Premium Small-Group Puffin & Bird Watching tour from Reykjavík
Description
An up close and personal Premium Puffin and Birdwatching tour operated in custom made RIB boats with just 12 passenger and expert birdlife guide. Operated up to 9 times a day, everyday, from the Old Harbour in Reykjavík from May 1st to August 20th.
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Itinerary
The tour starts and ends by our ticket office at the Reykjavík's Old Harbour. Here you arrive 30 minutes prior to the departure to get ready for the tour and the guide then walks you down to the boat which is docked at the Harbour.
On the tour we sail close by 2-3 islands where the puffins are nesting. The islands are nature reserves so we stay on the boat during the tour but we get you extra close to the islands on our RIB speedboats
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What's included
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 10 years
- Minimum height of 145 cm (4ft 9in)
- Maximum weight of 140 kg (308lb)
- Not recommended for travellers with knee problems
- Not recommended for young children
Reviews(157)
We didn’t get that close to the puffins, as opposed to the boat right next to us. Only one side of the boat was ever turned to the puffins. Frustrating to the other side, given the overall distance. The guide was more concerned with total time out than anything else. No knowledge of any other birds. We saw a seal in the distance, but again no effort to get closer than a dot in the water. Really disappointing and not worth the money.
Small boat experience with expert guides, able to up close. If you get motion sickness and it happens to be a choppy day, prepare yourself with motion sickness meds.
It was a beautiful experience. Matteo is a biologist who is very passionate about his work and dedicated himself to the group with great professionalism, sharing his knowledge of marine life and answering questions with kindness and availability. Thanks also to Miquel for his skill at the helm of the dinghy as well. Highly recommended!
Underwhelming. We never got close to any puffins. The only way to see them was through binoculars and then still not a good look because we were so far away. The boat ride was nice. The guide was very good.
It was very interesting to see the puffins. Our guide was very knowledgeable and professional. The RIB boat was pretty cool as well!
Great, fun, quick. Loved this excursion. Saw lots of puffins and other sea birds, even a seal or two. RIB ride was awesome. The puffin colony is close. Nice to have a successful adventure and still have plenty of time for other things during the day.
Great experience. Everything was very well organised and very punctual. Our guide, Matteo, was excellent and we saw thousands of puffins from a rather close distance. We highly recommend this tour.
Excellent Experience. Tour operators were very efficient getting us ready for the boat trip and provided everything needed to stay warm and dry. We saw thousands of Puffins and the tour guide provided the perfect amount of information and also quiet time to relax and take in the experience.
Maria and Emily were fantastic!! My kids' favorite part of the trip. Not only did we get to see Puffins but a seal too. Maria is a wealth of knowledge and enjoyed learning more about all the seabirds. Sad to hear about tourists eating these cuties.
This tour is operated very well. They have a nice process of getting everyone outfitted with the gear needed. They supply coveralls, goggles, hat, and gloves. The rib boats hold 10-12 people so it is a nice small crew. The guides were very informative.
