The nature surrounding the town of Seydisfjordur is a spellbinding display of waterfalls, mountains, and the ocean. This hiking tour will provide you with the excellent opportunity to explore the beauty of the Icelandic landscape. This guided walk will take you on a hike up to a part of the Vestdalur Valley near Seydisfjordur. The valley is a protected nature reserve due to its remarkable flora. Eventually you will reach the abandoned town of Vestdalseyri, where you will find ruins of the former town. The town was inhabited for roughly a century (1851-1963). Originally there was a whaling station and it was home to one of the largest cooperatives in the country. Despite its beautiful and sunny location the town declined with the last inhabitant leaving it in 1963. You will walk past a series of beautiful waterfalls that will provide ideal photo opportunities, then return back to the coach and return to the pier. Please note : Dress warmly in layered clothing due to the unpredictability of Icelandic weather. Wear comfortable sturdy shoes.

This hiking tour will take you on a walk to the third highest waterfall in Iceland. You will depart from the pier and drive over the impressive mountain pass of Fjardarheidi , passing several small waterfalls. You will stop at the village of Egilsstadir , then drive along Iceland's third largest lake, Lagarfljot , with a lake bed that lies 328 feet below sea level. You will arrive at the starting point of your hike and it will take about 1.5 hours to reach the waterfall, with a drop of 387 feet. Your descent from the waterfall will take about an hour and then you will drive around Lake Lagarfljot to reach one of the few forests in Iceland, Hallormsstadur , where over 40 species of trees from various parts of the world grow. Please note : Wear comfortable clothes and hiking shoes.

This will be an easy and pleasant trail walk from the center of Seyðisfjörður, going partly on a gravel and grassy walkway through a forestry area and in to Fjarðarsel where you will find many beautiful waterfalls and a variety of Icelandic vegetation. Wild crowberries and blueberries can be found there in late august. The s cenic mountains, waterfalls, vegetation and the history of the town is a wonderful blend that makes this walk unforgettable. Please note : Guests are advised to use marked footpaths to protect sensitive nature and to leave nothing but footprints and take nothing but photos and memories. Wear comfortable walking shoes and layered clothing.

You will board a coach and drive over the impressive mountain pass of Fjardarheidi to Egilsstadir , the commercial center of east Iceland. From there you will continue along Lagarfljot , Iceland's third largest lake that is 328 feet below sea level. You will arrive at Skriduklaustur , the former home of one of Iceland's greatest writers, Gunnar Gunnarsson. You will walk from there to Snaefellsstofa , the visitor's center for the area. Continue on to Valthjofsstadur , a 13th century church estate containing many valuable items. Back on your coach you will pass Hallormsstadur , one of the country's most successful forestry stations with over 40 species of trees from various parts of the world. You will make one last stop in Egilsstadir to visit a souvenir shop with handcrafted items made by local artists. Please note : Sites might be visited in a different order. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

The nature surrounding the town of Seydisfjordur is a spellbinding display of waterfalls, mountains, and the ocean. This hiking tour will provide you with the excellent opportunity to explore the beauty of the Icelandic landscape. This guided walk will take you on a hike up to a part of the Vestdalur Valley near Seydisfjordur. The valley is a protected nature reserve due to its remarkable flora. Eventually you will reach the abandoned town of Vestdalseyri, where you will find ruins of the former town. The town was inhabited for roughly a century (1851-1963). Originally there was a whaling station and it was home to one of the largest cooperatives in the country. Despite its beautiful and sunny location the town declined with the last inhabitant leaving it in 1963. You will walk past a series of beautiful waterfalls that will provide ideal photo opportunities, then return back to the coach and return to the pier. Please note : Dress warmly in layered clothing due to the unpredictability of Icelandic weather. Wear comfortable sturdy shoes.

Come and join a 1-hour ATV tour around the volcano in Vestmannaeyjar and experience the unique view the island and its surroundings. During the trip, you will go to PrestvikB beach where the fishing ship Pelagus stranded. You will also drive around and view the scene where Guðlaugur Friðþórsson reached land after 4 miles (6 km) of swimming in the dark and cold sea after the trawler Hellisey VE 503 sank. You will drive around the lava and into the middle of the crater of the volcano Eldfell before heading along the coast, where the view is breathtaking. This trip is recommended for all who enjoy driving around the historical sites of Vestmannaeyjar in a unique way, riding an ATV. The ATV's are automatic and easy to drive so no specific experience is needed. All ATV's are for 2 persons. Please note; Price is per-person; there will be 2 people on each bike. The driver needs to have a valid driving license and passengers need to be 6 years or older. This is a guided trip where each person will be provided a waterproof jacket, pants, gloves and a helmet installed with a communication gadget so that you can listen to the tour guide's stories about this historical Island.

You will board your coach and drive into the Herjolfsdalur Valley where old farmhouses can be found. Continue along the scenic western part of the island with a beautiful view of the outer islands of the archipelago. Your next stop will be the site of the largest colony of Atlantic puffins , then on to the 5,000-year-old Helgafell. You will make a stop here to walk to an amazing panoramic viewpoint. Continue on over the new lava field, past the Skansinn , a fort where a wooden church was donated by Norway. Then you will visit the new Eldheimar - " Pompeii of the North" Museum where the history and aftermath of the 1973 eruptions are explored. Head to the notorious Eldfell volcano before returning to your yacht. Please note : Order of sites visited may vary.

This tour aims at introducing you to the main attractions of the main Westman Island . You will board your coach and drive into the Herjolfsdalur Valley where old farmhouses can be found. Continue along the scenic western part of the island with a beautiful view of the outer islands of the archipelago. Your next stop will be the site of the largest colony of Atlantic puffins , then on to two volcanoes , the 5,000-year-old Helgafell and the considerably younger Eldfell, which erupted in 1973. You will make a stop here to walk to an amazing panoramic viewpoint . Continue on over the new lava field, past the Skansinn , a fort where a wooden church was donated by Norway, before returning back to the pier. Please note : Order of sites visited may vary.

The Westman Islands are renowned for their birdlife and interesting geological history . You will walk to the RIB boat location where you will have a brief introduction to RIBs before your safari begins. You will travel into some of the caves around the area, such as the Eider Duck Cave, whose name derives from the eider duck colony nearby. You will visit a huge and extremely deep cave with beautiful basalt columns decorating the walls. You will also see a small cave where the sunlight shines through, creating a mesmerizing interplay of light and water. The final cave you will see is the roomy Cliff Cave with its excellent acoustics. Please note : While wildlife sightings are not guaranteed, whales are sometimes sighted on this tour, including orca, dolphins and porpoises. Often seals make an appearance as well as sea birds such as cormorants, fulmars, gannets and puffins. This trip is not recommended for people with back problems and pregnant women.

The beautiful Westman Islands are rich in natural beauty. Your walking tour with an informative guide will begin at the naturally formed harbor which was almost destroyed in the 1973 eruption. You will walk to Skansinn , an old fort built by orders of the Danish King in the 17th century. You will see the wooden church near the fort and walk up the hill to the newly formed lava fields of Eldfell. You will walk along the edge of the lava field with a great view over the town. You will see signs of old houses that were buried during the eruption as you walk to the crater of Eldfell where you will appreciate more of the power of nature. Please note : Wear comfortable walking shoes. We do not recommend this tour for guests with back problems.