Cruising around Heimaey, Iceland

Heimaey Rib Safari

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

  • Enjoy a ride in a small boat (RIB) 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

    $ 265

  • Notices

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

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.

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.

  • Walking information: To and from the boat.

  • Wheelchair accessible: No