Lovely 1-Hour Puffin Watching Tour with Boat Ride from Reykjavik

Join this exciting one-hour puffin watching tour from Reykjavik, where you can observe these charming seabirds in their natural habitat. This short yet memorable adventure offers an excellent opportunity to see puffins up close and learn about their fascinating behavior.

This guided excursion in Iceland begins at Geirsgata 11 in Reykjavik's Old Harbor, a well-known and easily accessible location. The Old Harbor is a central hub, making it simple to find whether you are walking from downtown or using public transportation. 

Tour participants should arrive at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure to check in and get ready for the journey.

For added convenience, pick-up service from your accommodation is available for an additional cost. If you choose this option, please be at your designated pick-up point at least one hour before the tour departure time. This ensures you have plenty of time to reach the harbor and prepare for the adventure.

At the harbor, you'll meet your knowledgeable guide, the boat crew, and the rest of the travelers. The guide will enrich your experience with trivia, stories, and exciting information about Iceland and its resident colonies of puffins.

Atlantic puffins, or more commonly known as just puffins, are small seabirds with colorful beaks and distinctive black and white plumage. They are known for their charming and somewhat clumsy behavior, both in the air and on land. Puffins typically nest in burrows on grassy cliff tops and spend most of their lives at sea, coming to shore only to breed.

During the tour, you'll observe puffins diving for fish, flying with rapid wingbeats, and socializing on the rocky shores. The boat's experienced guide will provide insightful commentary about puffin behavior, diet, and nesting habits. Feel free to ask them questions.

One of the possible key locations on this puffin-watching tour is Akurey island, a small island known for its thriving puffin colonies. Although the tour does not include landing on the island, the boat will get you close enough to see the puffins in their natural setting. 

You'll have excellent views and plenty of opportunities from the boat to take photos of these captivating birds. Binoculars will also be provided if you want to see them closer.

As you sail around the coast of Reykjavik, you'll also enjoy the scenic surroundings. The coastline offers beautiful views of the city and the surrounding landscapes, with the ocean providing a serene backdrop. Keep an eye out for other seabirds and marine wildlife that inhabit the area, adding to the overall experience.

After a satisfying birdwatching experience, the boat will take you back to the harbor, where this one-hour tour formally ends.

See puffins up close while learning about their behaviors by booking this one-hour tour from Reykjavik. Check availability now by choosing a date.