PUFFIN AND BIRD WATCHING
Puffin & Bird Watching is fun and easy adventure that begins from The Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavík. An expert guide will meet you on board of one of our smaller boats.
- DURATION 1 Hour
- Easy
- Electronic voucher
- Pickup available
Description
Puffin & Bird Watching is a fun and easy adventure that begins at the Old Harbour in downtown Reykjavík. An expert guide will meet you on board one of our smaller boats. Depending on the tides and conditions on the islands, our captains will decide whether to take you to Akurey or Lundey.Check-in
Meet us at our ticket office at least 15 min. before departure to check-in and receive your boarding card(s). Our team will show you to our boat, that is usually docked at the floating pier in front of our Visitor Centre / Wildlife Exhibition.
Boarding
Our team will greet you on board the puffin boat and welcome you on board. Make sure to have your boarding card(s) readily available to ensure a smooth boarding process. Once on the boat, you are free to walk around, chat with the crew or find the perfect lookout spot!
Puffin Watching
Depending on the tides, we will visit the puffin colonies on either Engey, Akureyri, or Lundey. These three islands, located just off Reykjavík, are known for being breeding grounds for these charming birds during the summer. The islands are protected, so we won't be able to set foot on them, but the captain will sail as close as possible without disturbing their natural behavior. Keep an eye out for seals as well; they can often be seen resting on the rocks or hunting for food. Binoculars are available on board for you to use.
The journey to the islands can take up to 15 minutes.
Disembarking
The total duration of the tour is about 1-1,5 hrs. from boarding to disembarking, while the duration spent with the wildlife can vary. We hope you have a pleasant time on the tour and leave with a smile on your faces, as well as ever lasting memories. Feel free to email us at elding@elding.is for feedback or photos, which our team will happily provide if they were able to take any on the tour!
Now that you're back on land, we recommend taking a stroll through the Old Harbour area, it is a small and quaint section with shops, restaurants and cafés.
What’s included
- 1 hr. puffin tour
- Excellent guidance
- Use of raincoats
- Use of binoculars
What’s excluded
- Pick up / Drop off (available for an extra charge)
- Refreshments
What do I need to bring
The boat deck can be slippery, so we recommend wearing sturdy footwear. Please note that this tour is weather dependent for the best viewing experience and a more enjoyable cruise.
Important information
Since the birds are quite petite, we suggest bringing a good zoom lens for capturing high quality, close-up photos. Binoculars are also available to borrow on board if needed.
Can't get enough of the sea? Combine this tour with whale watching or try our premium puffin tour that will take you closer and faster to the wildlife!
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