Top Heimaey Island Water Tours

Explore Iceland's Westman Islands and discover history, culture, and adorable wildlife on a guided tour. Settle into your seat on a minibus and ride over to Herjólfsdalur and Kaplagjóta to visit a small puffin colony. Walk down into the center of the Eldfell crater where the volcano once erupted. See the biggest puffin colony in the world at Stórhöfði then receive admission to Herjólfstown for an exclusive look at the first Viking family that settled on the islands.

Skip the crowded boat tours and enjoy a more intimate experience of Iceland's smaller islands around Vestmannaeyjar. This small-group tour is limited to 12 people, so there's no bad seat in the house. Learn about the history of the area as you soak up the views of sea caves and wildlife, including, with luck, puffins, whales, and seals.

Vestmannaeyjar boasts beautiful coastal scenery, but it can only be best admired from the waves. On this tour, take to the water by powerful RIB and explore the archipelago with your guide at the helm. Hold tight as you bounce over the waves at speed, spotting eider and puffins among the sea caves and admiring unique, massive rock formations in the high cliffs. Along the way, watch for seals and whales breaching the waters—true immersion in Iceland's wild side.