The 8 Tours in the Westman Islands That Fit a Real Itinerary

1.Puffin and Volcano Tour with Ebbi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 731 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Review of Ebbi’s Heimaey puffin and volcano tour, with local history, Elephant Rock, Eldfell, Viking life, logistics, and honest tips.

“We have been in Iceland for six days, and taken 5 other tours. This tour is our favorite. Ebbi is an experienced and very talented and interesting guide that packed so much fun and history into the two hour tour. There were no questions asked that he could not immediately answer with confidence and facts. He brought a baby puffling onboard the bus prior to our departure. We talked to people who went on a puffin tours and didn’t see any, but we saw thousands of them and we were really close to them. The volcano information is also very fascinating. In our opinion, this would be a DO NOT…”

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2.Volcano ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 302 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $142

Ride an automatic ATV through Eldfell’s lava fields, coastal viewpoints, and Heimaey history on this family-friendly one-hour tour.

“This was so much fun! Such an epic gift for our son’s birthday. Mar is a gracious, energetic, welcoming, accommodating and fun host, guide, and leader! Can’t recommend this enough. Loved it.”

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3.Boat Tour in Vestmannaeyjar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $114

Cruise around Heimaey to sea caves, new lava, Elephant Rock, puffins, and volcanic history on this lively 90-minute Westman Islands boat tour.

“It was a great tour with fun stories. We were surprised how far we were from the cliffs with the puffins. Difficult to get a good shot with a 300mm. If you want to see the puffins up close it would be better to go by land. We did, however, see a pod of orcas, so that ended up being the highlight. That and the guide’s stories.”

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4.Eyjascooter Puffin Tour in Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $156

Review of Eyjascooter’s Heimaey puffin tour, with electric scooters, island views, wildlife tips, museum entry, price, and practical advice.

“I would have given this tour 5 - Stars but sadly as our guide said when we arrived the Puffins had flown away just a couple days before we go there to do the tour. However we didn't go all that way to not still enjoy ourselves and take an awesome scooter tour around the island with an excellent guide. The scooters really zip you along and were so much fun to ride I even checked online once we got home to see what one might set me back to purchase. While we did not see the puffins (what the wife really wanted to do) we got a great detailed…”

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5.The Best of Vestmannaeyjar with Ebbi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 28 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Explore Heimaey with local guide Ebbi, from Viking roots and sprangan to Eldfell, elephant rock, and the windiest cape in Europe.

“Ebbi really made the Island come alive. His knowledge of the history of Heimaey and his description of life on the island along with his great sense of humor made this trip unforgettable. I highly recommend this tour!”

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6.PRIVATE 2-Hours Tour – Westman Islands with a local in a BMW X5

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $607

Review of a private Heimaey Island tour in a BMW X5, with puffins, volcano views, local insight, custom stops, pricing, and practical tips.

“My family recently had the incredible opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes of the Westman Islands in Iceland, and what made the experience truly unforgettable was being guided around in a luxurious BMW. From the moment I hopped into the comfortable leather seats, I knew I was in for an extraordinary adventure. Melissa was a treasure trove of knowledge and enthusiasm, infusing every moment with a sense of wonder and discovery. The first highlight of our journey was the chance to witness the charismatic puffins in their natural habitat. These quirky seabirds painted the cliffs with a burst of color, their vibrant beaks contrasting beautifully against the rugged backdrop of…”

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7.Eyjascooter volcano tour in Westman Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $108

Explore Heimaey by powerful electric scooter, spotting puffins, Elephant Rock, sheep, and Icelandic horses on a small guided tour.

“This was a very fun experience! I wish it was a little longer but we had a lot of fun riding the scooters. They actually move fast and I'm a large person so I didn't move slow.”

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8.Beluga Whale Sanctuary – Admissions

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · from $30Best value

Visit Iceland’s Beluga Whale Sanctuary to see Little White and Little Grey, explore puffin rescue work, and learn about local sea life.

“First, I want to acknowledge that this is a sanctuary, not an aquarium, and I respect the mission behind it. However, I left feeling quite disappointed, as I expected more from the experience. The space felt very small with not much to see or do. The belugas were absolutely adorable, but the viewing area was small the window was so small you could barely get a good look. On top of that, it became crowded with people pushing and fighting for a turn, which was especially frustrating to see with children trying to get a view. While grown men pushed in front of them. I was also surprised at how…”

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