyldes Hotel / Guest House information (pickup place prior to excursion): Hotel: Room: Pax: Adults Children (2-12 y.) Language (i.e. UK / D) FAROE ISLANDS HOLIDAYS Daily Excursions 2009 www.tora.fo In The King’s Footsteps - Tórshavn and Nólsoy Mark Date: ________________________ Friday 08.30 – 13.30 The theme for this excursion is the King of Denmarks's first visit to the Faroe Islands. Starting at the obelisk ”Kings Memorial” and continuing on foot to the harbour ”King's Pier” where the ferry to Nólsoy awaits. In Nólsoy lunch is served and afterwards a walk out to ”Stongin”. Adults: DKK 620,00 Children 2-12 years: DKK 280,00 Included: Guide, coach, ferry and lunch. Visit Sandoy Mark Date: ________________________ Sunday 09.30 – 17.00 All day excursion with coach and ferry to this beautiful island, where traditional Faroese lifestyle can still be experienced. There are many places of interest on this island such as puffin colonies and bird cliffs. The island is also enriched with history and fantastic nature. Most of the villages on the island will be visited. Voksne: DKK 870,00 Børn 2-12 years: DKK 380,00 Included: Guide, coach, ferry and lunch. Tora TourisT Niels Finsensgøta 21 · Tjarnalág 41 · FO-100 Tórshavn · Faroe Islands · tel: +298 315505 · tora@tora.fo · www.tora.fo Sámal Bláhamar