Puffin and Volcano Tour: Explore Vestmannaeyjar's Nature
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Vestmannaeyjar

Embark on a thrilling Puffin and Volcano Minibus Tour in Vestmannaeyjar. Discover the island’s unique nature, Viking history, and the world’s largest Puffin colony. Guided by Ebbi, experience high-quality guiding and personalized service. Explore Herjólfstown, a Viking Museum, and enjoy an interactive tour that goes beyond sitting on a bus. Don’t miss this popular and highly recommended adventure by Rick Steves.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Sprangan - Watch your guide demonstrate the local island sport
  • Herjolfsdalur - Explore Herjólfsdalur and Kaplagjóta, and visit a small puffin colony
  • Herjolfsdalur - Tour the Viking Town
  • Elephant Rock - View the renowned Elephant Rock
  • Storhofdi (Great Cape) - Stórhöfði, known as the windiest place in Europe and home to…
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What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Admission to the Viking Town
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Operator does not offer pick-up/transfer service
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY LED BY THE LEGENDARY EBBI!
Embark on an exciting adventure with Ebbi, your friendly and knowledgeable local guide, as you explore the breathtaking landscapes of Heimaey. The Puffin & Volcano Tour encapsulates the true essence of Iceland’s natural beauty and vibrant culture, promising memories that will last a lifetime.
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Location
Básaskersbryggja 8
Básaskersbryggja
We are located in Vestmannaeyjar ( Heimaey), which is an island in south island. We are just 1.minute away from the ferry terminal in Vestmannaeyjar and 5-7 minutes away from the cruise ship port. You will find us at the harbour in a small black and blue house with Puffin signs above.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Mjonesmel
Aug 11, 2025
First class tour of Vestmannaeyjar - Fun and highly informative tour that provided great opportunities to observe puffins, as well as a good introduction to the physical environment and history of Vestmannaeyjar Island. Ebbi, a native of the island, was an upbeat, knowledgeable and helpful guide.
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Debra_b
Aug 11, 2025
Great Tour - Ebbi was knowledgeable about the local traditions and current culture. It was a fun 2 hour tour. Would definitely recommend!
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Bshields2015
Aug 10, 2025
MUST DO TOUR on Heimaey - If you visit Heimaey Island, I would HIGHLY recommend this tour. We visited with my family (kids age 14 and 11) in July with Ebbi as an our tour guide and it was one of the best parts of the trip. You quickly realize you are in very good hands with Ebbi who has deep family roots on the island and is a wealth of information. The tour is a bus, but the stops are almost every 5 minutes or less, so it feels much more like a walking tour of the island. The Viking house which Ebbi brings you to was very fun for the kids. It is a quick and efficient tour. We left with a much better understanding of the history of the island, and also seeing some very cool sights. It is well worth the time.
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Kathleen_k
Aug 10, 2025
Great tour - This is a really excellent tour. Great overview of the entire island. Ebbi is very informative and entertaining. Highly recommend.
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Ann_e
Aug 10, 2025
Best tour on Heimaey to see all major points of interest. - Puffins for in season, elephant Rock, the giant swing to teach kids swinging up cliffs for eggs, golf course in crater, Viking covered house interactive, black beach and the heart of the volcano. All bus with native islander narrator. Ebbi was fabulous
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Annandsteve_11
Aug 10, 2025
Do this tour in Heimaey first! So comprehensive! - If you are in Heimaey, Iceland by ship…skip the ship tours, this one is light years better and Ebbi will get you to your tenders on time! Puffin season is done by mid to late August however. we were there on August 9 and thousands had already left for the South Atlantic. This is not a winter tour if you want primarily puffins. The trip around the island was wonderful, we saw the “tarzan” swing kids learn to use to get up the cliffs to get eggs. For food for themselves. There is also a strict number which can be taken. saw the “Viking houses” replica with an interactive presentation, next to the crater golf course and music festival site. Stopped to enjoy Elephant Rock and learn more Viking Lore., then up to the windiest spot on Iceland, view to the black beach. We saw the largest puffin colony and were able to spend time enjoying watching then swoop down and back up to their tunnels. Last but not least we drove into the center of the crater of the most recent, 1973, volcano that caused the evacuation of all the islanders. They were not allowed to return for 5 months.and the land several meters was still warm enough to bake bread. By far the best tour for us on our tour!
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D8424rcjoanf
Aug 10, 2025
Highly entertaining and informative! - Great tour! Ebbi was fun and informative. He provided a comprehensive introduction to the island, its history, and personality at each stop. And. . . Puffins! Also great recommendations for local businesses at the end of the tour. I highly recommend this to anyone visiting this island!
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Hapimama
Aug 7, 2025
More than we ever expected! - Shortly after boarding the mini-bus our tour guide Ebbi produced a puffling his son caught the night before - they fly toward the light and for two weeks in August the local townsfolk collect the baby puffins to return them to their nesting area. We then saw him demonstrate swinging on a rope tied to a cliff to collect kittiwake eggs. He took us to a Viking house replication and we sampled vodka, dried cod, butter, seaweed and lava salt. We saw the puffins and volcano and heard much about both. At each stop Ebbi took pics of people within the group on their smartphones. He kept our teens engaged and off their phones. Great tour!
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N2543sbdianes
Aug 5, 2025
Do not hesitate, book now!! - What an amazing experience. So much information to absorb from a native. Loved the history and what he is doing to improve the community and preserve the heritage. The scenery is amazing and combined with the information made for an unforgettable visit. Do not miss this experience!
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Relax58638803156
Aug 5, 2025
A great overview of Heimaey and Iceland in general. - The reviews of this tour are very accurate. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and appreciated the small group size, Ebbi's enthusiasm, the wide variety of things that we saw, and the pacing. The puffins were the highlight, however, learning about egg harvesting, the big music festival in a crater and Vikings really gave a bigger perspective.
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