They can not. Even if they desired it. Once in Aman beyond the Circles of the World there was no return. The only exceptions were the Istari who were Maiar in special mission, so they do not count.

Can you ever come back from Valinor?

Once an Elf is granted passage from the Grey Havens to Valinor, they sail across the Sundering Seas and enter the Undying Lands, never to return to Middle-earth. Valinor is its own sort of heaven, an eternal land of paradise for Elves to live among the gods.

Do you live forever in the Undying Lands?

Aman is known as "the Undying Lands", but the land itself does not cause mortals to live forever. However, only immortal beings are generally allowed to reside there. Exceptions are made for the surviving bearers of the One Ring: Bilbo and Frodo Baggins and Sam Gamgee, who dwell there for a time, and the dwarf Gimli.

What happens to those who go to the Undying Lands?

They keep their normal lifespan. The Undying Lands are called that because the lands themselves are undying. If you're a mortal, going there won't make you live any longer than you otherwise would have.

Does Gandalf come back from the Undying Lands?

Gandalf is "sent back" as Gandalf the White, and returns to life on the mountain top. Gwaihir carries him to Lothlórien, where he is healed of his injuries and re-clothed in white robes by Galadriel. He travels to Fangorn Forest, where he encounters Aragorn, Gimli, and Legolas (who are tracking Merry and Pippin).

What Happened to the Orcs After the Ring was Destroyed and the War of the Ring Had Ended?

Does Aragorn ever go to the Undying Lands?

Men were never allowed to enter the Undying Lands after the fall of Numenor and any attempts to reach the lands would result in failure or disaster. Aragorn, despite his heroic deeds, likely wouldn't have accepted an invitation to ensure his duties as king.

Does Legolas go to the Undying Lands?

After Aragorn's death, Legolas made a ship in Ithilien and left Middle-earth to go over the sea. His strong friendship with Gimli prompted Legolas to invite him to accompany him to the Undying Lands; making him the first and only Dwarf to do so. He was never seen again in Middle-earth.

Do Merry and Pippin go to the Undying Lands?

Eventually, Sam passes the Red Book to his daughter and goes to the Havens, where the last Ringbearer also sailed to the Undying Lands. Merry and Pippin travel at last to Gondor and are laid to rest beside Aragorn. After Aragorn dies, Legolas and Gimli set sail, the last of the Fellowship to leave Middle-earth.

Is Frodo immortal in the Undying Lands?

The purity of Valinor gives Frodo relief from his wounds since the presence of evil in Middle-earth keeps them fresh, and he likely lives a considerably longer life than he would have. Still, he doesn't live forever.

What happens if a human goes to Valinor?

The race of men, or 'Humans” aren't allowed in Valinor. This applies to all mortals, though there have been some specific exceptions. Tuor was the one man allowed to sail West, and he was said to be counted among the Eldar, made immortal by Iluvatar.

Is Gimli the last Dwarf?

Though Gimli has no children, he is not the last Dwarf of Middle-earth. After the fall of Sauron, his people continued to thrive in the Lonely Mountain. Gimli made his home in Rohan, in the Glittering Caves of Aglarond, and many of his kinsfolk came with him.

Is Gimli the only Dwarf to go to Valinor?

Legolas and Gimli arrive in Valinor; Gimli being the first and only Dwarve to enter Valinor.

Why did Galadriel refuse to return to Valinor?

Although in the latest version of the story, Galadriel's story changed significantly, far from joining Fëanor's rebellion, she opposed him in nearly everything. And that she wished to leave Valinor and go to the vast world of Middle-earth, to give free rein there to her talents.

What happened to Rivendell after the Elves left?

Elrond departed the valley of Rivendell in TA 3021, marking the end of the Third Age. Afterward, Rivendell was for a time the dwelling place of his sons Elladan and Elrohir and also of Celeborn. It is untold when the valley was finally abandoned.

Why can't Arwen go to Valinor later?

Yet no mortal can survive forever. And after their marriage, both Aragorn and Arwen are mortal. Arwen, therefore, could not set foot in the Undying Lands without special permission. And she wouldn't be likely to go after it in the end.

Why did Gandalf go to the Undying Lands?

Gandalf's last job in Middle-earth was to bring Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, the Ring-bearers, to the Undying Lands. It could be that this task was exactly why Gandalf stayed in Middle-earth for so long after the One Ring was destroyed.

Did Gimli live forever?

Unfortunately, as you've probably guessed, that's not the case. Frodo, Sam, Bilbo, and Gimli all go West to die. Living in Aman extends their life somewhat, so Sam could have met Frodo one last time, but this is not the happy ending you think it is.

Why did Sam go to the Undying Lands?

After his wife's passing, Sam entrusted the Red Book of Westmarch to Elanor. According to Elanor, Same went to the Grey Havens and sailed to the Undying lands to be reunited with Frodo. As Sam was also a Ring-bearer (although only for a brief time) he was granted passage to sail into the West.

What happened to Legolas after LOTR?

After the War

After the death of King Elessar, Legolas made a ship in Ithilien, and through Anduin, he left Middle-earth to go over the sea. His strong friendship with Gimli prompted him to invite Gimli to go to the Undying Lands; making him the first and only Dwarf to do so.

Does Sam ever see Frodo again?

Since Sam was a ring bearer for a brief time, he was granted passage into the Undying Lands, and he crossed over to once again reunite with Frodo. Nothing is known about Samwise's fate, or what the Undying Lands are even like, but it still feels like an appropriate end for the character.

Are Merry and Pippin buried with Aragorn?

At the age of 102, Merry returned to Rohan and Gondor with Pippin; they died in Gondor, and were laid to rest among the Kings of Gondor in Rath Dínen, the street of tombs, then moved to lie next to Aragorn.

Who does Legolas marry?

Legolas does not marry or have any children, based on the appendix of The Lord of the Rings. Regardless of who his mother was, Legolas is the last of his line. When he sails into the West at the beginning of the Fourth Age, he leaves no family members behind.

How old is Arwen when she dies?

In the year 121 of the Fourth Age, after Aragorn's death, Arwen died of a broken heart at Cerin Amroth in Lórien, and was buried there one year after the death of Aragorn, to whom she had been wedded for 122 years. She was 2901 years old.