ICELAND EXPERIENCE
Puffin Cruise with Expert Tour Guide from Reykjavik
LOCAL CONDITIONS
Weather for this experience
Forecast near Reykjavík · Reykjavík forecast
7°
Clear sky
Today · Wind 3 m/s
Today
11° 4°
Cloudy
Tomorrow
12° 7°
Rain
Thu
10° 6°
Overcast
Fri
11° 7°
Overcast
Sat
10° 8°
Light rain
Sun
11° 6°
Partly cloudy
Mon
12° 9°
Rain
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
Road conditions in Reykjavík
Official road status from Vegagerðin, grouped around the area of this experience.
Fjallabaksleið syðri: Álftavatnskrókur - StrúturImpassable
ArnardalsleiðMountain vehicles
Arnarvatnsvegur: Arnarvatn - MiðfjarðarvegurMountain vehicles
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
See puffins up close on the puffin express tour from Reykjavik. The specially designed boat takes you close to the rocky shore of Akurey island to see the lovely seabirds in their natural environment. Learn about the puffins and other seabirds in the area from your knowledgeable onboard guide.
What's included
Not included
- –Gratuities
Itinerary
Following pickup at your hotel in Reykjavík
(if option selected), board the comfortable puffin express boat for a 15-minute cruise to 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 sweet seabirds nesting and diving into the sea to get food.
When you arrive at the Akurey shore, circle around the island for more observation time before the captain turns the engines off, allowing you to enjoy the peace and quiet among Iceland’s natural treasures.
You have the choice of five departure times throughout the day (up to seven departures from June-August) to suit your Iceland itinerary.
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Hotel pick up: Available to book directly with supplier (extra fees apply)
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.
This activity may be cancelled if the minimum number of travellers is not met.