Vestmannaeyjar, Puffins & Volcanoes Small Group Day Tour
Welcome to Vestmannaeyjar, also known as the Westman Islands—The New York Times' pick for one of 2024's top travel spots! Get ready for a day filled with rugged beauty, wildlife wonders, and unforgettable experiences. We'll explore Heimaey's best, from iconic Elephant Rock to puffin-spotting at Stórhöfði cape. Dive into local history at the Eldheimar Museum, hike up Mt. Eldfell for epic views, and return home with memories to last a lifetime! You'll enjoy this day trip from the comfort of a 19 seat minibus, small group guaranteed.
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Vestmannaeyjar, Puffins & Volcanoes Small Group Day Tour
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What's included in Vestmannaeyjar, Puffins & Volcanoes Small Group Day Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Vestmannaeyjar
Gear up for a fantastic journey to Vestmannaeyjar, the whimsical Westman Islands! Departing from Reykjavík, hop aboard our cozy 19-person minibus with our lively guide. After a two-hour drive, we'll reach Landeyjarhöfn for a quick ferry hop to Heimaey, all in just 30 minutes. Get ready for a day filled with laughter and island delights!
As soon as we arrive, get ready to be amazed by the breathtaking Elephant Rock (Halldórsskora)! Carved from basalt rock during Eldfell's volcanic outburst, it's a sight to behold. With its unique silhouette resembling an elephant dipping its trunk into the water, it's like nature's very own sculpture garden.
Storhofdi (Great Cape)
Next up on our adventure, prepare for an enchanting session of puffin watching at Stórhöfði cape! Get your cameras ready because there will be plenty of opportunities to snap delightful photos of these charismatic birds as they go about their daily antics. Puffins, with their comical waddle and vibrant beaks, are the true VIPs (Very Important Puffins) of the Westman Islands. Nicknamed “sea parrots” or sometimes “clowns of the sea", Puffins spend 8 months at sea hunting for fish in the winter, returning to land only for mating and nesting from mid-April to August.
Inclusions
- Guided Experience onboard a minibus
- WiFi on board
- English Speaking Driver Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Eldheimar Museum Admission
- Tickets for the ferry to Vestmannaeyjar
- Snacks
- You'll have some time to enjoy lunch at a local restaurant at your own expense
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We are unfortunately unable to store or transport luggage or suitcases on this tour.
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Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
Please arrive at the pick up point 30 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Please note that we only serve the pick-up locations specified in our pick-up list below. Due to traffic restrictions, we are not allowed to pick up from hotels in the city center nor from private Air BnBs. If your pick-up location is not on our pick-up list then we kindly ask you to find the closest pick-up point to your accommodation from our list. BSÍ Bus Terminal – Vatnsmýrarvegi 10. Bus pick up/drop off nr.6 – Safnahúsið (The Culture House) Bus pick up/drop off nr.9 – Snorrabraut N1 Gas Station Selfoss Landeyjahöfn, Landeyjahafnarvegur, 861, (Herjólfur ferry) Pick-up time depends on season and location, please always check your ticket for further details. PLEASE NOTE: Please be ready at your pick-up location at the exact time of the start on your ticket. It may take up to 30 minutes for your guide to collect you depending on your location and traffic conditions. DROP-OFF: You will be dropped off at approximately 20:00 (8:00pm) from your original pick-up location. Times may change depending on weather and road conditions.
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Please make sure you have chosen the right pickup place and be there at 7:30am. Please show your ticket to your guide upon pick up.
