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4 Heimaey Island Birdwatching Tours to Book This Season

4 tours  ·  from $115 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a birding friend: 4 heimaey island birdwatching tours worth the early alarm, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.

Puffin and Volcano Tour with Ebbi - Sprangan and the island’s practical traditions
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Puffin and Volcano Tour with Ebbi

1.Puffin and Volcano Tour with Ebbi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 731 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Explore Heimaey Island with local guide Ebbi on a two-hour minicoach tour covering puffin colonies, Elephant Rock, Viking settlement history, Sprangan, and Eldfell crater. The tour starts at the harbour, includes Viking Town admission, and uses frequent short stops. Puffin sightings depend on weather and season.

“Ebbi was so knowledgeable about the island. One of the best tour guides I’ve had on a vacation! Highly recommend this tour!”

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Volcanic Vistas & Puffin Paradise ATV Tour - Stórhöfði, Puffins, and Big Weather
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Volcanic Vistas & Puffin Paradise ATV Tour

2.Volcanic Vistas & Puffin Paradise ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $216

Ride an automatic ATV across Heimaey with guides such as Victoria, Johann, Joanna, Mar, or Mari. The route combines Elephant Rock, Stórhöfði’s puffin colony, Eldfell’s lava fields, coastal views, and local shipwreck stories. Waterproof overalls, gloves, and helmets are included. Drivers need a license, and passengers must be at least 6.

“rain or shine…. this excursion is worth every penny! Mar was an excellent leader— she kept us safe, informed, and we had a blast riding with her.”

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Eyjascooter Puffin Tour in Iceland - The volcanic story behind the scenery
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Eyjascooter Puffin Tour in Iceland

3.Eyjascooter Puffin Tour in Iceland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $156

On Heimaey, Eyjascooter takes you by electric scooter to puffin-viewing spots, scenic overlooks, and places linked to the island’s volcanic past. Guides including Hreidar, Ingibjörg, and Sarka provide safety instruction and local stories. The tour lasts about 1 hour 45 minutes and ends with entry to the Sea Life Trust Museum.

“This is a must! It was rainy and cold, but all was forgotten once we saw the puffins! I could have stayed all afternoon taking pictures! The guide was great!”

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Puffins and Pirates ATV Tour

4.Puffins and Pirates ATV Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $152

Drive a beginner-friendly ATV on paved roads across Heimaey, stop at Elephant Rock and Stórhöfði’s puffin slopes, then hear about the 1627 pirate raid and visit Herjólfsstaður. Guides such as Mar and Victoria provide safety help, local stories, helmets, gloves, and overalls.

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