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 of year to see puffins in Reykjavik is between May and August when they return to Iceland after wintering at sea. After boarding the boat, we will sail north to the islands with the largest populations of puffins, identifiable by their brightly coloured beaks. There will be opportunities to take photos and use binoculars for a closer look.

Throughout the tour, the English-speaking guide will share facts about these birds, including their monogamous nature and that they lay one egg annually. Additionally, you may spot other birds like the common eider, the arctic tern, and cormorants. The puffin watching boat trip lasts one hour before returning to the departure port.

What island will we visit?

The boat captain will decide which island to visit based on tides and weather conditions, potentially heading towards Engey, Akurey, or Lundey. Disembarking is not permitted to avoid disturbing the birds, but we will approach the coasts respectfully.

Pick up

This activity doesn't include pick up from every hotel due to accessibility issues in central Reykjavik. During booking, choose your hotel name to find the nearest pick-up point. Look for "Bus stop" with a number next to your hotel. Available stops include:
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 the specified meeting point 30 minutes before the scheduled time.

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