Iceland · PUFFIN AND WILDLIFE TRIPS IN REYKJAVíK
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 puffin and wildlife trips in Reykjavík justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
See Reykjavik’s puffins on a one-hour boat tour to Lundey and Akurey, with guides, binoculars, wildlife, and a 100% sighting guarantee.
“A really enjoyable hour long boat trip to watch the puffins coming and going, adorable creatures, and saw plenty of other sea birds too. Joe the guide was excellent, entertaining and informative. Would highly recommend this trip.”
See Reykjavik’s puffins on a one-hour cruise to Akurey Island, with an expert guide, onboard binoculars, flexible departure times, and free cancellation.
“Great tour. We did see the puffins. Wish we could have seen them closer but we did see them. Glad we got to see them before they leave the area.”
Review of Reykjavik’s whale and puffin combo cruise, with boat details, wildlife expectations, timing, value, weather tips, and booking advice.
“We saw six minke whales and many puffins! Great time!”
See Reykjavik’s puffins, seabirds, and nesting islands on a one-hour Elding cruise with binoculars, warm gear, and an expert guide.
“It was fabulous and the weather was great ! I went with my husband !”
Review of Reykjavik’s one-hour RIB puffin tour, with close bird views, practical tips, costs, safety details, and honest advice on value.
“From booking through the tour, everything was well organized and the communication was timely. The guide was excellent and knowledgeable. And, the driver guided us to thousands of puffins. A great tour!!”
See Reykjavik’s puffins from a small boat, with binoculars, raincoats, expert guidance, and close views of protected nesting islands.
“best way to enjoy the puffins. pkus the dropbox with the pics was a great bonus since we couldnt get vey close”
Review of Reykjavik’s 2-hour RIB whale and puffin tour, with wildlife seasons, boat comfort, price value, practical tips, and booking advice.
“The staff were amazing and very friendly, the guide Matt knew his stuff. one of the best experiences I've ever had. I would highly recommend it”
Fish Faxaflói from Reykjavik, then enjoy your cod, haddock, or mackerel grilled aboard the boat with expert local guides.
“Jacob & Viggson were nice and made our day. We started at about 1:10 & were back at the pier by 4:00 pm. We managed to catch lots of fish from 4-5 different spots. The cods and haddocks we caught were being cut and sliced instantly right in front of us and were all piled in a big tray with onion slices. They only needed the boat’s griller to cook what we caught. The broiled fish was served with some potato salad, sauces & coleslaw. Yum! It felt great to eat your own catch of the moment!”
See Reykjavik’s puffins from a small RIB boat, with warm gear, binoculars, expert guides, and flexible summer departures.
“Our tour to see the nesting puffins has been a top-of-list activity as soon as we knew we were really going to Iceland. The tour was so easy! We walked there from our downtown hotel and the tour team got us organized, ready in weather-and-situation-appropriate gear, and took us across the harbor to 2 different islands where the puffins nest. It was such a thrilling experience to be up close to the birds and see them nesting in the rocks on the island shoreline. Very cool - loved it!”
Review of Iceland’s Westman Islands puffin and volcano tour, with ferry views, Eldfell hiking, 1973 eruption history, costs, and practical tips.
“A wonderful trip to the Westmann Islands. Our guide Rebecca wa personable and very knowledgeable. She also was flexible and open to the needs of the group. It is a long day but the rewards are more then worthy of the time. The Islands are fascinating. The Puffins were plentiful and we had ample time to watch them on the cliffs and flying out looking for food. The volcanic history and natural beauty of the Islands are memorable. Thoroughly recommend.”
Review of Reykjavik’s puffin and whale-watching combo, with wildlife odds, boat comfort, pricing, timing, and practical tips.
“The information provided about the whales, dolphins and puffins was very informative. We were very lucky that the seas were very calm and we saw two types of whales along with dolphins. It was a worthwhile trip”
Review of Reykjavik’s 3-hour sea angling tour, with fishing tips, fresh grilled catch, family appeal, price advice, and practical booking details.
“This tour was my favorite part of my three day trip in Iceland. The two brothers that operate the boat and take you out on the water are awesome. They’re extremely friendly and make the experience fun and welcoming. The weather turned sour on us near the end of the trip, so they were unable to grill our fish on the way back, so instead they went out of their way to get us fish and chips from a local food truck at the dock! They went above and beyond. They offered us a beer and got us lunch with no extra charge. It was incredible. Not to mention the…”
Review of Reykjavik’s Premium Puffin RIB tour, with honest advice on wildlife sightings, warm gear, photos, seas, value, and booking.
“The ride on the high speed R.I.B [ridged hull inflatable boat] was as much fun as taking photos of the seabirds. The photos came out great since you get as close as is wise to the nests in the cliffs.”
Review of Reykjavik’s whale and puffin combo tour, with boat details, wildlife odds, timing, comfort, value, and practical booking tips.
“The Puffin tour was done on a party yacht repurposed for bird watching. It was uncomfortable for that purpose, especially at max occupancy. As others have mentioned, this isn't a single tour, but two completely independent tours. The whale watching is on a much bigger boat.”
See puffins near Reykjavik on a one-hour Akurey Island cruise with guides, loaner binoculars, coffee, and port transfers.
“Amazing, amazing, amazing! The crew gets you really close to the puffins, there are soo many of them flying by and over your head as well as bobbing along on the water and wandering about on the island itself. I was nervous as I'd seen reviews saying the birds are soo small you can't even see them. I've come to the conclusion these reviewers should have gone to specsavers.”
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