Vestmannaeyjar Day Tour

by Arctic Adventures · Sightseeing day tours · South Coast

  • Fine on your own
  • Suits older travellers
  • Good with teenagers
  • Eco-certified

from €250 per person

Next departure: Tue 1 Jun

  • Duration

    12 hours and 5 minutes

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    May – Sep

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Pickup

    Hotel pickup included

  • Guide

    Guided in English

  • Departs

    07:00, 07:30, 08:45

  • Minimum age

    6

  • Cancellation

    Free until 24 hours before

About this experience

Join a day tour from Reykjavík to Vestmannaeyjar Islands. This tour is filled with beautiful scenery, sea cliffs and volcanoes. You will have the opportunity to view puffins from up close, hike a volcano that erupted back in 1973 and view the lava field that destroyed parts of the town on the islands. You will be able to dig deeper into the history and the affects of the eruption to the Eldheimar Museum, often referred as the Pompeii of the North. You will be able to wander around town and stop by the Viking Church by the harbor.

Description from the operator, Arctic Adventures. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Where you go

  1. Reykjavík
  2. Landeyjahöfn
  3. Eldheimar
  4. Stórhöfði
  5. Eldfell
  6. Stafkirkjan

Not included

Meals are not included in the tour

Good to know

  • Warm clothing
  • Waterproof jacket
  • Sturdy Shoes
  • Camera (recommended)

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until 24 hours before departure; no refund after that. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

Why this one and not the cheaper one?

The nearest cheaper South Coast Waterfalls, Glacier & Black Sand Beach Tour from BusTravel Iceland is €117 — €133 less. Here is every difference we can actually measure.

Arctic Adventures · €250BusTravel Iceland · €117
How long it runs12.1 hours10 hours
Getting therePicks you upYou make your own way

The €133 buys you 2.1 more hours out and hotel pickup. Whether that is worth it is your call — but that is what the difference is.

Who this is not for

  • Children under 6 cannot join this one.
  • Not a good fit if you want a relaxed day: 12 hours and 5 minutes is a long time on the road, most of it spent getting there and back.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

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What travellers say about Arctic Adventures

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Operator rating 4.6/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Kai Gilchrist

    ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

    This was a phenomenal trip with AMAZING sights. Our tour guide was informative, friendly, and easy to listen to. You will learn a lot and see nature at its greatest. We absolutely loved this tour and would recommend it to anyone. The car ride is comfortable and there is wifi as well! Shout out to our tour guide, Magnus (I hope I’m spelling his name correctly), who told us some hilarious stories.

  • Tatjana Kultaniemi

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    I spent six days on a bus tour around Iceland with a professional guide. It was an excellent opportunity to gain a comprehensive overview of Iceland's breathtaking nature while also learning about the country's history and the everyday lives of its people. Iceland's landscape and animals are truly unique, featuring magnificent waterfalls, geysers, whales, seals, puffins, volcanoes, glaciers, and mountains. Every day brought new and unforgettable experiences. Of course, none of this would have been possible without our guide, Viko. He not only drove the bus safely but also shared fascinating stories about Icelandic history, culture, and way of life. He was willing to tailor the itinerary to our group's interests and wishes, making the experience even more enjoyable. I am very grateful for his professionalism, knowledge, and enthusiasm in interpreting Iceland's natural and cultural heritage. He played a key role in making this tour such a memorable experience.

  • Chloe Lamm

    ★★★★★ · 3 months ago

    I did the Iceland South Coast Full Day Small-Group Tour from Reykjavik. Such an amazing tour and one of the highlights of my trip to Iceland! Our guide, Erik, was incredibly knowledgeable and shared so much interesting information about Iceland throughout the day. We visited some of the country’s most beautiful sights, including stunning waterfalls, Vik, black sand beaches, and other breathtaking stops along the South Coast. The pickup process was simple and organized, making the day completely stress-free. The scenery was incredible from start to finish, and Erik helped make the experience even better with his knowledge, friendliness, and enthusiasm. If you’re visiting Iceland, the South Coast is a must-do, and I highly recommend taking this tour with Erik as your guide!

  • Nicole Y.

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    What a wonderful adventure! The 3 Day South Coast/Golden Circle tour included all of the sites we wanted to see and it did not disappoint. We were picked up at a bus stop in downtown Reykjavik and our journey began with about 16 other guests, a good group size. Our tour guide "Good" John did an excellent job teaching us about the history of Iceland and the sites we saw. The tour is well organized with just enough time at each site. He also made adjustments to the itinerary based on the weather as well as including sites not on the tour to give us more to see, which we loved! There were plenty of bathroom/food breaks as needed and we loved that we could just sit back, relax, and enjoy the views outside the window rather than worrying about driving and parking. Our multi-day tour included a 2 night stay at Adventure Hotel Geirland, which Arctic Adventures owns. Such a quiet hotel, convenient location with beautiful views. Our only complaints were that the shower leaked and made the floor wet, and that dinner at the restaurant was expensive with limited options. However the food was good and breakfast was included. The Katla Ice Cave was our favorite part, which was partnered with Southcoast Adventure, and our guide Inga was very friendly and knowledgeable. We did pay for a hiking boot rental for my husband but never received the boots. We did not ask our tour guide so we are not sure what happened with that. Overall we absolutely loved this tour and would highly recommend Arctic Adventures to anyone visiting Iceland for the first time!

Reviews from Google · updated 21 Oct 2026

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