Enjoy a close-up view of puffins on the puffin express trip from Reykjavik. Our specially outfitted vessel brings you near the rugged beach of Akurey Island to observe these beautiful ocean birds in their wild surroundings. Gain insights about puffins and other marine birds inhabiting the region from our expert onboard tour guide.
Following pickup at your hotel in Reykjavík
(if option selected), board the comfortable puffin express boat for a 15-minute cruise to Akurey, an island known for its puffin population, just off the coast of Reykjavik.
Puffins nest between May and August on this island, which is covered with small hills and slopes and known for its colorful bird life. As the island’s shores are rocky, your puffin-watching boat is specially designed to get you as close to the shoreline as possible, so you can get an up-close look at these adorable creatures!
On board, learn from your expert guide about the puffins as well as other interesting seabirds that you may spot on the tour, such as northern fulmars, gulls, arctic terns and black guillemots. Enjoy watching the sweet seabirds nesting and diving into the sea to get food.
When you arrive at the Akurey shore, circle around the island for more observation time before the captain turns the engines off, allowing you to enjoy the peace and quiet among Iceland’s natural treasures.
You have the choice of five departure times throughout the day (up to seven departures from June-August) to suit your Iceland itinerary.
Points of Interest
- Special Tours
- Use of binoculars included
- Guidance from an expert guide
- Access to the Special Tours App in multiple languages
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel transfers (can be added for an additional cost - please contact supplier directly).
- Hotel pick up: Available to book directly with supplier (extra fees apply)
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
