1 hour(s)
English
Included
Guided by experienced captains sharing fun and informative puffin facts
Witness puffins, auks, gannets and more in their natural habitat
Stunning views of Reykjavík’s coastline and bird-covered cliffs
Fastest way to see puffins from Reykjavík Old Harbour
€ 84.52
€ 77.76
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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Departing from the Old Harbour in Reykjavík, this high-speed puffin adventure is the fastest and most convenient way to get up close to Iceland’s beloved seabirds. Available from late April to mid-August during the puffins’ breeding season, the tour offers a chance to witness the vibrant birdlife of Faxaflói Bayjust minutes from the city center. Summer is the best time to experience this spectacle, with puffins, auks, gannets, and various other seabirds filling the skies and nesting along the rocky cliffs of nearby islands.
What sets this tour apart is the use of custom-made RIB boats that allow us to approach the puffin-inhabited islands with incredible proximity. These agile boats give a thrilling ride while also being respectful to the environment—engines are turned off whenever possible to preserve the peace of nature. As you sail, your expert guide and captain will share captivating stories and facts about the puffins, their habitat, and the rich natural beauty of the surrounding bay.
RIB puffin tour
Expert guide
Warm gear
Panoramic Reykjavík views
Pick up and Drop off
Refreshments
Weather-appropriate clothing
Wear hat, gloves, sturdy shoes
Thermal overalls
Sunglasses, phone, and camera
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Have a camera ready to capture every special moment
Wear comfortable clothes
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.
