Vestmannaeyjar Islands Full-Day Tour

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Duration: 12h
Location: Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland | Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland


Category: Day Trips & Excursions

Highlights:
Fascinating marvels of one of Iceland's best kept secrets
Rocky lava fields, fauna & flora of a rugged volcanic crater
Nesting site & natural habitat of the Atlantic puffin
Stunning coastline views aboard an island boat cruise
Natural echoes of instrumental music in an ocean cave

Inclusions:
Guided bus tour of the Vestmannaeyjar
Guided boat cruise
Admission fees to Eldheimar Museum
Ferry ticket
Roundtrip transportation to and from your central Reykjavik hotel
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

The Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, also known as the Westman Islands, is one of Iceland's finest natural wonders. On this full-day tour, enjoy a scenic boat cruise to Heimaey, venture to a volcanic crater, and visit a puffin nesting area.

Hop on a bus and head south to the pier at Bakkafjara, where you board a ferry to the island of Heimaey, the largest of the Vestmannaeyjar. After meeting your guide, embark on a bus tour of the island. Enjoy passing views of the verdant landscape and the deep-blue coastline as you ride. At the Eldheimar Volcano Museum, learn how the islands formed through volcanic explosions.

Your next stop is at Storhofdi, a rocky peninsula that's home to a puffin nesting site. Observe the natural habitat of the Atlantic puffin and gain an insight into its environment. Continue with a walk up a volcanic crater and explore the fascinating fauna and flora of the lava fields.

After lunch, join a boat tour where you can admire the marvels of Vestmannaeyjar's coastlines. Sit back and take a break as you take in views of the rugged landscape. Be sure to keep an eye out for seabirds and ocean life. Stop at a large ocean cave to enjoy the acoustics of musical instruments being played within.