Premium Puffin Tour
Operated by Whale Safari
About this experience
Leaving from the Old Harbour in Reykjavík, this is the ultimate puffin adventure tour operated on our RIB speedboats.
The summer is the best time to experience the birds and wildlife of the bay and islands just outside Reykjavík City. 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.
But that is not all: this tour is operated in our custom made RIB boats. Each boat can only seat 12 passengers so this is a personal tour where you travel with a small group.
The boats are specially designed to get you as close as possible to the islands and when possible we can switch the engines completely off to give the birds (and you) some peace and quiet to enjoy nature. During the tour your guide and captain will tell you interesting facts and tales about the puffins and the surroundings.
On this up close & personal tour each boat only seats 12 passengers so you have plenty of time to ask your guide any question you have about the charismatic puffins and the other Icelandic sea birds.
Our RIBs are also the fastest boats in the harbour, meaning that on a short tour you will spend the majority of you time with the birds.
Highlights
- Afternoon, Evening & Night
- Bird Watching
- Flora/Fauna
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.
Good to know
Dress warmly for our northern ocean, so if you have it, bring warm outdoor clothing like a wool or fleece sweater, some warm headgear and gloves. Sturdy shoes are recommended. And of course bring your camera!
- 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
Meeting point
Whale Safari ticket office
Ægisgarður 5D, Reykjavík
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Tour operator
Operated by
Whale Safari
Questions & answers
How long is the tour?
1 hour
Where does the tour start?
Whale Safari ticket office, Reykjavík
Is hotel pickup available?
No — guests must make their own way to the meeting point.
Is there a minimum age?
Participants must be at least 10 years old.
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From
12,450 ISK
per person
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Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Tour operator
Whale Safari
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From
12,450 ISK