Top Things to do in Westmann Islands
The 7 Best Tours in Westmann Islands, South Region
Known as Vestmannaeyjar locally, the Westmann Isles are Iceland’s most important and newest island group, just 5,000 years old and still active volcanically. The latest addition, Surtsey, came courtesy of an undersea eruption in 1963. Because of their youth, the islands are especially rugged and are renowned for their sheer cliffs, which serve as home to huge bird populations (10 million puffins alone live here). As for people, Heimaey is the only island in the cluster that’s inhabited.
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1. Private tours in Vestmannaeyjar
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Don´t squeeze into a bus with all the others when you can get a private tour around the island with a local guide. We will explore the island together in a small van/car and visit all the best spots on Heimaey. This tour is customized after your interest and your needs. Additional Perks • Explore the whole island • Check out some local animals • Visit volcanoes and other nature sites • Get the history facts up close and personal • Visit local workshops / galleries
Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide, Private tour, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea, Alcoholic Beverages
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Reviewed By 896katinkab
Best way to experience Westman Island. Funny and interesting. Nice guide, new buss and stories/ places you wouldn't see/ come!
2. Private Westman islands day tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Our Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands) private tour allows you to experience the beautiful island Vestmannaeyjar just south of the south coast of Iceland in a private vehicle with your own driver-guide. The tour starts with a pickup at your accommodation in the greater metropolitan area of Reykjavik. From there we head east towards the southern coastline where the harbor Landeyjarhöfn awaits our arrival to take us to the beautiful Westman Islands. We will visit the charming village Vestmannaeyjarbær, see the volcano Eldfell, learn about the eruption on the Westman Islands that happened in 1973 at Eldheimar volcano museum, visit a puffin nesting area and a lot more.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Food
Reviewed By JLotsos
We had 9 people in our holiday party and this company was perfect for what we needed. Before we even booked, if I messaged them they replied promptly and were extremely helpful. They picked us up at the airport in a massive van with a trailer so all our luggage fit. Coming back they picked us up at 4am in the morning and the whole process of getting to the hotel and back to the airport was hassle free. Our plane came early but they were still there on time. The transfer wasn't the cheapest but it was worth it for the service and reliability. No waiting around. It was worth the extra dollars.
3. RIB Boat Tour
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
A brilliant, 1-hour RIB boat tour in the Westman Islands where we will explore sea caves, remote beaches and the stunning cliffs where the puffin and the common murre lay their eggs.
Inclusions: Life Jacket, Rescue Overalls
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Reviewed By fridrikgunnar
Great tour with family. Fun stories from the captian and great view. I definitely recommend this for everyone.
4. Puffin and Volcano Tour in Vestmannaeyjar
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4.9 based on 152 reviews
Hop on a minibus and explore the stunning nature of the island with unique history, friendly locals and see the biggest Puffin colony in the world. This tour is guided by Ebbi and have the same, consistent high quality guiding that people rave about. And since you are always dealing with the owner of the company everything is simple, direct and personal. Just like we believe it should be. Our tour includes a visit with the Puffin Whisperer to the Puffin Sanctuary where you will meet and greet a live puffin. This is an exclusive visit and only available with Eyjatours. Our Puffin and Volcano Tour is the most popular tour in Westman islands – Vestmannaeyjar We are committed to provide excellent, local and personal service and we use only minibus in our tours.
Inclusions: Exclusive meet and greet with a live puffin at SeaLife Trust Beluga whale & Puffin sanctuary, Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle
Exclusions: Operator does not offer pick-up/transfer service
Reviewed By dr_kawecki
After this wonderful tour, we would have loved to have stayed a few days longer on Heimaey (it's worth it). The guide's family has lived on the island for many generations, and you could tell this love for the nature and the history.
5. Elephant Rock
Brand new tour in the Westman Islands. Until now, travelers have not been able to safely hike and climb their way to the top of Elephant Rock. Stunning views and swarming birdlife are the highlights of this unique 4-hour expedition.
Inclusions: Use of helmet, harness and other climbing gear, Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By StefaniaSjofn
Absolutely fantastic tour and guides. Highly recommend for everyone coming to Vestmannaeyjar!! Great experience ????????
6. 3 Day Private Volcano Tour Iceland | Westmanislands & Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
We start our volcano tour straight from the Reykjavik by a cosy luxury jeep. Pretty soon, this adventure leads us through the magnificent Atlantic Ocean by ferry, all the way to the famous Westman Islands which are the real “Volcano Realm” with volcanos and geological wonders like Helgafell, then Surtsey, and last, but not least, the notorious volcano Eldfell. Take a picture with puffins and enjoy in a view on the world's famous Elephant Rock. On day two of this volcano tour, you will go to another delightful adventure through the South Coast of Iceland, and see Black sand beach Reynisfjara, Dyrhólaey, waterfalls and picturesque town of Vík, and the spectacular Laki area. On the third day you will be able to sail between all kinds of icebergs in Jokulsarlon lagoon and check out the famous Diamond beach. After this tour, you will certainly know why Iceland is often called “The land of FIRE and ICE”.
Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Reviewed By SolStavanger
What kind of guide you choose for your trip can make the whole difference. A good guide can make it a great experience, make you feel you are with friends, let you learn and discover more than expected. Skoli and iguide.is is all of this. Would easily choose iguide.is for my next visit to Iceland
7. Vestmannaeyjar private tour - Puffin colony and so much more
This is a private tour - only for you and your group. Duration 11-12 hours. Your guide/driver will be either Gulla or Villi or both. This tour reveals magnificent landscape and diversity in nature - and if you like to hear more about our history and settlement you are on the right track. We drive from Reykjavik or where you want to be picked up towards the harbor in Landeyjar. The ferry Herjólfur will take us to Heimaey or the home island. Westman islands are a group of islands off the south coast of Iceland. Heimaey is the only island that is inhabited all year long. The sailing time is around 40 minutes by the ferry , but you have panorama view the whole trip, on a good day. You can enjoy the islands and if you look towards the main island - Iceland you have a great overview of our south coast and Eyjafjallajökull. It is magnificent when we enter the harbor and it feels like the seabirds and puffins are welcoming us. This tour brings so many different sights - worth visiting.
Inclusions: Private transportation, WiFi on board, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Meals not included
Reviewed By sheriballen
We spent 4 days travelling to see the Southern sites of Iceland with a wonderful and knowledgeable guide. In addition to the standards like the black sand beaches and the Blue Lagoon she showed us many sites that are not available on regular tours through the big companies like the Westman Islands at sunset and more waterfalls than I could imagine! We also sampled Icelandic foods like fish and chips, traditional Christmas treats and delicious tomato soup surrounded by the tomato vines. Best of all, we learned so much about the rich Icelandic culture and history from Gulla. We could not have asked for a better tour guide.
