Private 11-Hour Birdwatching Tour in North Iceland’s Langanes and Tjornes Peninsulas

Embark on an 11-hour private birdwatching tour in North Iceland, exploring the rich birdlife of the Tjornes and Langanes peninsulas. If you’re keen to see puffins, guillemots, razorbills, and other iconic Icelandic birds, then this 11-hour itinerary is the perfect experience to book.

This private tour in North Iceland departs from Husavik, the country’s whale watching capital. You’ll be picked up at Gardarsbraut 5 or your preferred location in town. Just let the tour operator know ahead of time.

This private tour offers a personalized experience led by a knowledgeable guide who knows the best spots and times to observe the diverse bird species. Your guide’s expertise will enhance your understanding of the area’s natural history and the behaviors of the birds you encounter.

Your journey begins with a visit to the Tjornes peninsula, a stunning area just 11 miles (18 kilometers) from Husavik. Tjornes is known for its dramatic cliffs, which drop sharply into the ocean, providing prime nesting grounds for thousands of seabirds. 

As you explore the area, you’ll have the opportunity to observe puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, among others, as they nest and socialize on the rugged rock faces. The Tjornes peninsula also offers breathtaking coastal views and a peaceful atmosphere.

Continuing your adventure, you’ll travel to the Langanes peninsula, a remote and wild area shaped like a bird with a large head. Langanes is one of Iceland’s premier birdwatching locations, offering shore-based observation points where you can see species such as guillemots, puffins, and gannets. 

The rough road to Fontur, the tip of the peninsula, takes you through an untouched landscape where purple sandpipers and snow buntings nest, adding to the rich diversity of birdlife.

The cliffs at the end of Langanes are steep but accessible, bringing you within close range of the birds. This proximity provides excellent opportunities for photography, as the curved shoreline and coastal scenery create a stunning backdrop for capturing images of these seabirds in their natural habitat.

One of the highlights of the peninsula is the rock column known as Stori Karl, located below the Skoruvik cliffs. This site hosts one of Iceland’s most accessible gannet colonies, and during puffin season in summer, it’s an ideal spot for observing puffins in large numbers.

Throughout the day, you’ll also have the opportunity to visit various sites along the route to and from Langanes. This includes abandoned farms, Kelduhverfi, and Thorshofn, where more bird species can be observed in their natural settings.

Toward the end of the day, the guide will drive you back to Husavik.

Book your tour today to explore the stunning Tjornes and Langanes peninsulas and witness the incredible birdlife that calls these areas home. Check availability now by choosing a date.