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Skip the crowds: Group Puffin Experiences | Birdlife-watching in Reykjavík
Embark on a premium Puffin and Birdwatching excursion, facilitated by purpose-built RIB boats with a maximum capacity of 12 passengers along with a professional birdlife guide. These offerings operate daily, up to nine times per day, from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour, running from May 1st to August 20th.
Embark on a premium Puffin and Birdwatching excursion, facilitated by purpose-built RIB boats with a maximum capacity of 12 passengers along with a professional birdlife guide. These offerings operate daily, up to nine times per day, from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour, running from May 1st to August 20th.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Whale Safari - The adventure begins and concludes at our ticket office located at Reykjavík’s Old Harbour. Guests should arrive 30 minutes before departure to prepare for the tour. The guide will then escort you to the boat, which is moored at the Harbour.
- Akurey - During the tour, we sail near 2-3 islands where puffins nest. As these islands…
- Whale Safari - The adventure begins and concludes at our ticket office located at Reykjavík’s Old Harbour. Guests should arrive 30 minutes before departure to prepare for the tour. The guide will then escort you to the boat, which is moored at the Harbour.
- Akurey - During the tour, we sail near 2-3 islands where puffins nest. As these islands are nature reserves, we remain on the boat throughout the tour, but our RIB speedboats allow us to get you exceptionally close to the islands.
What's Included
- All necessary safety equipment including warm overalls, gloves, and goggles
- Binoculars provided for each passenger
- Inclusive of all local taxes
- All necessary safety equipment including warm overalls, gloves, and goggles
- Binoculars provided for each passenger
- Inclusive of all local taxes
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Minimum height is 145 cm
- Not recommended for travellers with knee problems
- Not recommended for young children
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Minimum height is 145 cm
- Not recommended for travellers with knee problems
- Not recommended for young children
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Emmadl6431hw
Aug 20, 2025
Fabulous experience - An amazing experience. So blessed to see all 4 of the common whales, dolphins and porpoises in the bay: harbour porpoises, minke whales, white beaked dolphins and my ultimate favourite humpback whales. Hugely recommend
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Thomas_j
Aug 19, 2025
Pardon my French, but it as "PUFFIN AMAZING!!" - Fantastic experience. Although we were at the end of the breeding season for the Puffins.... The crew made sure that we went to a few places that still had them. They were very informative and even took some of there own pictures on our tour to email us. Most of us were using our phone camera's and they had much better SLR digital camera. They sent along their images the very next day. Highly recommend their tours. We did the Puffin Tour but I think they also have Whale watching and others.
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Kaliopie_o
Aug 14, 2025
Great tour - Great tour!! Saw sooooo many puffin. Small group is the way to go so you can get close to the islands where the puffins are. Very knowledgeable guide Alex. Highly recommend
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Dennismv5456dj
Aug 12, 2025
1 Hour Puffin Watch is a Must Do in Reykjavik! - Fantastic experience! The guide was terrific with his humor and his knowledge of puffins and the other birds we saw. This experience has a great bang for the buck and only takes an hour of your time. We did the 9 AM trip and had plenty of time to go back to the hotel and then board the cruise ship. Highly recommended!!
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Anner287
Aug 10, 2025
Excellent puffin viewing - Excellent one hour trip. Lots of puffins and other sea birds. Expert and knowledgable operator. Every seat has a good view.
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Shilpa_a
Aug 9, 2025
Puffins!! - Maja was an incredible guide on this lovely, intimate puffin tour. She was so knowledgeable and kind. We saw so many puffins and beautiful landscapes. Highly recommend!
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Kevin_n
Aug 6, 2025
Puffin Tour - Amazing tour. Gear up was easy, entire tour was organized and our Guide was incredibly knowledgeable. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to see these cute birds!
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Kellie_c
Aug 6, 2025
Puffin boat tour - First time ever on a puffin tour. So fun ! Our tour guide Sam - was amazing She was very knowledgeable about the puppin life
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Lisa_j
Aug 5, 2025
Puffins! - The rib boat is very comfortable! So much fun! We saw SO many puffins! It’s a must do!
If you are on a cruise boat, hop in a taxi (taxis line right by ship) and it’s a 6min ride to Whale Safari operator of puffin excursions
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Francis_p
Aug 17, 2025
The ride was extremely... - The ride was extremely bumpy and frightening. I hurt my knee on one of the bumps. I believe there should be a warning on this ride. I did not realize how extreme the ride to see the puffins were. Speaking of puffins, you don't get close to them so I am not sure I can recommend this trip.
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