Reykjavík Classic Puffin Watching
About This Tour
Set out from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour for a classic puffin-watching adventure on a small boat, and enjoy the chance to observe these much-loved seabirds in their...
Duration: 1 Hour · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Easy · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Reykjavik, Akureyri · Languages: English
About Akureyri
Akureyri
At once off-the-beaten-track and indelibly Icelandic, the charming town of Akureyri is home to cascading waterfalls and bubbling hot springs, not to mention one of the finest shows of the Northern Lights in this part of Scandinavia and some great local guides!
What's Included
- 1 hr. puffin tour
- Excellent live commentary in English
- Use of raincoats
- Use of binoculars
- Puffin guarantee (or try again for free)
Not Included
- Pick up / Drop off (available for an extra charge)
- Refreshments
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Check-in Meet us at our ticket office at least 15 min. before departure to check-in and receive your boarding card(s). Our team will show you to our boat, that is usually docked at the floating pier in front of our Visitor Centre / Wildlife Exhibition. Boarding Our team will greet you on board the puffin boat and welcome you on board. Make sure to have your boarding card(s) readily available to ensure a smooth boarding process. Once on the boat, you are free to walk around, chat with the crew or find the perfect lookout spot! Puffin Watching Depending on the tides, we will visit the puffin colonies on either Engey, Akureyri, or Lundey. These three islands, located just off Reykjavík, are known for being breeding grounds for these charming birds during the summer. The islands are protected, so we won't be able to set foot on them, but the captain will sail as close as possible without disturbing their natural behavior. Keep an eye out for seals as well; they can often be seen resting on the rocks or hunting for food. Binoculars are available on board for you to use. The journey to the islands can take up to 15 minutes. Disembarking The total duration of the tour is about 1-1,5 hrs. from boarding to disembarking, while the duration spent with the wildlife can vary. We hope you have a pleasant time on the tour and leave with a smile on your faces, as well as ever lasting memories. Feel free to send us feedback or photos, which our team will happily provide if they were able to take any on the tour! Now that you're back on land, we recommend taking a stroll through the Old Harbour area, it is a small and quaint section with shops, restaurants and cafés.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Reykjavík, IS · Tour start: Reykjavík, IS — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
