Heimaey Island Puffin Tour on Electric Scooter

The scooter lets you cover the island's volcanic terrain and hidden puffin spots in a morning.

A guided puffin tour on Heimaey Island using a custom electric scooter, with stops at viewpoints across the volcanic landscape and a visit to the Sea Life Trust museum. The tour runs roughly 105 minutes with a live English-speaking guide. Children are welcome from age 14. Scooter, helmet, safety vest, and arm and knee covers are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Puffin tour and museum visit

• Ride electric scooters on Heimaey Island
• Stop at special puffin viewing spots
• Enjoy scenic views of Westman Islands
• Visit Sea Life Trust museum

The experience

You ride a custom electric scooter along the dramatic cliffs of Heimaey Island, stopping at special viewpoints where puffins gather. The guide takes you to spots most visitors miss, narrating local stories as you move through the volcanic terrain. The scooter does the work of covering ground. You steer and absorb the landscape instead of hiking or driving yourself.

The route ends at the Sea Life Trust museum, where you see Icelandic fish and birds up close. The whole outing runs about 105 minutes, which means you can fit it into a morning or afternoon without reshaping your day. Helmet, safety vest, knee and arm covers come with the scooter. The guide speaks English and keeps groups small enough to spot wildlife and hear each other talk.

What’s included

• Custom electric scooter, helmet, safety vest, knee and arm covers.
• live English-speaking guide.
• stops at puffin viewpoints across Heimaey Island.
• entry to the Sea Life Trust museum.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30, 12:00 and 14:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (14 to 17 years) · Under 14: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Eyjascooter

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to explore the cliffs and puffins on an electric scooter rather than on foot or by bus. You'll cover more ground and stop at viewpoints a guide knows, without needing your own vehicle.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (14 to 17 years). Under 14: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I take photos of the puffins on this tour?

Yes. The tour stops at viewpoints specifically chosen for puffin sightings, and photography is part of the experience. The guide brings you to places where you can snap shots without disturbing the birds.

What is the Sea Life Trust museum like?

The Sea Life Trust museum on Heimaey Island displays Icelandic fish and birds. It is the final stop on the tour, letting you see the island's marine and bird life up close after riding the cliffs.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs roughly 105 minutes from start to finish, including the scooter ride and the museum visit.

Do I need experience riding a scooter?

No. The custom electric scooter is designed for the tour, and the guide will show you how to ride it. The tour suits all physical fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.