ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Puffin Tour by RIB Speedboat — Express Tour from Reykjavík
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Tour stop · Reykjavík forecast
8°
Light rain
Today · Wind 8 m/s
Today
9° 6°
Light rain
Tomorrow
8° 5°
Overcast
Sat
8° 4°
Light rain
Sun
7° 5°
Light rain
Mon
9° 6°
Rain showers
Tue
8° 4°
Rain
Wed
5° 2°
Cloudy
Data: Icelandic Met Office
Forecast shown for the nearest supported Icelandic Met Office station. Conditions can vary along tour routes and at higher elevations.
DRIVING CONDITIONS
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For guided tours, the operator makes the final operational decision. If you are self-driving, always check the official road map before departure.
About this experience
Akure and Lundey Islands, just minutes from Reykjavík's Old Harbour, is home to one of Iceland's largest puffin colonies. You'll reach it by RIB speedboat — kitted out in overalls, goggles, gloves, and a life jacket — and get close enough to watch puffins on the rocks and in the air while your guide explains their habits, their burrows, and why Iceland's coastline suits them so well.
Itinerary
- Tour stop
After meeting your guide, board one of our two fast and fun RIB speedboats for a cruise to Lundey or Akurey, an island known for its puffin population, just off the coast of Reykjavik. Puffins nest between May and August on this island, which is covered with small hills and slopes and known for its colorful bird life. As the island's shores are rocky, your puffin-watching boat is specially designed to get you as close to the shoreline as possible, so you can get an up-close look at these adorable creatures! On board, learn from your expert guide about the puffins as well as other interesting seabirds that you may spot on the tour, such as northern fulmars, gulls, arctic terns and black guillemots. Enjoy watching the seabirds flying and diving into the water. When you arrive at one of the puffin islands, circle around them for more observation time before the captain turns the engines off, allowing you to enjoy the peace and quiet among Iceland’s natural treasures.
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Ticket informationMobile or paper ticket accepted
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
This activity may be cancelled due to bad weather.