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Activitate Heimaey Island, Iceland
Westman Islands Volcano and World Largest Puffin Colony Tour
din 5
79 de recenzii
Despre activitate
Explore the captivating Heimaey Island in the Westman Islands on a 2.5-hour shore excursion that highlights stunning landscapes and rich birdlife.
Visit the world’s largest Atlantic puffin colony, with over 1.1 million puffins nesting during summer. Learn about the historic Eldfell volcano eruption of 1973 which forever changed life on this outpost. Admire the unique Elephant Rock, naturally sculpted into the shape of a giant elephant's head. And visit an immaculate recreation of a post settlement era church,
Guided by a knowledgable expert guide versed in the island's history and culture, an enriching experience is certain. This tour is suitable for families and is designed to fit cruise ship schedules.
Pe scurt
- Durată
- 2 h 30 min
- Confirmare
- Confirmare imediată
- Bilet
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Grup
- Cel mult 59 persoane
- Persoane pe rezervare
- 1–15
- Ghid
- engleză
- Organizator
- BusTravel Iceland
Vârste: Copii (2–11 ani) · Tineri (12–15 ani) · Adulți (16–99 ani)
Ce include
Inclus
- Inclus: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
- Inclus: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
- Inclus: Experienced guide
Nu este inclus
- Nu este inclus: Bottled water
- Nu este inclus: Meals
Itinerar
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Heimaey Island
15 min
We visit the remarkable Elephant rock, a massive basalt sea cliff face sculpted over millennia by crashing waves into the unmistakeable shape of a elephant´s head, compete with ear and trunk.
Grab some great photo memories
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Storhofdi (Great Cape)
45 min
We visit the southern tip of this island, where the majority of the season visitors make their home - this little island provides the bredding and nesting groups for as much as 20% of the global atlantic puffin population.
We walk the coastal path by the lighthouse where we can spot these good natured creatures going about their daily lives.
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30 min
We visit Eldfell Volcano famed for the 1973 eruption that destroyed over 400 homes and led to the evacution of the island for around 2 years. Lava fields now cover much of the eastern part of the islands, with the homes of many forever lost to the earth´s elemental forces.
Your guide will tell you all about the eruption as well as the inspiring human battle to save the town.
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Stafkirkjan
30 min
Visit this detailed replica of a settlement era stave black church, gifted to the island in 2000 to celebrate 1000 years of christianity in Iceland.
The church and fort as located in a picturesque locale, framed by the imposing harbor cliffs to the north.
Punct de întâlnire și preluare
Organizatorul preia toți participanții de la cazare sau din locurile de mai jos.
Locuri de preluare
Our bus and guide will be waiting by your dock. Next to the Beluga Whale Sanctuary. If you arrive and you don't see us, we will be ready at the starting time of your tour, so just wait patiently.
Anulare
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Dacă anulezi | Primești înapoi |
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| Cu cel puțin o zi înainte | 100% |
| Cu mai puțin de o zi înainte | 0% |
- Organizatorul poate anula dacă vremea nu permite; primești atunci altă dată sau banii înapoi.
- Organizatorul poate anula dacă nu se strâng destui participanți; primești atunci altă dată sau banii înapoi.
Bine de știut
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Părerea călătorilor
- 5
- 85%
- 4
- 4%
- 3
- 0%
- 2
- 1%
- 1
- 10%
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Westman Islands Volcano and World Largest Puffin Colony Tour
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