Heimaey Island Puffin and Volcano Tour with Ebbi
by Eyjatours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€190Overview
This 2-hour bus tour on Heimaey Island is led by a local guide named Ebbi. The tour begins with a demonstration of a local island sport by the guide. Then, the group visits Herjólfsdalur valley and nearby Kaplagjóta, where a small puffin colony can be seen. Next, the tour stops at the Viking Town in Herjólfsdalur, where you can enter a traditional turf house and try Icelandic foods. Along the route, you will see the Elephant rock formation before reaching Stórhöfði, known as the windiest place in Europe and home to Iceland’s largest puffin colony. The final stop is Eldfell volcano, where you can walk into the middle of the crater where the eruption began. The bus has air conditioning for comfort throughout the trip. Admission to the Viking Town is included. Note that the operator does not provide pickup or transfer services.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Local island sport demonstration
The guide shows a local sport practiced by islanders, lasting about 10 minutes.
10 min
Herjolfsdalur
Visit Herjólfsdalur valley and Kaplagjóta, where a small puffin colony can be observed for about 15 minutes.
15 min
Herjolfsdalur
Spend 15 minutes at the Viking Town in Herjólfsdalur.
15 min
Elephant rock
View the Elephant rock formation during a drive-by stop.
Storhofdi (Great Cape)
At Stórhöfði, known as the windiest place in Europe, see Iceland’s largest puffin colony during a 15-minute stop.
15 min
Eldfell
Walk into the middle of Eldfell volcano’s crater, the site of the eruption, for about 15 minutes.
15 min
Meeting point
We are located in Vestmannaeyjar ( Heimaey), which is an island in south island. We are just 1.minute away from the ferry terminal in Vestmannaeyjar and 5-7 minutes away from the cruise ship port. You will find us at the harbour in a small black and blue house with Puffin signs above.
End point
In the centre of the town. Only 5.minutes walk from the start point.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Heimaey Island Puffin and Volcano Tour with Ebbi
by Eyjatours
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€190Overview
This 2-hour bus tour on Heimaey Island is led by a local guide named Ebbi. The tour begins with a demonstration of a local island sport by the guide. Then, the group visits Herjólfsdalur valley and nearby Kaplagjóta, where a small puffin colony can be seen. Next, the tour stops at the Viking Town in Herjólfsdalur, where you can enter a traditional turf house and try Icelandic foods. Along the route, you will see the Elephant rock formation before reaching Stórhöfði, known as the windiest place in Europe and home to Iceland’s largest puffin colony. The final stop is Eldfell volcano, where you can walk into the middle of the crater where the eruption began. The bus has air conditioning for comfort throughout the trip. Admission to the Viking Town is included. Note that the operator does not provide pickup or transfer services.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Local island sport demonstration
The guide shows a local sport practiced by islanders, lasting about 10 minutes.
10 min
Herjolfsdalur
Visit Herjólfsdalur valley and Kaplagjóta, where a small puffin colony can be observed for about 15 minutes.
15 min
Herjolfsdalur
Spend 15 minutes at the Viking Town in Herjólfsdalur.
15 min
Elephant rock
View the Elephant rock formation during a drive-by stop.
Storhofdi (Great Cape)
At Stórhöfði, known as the windiest place in Europe, see Iceland’s largest puffin colony during a 15-minute stop.
15 min
Eldfell
Walk into the middle of Eldfell volcano’s crater, the site of the eruption, for about 15 minutes.
15 min
Meeting point
We are located in Vestmannaeyjar ( Heimaey), which is an island in south island. We are just 1.minute away from the ferry terminal in Vestmannaeyjar and 5-7 minutes away from the cruise ship port. You will find us at the harbour in a small black and blue house with Puffin signs above.
End point
In the centre of the town. Only 5.minutes walk from the start point.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.