Reykjavík: Puffin Express
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Overview
Visit the puffin colony to get an extra-close look at these adorable birds.
What's included?
Professional, English-speaking guide
Guided boat tour with sightings
Binoculars are provided on board
Specially designed boat to get close
Hotel transfers (extra cost)
Food and drinks are excluded
What to expect?
The Puffin Watching tours with Special Tours, Puffin Express, have been popular for over a decade! Special Tours is a pioneer in Puffin Watching in Iceland.
Our expertise, more than 20 years of experience, and our especially designed boat, Skúlaskeið or “Old Skuli”, make us the leading expert in the area. The Puffin Express adventure starts at the Old Harbour of Reykjavík and they only take one hour. It is an inexpensive and charming option for everyone.
Lundey and Akurey are two small islands located in the Reykjavík bay area, only 15 minutes away from Reykjavík‘s Old harbour, from where we depart. The islands are covered with small hills and slopes and both are well known for their colorful birdlife. The island‘s shores are rocky but Old Skuli is especially designed to take us as close to the islands as possible due to its shallow draft. When we arrive to the islands we turn off the engine so our passengers can observe the birds and the beautiful surroundings. Our licensed guide tells all about the Puffins and other birds of interest that are often seen on the Puffin watching tours.
Other birds spotted include Northern Fulmars, Gulls, Arctic Terns, and Black Guillemots.
Our Puffin Watching Tours are very cozy and comfortable, and they only take one hour, which is convenient for Iceland‘s tourists’ precious time.
NEW
Special Tours Iceland app with 5 languages (English, German, French, Spanish and simplified Chinese) available for Android and Apple. It is available for all clients to download during their tour, with both text and audio information. The app is as close to an audio guided wildlife adventure as possible.
Please note
This tour is a great and inexpensive way to see the puffins during your visit in Reykjavík, and it gives you a great view of the city!
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Good to know
Meeting point: Special Tours office, Geirsgata 11, Reykjavík (if you do not need pick up)
Pick-up: please note your pick-up point when booking, or inform us at help@booknordics.com
What to bring
It’s a good idea to bring warm, windproof clothing, as it can feel much colder out on the water. A hat and gloves will keep you comfortable, and a camera or phone is perfect for capturing photos of the puffins and the scenery.
Sunglasses can help with glare, and a small backpack is useful for keeping your personal items safe and dry.