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Visit the Beautiful Vestmannaeyjar – The Westman Islands tour Vestmannaeyjar are magical and are known for many interesting and exciting stories of the very first settlers, an Algiers pirate attack, the birth of a new island, a volcanic eruption, and a rebirth from the ashes, a friendly fisherman…
- Duration
- 8 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Season
- May to September
- Minimum age
- 6 years
- Getting there
- Pickup available
- Book by
- 48 hours before
- Cancellation
- Free up to 48 h before
from
59.990 ISK
per adult
Check dates & bookNext departures
- Sat 1 May · 09:00
- Sun 2 May · 09:00
- Mon 3 May · 09:00
- Tue 4 May · 09:00
Runs: May to September
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
- Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
- No account needed
The Grapevine's take
Vestmannaeyjar
Heimaey is the only inhabited island of the fifteen, home to around 4,300 people, a working harbour, and the largest Atlantic puffin colony on earth — roughly 1.1 million birds, or about 250 puffins per resident. In January 1973 a mile-long fissure opened on the eastern edge of town without warning. The entire population was evacuated overnight by fishing fleet, and over the following five months lava swallowed some 400 houses. Then the islanders pumped seawater onto the advancing flow and steered it away from the harbour mouth, which is very possibly the only time in recorded history anyone has beaten a volcano at anything. They came back and rebuilt on top of it. The ferry from Landeyjahöfn takes about 35 minutes and the island is walkable in a day, provided you don't stop. You will stop.
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Prices
| Adult | 59.990 ISK |
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Prices for the next departure, checked Wed 30 Sept. They can change with the date; the booking shows the exact price.
About this tour
Visit the Beautiful Vestmannaeyjar – The Westman Islands tour
Vestmannaeyjar are magical and are known for many interesting and exciting stories of the very first settlers, an Algiers pirate attack, the birth of a new island, a volcanic eruption, and a rebirth from the ashes, a friendly fisherman village which is full of both history and scenic wonders!
Our Westman Island tour allows you to experience the beautiful island that is located on the south coast of Iceland, with a population of approx. 4.300 people.
We will meet you at our Meeting point at Brú, road 249, or pick you up from a nearby accommodation, driving 25 minutes towards the harbour where the ferry takes us to the beautiful Island.
When we get to the Island, we will go on one of our Small Island tours on our Rib Boats. Ribsafari offers amazing trips on a RIB Speedboat. You will enjoy riding fast on the waves, and in between, we will stop and check out some sea caves, some can only be entered on a Rib Boat. During our stops, we will also tell you stories about our islands, nature, and history. After the Rib Safari tour, we will go to a Local restaurant and have a lovely meal. Then we will take an easy hike up on the famous Eldfell and do some sightseeing on the Island and visit the great Eldheimar museum, an excellent exhibition depicting the story of the eruption on Heimaey in 1973 and how it affected the residents on the island. You also get the story of Surtsey, an island south of Vestmannaeyjar that formed after an underwater eruption, making it the youngest land in Europe.
Experience beautiful nature, great food, scenic easy hike, museum, and boat tour. A day filled with all kinds of mixed adventures.
Some Fun Facts About the Westman Islands
The islands lie in the Southern Icelandic Volcanic Zone, which consists of 70-80 volcanoes both above and below the sea. You can climb two picturesque volcanoes within 2-3 hours of the town. These islands are one of the puffin capitals of the world. Heimaey is home to Iceland’s famous Elephant Rock, an elephant-shaped rock formation carved into a cliff.
Included:
- Ferry fare
- Rib Safari tour
- Eldheimar museum visit
- Beautiful sights and scenery and more
Note: This tour is only operated daily from 1. May to 1. October.
What's included
- English speaking guide
What to bring
- Warm outdoor clothing
- waterproofed jacket and pants
- head-wear
- gloves
- appropriate hiking boots/shoes
- some snacks
Good to know
This tour is only operated daily from 1. May to 1. October.
Pickup and meeting point
Pickup is available: choose a pickup point when you book, or meet the operator here.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour.
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.
For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*
*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.
Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Questions
- How long is Vestmannaeyjar?
- About 8 hours, not counting pickup.
- How much does Vestmannaeyjar cost?
- From 59.990 ISK. Adult: 59.990 ISK. Prices are per person unless the category says otherwise, and can change with the date.
- Is hotel pickup included?
- Pickup is available: you choose a pickup point when you book, or meet the operator at the start.
- What is the minimum age?
- 6 years.
- When does it run?
- May to September, going by the departures listed for the next twelve months.
- Can I cancel?
- Yes. Cancellation is free up to 48 hours before the tour starts.
- How hard is it?
- The operator rates it easy.
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