Vestmannaeyjabær: Volcano ATV Tour of The New Lava

Volcano tour

Come and enjoy with us in a 1 hour ATV tour around the Volcano in Vestmannaeyjar and experience the unique view the island and its surroundings have to offer

During the trip, we will go to Prestvik beach where fishing ship Pelagus stranded, we will also drive around and view the scene where Guðlaugur Friðþórsson came to land after 5-6 km of swimming in the dark and cold sea after Hellisey VE 503 sank. We will drive around the lava and into the middle of the volcano Eldfell and along the coast, where the view is breathtaking.

This trip is recommended for all the family who will enjoy driving around historical sites of Vestmannaeyjar on a fun riding ATV. The ATV´s are automatic and easy to drive so no specific experience is needed.  All ATV´s are 2 person where driver needs to have a driving licence, passengers need to be 6 years or older.

This is a guided trip where each person will be provided waterproof jacket and pants,gloves and helmet installed with an communication gadget to listen to tour guide stories when we stop on special historical locations.