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In the footsteps of the vikings 8 days Physical level Comfort level 8 Participants (group guaranteed with 6 pers) From 25th august

point from Slættaratindur and Klakkur, Leitisvatn Lake Discover of 6 islands with a full day on Mykines Island Short hikings in

hotel and guesthouse Photo level : all Topics : Nature, wide spaces, animal observation «Leave with passion and follow your dreams».

would enable him to express his inner feelings about the world around him.

The camera soon became the perfect medium to express his true inner feelings.

1 In the footsteps of the vikings 8 days Physical level Comfort level 8 Participants (group guaranteed with 6 pers) From 25th august to 1rst sept 2017 Price : days to profit from major places and photo spots of Faroe Islands: Múlafossur waterfall, view point from Slættaratindur and Klakkur, Leitisvatn Lake Discover of 6 islands with a full day on Mykines Island Short hikings in nature Photo shootings at sunrises and sunsets Discovering impressive cliffs and caves during a boat trip Comfort accomodation in hotel and guesthouse Photo level : all Topics : Nature, wide spaces, animal observation «Leave with passion and follow your dreams». Di Fruscia is a World Visionary Fine Art Nature & Landscape Photographer He quickly realized that photography was an art form that would enable him to express his inner feelings about the world around him. This soon became an insatiable desire to record the beauty of nature. The camera soon became the perfect medium to express his true inner feelings. Di Fruscia s work has won many awards, has been published and displayed thru a multitude of Medias (books, calendars, magazines, travel guides etc.) and by many prestigious companies such as, National Geographic, Time Magazine and Wall Street Journal, just to name a few. His work has also been displayed in several art galleries around the world. Constantly searching for those rare magical moments when the Perfect Light embraces nature in all its glory, you can rest assured that this is only the beginning of a long and dedicated quest to capture the breathtaking beauty of nature.

2 15 min Hotel Vagar Diner At the airport of Copenhagen, meeting for domestic flight to join Faroe Islands. You ll land at Vagar airport. Welcome and tranfer to your hotel. Then departure to Gasadalur village and famous waterfall of Mulafossur. Sunrise photo session there. Then you come back to your hotel and diner 30 min + ferry Hotel Vagar diner Wake up early for a sunrise photo sessions at Leitisvatn Lake. Then going back to the hotel for breakfast. Departure for 10/15 bus transfer to join Sørvágur and Ferry boat for Mykines (45 min) You ll spend all day long on the island : having a walk to the mythic light house, puffins observation, wonderful points of view of the ocean and Faroe Islands. Picnic Lunch. At the end of the day, return to Sørvágur, then to your hotel for the diner.

2 hours 30 Hotel Gjaargadur diner Breakfast then departure to Saksun

Then Eysturoy Island and Eidi, where you ll have a magnificient view

Arrival at Gjógv, installation at your hotel and lunch.

Sunset photo session at Eidi, return to the hotel and diner.

departure for a small hiking (2h-2h30 5 à 6 Kms level difference 500

Diner (not included) 1 hour 30 Hotel Klaksvik diner (not included)

You can visit it, having a walk in the village and around.

hiking in the afternoon to the top of Klakkur (level difference 400

direction to Kalsoy with ferry boat(25 mins).

