Westman Islands, Volcanoes and Puffins Small Group Tour
Named as one of the top travel destinations of 2024 by The New York Times, Vestmannaeyjar (also known as the Westman Islands) is a place of captivating beauty, rugged landscapes, and rich wildlife. On this day tour, we'll explore the highlights of Heimaey and discover the captivating beauty of this island off the south coast of Iceland. This tour enables you to discover natural wonders like Elephant Rock and enjoy puffin-watching at Stórhöfði cape. We'll dive into the island's rich history at the Eldheimar Museum, hike up Mt. Eldfell for stunning views, and return with unforgettable memories of this unique adventure.
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Westman Islands, Volcanoes and Puffins Small Group Tour
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What's included in Westman Islands, Volcanoes and Puffins Small Group Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Vestmannaeyjar
Your adventure to the Westman Islands will begin from your chosen departure point in Reykjavik. Once all aboard. we'll begin the 2 hour journey to Landeyjahöfn Ferry terminal. There, we'll board the Herjólfur ferry for a scenic 30-minute voyage to Vestmannaeyjar island.
Upon arrival, the tour will begin with a stop to marvel at the breath-taking views of Elephant Rock (Halldórsskora). This stunning formation is crafted from basalt rock, molded during a volcanic outburst from Eldfell. Its distinctive silhouette, resembling an elephant's head with its trunk gracefully dipping into the water, makes it an unmistakable landmark.
Storhofdi (Great Cape)
Next we'll visit Stórhöfði cape for an enchanting session of puffin watching, providing plenty of opportunities to capture delightful photos of these charismatic birds.
Inclusions
- Walking Tour
- English Speaking Guide
- Guided Experience
- Eldheimar Museum Admission
- Tickets for the ferry to Vestmannaeyjar
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Please send us the name of everyone in your group
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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