Iceland · Wildlife Safari

Puffin Quest

1 Hour Round trip from Bakkagerði Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 RIB wildlife safari from Borgarfjörður Eystri
02 Water-level views of sea cliffs and puffin nesting areas
03 Access to hidden coves unreachable on foot
04 Chance to spot seals, dolphins, and whales
05 Professional flotation suits, life jackets, and ski goggles provided
06 Ideal for experiencing East Iceland’s rugged coastline in just 1 hour

Set out on a fast-paced wildlife safari from Borgarfjörður Eystri, a remote corner of East Iceland known for its remarkable puffin colony and dramatic coastal scenery. Travelling by RIB boat, you’ll get close to towering sea cliffs, hidden coves, and rugged shoreline that cannot be reached on foot.

This one-hour adventure is designed for travellers who want a raw, up-close connection with Icelandic nature. Watch for Atlantic puffins in their nesting habitat and keep an eye out for seals, dolphins, and even whales, while enjoying striking views of untouched fjords and the North Atlantic coast.

This 1-hour expedition is all about getting you closer to nature than any other tour.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Hour

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Languages English, Icelandic

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

00:00 – Check-in at the Puffin Marina

Meet us at the Borgarfjörður Eystri harbor 15 minutes before your scheduled departure. We’ll get you suited up in our professional flotation suits and life jackets, designed to keep you warm and dry out on the North Atlantic.

00:15 - 01:15 – The Nature & Wildlife RIB Safari

We leave the harbor and head straight for the action. This 1-hour expedition is all about getting you closer to nature than any other tour.

The Cliffs: We’ll navigate to the base of the massive sea cliffs for a unique, water-level view of the nesting Atlantic Puffins.
Hidden Coves: Our RIB boats allow us to tuck into tiny coves and rock formations that are completely inaccessible by foot.
This is the only way to see these hidden corners of the coast.
The Search: Every trip is a search for more than birds. We’ll keep a sharp lookout for curious seals, leaping dolphins, and whales.

01:15 – Arrival & The Colony

We return to the harbor and help you de-gear. The adventure doesn’t have to end here; since you’re already at the harbor, you can take a walk up to the wooden platforms to see the colony from above at your own pace.

Facilities: Restrooms and a small café are available right at the harbor for a post-safari coffee or snack.

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Life Jackets, Flotation Suites, Ski goggles
Our Flotation Suites are windproof and water repellent, certified and approved by The Icelandic Transport Autorities.

Know before you go

Keep in mind that we usually gather 4-12 passengers into groups. The puffins arrive at the beginning of May and stay until mid-August.
During this time, they come to Iceland to breed and raise their young.

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