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Puffins and Pirates ATV Tour

Puffins and Pirates ATV Tour

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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.

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Admission to Herjolfstown

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.

Difficulty:
Easy
Duration:
1 hour
Price From:
17.900 ISK

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