This tour takes you from Reykjavík to the island of Heimaey in the Westmann Islands archipelago. Surtsey was formed by a submarine volcanic eruption lasting from 1963-1967, while an eruption on Heimaey in 1973 submerged half its town in lava and ash.
Departing from Reykjavík, we take a 20-minute flight to Westmann Islands. After landing in Heimaey you’ll be taken on a guided coach tour of the island, where you will witness a volcanic crater, still-warm lava and half-buried houses from the island's infamous 1973 volcanic eruption. You will spot some of the most interesting features of the island, where nature has sculpted a fascinating landscape teeming with diverse bird and animal life, including the world´s largest puffin colony.
| Adult | |
|---|---|
| ISK 40000 |
Children
Children age 0-2: ISK 4000
Children age 3-13: ISK 20000
Seasons
Seasons From 1 January through 31 December
Duration: 10 hours weekdays / 7.5 hours Sat & Sun
Departure days: Daily
Departure times: 08:00 weekdays / 10:30 Sat & Sun.
Departure points: Reykjavik airport.
Pricing Policy
50% discount for passengers under 14 years in the company of an adult.
Booking
Can be booked until 7 days before departure.
Details of all passengers
When booking this package – please provide full names of all passengers in the comment box in step 3.
Optional boat tour around the island
The boat circles the island of Heimaey, stopping at places of interest where passengers can see various caves, witness the bird life, and observe whales. The trip ends by sailing into Klettshellur ("Cliff Cave"). A musical instrument is played to showcase the cave's stunning acoustics, creating a sensational experience. From there we re-enter the harbour. The boat trip takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The boat tour is available in summer only.
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