Heimaey - Rib Safari

Excursion

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Duration
1h30
Activity level
Active – good mobility needed
Topics
Active
Booking code
ISHEM-OP02

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Explore the waters around Heimary Island and discover caves, lava formations whilst looking out for wildlife.
  • Enjoy a ride in a small boat (RIB) and see the highlights around Heimaey Island.

  • Visit Stakkabót, where, between May and August, you’ll be able to see thousands of puffins flying and splashing into the sea

  • See the spectacular Kafhellir cave, where the sunlight appears to shine from underneath the island.


Cave and wildlife adventure

Orcas and whales often swim in these waters – as well as dolphins and porpoises – so keep an eye out! We’ll visit sea caves and even explore a few on this excursion. You’ll see amazing lava shapes created by a volcanic eruption here in 1973. Approach a big puffin colony in Stakkabót and see thousands of these unusual birds.

Puffins can be seen from May- August. In April and September other seabirds can be seen but in fewer numbers.  Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

Practical information

  • Language: English.

  • Remarks/requirements: Kindly note, that this is a physically active tour. Dress according to the weather.Kindly note that wildlife sighting cannot be guaranteed and the puffins leave land in mid-August.

  • Generally Puffins can be seen from May- August. In April and September other seabirds can be seen but in fewer numbers.  Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.   

  • Walking information: To and from the boat.

  • Wheelchair accessible: No

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