Premium Puffin Tour

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Leaving from the Old Harbour in Reykjavík, this is the ultimate puffin adventure tour operated on our RIB speedboats. The summer is the best time to experience the birds and wildlife of the bay and islands just outside Reykjavík City.

Duration
1 hour
Difficulty
Easy
Season
April to August
Minimum age
10 years
Getting there
Boat
Book by
45 minutes before
Cancellation
Free up to 24 h before

from

12.450 ISK

per passenger

Check dates & book

Next departures

  • Tue 20 Apr · 09:00
  • Tue 20 Apr · 13:00
  • Wed 21 Apr · 09:00
  • Wed 21 Apr · 13:00

Runs: April to August

  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • Secure payment, confirmation from the operator
  • No account needed

Why it's on Icebreaker

Whale Safari Reykjavík

Whale Safari runs the small, fast option out of the Old Harbour: twelve-seat RIB speedboats that leave from the ticket office on Ægisgarður, kit you out in warm flotation overalls and skip across Faxaflói far quicker than the big boats, so more of the two hours is spent with the animals. In summer the route calls first at the puffin islands just off the city, then heads out for minke and humpback whales and white-beaked dolphins, engines switched off when something surfaces, and returns along the shoreline past Harpa. The evening departure runs under the midnight sun. A one-hour puffin-only tour does the islands alone, with a guide who will answer every question about the birds. Puffin season is roughly mid-April to mid-August. Not for pregnant passengers or anyone with heart or back trouble.

From the Icebreaker app, curated with The Reykjavík Grapevine.

Prices

Passenger12.850 ISK

Prices for the next departure, checked Wed 30 Sept. They can change with the date; the booking shows the exact price.

About this tour

Leaving from the Old Harbour in Reykjavík, this is the ultimate puffin adventure tour operated on our RIB speedboats. 

The summer is the best time to experience the birds and wildlife of the bay and islands just outside Reykjavík City. Puffins, auks, gannets and an incredible variety of other sea birds dominate the skies and sea cliffs just a few minutes sailing from the Old Harbour. 

But that is not all: this tour is operated in our custom made RIB boats. Each boat can only seat 12 passengers so this is a personal tour where you travel with a small group. 

The boats are specially designed to get you as close as possible to the islands and when possible we can switch the engines completely off to give the birds (and you) some peace and quiet to enjoy nature. During the tour your guide and captain will tell you interesting facts and tales about the puffins and the surroundings. 

On this up close & personal tour each boat only seats 12 passengers so you have plenty of time to ask your guide any question you have about the charismatic puffins and the other Icelandic sea birds. 

Our RIBs are also the fastest boats in the harbour, meaning that on a short tour you will spend the majority of you time with the birds.



What's included

  • One hour expertly guided puffin watching tour in a 12 seater RIB boat. 
  • Small Group - Only 12 passengers with expert guide & captain
  • Our RIB's are fast and small so we get you extra close and extra quickly out to the islands!
  • Reykjavík sightseeing with panoramic views off the Sun Voyager & Harpa Concert Hall. 
  • Binoculars included for each passenger
  • We supply warm overalls, gloves, goggles and all necessary safety equipment.

What to bring

Dress warmly for our northern ocean, so if you have it, bring warm outdoor clothing like a  wool or fleece sweater, some warm headgear and gloves. Sturdy shoes are recommended. And of course bring your camera!

Good to know

  • Please arrive 30 minutes prior to your chosen departure. If you arrive later then 10 minutes prior to the departure we can not guarantee that you can join the tour. 
  • This tour has a minimum of 4 passengers. If the minimum is not met, we will offer you to reschedule or get a full refund.
  • The tour has an age limit of 10 years & height limit of 145 CM
  • This tour may not be suitable for pregnant women. Consult your doctor before signing up.
  • This tour is not recommended for those with history of back and knee problems or severe heart conditions. Consult your doctor before signing up.
  • This tour may not be suitable for those over the age of 65 years.
  • Puffin season is from approximately April - August

Where it starts

Whale Safari ticket officeÆgisgarður 5D, Reykjavík

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.

For all bookings of day tours, a minimum of 24 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 24 hours notice, no refund is given.

For all bookings of multi-day and custom private tours, a minimum of 72 hours' notice prior to your scheduled departure is required in order to receive a full refund. If a cancellation is made with less than 72 hours' notice, no refund is given*

*Note that in the event the client requests a refund for any reason, Tour Desk reserves the right to charge a 3% administration fee to cover costs incurred.

Cancellation and refund requests need to be sent in writing to info@tourdesk.io

Questions

How long is Premium Puffin Tour?
About 1 hour.
How much does Premium Puffin Tour cost?
From 12.450 ISK. Passenger: 12.850 ISK. Prices are per person unless the category says otherwise, and can change with the date.
Where does it start?
There is no pickup: you meet the operator at Whale Safari ticket office, Ægisgarður 5D, Reykjavík. Most people drive there themselves.
What is the minimum age?
10 years.
When does it run?
April to August, going by the departures listed for the next twelve months.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the tour starts.
How hard is it?
The operator rates it easy.

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