Luxury Food Tour of Iceland and the Faroe Islands
Ten days of pristine ingredients, ancient traditions, and bold Nordic flavors at the edge of the world.
This luxury Nordic food tour takes travelers through Iceland and the Faroe Islands, two of the North Atlantic's most extraordinary culinary destinations, where volcanic landscapes, Arctic waters, and centuries-old preservation techniques shape every meal. Over ten days, guests experience everything from Michelin-inspired tasting menus to meals shared with Arctic islanders, all against a backdrop of geysers, fjords, and the northern lights.
Iceland's food culture is rooted in self-sufficiency and shaped by isolation, geothermal energy, and the sea. Visitors encounter this legacy through geothermally heated tomato greenhouses, shark fermented by tradition, and centuries-old turf farmhouses where Viking-era recipes are still prepared and shared.
The Faroe Islands extend the journey into even more remote territory, where the economy revolves around the ocean and fermentation remains a living culinary art. Restaurants born from the same creative circle as Michelin-starred KOKS serve tasting menus inside turf-roofed buildings that are over four centuries old.
Throughout the itinerary, the tour balances extraordinary dining with immersive cultural encounters, from whale watching aboard a historic schooner to brewery visits with local distillers. Each experience connects guests directly to the landscapes and communities that produce the food on their plates.
Tour Highlights
Soak in the Blue Lagoon's silica-rich geothermal waters on arrival day, beginning the journey with one of Iceland's most iconic wellness experiences.
Dine across a sequence of landmark restaurants including the theatrical 17-seat Ox chef's table in Reykjavik and the fermentation-focused Raest in the Faroe Islands.
Board a historic schooner called Hildur for a combined food and whale watching voyage to Grimsey Island, located directly on the Arctic Circle.
Travel Iceland's Arctic Coast Way through fishing villages, black sand beaches, and untouched wilderness on a scenic overland drive to the northern fjords.
Visit Iceland's largest indoor tomato farm, heated entirely by geothermal energy, and learn how the country grows nearly half its tomatoes year-round in volcanic greenhouses.
Explore the Faroese village of Kirkjubour and its ancient cathedral, then cross to Nolsoy Island for a traditional farmhouse meal in a private home setting known as Heimablidni.
Taste Faroese craft beer and whisky at Foroya Bjor brewery in Klaksvik, with a personal session led by the distillery's founder Einar.
Itinerary Overview
Arrive in Iceland and proceed directly to the Blue Lagoon for a premium geothermal spa experience including mineral waters, silica masks, and drinks. After check-in at the historic Apotek Hotel, a walking tour of Reykjavik is followed by dinner at Torfan restaurant, housed in one of the city's oldest buildings dating to 1838.
Visit the Althing at the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, Geysir, and Gullfoss waterfall before lunch at Iceland's largest geothermal tomato greenhouse. The evening brings dinner at Thrir Frakkar, a Reykjavik institution since the mid-1980s serving puffin, whale, and traditional Icelandic seafood.
The day begins with a soak at the new Hvammsvik hot tubs in Whale Fjord before exploring the geological wonders of the Snaefellsness Geopark. At the Greenland Shark Museum, guests sample fermented Hakarl shark with traditional Icelandic brandy, and the evening ends with a 10-course seafood dinner at the old fish factory in Stykkisholmur.
A scenic drive along Iceland's Arctic Coast Way leads to Eyjafjord and the Hjalteyri Lodge, with lunch at Iceland's oldest bakery along the route. The following day includes a visit to a Viking-era turf farmhouse, a whale watching voyage aboard the schooner Hildur to Grimsey Island on the Arctic Circle, and a nightcap at Eyja Wine Bar in Akureyri.
A flight to the Faroe Islands opens three days of exploration including a fish lunch at a harbour-side spot in Sandavagar, dinner at PaZ in Torshavn, and a 13-to-14 course fermentation tasting menu at Raest, a restaurant connected to the lineage of Michelin-starred KOKS. Cultural visits include Kirkjubour village, the island of Nolsoy, Tinganes, and a coastal walk through the canyon of Saksun during low tide.
A tour of Akureyri, known as the Capital of the North, is followed by a flight back to Reykjavik and an unforgettable dinner at the secret-door Ox restaurant, one of the city's most theatrical dining experiences. The final morning includes a return flight from the Faroe Islands to Iceland and onward connections home.
What Is Included
Included
- All meals as specified in the itinerary (breakfasts, lunches, and dinners)
- Blue Lagoon premium entry with towel, two drinks, and silica masks
- All accommodation including Apotek Hotel, historic Stykkisholmur house, and Hjalteyri Lodge
- All internal flights within Iceland and to the Faroe Islands
- Charter flight from Grimsey Island to Akureyri
- Whale watching voyage aboard the schooner Hildur to the Arctic Circle
- Guided walking tours in Reykjavik and Akureyri
- All cultural visits and entrance fees as listed in the itinerary
- Ferry crossings to Nolsoy Island in the Faroe Islands
- Brewery and distillery tasting session at Foroya Bjor in Klaksvik
Not Included
- International flights to Iceland and from the Faroe Islands or Iceland
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional snorkeling on the continental divide at Thingvellir
- Alcoholic beverages beyond those specified in inclusions
- Any meals not listed in the daily itinerary
Important Information
Reserve Your Place on This Nordic Food Journey
Spaces on this itinerary are limited given the intimate nature of the restaurants and experiences involved. Secure your place to explore Iceland and the Faroe Islands through their most extraordinary flavors, landscapes, and culinary traditions.
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