Day 01
Iceland · Bird Watching
Puffin Express
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 One-hour puffin-watching tour from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour
- 02 Visit the bird-rich islands of Lundey and Akurey
- 03 Specially designed boat gets close to the rocky shoreline
- 04 Licensed guide shares facts about puffins and local birdlife
- 05 Chance to spot Northern Fulmars, Arctic Terns, gulls, and Black Guillemots
- 06 Binoculars provided on board
- 07 Great city and bay views from the water
Set out from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour on a short and charming puffin-watching adventure in Faxaflói Bay. This one-hour boat tour takes you toward the small islands of Lundey and Akurey, known for their colorful birdlife and seasonal puffin colonies.
Travel aboard a specially designed boat built to get close to the rocky shores, then enjoy time observing the birds and surrounding scenery with the engine turned off. Along the way, a licensed guide shares insights about puffins and other seabirds often seen in the area, including Northern Fulmars, Arctic Terns, gulls, and Black Guillemots.
This one-hour boat tour takes you toward the small islands of Lundey and Akurey, known for their colorful birdlife and seasonal puffin colonies.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
1 Hour
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Easy
Accommodation
Not included
Transport
Not included
Wheelchair access
Not applicable
City
Reykjavik
Languages
English
Day by day
The itinerary
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Special Tours offer 100% viewing guarantee
- Binoculars are provided on board
- Specially designed boat to get as close to the islands as possible 21 years of experience
- Experienced guide & friendly crew on every tour!
What's Not Included
Hotel transfers (available for an additional cost)
Know before you go
This tour is a great and inexpensive way to see the puffins during your visit in Reykjavík, and it gives you a great view of the city!
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Reykjavík, IS
Tour start
Reykjavík, IS
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 1 hour finishes where it began, in Reykjavík.
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