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Puffins in the Westman Islands, Iceland Puffins in the Westman Islands Iceland Remove
In October7°C15 rainy days
Flying time8h 50mfrom Los Angeles
Ideal stay1–2 nights
Best forFamilies · Wildlife & nature · Photographers
The feel of itWindy, green-cliffed, full of birds
Where people stayHeimaey townor Heimaey harbour front
Getting aroundManageable without a car
Money and languageISKIcelandic
AccommodationVery expensive

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