from Trollanes, walk (1 hour 30) to Kallin with a magnific view of

At the end of the day, sunset photo session from Sydradalur, diner

Transfer to Tórshavn and check in at guesthouse Bládýpið Guesthouse

a boat trip of 3 hours to discover islands by sea, with impressives

3 2 hours 30 Hotel Gjaargadur diner Breakfast then departure to Saksun village on Streymoy Island. Direction Tjørnuvík village. Then Eysturoy Island and Eidi, where you ll have a magnificient view on rocks Risin og Kellingin» off shore. Arrival at Gjógv, installation at your hotel and lunch. Discovery of Gjógv. Sunset photo session at Eidi, return to the hotel and diner. 1 hour 30 Hotel Klaksvik diner (not included) Breakfast then departure for a small hiking (2h-2h30 5 à 6 Kms level difference 500 m) to the top of Slættaratindur to admire amazing point of view! Picnic lunch. Then direction to small villages of Funningur, Funningsfjørður og Elduvík and Klaksvík. Check in at the hôtel, then free time and having a rest. Diner (not included) 1 hour 30 Hotel Klaksvik diner (not included) Breakfast at the hotel, then direction Viðareiði, Árnafjørður and Kunoy villages. Viðareiði is a small village full of history with a haunted church! You can visit it, having a walk in the village and around. Lunch (fish soup) in a private house at Hvannasund Heimablídni Short hiking in the afternoon to the top of Klakkur (level difference 400 m - around 1h30) at Klaksvík. Sunrise photo session at Vidareidi. Then return to Klaksvík for the diner. 1 hour 30 + ferry Guesthouse Bládýpið diner (option) After beakfast, direction to Kalsoy with ferry boat(25 mins). Visit of Syðradalur, Húsar, Mikladalur and Trøllanes villages.from Trollanes, walk (1 hour 30) to Kallin with a magnific view of east islands. At the end of the day, sunset photo session from Sydradalur, diner and return with ferry boat. Transfer to Tórshavn and check in at guesthouse Bládýpið Guesthouse Bládýpið diner (not included) Breakfast, then starting the day with a boat trip of 3 hours to discover islands by sea, with impressives cliffs and caves. Return to Tórshavn for lunch (not inlcuded) and free afternoon dowtown. Sunrise photos then diner at Tórshavn (not included). 1 hour Breakfats then direction to the airport for domestic flight to copenhagen. breakfast Level This trip is accessible to anyone. Walks and hikings are easy, no technical difficulties.to note : 2 hikings for Slættaratindur and Klakkur with 400/500 m of level difference. Depending on weather and operational conditions, the tour leader may change the program, for your safety and of the group.

Informations are available for french citizens or from European

You have to check those informations one month before of

EUROPEAN UNION Citizens of EU do not need a visa to go to

OTHERS COUNTRIES You have to check on Danish Ministry of Foreign

htm Be careful there is a difference between a visa for Denmark

If you need a visa it must be specific to lslands.

4 Informations are available for french citizens or from European Union. You have to check those informations one month before of departure. EUROPEAN UNION Citizens of EU do not need a visa to go to Denmark. You have to present a valid ID or passeport. OTHERS COUNTRIES You have to check on Danish Ministry of Foreign affairs website if you need a visa for Faroe Islands : Be careful there is a difference between a visa for Denmark and one for Faroe Islands. If you need a visa it must be specific to lslands. 2 nights at hôtel 3* Vagar 1 night at hôtel 2* Gjáargarður 2 nights at hôtel 3* Klaksvik 2 nights in guesthouse 2 ** Bládýpið The breakfast will be at the hotel or guesthouse. Lunches either lunchboxes (with a drink) or at the restaurant. For included diners : at the restaurant or hotel. Beverages are not included.

5 A local guide/driver, the photographer and a member of worldway photo team will be with the group. A private minibus is planned for easy transfer of the group and luggage. Domestic plane from Copenhagen to Vagar. 220 V In summer : average 13 C and in winter 3 C. Islands are most of the time windy and cloudy. Weather is unpredictable and variable. You can have 4 seasons in one day! Thermal underwears Fleece jackets or softshell A waterproof jacket (and pants) goretex Trousers Socks A cap and scarf Warm gloves Light shoes with good adhesion Waterproof hiking shoes Headlamp Personal pharmacy Gears : reflex Lenses : wide angle 10-18, a lens , a zoom for animals Flash cards : mini 3 of 8 GO mini Batteries and batteries charger A tripod ND and polarizing filters Cleaning kit Remote control

6 Credit cards are accepted most of the time. Local currency is danish Krone.Faroe Islands have their own currency, with exactly same value. There are ATM at Torshavn For a price with an international flight, please note it in the form. Included : Domestic flight Copenhagen/Vagar and airport taxes Transport during all trip Ferries Boat trip - day 7 Accomodation in hotel or guesthouse, double bedroom Meals like indicated in program A local guide/driver, a photographe and a member of Worldway photo s team Options : Single bedroom : contact us Not included : International flight 3 diners and a lunch (approximatively around 20/30 euros per meal) Diner in option day 6 a Kalsoy : 56 with a fish soup, lamb, ice cream 2 glasses of wine or a soft drink Personal spendings Beverages Tips Travel insurances Minimal size of the group : 6 persons and max : 8 persons. You ll be notified of the cancellation due to lack of participants 21 days before departure. Booking deposit : 35 %. Balance must be paid at leat 45 days before departure. These informations are given to help you plan your trip. We would inform you of any changes about price and dates.

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