Iceland · WESTMAN ISLANDS TOURS & EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 9 westman islands tours & experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
A 2-hour Heimaey Island tour with Ebbi, mixing puffin colonies, Elephant Rock, Sprangan, and a walk into Eldfell’s crater.
“Wonderful tour, very entertaining. Appreciated all the local info on the island. And of course the puffins were amazing.”
Ride an automatic ATV into Eldfell on Heimaey, stop at Prestvik beach and lava fields, then cruise back for a guided 1 hour volcano tour.
“It is a beautiful ride, we had amazing weather and could see the mainland glacier. Easy to do. Great views and fun”
A fast Heimaey ATV loop that pairs puffin hot spots with Eldfell lava driving, with waterproof gear and a top-notch guide.
“It was awesome. We each rode our individual single ATV and did the 2 hour volcano/Puffin colony tour. We also got a bonus unplanned Orca killer whale viewing in the cove where Puffin colony located. This was a fantastic ATV experience with unbelievable views. Our guide, Johann, was great and Thor, the business owner, was extremely helpful and easy to work with. Great experience!!!! Do this tour!!!!”
Ribsafari boat tour in Heimaey: sea cave, new lava, Elephant Rock, puffins and seabirds. English guide, 1.5 hours.
“It was a great tour with fun stories. We were surprised how far we were from the cliffs with the puffins. Difficult to get a good shot with a 300mm. If you want to see the puffins up close it would be better to go by land. We did, however, see a pod of orcas, so that ended up being the highlight. That and the guide’s stories.”
Electric scooter puffin tour on Heimaey with safety gear, small-group guiding, and an included Sea Life Trust Museum stop.
“This is the perfect (quiet) way to experience the natural beauty of Heimay Island. The owners are very nice and helpful. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and thought it was a very fair value. Highly recommend. I had never ridden a scooter before - so experience not necessary.”
A short Heimaey highlights tour with Ebbi, from sprangan and Eldfell to Viking Town and Skansinn, ending near town center.
“Do you want to learn about the islands genuinely and authentically with a guide who can rhetorically capture your interest? Born and raised on the island. Book!Auto-translated”
Private 2-hour Westman Islands drive in a BMW X5, with local storytelling, puffins, volcano viewpoints, and flexible photo stops.
“My family recently had the incredible opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes of the Westman Islands in Iceland, and what made the experience truly unforgettable was being guided around in a luxurious BMW. From the moment I hopped into the comfortable leather seats, I knew I was in for an extraordinary adventure. Melissa was a treasure trove of knowledge and enthusiasm, infusing every moment with a sense of wonder and discovery. The first highlight of our journey was the chance to witness the charismatic puffins in their natural habitat. These quirky seabirds painted the cliffs with a burst of color, their vibrant beaks contrasting beautifully against the rugged backdrop of…”
Eyjascooter electric scooter tour on Iceland’s Westman Islands, guided bird and view stops, helmets and safety gear, about 1 hour, $108.
“This was a very fun experience! I wish it was a little longer but we had a lot of fun riding the scooters. They actually move fast and I'm a large person so I didn't move slow.”
One hour on Heimaey Island, riding ATVs past Elephant Rock, spotting puffins at Stórhöfði, and learning pirate history at Herjolfstown.
“This is a wonderful tour for those that don't have a whole lot of time to spend on the trip. Their office is conveniently located within walking distance from the harbor. Check-in was easy with no issues. The trip on the ATVs it was great for those that don't really want to go off-roading as you stuck to the main roads to get out to where the puffins were. The hillside was covered with puffins and we had several land near us which was a delight! We wish we could have spent more time watching these amazing creatures but due to the amount of time we had we had to…”
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