Puffin and Volcano Minibus Tour: Explore Vestmannaeyjar's Unique Nature and Viking History
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433 Ratings
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:
1 day
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Highlights
- Sprangan - See your guide do the islanders local sport
What's Included
- Local guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Admission to Herjólfstown, Viking museum
What's Not Included
- Operator does not offer pick-up/transfer service
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Jump aboard a minibus to discover the breathtaking natural wonders of the island, replete with a fascinating history, friendly natives, Vikings, and the largest Puffin colony globally.
This journey is led by Ebbi and maintains the consistently excellent guidance that has earned rave reviews. Because you’re directly dealing with the business owner, the process remains straightforward, candid, and personalized - just the way we think it ought to be.
Our tour features a stop at Herjólfstown, a Viking Museum that highlights the first family to settle in Vestmannaeyjar, around the year 900.
This Puffin and Volcano minibus tour differs from typical bus tours where the journey is mostly bus-bound. Instead, we often hop off and on the bus to explore each fascinating stop.
Our Puffin and Volcano Tour is the top-rated tour in the Westman Islands – Vestmannaeyjar and comes highly recommended by the renowned travel expert, Rick Steves.
- Departure point is at the harbour in Vestmannaeyjar
- Operator does not offer pick-up/transfer service
- Please check in at least 15.minutes before departure time
- Please consider that all trips are depending on weather conditions and there is no guarantee that puffins will be seen..
- This tour is not suitable for children under 3 years old.
- Please beware that we are always getting in and out of the bus and walking a little bit.
- Not recommended for traveler’s who have difficulty walking
Location
Básaskersbryggja 8
Básaskersbryggja
You need to take a ferry to get to Vestmannaeyjar. ( Unless you are on a cruise ship)
We are just 1.minute away from the ferry terminal in Vestmannaeyjar.
You need to check in at least 15.minutes before departure time.
You will find us 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
4.9
(433 Ratings)
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534mikei
Apr 7, 2024
Definitely see Westman Islands with Ebbi! - Ebbi is one of the best guides in Iceland. He was born in and lives on Westman Islands and is very enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge and love of the Island.
This was one of our best experiences. Ebbi is very entertaining and we learned so much about the Island's history, people, culture, and - of course - Puffins. Ebbi made sure we saw Puffins and helped us get many memorable photos.
You must see Westman Islands and going with Ebbi is the best way to see it.
The person who booked our trip, Iris, was great and actually made the tour possible for us. We had MANY questions and and Iris was very courteous, patient, and helpful.
Thank you Ebbi and Iris.
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Mikensue726
Nov 25, 2023
Great tour run by a local - The tour guide was born and raised on the island. He seemed to know everything (and everyone!) and then some. It was clear that he loved showing his home to visitors. Fun, informative, and well worth it.
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Lisa_e
Sep 20, 2023
Don’t miss this tour! - This tour is absolutely brilliant and so much fun. Ebbi is a fantastic tour guide, a local who is super knowledgeable and passionate about the island he calls home. He brings history to life (including the wonderful HERJÓLFSTOWN Viking museum which Ebbi has been instrumental in creating). He crams a whole lot into a short amount of time. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone who visits the island. I will mention that people with limited mobility might find the tour a bit difficult. There is a lot of getting on and off the bus as the tour visits many places.
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Inge
Sep 17, 2023
Wonderful way to experience Westman Island - Ebbi was knowledgeable and interesting in his descriptions of different historical sites on the island- his family has lived there for generations and he has a genuine and well deserved love of Westman Island. He was funny and allowed for questions and personal interactions throughout- definitely a highlight for us!
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Emilyro2000ie
Sep 15, 2023
Awesome - This a great tour if you’re spending time in the Westman Islands. Ebbi was fabulous and incredibly passionate. The replica of one of the first stone homes offered great insight as to how the first Vikings lived. Local school kids get involved with the ongoing project which makes it all the more amazing. You have to see the puffins (of course) and the volcano tours were great. Still recovering from watching the cliff climbing/swinging demonstration. That was wild to see!
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Lynnel161
Sep 13, 2023
Lives up to the Hype! - The Puffin and volcano tour lived up to the hype! We truly enjoyed everything about this tour. Favorite places included the puffin lookout (of course) as well as the rugged coastline by the golf course and the Viking houses now made into a museum. We even enjoyed some Viking beer made by the tour owner, Ebbi, and his partners. Ebbi was a wonderful guide who made the tour fun and enjoyable.
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Sarahpenguin2014
Sep 12, 2023
Brilliant tour, excellent guide! - Like so many others have said, our guide Ebbi was absolutely fantastic and really made this tour special. Great local knowledge and despite it being the last few days of the puffin season, we saw quite a few puffins flying overhead, and the best part was holding a rescued puffling before releasing it into wild! A must-do tour on Heimaey Island!
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Sherwin_b
Sep 11, 2023
Outstanding excursion - Extremely informative. Very organized. Went to all the key points. Very clean bus. The boat was on time and very clean and confortable.
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Hjb131
Sep 6, 2023
This is the tour to book! - This is an absolute must do! If you visit the island this is the best way to learn all about it and then some! Ebbi is so knowledgeable and makes the tour so much fun! We got up close and personal with the puffins! 1000% recommend!
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Charlie
Sep 5, 2023
Puffin tour - Our puffin and volcano tour was a real delight. The guide offered us a lot of island knowledge and the scenery was terrific. I would highly recommend this tour.
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