Westman Islands World´s Largest Puffin Colony & Volcano Tour
ID: GYG1256398-1923835
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País: Germany
Duração:
02:30 horas
Descrição
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.
Destaques
- 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
Idiomas de guia
INFORMAÇÕES IMPORTANTES
Tours are scheduled according to cruise ships docking times
INCLUÍDO
- 2.5 hour shore excursion tour
- Visit to Stórhöfði
- View of Eldfell volcano
- Stop at Elephant rock
- Visit to black Stafkirkjan church
Quando devo reservar?
Para garantir a disponibilidade, reserve o mais cedo possível. A reserva antecipada vale a pena considerar especialmente se você estiver planejando a viagem durante a alta temporada, como feriados ou fins de semana.
Cancelamentos
Esta excursão você pode cancelar sem custo até 24 horas antes do início da viagem. Se você cancelar após 24 horas ou não comparecer à excursão, ainda será cobrado o preço total da atividade. Chegar atrasado na coleta ou partida será considerado como não comparecimento.
