Get up close and personal with puffins on this eco-adventure from Reykjavik. With your local nature guide, step aboard a custom boat that lets you glide right up to Akurey Island's jagged shore and see the adorable animals in their natural habitat. Enjoy engaging commentary about the puffins's biology and behavior from your guide. Use of binoculars for viewing bird life is included.
1-hour puffin express cruise from Reykjavik
Experience Icelandic native species and see puffin and other seabirds in their natural habitat
Learn interesting facts about seafowls from your knowledgeable guide
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Expert guide
Binoculars
Exclusions
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Departure & Return
Departure point
Old Harbour, Downtown Reykjavík
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
What To Expect
Following pickup, head for the shoreline and hop aboard the express boat to Akurey, an island off the coast of Iceland's capital that boasts a healthy population of puffins. You have the choice of five departure times throughout the day to suit your Iceland itinerary.During your trip, learn from your expert guide about the puffins as well local seabirds, such as northern fulmars, gulls, arctic terns and black guillemots. Warm up with a fresh cup of coffee while watching the sweet seabirds nesting and diving into the sea after their next meal.Between May and August every year, the puffins nest on the island. The rocky outcroppings and slopes that form protected areas are perfect for hatching and raising young puffins. Riding on a custom-designed boat means that you can get as close as possible to the funny little birds. Use of binoculars on your tour is also included. When you reach the island, you'll circle it a few times before the captain turns off the engines, allowing you to enjoy the bird life in peace. Your 1-hour tour ends with drop-off back where you started.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Hotel pick up:Â Available to book directly with supplier (extra fees apply)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.