Puffin and Volcano Tour with Ebbi
Overview
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2 hours
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AN UNFORGETTABLE JOURNEY LED BY THE LEGENDARY EBBI!
Join Ebbi, your friendly and knowledgeable local guide, on an exhilarating journey through the stunning landscapes of Heimaey.. Our Puffin & Volcano Tour captures the very essence of Iceland’s natural beauty and rich culture, offering you memories that will last a lifetime.
Witness adorable puffins in their natural habitat, marvel at the awe-inspiring power of a volcano, and immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of our stunning island.
This tour also includes a Viking experience in the charming Viking Town, nestled in a valley surrounded by majestic mountains. Step inside a traditional turf house, and taste authentic Icelandic delicacies.
Book your adventure today and let Ebbi show you the heart and soul of Vestmannaeyjar.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Departure point is at the harbour in Vestmannaeyjar
Operator does not offer pick-up/transfer service
Please check in at least 15.minutes before departure time
Please consider that all trips are depending on weather conditions and there is no guarantee that puffins will be seen..
This tour is not suitable for children under 3 years old.
Please beware that we are always getting in and out of the bus and walking a little bit.
If cruise ships do not come in due to weather or other unforeseeable circumstances last minute, we refund 50% of the total amount.
Not recommended for traveler's who have difficulty walking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Admission to the Viking Town
Air-conditioned vehicle
Operator does not offer pick-up/transfer service
Gratuities
What To Expect
See your guide do the islanders local sport
Herjolfsdalur
Herjólfsdalur and Kaplagjóta, also a small puffin colony
Options
9:30
9:30 Departure
Puffin and Volcano Tour in Vestmannaeyjar
Option 1: Puffin and Volcano Tour in Vestmannaeyjar
Reviews
732 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This is a spectacular tour all around- one of the best in Iceland, and highly recommended.
W7993HZdustinh,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ebbi is a world class host- knowledgeable and accommodating with a great sense of humor as well. This tour visits volcanic eruption sites, a recreation of an original settlement, and puffin nesting cliffs.
Great tour with a local
herbertsU93MS,
Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were on Heimaey Island in August 2025 and booked the 2:30 pm tour with Ebbi. Ebbi gave us an authentic insight into life on the island and led us great across the island. I don't think there's anyone better to represent the island and it was a really nice tour. Ebbi has also always responded to questions from the participants. We had originally considered whether it would work with the 5pm ferry, but that was no problem at all. On the contrary, there were even a few guests of a cruise ship on board and Ebbi made a small detour to let them disembark in time directly at the terminal. For us we went to the center, with more than enough buffer for the ferry. Anyone coming to the Westman Islands should definitely do the tour with Ebbi. A really great experience.
Wonderful time in the Westman Islands
Mary030303,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great tour. The guide was engaging, informative, and fun. He answered any questions we had. We saw so much while on this tour. Highly recommend!
Fun and Informative
Julie N,
Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ebbi is an extremely Interesting and jovial guide who is passionate about his island and has a true gift for story telling. The tour is both fun and informative! The puffins are definitely a highlight but one important aspect not mentioned in other reviews, is his recreation of a Viking home with life sized historical characters whose silicone heads and arms were made in Chicago. There is another story there… You will visit the windiest spot on the planet for a foto op and of course the volcano whose eruption increased the island’s size by 1/3. It was an incredible event. Also, make time to visit the volcano museum while there.
A truly pleasant and personally experience
Sightseer61889840919,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00With this tour you will get a truly native experience. With a professional and local guide. It is clear he bleeds for keeping his home the breathtaking place it is. The level of professionalism mixed with his ability to make it personal for each member of the tour is a marvel. This is a must see for every tourist.
Puffins and more!
242marianm,
Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We all enjoyed our two hour tour of the island with Ebbi. He gave a great overview of the culture and history of the community on the island. And we really enjoyed seeing him demonstrate the rope climbing method used to collect bird eggs. Oh to be so limber as an adult! Highlights of course were the puffins. We had been told that early September was the wrong time of year to see puffins but that was not true. We had a stranded puffling on our ferry ride over and got to see how they are helped to glide back to see! Then before the bus tour, we saw people carrying puffin babies in boxes to release them back to the ocean. It is such an interesting natural phenomenon caused by the introduction of electricity on the island. Anyway, if you go to Westman Islands, take the tour and enjoy!
Day 1 of 14 and it was all downhill from there
214milest,
Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I scheduled this tour on a whim and it turned out to be one of our favorite things we’d done on the entire trip. Incredibly informative as well as genuinely funny. Can’t recommend this tour enough. Ebbi is tops!
Highly recommend this tour to the Westman Island
Shashi S,
Sep 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide. Very enthusiastic and informative. Great mix of fun and education. His passion for it really shines through
Fantastic personal service
valcreswell,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were on a Viking cruise and we booked this tour since the similar Viking tour was already full. Unfortunately our ship had to dock off the coast, necessitating use of tenders and we were a bit late. We arrived at the office by the harbor about 15 min after the bus departed. Fortunately the person in the office offered to take us by car to catch up with the tour (it was still pretty close). We really appreciated this gesture. The tour was fantastic. The guide was fantastic (very engaging and funny!). The puffins were wonderful and we really enjoyed hearing about and seeing the volcano. Highly recommended!
Great way to experience Heimey Island
William A,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I had some initial misgivings about the tour but it was fantastic. Ebbi, our guide, was incredibly enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and just fun. He was a great story teller and is passionate about his home. Late in season, we still saw plenty of puffins.
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