Westman Islands Volcano and World Largest Puffin Colony Tour
Heimaey Island
About
Explore the captivating Heimaey Island in the Westman Islands on a 2.5-hour shore excursion that highlights stunning landscapes and rich birdlife.
Visit the world’s largest Atlantic puffin colony, with over 1.1 million puffins nesting during summer. Learn about the historic Eldfell volcano eruption of 1973 which forever changed life on this outpost. Admire the unique Elephant Rock, naturally sculpted into the shape of a giant elephant's head. And visit an immaculate recreation of a post settlement era church,
Guided by a knowledgable expert guide versed in the island's history and culture, an enriching experience is certain. This tour is suitable for families and is designed to fit cruise...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Experienced guide
Bottled water
Meals
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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We visit the remarkable Elephant rock, a massive basalt sea cliff face sculpted over millennia by crashing waves into the unmistakeable shape of a elephant´s head, compete with ear and trunk.
Grab some great photo memories
15 minutes
2
Storhofdi (Great Cape)
We visit the southern tip of this island, where the majority of the season visitors make their home - this little island provides the bredding and nesting groups for as much as 20% of the global atlantic puffin population.
We walk the coastal path by the lighthouse where we can spot these good natured creatures going about their daily lives.
45 minutes
3
Eldfell
We visit Eldfell Volcano famed for the 1973 eruption that destroyed over 400 homes and led to the evacution of the island for around 2 years. Lava fields now cover much of the eastern part of the islands, with the homes of many forever lost to the earth´s elemental forces.
Your guide will tell you all about the eruption as well as the inspiring human battle to save the town.
30 minutes
4
Stafkirkjan
Visit this detailed replica of a settlement era stave black church, gifted to the island in 2000 to celebrate 1000 years of christianity in Iceland.
The church and fort as located in a picturesque locale, framed by the imposing harbor cliffs to the north.
30 minutes
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Westman Islands Volcano and World Largest Puffin Colony Tour
Heimaey Island
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About
Explore the captivating Heimaey Island in the Westman Islands on a 2.5-hour shore excursion that highlights stunning landscapes and rich birdlife.
Visit the world’s largest Atlantic puffin colony, with over 1.1 million puffins nesting during summer. Learn about the historic Eldfell volcano eruption of 1973 which forever changed life on this outpost. Admire the unique Elephant Rock, naturally sculpted into the shape of a giant elephant's head. And visit an immaculate recreation of a post settlement era church,
Guided by a knowledgable expert guide versed in the island's history and culture, an enriching experience is certain. This tour is suitable for families and is designed to fit cruise...
