Westman islands Private tour
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We will explore only one inhabited island in Westman archipelago - Heimaey. Westman islands are surrounded by 15 other uninhabited islands and around 30 rocks and skerries. There live just 4300 people
Highlights
- Eldfell
- Elephant rock
- Herjolfstown
Description
We will start in Reykjavik, then we will drive to ferry (1,5 h). This small ferry trip (40 min.) will be very scenic - ocean, volcanic islands. You can see a lot of birds and even whales. We will visit Herjolfstown, where we can see how first Vikings lived here Elephant rock. This unique basalt geological rock formation is thought to have been formed in one of the many volcanic eruptions of Mt. Eldfell in the last 15000 years Then we will move to the puffins home. More than 2 million birds come to Westman islands during summer season. And of course we will visit Eldfell - volcano which totally change life of island.Includes
Hotel pickup and drop-off Ground transportation according to itinerary Tickets to ferry Entry tickets to Herjolfstown exhibitionImportant Information
- Tickets to the ferry are non-refundable
