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Whales & Puffins

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4 hour(s)

English (United States)

Reykjavik, Iceland

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Traditional oak boat “Old Skúli” for puffin watching

Shallow draught boat for close access to puffin islands

Knowledgeable guides share info on local birdlife

Choice of Classic or Express whale watching tours

Discover the unique opportunity to enjoy both whale watching and puffin watching right from the heart of Reykjavík. Just a short boat ride from the Old Harbour takes you to the nearby puffin islands, where you can observe these charming birds up close. The tour takes place aboard the traditional oak boat Skúlaskeið (“Old Skúli”), specially designed with a shallow draught to get close to the puffins’ nesting sites. Our expert guides will share fascinating facts about Reykjavík’s rich birdlife, making this an engaging and educational experience for nature lovers of all ages.

For the whale watching portion, choose between two types of boats—Classic and Express. The Classic boat is one of Iceland’s largest whale watching vessels, focusing on a comfortable and educational experience, while the Express catamaran offers a quicker cruise to and from the whale watching area, giving you more time on land. Both boats feature indoor and outdoor seating, restrooms, a cafeteria, and thermal overalls (children’s sizes available). Common sightings in Faxaflói Bay include humpback whales, minke whales, white-beaked dolphins, and harbour porpoises. These are two separate tours, so you can enjoy them on different days at your convenience.

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What's Included

Guided whale watching boat tour
Warm overalls for comfort
Free Wi-Fi onboard
Cafeteria and snack bar available
Restrooms on board
1-hour guided puffin tour
100% puffin sighting guarantee
Binoculars provided during puffin tour

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Dress warm

Dress warmly and wear sturdy shoes

Bring a camera for puffin and whale sightings

Children must be accompanied by an adult

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Discover the wonders of Reykjavík, Iceland with this unforgettable experience. Whale watching puffin tours - the best of both! Highlights of your tour include: Traditional oak boat “Old Skúli” for puffin watchingShallow draught boat for close access to puffin islandsKnowledgeable guides share info on local birdlifeChoice of Classic or Express whale watching tours. Discover the unique opportunity to enjoy both whale watching and puffin watching right from the heart of Reykjavík. Just a short boat ride from the Old Harbour takes you to the nearby puffin islands, where you can observe these charming birds up close. The tour takes place aboard the traditional oak. This tour includes: Guided whale watching boat tourWarm overalls for comfortFree Wi-Fi onboardCafeteria and snack bar availableRestrooms on board1-hour guided puffin tour100% puffin sighting guaranteeBinoculars provided . Discover the unique opportunity to enjoy both whale watching and puffin watching right from the heart of Reykjavík. Just a short boat ride from the Old Harbour takes you to the nearby puffin islands, where you can observe these charming birds up close. The tour takes place aboard the traditional oak boat Skúlaskeið (“Old Skúli”), specially designed with a shallow draught to get close to the puffin. Duration: 4 hours . Book your Whales & Puffins today and create memories that will last a lifetime!