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By Varen
Free cancellation available
Price is S$2,450 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 13h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

  • A private day on the Westman Islands, just for your group. Your driver-guide choices you up at your Reykjavik accommodation with a VAREN name tablet and helps with your bags. Your vehicle sails with you on the Herjólfur ferry, so you explore Heimaey at your own pace.

    Visit Eldheimar, the museum built around houses dug out of the ash of the 1973 eruption, then climb Eldfell, the volcano born that night, for views over the harbour and the lava field. Drive around the island to the best viewpoints and bird cliffs; from mid-May to August the islands are home to one of the largest puffin colonies in the world. In summer you can add a RIB ride into sea caves or a gentle boat tour around Heimaey.

    Your return Herjólfur ferry tickets and your Eldheimar entrance are included in the price. The boat tours are optional and paid per person, and we will gladly book them for you. Water on request. Choose a private saloon for 1-3 travellers or a private van for up to 8. One price per vehicle.

Activity location

  • Heimaey Island
    • Heimaey Island, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Heimaey Island
    • Heimaey Island, Iceland

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Private Van - 1-8 travellers

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English

Private van: Private van for up to 8 travellers with room for luggage, only for your group.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
S$2,450.24 x 1 TravellerS$2,450.24
Total
Price is S$2,450.24
Until Thu, 8 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Eldheimar volcano museum entrance
  • Inclusions
    Pickup and drop-off at your Reykjavik accommodation or cruise terminal
  • Inclusions
    VAREN name tablet and help with your luggage
  • Inclusions
    USB charging on board
  • Inclusions
    Free child seats and bottled water on request
  • Inclusions
    Private Westman Islands tour in a private saloon or van, just for your group
  • Inclusions
    Friendly English-speaking local driver-guide
  • Inclusions
    Return Herjolfur ferry tickets for your group and vehicle
  • Exclusions
    Meals and snacks (cafes and restaurants in Heimaey town)
  • Exclusions
    RIB boat tour into sea caves, adult (optional, summer)
  • Exclusions
    Boat tour around Heimaey, adult (optional, summer)
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Specialised infant seats are available
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • You will receive a booking confirmation right after you book. Please count everyone in your group, including children and infants, as everyone needs their own seat.
    • This is a full day of about 12 to 13 hours door to door. Arriving by cruise ship? Please check your ship's all-aboard time before you book.
    • Your return Herjólfur ferry tickets are included for every traveller, and we book the crossing for your group and your vehicle.
    • From Landeyjahöfn the crossing takes about 35 minutes. In winter or rough seas the ferry sails from Þorlákshöfn instead, about 2 hours 45 minutes each way, and we plan the day around it. If the ferry cancels, we move your tour or give a full refund.
    • Your Eldheimar museum entrance is included. The boat tours are optional and paid per person, with lower prices for children, and we will gladly book them for you. Boat tours run from mid-May to September.
    • Puffins nest on the islands from mid-May to August.
    • The tour involves easy walks and a climb up Eldfell on loose volcanic gravel, so it is not suitable for guests with serious mobility limitations. Please bring warm, waterproof clothes and good shoes.

Activity itinerary

Landeyjahöfn

  • 2h
Travel comfortably south towards Landeyjahöfn, enjoying scenic views of Iceland’s countryside, volcanic landscapes, and coastal scenery along the way as your guide shares insights about the region.

Heimaey Island

  • 2h
Upon arrival at Landeyjahöfn harbour, you will check in for the ferry to Heimaey, the largest island in the Westman Islands archipelago. Relax during the scenic ferry crossing across the Atlantic waters, with panoramic views of the islands, open ocean, and Iceland’s dramatic coastline. After arriving in Heimaey, set off on a private RIB or coastal boat tour around the island’s spectacular cliffs and sea caves. Cruise along rugged shorelines while spotting abundant birdlife, including puffins during the seasonal months from May to mid-August. Your guide will explain the island’s geology, wildlife, and natural history throughout this immersive experience.

Eldheimar

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Next, visit the Eldheimar Volcano Museum to learn about the dramatic 1973 Eldfell eruption that reshaped Heimaey. Explore preserved homes buried in volcanic ash, view artefacts from the eruption, and gain a deeper understanding of how the island’s community adapted to this powerful natural event. Following the museum visit, enjoy a pre-reserved lunch at a local restaurant in Heimaey. This relaxed break allows you to recharge while sampling Icelandic cuisine before continuing with the afternoon’s activities.

Eldfell

  • 1h
In the afternoon, take a short and manageable hike up Eldfell volcano. From the summit and surrounding viewpoints, enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over Heimaey, the surrounding islands, and the Atlantic Ocean, while learning about the volcano’s history and lasting impact on the island. Continue with a guided scenic drive around Heimaey, stopping at key viewpoints and seasonal wildlife areas. During puffin season (May–mid August), you’ll visit nesting sites and coastal lookouts, offering close-up views of Iceland’s unique birdlife and rugged landscapes.

Location

Activity location

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    Heimaey Island
    • Heimaey Island, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Heimaey Island
    • Heimaey Island, Iceland

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