Puffins are cute, interesting and in Reykjavík! From 20. April until 15. August we offer this ultimate puffin tour up close!
Tour Operator: Whale Safari
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.
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!
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 May - August
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.
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!
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. Be sure to check we have your correct email so we can send you any photos (if taken) that the guide took on your tour!