Iceland · PUFFIN & BIRD WATCHING IN THE WESTMAN ISLANDS
Daylight is the scarce thing here, not options. These 7 puffin & bird watching in the Westman Islands justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to planning.
See puffin colonies and Heimaey’s Eldfell volcano on a small-group tour with local guide Ebbi, plus Elephant Rock and Viking Town.
“Highly recommend this tour it to anybody visiting the island. Ebbe is a great guide. The experience deserves five stars.”
Westman Islands from Reykjavik for puffins, Elephant Rock, and the Eldfell volcano hike, with ferry views and Eldheimar Museum.
“Tomasz was a great guide, he was very knowledgeable about the island and he made the car ride entertaining. We got to see a lot of puffins and the elephant rock. He also recommended the Heimaklettur hike for those who wanted to hike instead of see the museums. The hike did not disappoint the views were incredible. Highly recommended”
Heimaey Island ATV ride with close-up puffins at Stórhöfði and driving through Eldfell lava fields, with gear included.
“Most fun tour I’ve taken in a long time! Our guide (cute girl w glasses- sorry can’t remember her name)was OUTSTANDING. Professional and friendly, she made us feel comfortable riding our ATV’s (actually very easy!) and was extremely knowledgeable about the island and its wildlife . Definitely do the two hour tour and see the puffins as well as the volcano. Amazing scenery along the way!! Highly recommend this tour!!”
Electric scooters on Heimaey Island for puffin chances, big photo stops, and Sea Life Trust Museum tickets in small groups.
“The scooters are an interesting way to see the island, but be prepared as it is very cold. I was disappointed with this tour, as the owner of the business knew there were no puffins yet and still allowed me to booked the tour. This tour is very expensive for what it is, and it was a very disheartening experience for someone who’s primary reason for visiting the island was to see puffins.”
Puffins on Heimaey, a museum on the 1973 eruption, and a guided climb of Eldfell, with ferry and transport included.
“Franklin was our guide and he really made this our favorite tour. Westmann Island is enchanting. We got to see several puffins, had an excellent lunch at Tanginn, visited the beluga whale sanctuary and climbed the dormant volcano Eldfell. Great tour!!”
Minibus day trip to the Westman Islands from Reykjavik, with ferry, puffins, Eldheimar Museum, and an Eldfell hike.
“Great day! We saw about a thousand puffins (seriously!). And many other birds. Also learned a great deal about the volcano including a really interesting hike on it. Rebecca was an excellent guide!”
One-hour Westman Islands boat ride for puffins, sea-cave music, and 1973 lava, with views and island history from a local guide.
Every kind of day out on the island, and the best of each.
