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Vestmannaeyjar - The Westman Islands

8 hours Reykjavík areaSouthcoast AdventureFree cancellation on most tours

Vestmannaeyjar - The Westman Islands

Vestmannaeyjar - The Westman Islands is a 8 hours experience run by Southcoast Adventure in Reykjavík area, from 59.990 ISK per person. Vestmannaeyjar are magical and are known for many interesting and exciting stories of the very first settlers, an Algiers pirate attack, the birth of a new island, a volcanic eruption, and a rebirth from the ashes, a friendly fisherman village witch is full of…

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Duration
8 hours
Season
All year
Difficulty
Easy
Minimum age
6 years
Pickup
Available
Region
Reykjavík area
Travel by
Boat
Operator
Southcoast Adventure

About this tour

Vestmannaeyjar are magical and are known for many interesting and exciting stories of the very first settlers, an Algiers pirate attack, the birth of a new island, a volcanic eruption, and a rebirth from the ashes, a friendly fisherman village witch is full of both history and scenic wonders!

Our Westman Island tour allows you to experience the beautiful Island that is located on the south coast of Iceland with a population of approx. 4.300 people.

We will meet you at our Meeting point at Brú, road 249, or pick you up in nearby accommodation.

A 25 minutes drive towards the harbour where the ferry that takes us to the beautiful Island, (45 minutes)

When we get on the Island, we will go on one of our Small Island tours on our Rib Boats. Ribsafari offers amazing trips on a RIB Speedboat. You will enjoy riding fast on the waves and in between we will stop and check out some sea caves, some can only be entered on a Rib Boat. During our stops, we will also tell you stories about our islands, nature, and history.

After the Rib Safari tour, we will go to a Local restaurant and have a lovely meal.

Then we will take an easy hike up on the famous Eldfell and do some sightseeing on the Island and visit the great Eldheimar museum, 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.

What’s included

  • Included:
  • Ferry fare
  • Rib Safari tour
  • Eldheimar museum visit
  • Beautiful sights and scenery and more
  • Note: This tour is only operated daily from 1. May to 1. October.

What to bring

  • Warm outdoor clothing, waterproofed jacket and pants, head-wear, gloves, appropriate hiking boots/shoes, some snacks

Good to know

  • This tour is only operated daily from 1. May to 1. October.

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Where it starts

Vestmannaeyjar

Meeting point: Brú Base Camp, Brú Base Camp, road 249, Hvolsvöllur

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Frequently
asked
questions

How long is Vestmannaeyjar - The Westman Islands?
The tour runs about 8 hours , plus pickup time if you choose hotel pickup.
When does Vestmannaeyjar - The Westman Islands operate?
It operates all year round, weather permitting.
How much does it cost?
Prices start from 59.990 ISK per person. Live pricing and options are on the booking page — no booking fee, and most tours have free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.
What is the cancellation policy?
For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given. For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given* *Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred. Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io
Is there a minimum age?
Yes — participants must be at least 6 years old.