Cruising around Heimaey, Iceland

Heimaey Rib Safari

Go puffin watching around Heimaey Island and explore its caves and lava formations from small expedition boats.

  • Enjoy a ride in a small expedition boat and see the highlights around Heimaey Island
  • Visit Stakkabót, where 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

  • Difficulty level

    Level 3: Active - good mobility needed

  • Duration

    1h30

  • Booking code

    G-HEI5

  • From

    199 €

  • Please note

    Go puffin-watching around Heimaey Island and explore its caves and lava formations from small expedition boats. 

A 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. Then you’ll get close to a big puffin colony in Stakkabót and see thousands of these unusual birds.  

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 the puffins leave land mid August. 

  • Walking information: To and from the boat. 

  • Wheelchair accessible: No.