1h30

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About this activity

The puffin watching tour commences at our ticket office by Ægisgarður pier in the Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavík. There you can buy tickets or exchange a voucher for a prepaid trip.

The tour is a fun and easy adventure on a boat. A guide will meet you on board one of our smaller boats, which are docked at the floating pier in front of the Whale Watching Centre. Depending on the tides and conditions on the islands our captains will take you to either Akurey or Lundey. The islands are well known for their plentiful birdlife and in addition to puffins you have the opportunity to view other birds such as eider ducks, arctic terns, guillemots and cormorants.

The island's shores are rocky but our captains know the best spots to get closer to the puffins in their natural habitat. If the weather is right we might even turn off the engines so that you can enjoy the nature better and listen to the bird's calls. During the tour the crew will tell you interesting facts and tales about the puffins and the surroundings.

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Included

Use of raincoats
Use of binoculars
Excellent guidance

Not included

Tripod for better camera stability (if taking photographs)
A good zoom lens for close up photographs (if taking photographs)

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
As the birds are small in size, we recommend bringing a tripod and a good zoom lens for 'close up' photography and/or binoculars (also available to lend on board)
The deck on the boat can be slippery. We recommend wearing good sturdy footwear. For optimal viewing and a more enjoyable cruise this tour is weather dependent.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Features

Tourism

85%

Original

45%

Adrenaline

45%

Cultural

25%

Collections This experience is part of these collections

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Puffin 12 Activities

Reykjavík Classic Puffin Watching

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