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Westman Islands Volcano and World Largest Puffin Colony Tour

Location Heimaey Island, South Iceland, Iceland, Europe
$123
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Overview

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 ship schedules.
Standard rate
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

  • Experienced guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Meals
  • Bottled water

  • Heimaey Island
    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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Westman Islands Volcano and World Largest Puffin Colony Tour

    Location Heimaey Island, South Iceland, Iceland, Europe
    $123
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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