The 8 Heimaey Tours We Would Book

1.Puffin and Volcano Tour with Ebbi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 731 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

See puffin colonies and the Eldfell volcano on Heimaey Island with Ebbi, a lively local guide. Small-group tour with great value.

“What a fabulous tour. Ebbi’s passion for this community shines through. He was a non-stop source if history and knowledge of Heimaey and the people. The two hours flew by. On and off the bus frequently to see and learn about life, past and present. And those glorious puffins !!!!! Go on this tour if you ever have a chance!”

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2.Volcano ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $142

Ride an automatic ATV around Heimaey’s volcano Eldfell, stop at Prestvik beach and lava sites, and learn the island’s dramatic stories with gear included.

“We had an amazing tour with Mar, it was such a fun way to explore the volcano! Highly recommend to anyone visiting the island.”

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3.Volcanic Vistas & Puffin Paradise ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $216

ATV past Elephant Rock and into Eldfell lava fields, then stop at Stórhöfði for Iceland’s biggest puffin colony viewing on Heimaey.

“This was the best excursion we did on our whole trip. The ATVs were super fun, our guide was from Barcelona and was amazing… so knowledgeable, charming and accommodating. She altered things based on the group and it was perfect. To top it all off we got to see puffins up close on the tour. It was a super day.”

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4.Boat Tour in Vestmannaeyjar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Boat tour around Heimaey with a sea cave, lava and Elephant Rock, plus puffins, seabirds, and maybe orcas. 1.5 hours, English.

“It was so fun! Westman Islands is out of this world and Rib Safari made it better. Our guide Chris is fun, knows history and tells a lot of interesting stories. Their soundtrack while sailing: awesome! We had bad weather and the company called us as the boat captain canceled our tour, but they went the extra mile to make us happy offering us a place with a smaller group. Absolutely loved our experience.”

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5.Eyjascooter Puffin Tour in Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $156

Ride electric scooters around Heimaey for puffins and big Sea Life Trust Museum value, with safety gear, small groups, and photo-ready stops.

“Fun and exhilarating experience. Nice views along the way and the guide is great. Highly recommended experience”

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6.The Best of Vestmannaeyjar with Ebbi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

A 2-hour English-guided drive around Heimaey with Ebbi. See sprangan, Eldfell, Viking Town, Skansinn, plus the windiest cape viewpoints.

“Do you want to learn about the islands genuinely and authentically with a guide who can rhetorically capture your interest? Born and raised on the island. Book!Auto-translated”

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7.PRIVATE 2-Hours Tour – Westman Islands with a local in a BMW X5

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $607

Private BMW X5 tour of Heimaey on Iceland’s Westman Islands. Puffins, Elephant Rock, local stops, flexible pacing with a guide.

“We left our car on the mainland because it is so expensive to take by ferry. Our host was waiting for us at the ferry dock. It was a relaxing two hour drive around and she was nice enough to go past her booking time because our rib boat tour was late. Nice experience.”

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8.Eyjascooter volcano tour in Westman Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $108Best value

One-hour electric scooter tour on Heimaey, Westman Islands, with a guide, helmet and safety gear, and puffins plus scenic stops.

“This was one of the best excursions!! The guide is a native of Iceland and will cater the ride to what you would like to see. It was a fun way to tour Westman Island. We would definitely recommend!!”

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