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Puffins and Pirates ATV Tour
Puffins and Pirates ATV Tour
Puffins and Pirates ATV Tour
Puffins and Pirates ATV Tour
Puffins and Pirates ATV Tour

Puffins and Pirates ATV Tour

By Volcano ATV
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 488 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Discover Vestmannaeyjar, where beauty meets history. Home to the world's largest puffin colony, this tour offers an up-close look at these charming birds, along with fascinating facts about them. Vestmannaeyjar also boasts a rich history of pirate encounters, and you'll visit famous sites where these clashes occurred, hearing thrilling stories along the way.

We'll begin our journey by driving to the west coast, stopping at the iconic Elephant Rock. Then, we'll head to Stórhöfði, were you'll see the puffins up close, observing their playful behavior as your guide shares interesting insights.

Next, we'll follow the path of the pirates, visiting the site of the 1627 invasion and exploring locations where locals defended themselves. Finally, we'll end at Herjólfstown, delving into the lives of Icelandic pirates. This family-friendly tour combines stunning scenery with captivating tales of puffins and pirates.

This is a non-offroad tour driven on pavement only.

Activity location

  • Elephant Rock
    • 900, Vestmannaeyjabær, Vestmannaeyjabær, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Strandvegur 65
    • 65 Strandvegur
    • 900, Vestmannaeyjabær, Vestmannaeyjabær, Iceland

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Share rider
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

Share rider: Meaning 2 per ATV (select 2 adults together on ATV or 1 adult plus 1 child)

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
RM 487.88 x 1 AdultRM 487.88

Total
Price is RM 487.88
Solo rider
  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English

Solo rider

Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
RM 730.60 x 1 AdultRM 730.60

Total
Price is RM 730.60

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGloves
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to Herjolfstown
  • What's includedWhat's includedOveralls
  • What's includedWhat's includedHelmets
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedThis is a non off road tour - driven on pavement only

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Bookings from passengers on cruise ships – If cruise ship cannot enter Vestmannaeyjar due to weather or other circumstances – 70% Refund of booking

Activity itinerary

Elephant Rock
  • 10m
We start the tour by going south along the island where we will, among other things, take a look at one of the most special landmarks on the island, the elephant or "elephant rock". a naturally formed sea rock that resembles an elephant dipping its trunk into the sea.
Puffin Lookout
  • 20m
At Stórhöfði the view to all directions is magnificent, despite the fact that the weather can make you spin around as it is one of the windiest place in the country. We will take the walk to a special place and give ourselves plenty of time to observe the crown jewel of Vestmannaeyjar, the puffins, watch them play around on the slope, take off and come in to land while the guide tells us interesting facts about the puffins and their surroundings. The drive to Stórhöfði offers breathtaking views of the Vestmannaeyjar cluster, and on clear days, you might even glimpse Surtsey, Iceland’s youngest volcanic island, formed in 1963.
Herjolfsdalur
  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Next we hop on our ATVs and enter the path of the thrilling Pirates. The tour delves into the history of the pirates, particularly the Barbary corsairs who stormed Vestmannaeyjar in 1627. The tour guide will tell thrilling stories about the raid, how the pirates arrived, and the dramatic confrontations with the locals. Along the path, you'll learn about the clever ways the islanders tried to defend themselves and hide from the pirates, offering a glimpse into the resourcefulness of the people during these terrifying times. Our end of the pirates path lies to Herjólfstown, where you will witness the Icelandic pirates, who, like puffins, were settlers in Vestmannaeyjar. We will see how the pirates looked, how they lived and the thrilling story about them. This part of the tour will provide an intriguing look into what life was like in Vestmannaeyjar centuries ago. This is a NO-OFF road driving tour, making it accessible for everyone to enjoy the landscapes of Vestmannaeyjar in comfort.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESElephant Rock
    • 900, Vestmannaeyjabær, Vestmannaeyjabær, Iceland

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEStrandvegur 65
    • 65 Strandvegur
    • 900, Vestmannaeyjabær, Vestmannaeyjabær, Iceland

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