Westman Islands World´s Largest Puffin Colony & Volcano Tour
ID: GYG1256398-1923835
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Explore Heimaey with this shore excursion tour from the Westman Islands. Explore the world's largest Atlantic puffin colony, learn about the 1973 Eldfell volcanic eruption, and visit Elephant Rock
Explore the stunning island of Heimaey in Iceland's Westman Islands eith 2.5-hour shore excursion tour. Discover the island's natural highlights, meet its most famous seasonal visitors, and enjoy the wondrous landscape and views.
Begin by exploring the southern tip of the island at Stórhöfði, home to the world's largest Atlantic puffin colony. See where more than 1.1 million puffins nest during summer, accounting for 20% of the entire global population.
Next, learn about the 1973 volcanic eruption of Eldfell, which destroyed much of the eastern part of the town and covered it in millions of tons of lava. See the volcano that overlooks the village and harbor.
Stop at Elephant Rock, a basalt cliff that has been naturally eroded into the shape of a giant elephant's head, with its trunk descending into the thrashing sea below. Finally, visit a recreation of a Viking-era church, the black Stafkirkjan church situated by the harbor.
Highlights
- Discover the world's largest Atlantic puffin colony on Heimaey Island
- Learn about the 1973 volcanic eruption that destroyed part of the town
- See Elephant Rock, a basalt cliff naturally shaped like an elephant's head
- Visit Stafkirkjan black church, a recreation of a Viking-era church
- Enjoy a shore excursion that fits your cruise ship's docking schedule
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Tours are scheduled according to cruise ships docking times
INCLUDED
- 2.5 hour shore excursion tour
- Visit to Stórhöfði
- View of Eldfell volcano
- Stop at Elephant rock
- Visit to black Stafkirkjan church
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
