Westman Islands World´s Largest Puffin Colony & Volcano Tour
ID: GYG1256398-1923835
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Paese: Germany
Durata:
02:30 ore
Descrizione
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.
Punti salienti
- 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
Lingue guida
INFORMAZIONI IMPORTANTI
Tours are scheduled according to cruise ships docking times
INCLUSO
- 2.5 hour shore excursion tour
- Visit to Stórhöfði
- View of Eldfell volcano
- Stop at Elephant rock
- Visit to black Stafkirkjan church
Quando dovrei prenotare?
Per garantire la disponibilità, prenota il prima possibile. La prenotazione anticipata è consigliata soprattutto se stai pianificando il viaggio durante l'alta stagione come le festività pubbliche o i fine settimana.
Cancellazioni
Questa escursione può essere annullata senza costi fino a 24 ore prima dell'inizio del viaggio. Se la annulli dopo 24 ore o non ti presenti all'escursione, ti verrà comunque addebitato il prezzo intero dell'attività. Essere in ritardo al ritiro o alla partenza sarà considerato come non presentarsi.
