Private Tour of Westman Islands: Volcanoes and Wildlife from Reykjavík

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Why we love it?

The "Iceland: Private Westman Islands – Volcano, Wildlife & Scenic Views" tour offers a comprehensive 13-hour exploration of the stunning Westman Islands, departing from Reykjavík. This experience is ideal for nature enthusiasts and those interested in geology, as it includes a RIB or coastal boat loop around dramatic sea caves and cliffs, providing unique perspectives of the island's rugged coastline. Participants will visit the Eldheimar Volcano Museum to learn about the area's volcanic history and take a short hike up Eldfell volcano for breathtaking panoramic views. With private hotel pickup and drop-off, along with the guidance of an expert throughout the tour, this experience stands out for its intimate and informative approach to Iceland's natural wonders.

Inclusions

  • Private Westman Islands tour, just for your group
  • Friendly English-speaking local driver-guide
  • Private Sedan or Private Van for the whole day, on the island too
  • Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation or cruise terminal
  • We book your ferry tickets, museum entry and boat tour for you
  • Help with your luggage and gear
  • Bottled water
  • USB charging on board
  • Child seats, free of charge (add them when you book)
  • All parking fees and local taxes

Exclusions

  • Gratuities (optional, always appreciated)
  • Herjólfur ferry tickets for travellers (required, added per person when you book)
  • Eldheimar and boat tour tickets, unless added when you book
  • Meals and snacks (cafés and restaurants in Heimaey town)

Itinerary

Pick-up in the Capital Area

Your driver-guide picks you up at your accommodation or cruise terminal, and you head south through the countryside towards the coast.

Herjólfur ferry to Heimaey

Drive onto the Herjólfur ferry with your vehicle and cross to Heimaey, with the islands rising straight out of the sea ahead. In winter or rough weather the ferry leaves from Þorlákshöfn instead of Landeyjahöfn.

Heimaey and optional boat tour

Arrive in Heimaey harbour, below the dark cone of Eldfell. In summer you can join a boat tour: a fast RIB ride into sea caves and around the islands, or a covered sightseeing boat around Heimaey.

Eldheimar Volcano Museum

Visit Eldheimar, the museum built around a house dug out of the ash of the 1973 eruption, and hear how the whole town was evacuated in a single night. Time for lunch in town afterwards.

Eldfell Volcano and island drive

A short, steep walk up Eldfell, the volcano born in 1973, for views over the harbour, the new lava field and the neighbouring islands. Then a drive around Heimaey to viewpoints and bird cliffs, with puffins in season.

Return to the Capital Area

Take the ferry back to the mainland and relax on the drive to your accommodation or cruise terminal in the Capital Area.

Please Note

  • Your bookingYou will receive your booking confirmation right after you book.
  • Please count everyone in your group, including children and infants, as everyone needs their own seat.
  • We pick up and drop off at any accommodation in the Capital Area and at the cruise terminals in Reykjavík and Hafnarfjörður. Staying somewhere else? Send us a message before you book and we will gladly help.
  • Arriving by cruise ship? This is a long day, so please check your ship's all-aboard time before you book. We plan the start time and the route around it, so you are back at the port well before all-aboard time.
  • This is a full day of about 12 to 13 hours door to door.
  • Ferry ticketsA Herjólfur ferry ticket is required for every traveller and is added per person when you book. Travellers aged 16 to 66 take the adult ticket, teens aged 12 to 15 and seniors 67+ take the reduced ticket, and children under 12 sail free.
  • We book the crossing for your group and your vehicle. From Landeyjahöfn the crossing takes about 35 minutes. In winter or rough seas the ferry sails from Þorlákshöfn instead, about 2 hours 45 minutes each way, and we plan the day around it.
  • If the ferry operator cancels the sailings, we move your tour to another date or give you a full refund.
  • Museum and boat toursEldheimar tickets are optional and priced per person. Children under 10 enter free.
  • Boat tours run from mid-May to September and sail only with a minimum number of guests. If your boat tour does not sail, the ticket is refunded.
  • The RIB tour is for ages 6 and up and is not suitable during pregnancy or with back or neck problems. The covered sightseeing boat is the gentler choice for all ages.
  • Puffins nest on the islands from about mid-May to mid-August.
  • Walking and accessibilityThe walk up Eldfell is short but steep, on loose volcanic gravel, so it is not suitable for guests with serious mobility limitations. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.
  • ChildrenChildren of all ages are welcome on the tour.

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

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