4-Days South Coast Summer Edition | Photo Package Included

After breakfast, we set our sights offshore and travel toward the harbour at Landeyjahöfn. Before boarding the ferry, we make a stop at a hidden black sand beach nearby—an often-overlooked stretch of coastline where volcanic sand, crashing waves, and wide-open views create a beautifully raw setting.

From here, a short ferry ride brings us to the remote and fascinating Westman Islands. Rising dramatically from the Atlantic, these islands tell one of Iceland’s most powerful modern stories of nature and resilience.

Upon arrival on Heimaey, we begin our exploration with a visit to the SEA LIFE Trust Beluga Whale Sanctuary, home to rescued beluga whales living in a natural sea bay. This meaningful stop offers insight into marine conservation and the unique wildlife of the region.

We then continue exploring the island’s dramatic coastline, cliffs, and viewpoints, where puffins nest in vast numbers during summer and seals and whales are often spotted offshore. On clear days, we may even glimpse Surtsey, Iceland’s youngest island and a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Back on land, we pause for a relaxed lunch at one of our favourite local restaurants, where fresh island ingredients are reimagined with a modern Nordic touch. In the afternoon, those who wish can hike up Eldfell, the volcano that erupted without warning in 1973 and reshaped the island forever. From the summit, you’ll overlook lava fields that once buried homes, hear firsthand accounts of the evacuation, and see how the eruption expanded the island itself—one of the most striking examples of Iceland’s living geology.

In the late afternoon, we return by ferry to the mainland and make our way back to our South Coast accommodation, where a peaceful evening and well-earned rest await.