Iceland · Wildlife

Premium Puffin Tour

1 Hour Round trip from Reykjavík Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Small-group puffin watching tour by RIB boat
  • 02 Visit puffin islands just outside Reykjavík
  • 03 See puffins, auks, gannets and other seabirds
  • 04 Fast 12-seater RIB gets you close to the islands quickly
  • 05 Around 50 minutes spent in the puffin viewing area
  • 06 Panoramic views of Reykjavík, Harpa and the Sun Voyager
  • 07 Binoculars and full safety gear included

Head out from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour on a small-group RIB adventure to see puffins and other seabirds in their natural habitat just offshore. With fast, specially designed boats and space for only 12 passengers, this tour offers an up-close wildlife experience at sea level.

Visit islands such as Akurey, Engey or Lundey, where puffins, auks, gannets and other birdlife fill the skies and sea cliffs during the summer season. Along the way, your guide and captain share stories and facts about the birds, while panoramic views of Reykjavík’s waterfront add to the journey.

There are very few things that will beat the experience of seeing the puffins and other bird-life up close as you can get at sea level from our RIB boats.

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

1
Day 01

Check-in at our ticket office

The tour starts and ends by our ticket office at the Reykjavík's Old Harbour. Here you arrive 30 minutes prior to the departure to get ready for the tour. This involves signing a safety waiver, and putting on our incredibly fashionable warm overalls & all necessary safety equipment. The guide then walks you down to the boat which is docked at the Harbour. There are very few things that will beat the experience of seeing the puffins and other bird-life up close as you can get at sea level from our RIB boats.

Visit the Puffins on their Islands

We visit the puffins in their natural habitat, at the Islands of Akurey, Engey or Lundey just outside of Reykjavík. The journey here is a short one, and we spend around 50 minutes with the Puffins, often going to 2 of the three islands with Puffins. Our experienced Captains know the best vantage spots to get the best view of them. Puffins, auks, gannets and an incredible variety of other sea birds dominate the skies and sea cliffs just a few minutes sailing from the Old Harbour. Our RIB's are fast and small so we get you extra close and extra quickly out to the islands!

Back to the Harbour

Finally, after a great adventure at sea, we head back to the harbour! We arrive approximately one hour after the tour start time. Then it‘s time to get out of your warm overalls and recuperate in our service center. We have WCs and information available inside so you can plan your next steps in Reykjavík.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Reykjavík 1 city · 1 Hour

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • One hour expertly guided puffin watching tour in a 12 seater RIB boat.
  • Small Group - Only 12 passengers with expert guide & captain
  • Our RIB's are fast and small so we get you extra close and extra quickly out to the islands!
  • Reykjavík sightseeing with panoramic views off the Sun Voyager & Harpa Concert Hall.
  • Binoculars included for each passenger
  • We supply warm overalls, gloves, goggles and all necessary safety equipment.

Know before you go

  • Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your chosen departure. If you arrive later then 10 minutes prior to the departure we can not guarantee that you can join the tour.
  • This tour has a minimum of 4 passengers. If the minimum is not met, we will offer you to reschedule or get a full refund.
  • The tour has an age limit of 10 years & height limit of 145 CM
  • This tour may not be suitable for pregnant women. Consult your doctor before signing up.
  • This tour is not recommended for those with history of back and knee problems or severe heart conditions. Consult your doctor before signing up.
  • This tour may not be suitable for those over the age of 65 years.
  • Puffin season is from approximately April - August

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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