Guided tour of Heimaey
Excursion package. Available for the "Through the North Atlantic" voyage. The excursions must be pre-booked. (Depending on availability, you may be able to book onboard.)
Join this exciting tour exploring the volcanic delights of Heimaey, one of Iceland’s most interesting islands. This rugged island was formed by volcanic activity which continues to this day. The last major eruption of Eldfell Volcano was in 1973, when the lava from the volcano almost closed off the harbour – the life and soul of this small island town. Local residents fought back with little more than water pumps, saving their town’s livelihood. Today, this story, along with jaw-dropping displays of volcanic power are preserved the the town’s excellent volcano museum. As well as access to the museum, this tour also includes stops at the most exciting and interesting sites of the island, as well as a chance to see some of the island’s cutest and most famous residents – the thousands of puffins which call this island home.
Duration: 2h
Facts about Guided tour of Heimaey
Activity Level
Easy
Terrain
Mostly paved, but with some steep, grassy and gravelly areas. Several hundred metres to a few kilometers, at guests’ discretion.
Wheelchairs
We request that wheelchair guests are accompanied as the guide cannot undertake responsibility
for them during the tour.
Shopping
Souvenirs are widely available in Heimaey, including at the Volcano Museum. Credit or debit card is the preferred form of payment
Refreshments
None included
Photo opportunities
Plenty of great photo opportunities throughout the tour
Clothing
Warm and waterproof clothing, sturdy footwear
Expeditions with this excursion
Through the North Atlantic
There are few wilder, more magnificent and untouched places than the islands of the North Atlantic! And no ships more suited than Ocean Albatros for such a voyage. On this adventure, we cover wondrous islands in Scotland, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland.