Westman Islands World´s Largest Puffin Colony & Volcano Tour
ID: GYG1256398-1923835
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Pays: Allemagne
Durée du projet:
02:30 horaires
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.
Faits saillants
- 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
Langues
INFORMATION IMPORTANTE
Tours are scheduled according to cruise ships docking times
INCLUS
- 2.5 hour shore excursion tour
- Visit to Stórhöfði
- View of Eldfell volcano
- Stop at Elephant rock
- Visit to black Stafkirkjan church
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Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.
