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Day trip - Koltur open boat shuttle
Gamlarætt ferryport, 175 Gamlarætt
English
Visit the breathtaking farmer island of Koltur during the summer months in the Faroe Islands. Our open shuttle boat takes you from Streymoy, across Hestfjørð to Koltur. On the trip you'll see seabirds such as puffins.
You'll board the boat at the port of Gamlarætt on the island of Streymoy. The boat trip from Gamlarætt to Koltur takes approximately 20 minutes. As we approach Koltur, you will begin to see the ancient settlement of Heima í Húsi on the almost untouched island. This is just a warm-up for what you'll experience later.
Included in your ticket price is access to the ancient buildings of Heima í Húsi. This means that you have paid in advance for admission to these historic old houses.
Important to know for the 2025 season. Once you're safely ashore, head towards the stairs leading up from the quay. At the foot of the stairs, you will find a tub of antiseptic liquid to rinse off your shoes. This is to prevent us from bringing unwanted insects or infections to the island.
When you disembark at Koltur, you will spend 4 hours on the island. When you get off the boat, move your body from the boat to the dock. This can be the most challenging part of the whole trip. Just make sure you are in good physical condition to get off the boat.
During your hours on Koltur, you'll have time for both a hike and a visit to the cozy ancient house Heima í Húsi. It's always a good idea to bring a small, packed lunch, a thermos of coffee and a bottle of water. Only one man lives on Koltur. His job is to look after and maintain all the old houses on the island. So here you have plenty of space to relax and get away from the stresses of everyday life.
This shuttle boat departs at 10:30 AM from Gamlarætt marina. Your certified captain will ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable boat trip.
The boat trip takes place in a boat with space for 12 people. You will be seated comfortably as you sail between Streymoy and Koltur. This ticket grants you access to a very special and historic island in the Faroe Islands.
Koltur is a very popular summer attraction in the Faroe Islands for good reason. On Koltur you will be struck with awe in a way that very few other places on earth allow. This is your chance to experience Koltur. An island that was first touched by humans around the 800s. The first settlements on the island date back to the Viking Age when the Vikings chose to settle on Koltur.
Take the opportunity and visit the untouched Viking island.
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The tour is not suitable for children under 7 years old, pregnant women or people with back problems.
Time: approx 4 Hours
Difficulty: Medium
Practical information
Buss transportation
Public bus 650 (blue busses) from the bus terminal in Tórshavn to Gamlarætt.
Timetable: https://www.ssl.fo/en/timetable/bus/650-sandoy-torshavn
City bus 5 (red busses) different bus stops in Tórshavn.
https://www.torshavn.fo/byur-og-ferdsla/vegir-og-ferdsla/bussleidin#pid=5
Taxi transportation
Taxi Bil tlf. +298 323232
Auto Taxi tlf. +298 311234
Drive yourself
The Gamlarætt ferry port is just a fifteen-minute drive southwest from the capital. If you're unsure how to find your way, enter “Gamlarætt ferry port” into your GPS and it will guide you safely. There is parking to the right of the ferry port at Gamlarætt harbor. You can also take the bus from Tórshavn to the meeting point.
Dress code
Warm clothes, rain gear and hiking boots.
Health and Safety Recommendations
The tour is not suitable for children under 7 years old, pregnant women or people with back problems.
Security phone at Koltur
With this number you will always be able to get in touch with a contact person at Koltur+298228900
Next available events
May 1 11:20 AM-4:30 PM
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About RIB62
RIB62 offers you the opportunity of a lifetime to experience the Faroe Islands from a unique perspective. Our Rib boats can get you to the most remote and breath-taking sights the islands have to offer in no time.
Our activites are centered around our boattours but we also arrange other activities like outdoor sauna and hottub, outdoor dining, naturewalks, sightseeing , company outings, activities and more. We are always ready to offer you something out of the ordinary.
Summer season is from 01. May – 15. September. During this period we offer daily sightseeing tours on weekdays. We also do tailored tours upon request in the weekends.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you wish to book a tour with us. Our off-season activities are limited to tailored tours upon request. And we also arrange specific tours, excursions and events around the islands during this time. Rib62 is owned and runned by Sigmund and Barbara. Friends since 1998, partners in Business and in life .
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you wish to book a tour with us. Our off-season activities are limited to tailored tours upon request. And we also arrange specific tours, excursions and events around the islands during this time. Rib62 is owned and runned by Sigmund and Barbara. Friends since 1998, partners in Business and in life .