Volcanic Vistas & Puffin Paradise ATV Tour
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Vestmannaeyjabær
Explore Vestmannaeyjar's volcanic landscapes and puffin colonies on an exhilarating ATV tour. Discover breathtaking views and fascinating history with our expert guides.
Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Elephant Rock - Hop on an ATV with us to discover the highlights of Vestmannaeyjar, including volcanic landscapes and puffins. Our journey begins by heading south along the island, where we’ll visit one of its most unique landmarks, the elephant-shaped rock known as “Elephant Rock”.
  • Storhofdi (Great Cape) - From Elephant Rock, we drive towards Stórhöfði, offering a panoramic view of the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago. On clear days, you can see all the way to Surtsey, the southernmost island formed by an underwater eruption on November 14, 1963.

At Stórhöfði, the views are stunning in every direction, though the strong winds can be dizzying as it is the windiest spot in the country. We’ll take a walk to a special location to observe the puffins, the crown jewel of Vestmannaeyjar, as they play on the slopes, take off, and land. Our guide will share fascinating facts about the puffins and their habitat.

  • Eldfell - Next, we head from Stórhöfði into the lava fields for the “off-road” segment of our tour.

We’ll visit Prestvik beach, where the fishing ship Pelagus was stranded, and see the spot where Guðlaugur Friðþórsson came ashore after swimming 5-6 km in the dark, cold sea following the sinking of Hellisey VE 503, as depicted in the movie “The Deep.” We’ll navigate through the lava fields, into the heart of the Eldfell volcano, and along the coast, where the views are spectacular.

This tour is perfect for families who will enjoy exploring the historical sites of Vestmannaeyjar on a fun ATV ride. The ATVs are automatic and easy to operate, requiring no prior experience. Each ATV seats two people, with drivers needing a valid license and passengers required to be at least 6 years old.

This guided tour includes waterproof overalls, gloves, and helmets for all participants.

What's Included
  • Gloves
  • Helmets
  • Overalls
Additional Information

Eldfell and Puffin, the most famous duo of Vestmannaeyjar.

Vestmannaeyjar is not only known for the volcanic eruption in 1973, because it is also home to the largest puffin colony in the world. Jump on an ATV with us and explore the most famous things Vestmannaeyjar has to offer, volcanic areas and puffins.

There is nothing better than driving ATV around Vestmannaeyjar, breathing fresh Icelandic air while viewing the most beautiful places around Vestmannaeyjar while learning historic and interesting stories from our tour guide.

Location
Strandvegur 65
Strandvegur
2-3 minutes walking from where the ferry Herjólfur docks.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kgandolf
May 22, 2024
A Must When Visiting the Island - This was great! Adrian the guide was funny and knowledgeable. The trip ended up being just my husband and I. It was well worth the money - which wasn't a lot. Adrian was safe and helped when needed. I would definitely recommend this to anyone.
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