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Puffin and Volcano Boat Tour
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Vestmannaeyjabær
Explore Vestmannaeyjar's volcanic craters and puffin colonies by land and sea. Discover history, wildlife, and adventure on this unique boat tour.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Vestmannaeyjahofn - Our base is located at the harbour and the tour starts from there.
- Sprangan - “Spranga” is a name of a very special activity in Vestmannaeyjar. The islanders used to rely heavily on gathering eggs from the various bird species of the area and so they spent alot of time swinging from ropes in the cliffs to get from nest to nest.
“Spranga” is swinging from a rope that has been tied to the top of the cliff. Our local guide is an experienced egg gatherer and still has what it takes to swing in the cliffs.
- Herjolfsdalur - Herjólfsdalur is the valley of Herjólfur, the first settler in Vestmannaeyjar. His settlement is located in the valley, which holds a special place in the hearts of the locals.
- Puffin Lookout - During the land part of this tour, our travellers will be able to explore the rich birdlife of the area from the Puffin Lookout hut in Stórhöfði
- Eldfell - Eldfell is the name of the volcano that erupted in January of 1973. You will learn about the fateful night that sent the whole island down to the harbour and into all available ships and boats.
- Flakkarinn Scenic Overlook - Flakkarinn is a beautiful spot overlooking Klettsvík and Heimaklettur mountian. At Flakkarinn is an interesting vertical log with drilled holes in it. Each hole gives you a tunnel view of an island, glacier, mountain or another beautiful place.
- Skansinn - Built in 1586 to protect the Danish royal store from the English, Skansinn (The Fort) adds yet another layer to Vestmannaeyjar rich history. The area offers great views and is very popular by travellers year round.
- Tanginn - 1 hour lunch buffet at Tanginn restaurant. The restaurant is located close to our base and has some of the best views in the harbour area
- Heimaklettur (Home Rock) - The pride of the islanders. Heimaklettur is an iconic mountain towering over the town and our passengers will get to sail by it from our RIB boat.
- Heimaey Island - During our 1-hour RIB boat ride, travellers will get great views from all angles of Heimaey island (home island)
- Bjarnarey - During our 1-hour boat ride, travellers will see Bjarnarey island from distance
- Elliðaey - During the 1-hour boat ride, passengers can see Elliðaey island from a distance.
- Elephant Rock - Travellers will get a good look at the Elephant Rock from land. If the sea allows us, travellers will also be able to get a view from up close
What's Included
- Lunch
- All fees and/or taxes
Additional Information
Puffin and Volcano Boat Tour is the most comprehensive adventure you can find in Vestmannaeyjar. This tour offers the best of both land and sea. Not only will you learn about the volcanic eruption in 1973 that swallowed over 400 houses and blanketed the whole island in ash - you’ll be able to stand in the crater.
The puffin colony in Vestmannaeyjar is one of the largest in the North Atlantic and we offer the best possible way to experience this: A trip to The Puffin Lookout cabin, located in Stórhöfði and during our RIB boat adventure, you will be able to see the puffin from sea as well!
Travellers will also learn about the first settler in Vestmannaeyjar, how to “spranga” and much more!
Location
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Our base is located on the harbour, opposite Sea Life Trust
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Diane_k
May 19, 2024
Fabulous tour - Halli and his wife made us feel like family. Halli was extremely knowledgeable about the islands. I put more info on MyTrip Advisor review.
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Nicurn17
May 19, 2024
Awesome tour - We were going to go kayaking with another company, but they were not opening till June. So at the last minute we decided to do this. We are so glad we did.
Halli, who is the owner, couldn't have been nicer. Since we were the only ones for the land part, his lively wife and grandchild, along with their cute little dog came along. We felt like part of their family. Since Halli grew up there, he had so many interesting stories and was extremely knowledgeable about the island. Our tour included lunch which was a fabulous salad bar at Tanginn. After lunch, we met up again for the boat tour. Another couple and their 4 young children came along. They didn't have gloves, but Halli's wife had an abundant supply for them. The boat ride was awesome. I highly recommend this tour. Thank you Halli and thank your wife for us.
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