11 Westman Islands Tours in Iceland, Ranked

1.1-Hour Small Group Sightseeing Boat Tour in Vestmannaeyjar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $169Our pick

1-hour small-group rib safari from Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland. Warm float suits, sea caves, puffins, and fast guided wildlife viewing.

“Absolutely amazing time. A must do while at Westman Islands. We got a potential wind warning before 9 am for our 12 pm trip that the wind was too high and to stand by. However, the captain was able to alter the route so we stayed around the East side of the Iceland. And it was freaking amazing. Music was great. Captain Omar was skilled. Our guide Albert had really nice personal stories. I can do this trip every day!”

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2.Puffin and Volcano Tour in Westman Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 111 reviews · 14 hours · from $272

Puffins, Elephant Rock, and an Eldfell Volcano hike in Iceland’s Westman Islands on a guided small-group day from Reykjavik.

“Our guide, Elisa, was excellent! She was personable & imparted a wealth of information & background about the areas we visited. Highly recommend this tour!”

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3.2 hour Round Trip in Vestmannaeyjar on a RIB Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $247

2-hour RIB boat safari from Vestmannaeyjar: sea caves, Elephant Rock, puffins and eider, warm gear, and expert guiding.

“We really enjoyed this tour around the islands. The boat ride was a lot of fun and we learned a lot from the guides/captain. The scenery is breathtaking! The RIB boat enables you to see caves and other amazing areas that would be inaccessible with a larger boat. Highly recommend!”

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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.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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6.Vestmannaeyjar: Heimaey Island Round Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 27 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $106Best value

Heimaey Island round boat tour from Vestmannaeyjar with puffins, sea caves, Elephant Rock, and volcanic stories on the Teista.

“We had a great time seeing the island from the water. Lots of puffins and other birds to watch.”

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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 $108

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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9.Vestmannaeyjar: One Hour Small Islands Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · 1 hour · from $153

One hour RIB speedboat from Vestmannaeyjar to sea caves and Elephant Rock, with guide, music, and wildlife spotting in Iceland.

“My favorite experience in Iceland, the views were out of this world, the guides were excellent and very creative and put a lot of effort into making the experience so good and it was a lot of fun! I 100% recommend”

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10.Vestmannaeyjar, Puffins & Volcanoes Small Group Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $264

12.5-hour Westman Islands small-group tour from Reykjavik for close-up puffins, Eldheimar Museum insight, and an Eldfell volcano hike.

“Great trip! Excellent puffin viewing. We were able to get close enough for spectacular pictures. The volcano hike and museum were also great! Very fun day!”

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11.Westman Islands, Volcanoes and Puffins Minibus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · from $277

Westman Islands minibus day trip from Reykjavik with ferry to Heimaey, puffins at Stórhöfði, Eldheimar Museum, and a hike up Eldfell.

“Be sure to confirm your excursion with the local provider the day before. We called them & were told they had no such excursion scheduled the following day. Along with our disappointment, it took over 40 minutes on the phone with Viator to get a refund.”

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