Puffin Watching in Reykjavik

Puffin watching is a must-do activity on your trip to Reykjavik. Cruise around the Icelandic islands, admiring their rugged beauty and discovering the large populations of puffins that live there.

Puffin Watching in Reykjavik

The best time to see puffins in Reykjavik is between May and August, when they return to Iceland after wintering at sea. After boarding our boat, we will sail to the north to find islands with the largest populations of puffins. You will have opportunities to take photos and use binoculars for a closer look.

An English-speaking guide will share facts about these birds, including their monogamous nature and their annual egg-laying. You will also see other local birds, such as the common eider and arctic tern. After an hour's puffin watching, we will return to the original departure port.

What island will we visit?

The boat captain will decide on the best island for puffin sightings based on tides and weather, potentially visiting Engey, Akurey or Lundey. We will not disembark from the islands to avoid disturbing the birds, but we will get close to their coasts.

Pick up

This activity does not include pick up from all hotels due to accessibility issues. You will see the nearest pick-up point when booking. If "Bus stop" with a number appears next to your hotel, please go to that stop. There are thirteen bus stops:

Ráðhúsið / City Hall. Bus stop 1.Tjörnin / The Pond. Bus stop 2.Lækjargata. Bus Stop 3.Tryggvagata. Bus Stop 4.Harpa. Bus Stop 5.Safnahúsið / Culture House. Bus Stop 6.Traðarkot. Bus Stop 7.Hallgrímskirkja. Bus Stop 8.Snorrabraut. Bus Stop 9.Hlemmur. Bus Stop 10.Austurbær. Bus Stop 11.Höfðatorg. Bus Stop 12.Rauðarárstígur. Bus Stop 13.

The bus will pick you up from your designated point 30 minutes before the scheduled time.

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