1 hour(s)
English
Included
Visits Lundey and Akurey islands, home to colorful birdlife
Opportunity to see puffins, Arctic Terns, Northern Fulmars, and more
Boat engine turned off near the islands for peaceful bird observation
Operated by Special Tours with over 20 years of experience
€ 53.15
€ 48.90
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
Lowest Price Guarantee — no other provider offers this tour for less
The Puffin Watching tours with Special Tours, Puffin Express, have been a favorite for over a decade and are known as one of the original puffin watching experiences in Iceland. With more than 20 years of expertise and a specially designed boat named Skúlaskeið or “Old Skuli,” Special Tours leads the way in offering close, comfortable, and reliable puffin viewing. Departing from Reykjavík’s Old Harbour, the tour lasts just one hour, making it an affordable and time-efficient adventure perfect for travelers on the go.
The tour sails to the nearby islands of Lundey and Akurey, just 15 minutes away from the city. These small islands are known for their grassy hills and vibrant birdlife, including puffins, Northern Fulmars, Arctic Terns, Black Guillemots, and more. The shallow-draft boat allows for close access to the rocky shores, and once there, the engine is turned off to let you quietly enjoy the sights. A knowledgeable guide is on board to share insights about the seabirds and their habitat, creating a cozy and informative birdwatching experience in the heart of Reykjavík’s bay.
Binoculars provided on board
Specially designed boat for close island view
21 years of puffin tour experience
Expert guide and friendly crew
Guaranteed puffin sightings
Hotel transfers
Sunscreen
Sensible shoes
Long-lens camera
Bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat
Have a camera ready to capture every special moment
Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We booked this trip direct with Mr Puffin following a bit on online research. So glad we did. They are a well organised crew that made the whole experience from booking in to getting changed nice and simple. The Rib we went out on was in good shape, our guide was excellent, and we saw everything we had hoped for and more. Nice touches included binoculars for those that didn’t have their own, and a link to pics the guide took with his Digital SLR camera sent the day after the trip. We only had a couple of days in Reykjavik on a cruise, and this was a great way to spend some of that time. We’d definitely recommend, and would look to book one of their other trips if we are back there again. Well worth 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Absolutely incredible tour! We saw thousands of puffins and got so close! Our guide was lovely and very informative. We will definitely be back! Thanks from Australia!!
Our tour was excellent. Mel was our guide ; she did a great job telling us about the Puffins and the whales. We got up close to a local "Puffin" island not far from the harbor where there were about 20,000 Puffins. This was a short ride from the main Reykjavik harbor. After about 5 minutes with the Puffins, we started our whale watching part of the tour. We saw 3 separate humpback whales, a minke, and a porpoise. The boat ride seated twelve on comfortable riding chairs. The tour provided a warm outer coat and jacket pair for comfort and safety.
This was an absolutely fantastic experience. Well worth the money. We seen thousands of puffin’s nesting on the cliffs of a small island. We were able to get up close and personal with these beautiful birds. Our guide was awesome! He was incredibly knowledgeable, not just about puffin, but many other sea birds. Both the guide and the captain of the boat, were friendly, helpful and entertaining!
The premium puffin tour wasn't worth the cost. The first stop was an island with no puffins. The boat then chased puffins in the water but they were very shy and flew away when we got close. While there were many tiny puffins visible, the provided binoculars were blurry and useless. Nobody on the boat used them. Overall, it was an overpriced tour.
