Exclusive Westman Islands Adventure - A Private Day Tour
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Exclusive Westman Islands Adventure - A Private Day Tour
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Exclusive Westman Islands Adventure - A Private Day Tour
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Activity Duration (12 hours)
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Hosted in English
Full refund if cancelled up to 24 hours before the experience starts
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What you'll do
Experience the ultimate Westman Islands adventure with this exclusive private day tour.
Tour Highlight
Explore the breathtaking southern coast of Iceland on this full-day private excursion to the island of Vestmannaeyjabær. With door-to-door pickup and drop-off from your Reykjavik hotel or cruise port, you'll experience the island's picturesque fishing village, get up close to the active volcano of Eldfell, and visit a puffin nesting colony.
What is included?
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
What is not included?
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
On January 23rd 1973 a strange sound of thunder fills the air on Vestmannaeyjar. The earth trembles and the sky lights up with a red and orange glow. A 1500 meter long volcanic fissure erupted at the edge of the town only 200 meters from the nearest houses. About half of the town was lost to the flowing lava. The eruption caused the 200 meter high volcano Eldfell to form. The island was evacuated during the event and once the eruption drew to a close the inhabitants of the island eventually returned and had to dig out their homes from under hills of ash.
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Eldheimar
Stop: 60 minutes
An excellent exhibition depicting the story of the eruption on Heimaey in 1973 and how it affected the residents on the island. You also get the story of Surtsey, an island south of Vestmannaeyjar that formed after an underwater eruption making it the youngest land in Europe.
4
Storhofdi (Great Cape)
Stop: 60 minutes
Scenic walking tour through the puffin nesting area Stórhöfði in the southern most point of Iceland
This concludes the tour.
You’re free to explore at your own pace from here.