Puffin Watching Tour
The puffin watching tours with Puffin Express have been popular for over a decade. Puffin Express is a pioneer in puffin watching in Iceland. The expertise, 15 years of experience, and the especially designed boat, “Old Skuli”, make Puffin Express 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 affordable and charming option for everyone. Season: May 01-August 20
Tour code: DTA-57
Puffin Watching Tour - Reykjavik
The puffin watching adventure is conducted from an old and charming wooden boat called Skúlaskeið or “Old Skuli“, taking up to 35 passengers each time. 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 draught.
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. Season: May 01-August 20
HIGHLIGHTS & VALUES:
* Puffin Express offer 100% viewing guarantee
* Free pick-up in the greater Reykjavik area.
* Binoculars are provided on board
* 15 years of experience
* Specially designed boat to get as close to the islands as possible
Tour code: DTA-57
Puffin Watching Tour - Reykjavik
The Puffin (Fratercula Arctica) is the most common bird in Iceland; the country is home to about 10 million birds. The puffins distinct appearance and colorful bill makes him easy to spot, and his monk-like attire has led to the Icelandic nickname ‚prófastur‘, meaning archdeacon or priest. The puffin is monogamous throughout its life. Every spring the puffin renews its acquaintance at the same nesting hole as the spring before. The birds inhabit the islands Akurey and Lundey, where they remain until around the 20th of August. Then they all leave, almost overnight. As many as fifteen thousand pairs are believed to nest on Akurey, while ten thousand pairs nest on Lundey. After breeding over the summer the puffin remains at sea off the south coast of Iceland for 8 months. The younger birds roam widely, for instance off the Newfoundland coastline.
Departure location: The Puffin Watching Tours start at the Old Harbour of Reykjavík, only a 5 minute walk from the city center
Tour departures: The Puffin Season is from 01 May – 20 August: Departures daily at 08:30, 10:30, 12:30, 14:30 and 16:30
Tour Pick-up: Free pick-up service is offered in the greater Reykjavík area
Tour duration: The Puffin Express Tours only take one hour
Clothing & Comfort: We advise you to wear warm clothes plus a hat, scarf and gloves. A spacious and comfortable inside area is available with large windows for excellent viewing.
Guides: We offer very skillful guides who are experts on puffins. Safety is their number one priority. The guides tell you all about the puffins and other seabirds that are spotted during the Puffin Express Tours, plus some interesting facts and funny stories.
Season: 01 May – 20 August
Location of tour: We sail out from The Old Harbour of Reykjavík. We sail to Akurey which takes only 15 minutes. We circle the island and turn off the engine and watch the puffins and other birds in the beautiful surroundings, observing and listening to the interesting birds.
Tour code: DTA-57
Puffin Watching Tour - Reykjavik
Puffin Season: From May 01 to August 20, 2012
Departure: Daily, 08:30, 10:30, 12:30, 14:30, 16:30
Duration: 1 hour
Included: 1 hour boat puffin watching boat tour with guidance in English
Online bookings: Until 24 hours prior to departure
Price per person:
Adults: EUR 27
Children discount:
Children 7-15 years: EUR 11 / Children 0-6 years (free)
Pick up & drop off: Before and after tour is included in the price. Pick up from hotels/guesthouses in Reykjavik will be 30 minutes prior to tour.
Tour code: DTA-57
Puffin Watching Tour - Reykjavik
05/08/2010 We really enjoyed our trip- the puffins were cute, the other birds were elegant and a joy to watch, and our hosts were also fun and knowledgable. Thank you, - Richard, Sue, Rabbie, George, and Jack Hill. England (Living in Seol, Korea).
08/05/2010 Thank you! What a great way to spend the early morning! I can´t wait to return for a second trip to Iceland! By far the friendliest country in the world! Amy - Boston MA , USA
29/07/2010 This trip was really great. We will never forget. Thank you! Randi og Poul - Danmark
08/05/2010 Thank you for the beautiful trip! We had a great view at the birds! We have been puffinized!!! Jeroen and Ellen - Limburg, Netherlands.
03/05/2010: Puffins - what a great creature - really lovely trip even in the rain. Thanks for the stories about the birds of Iceland :) See you again one day! Yemin Sun & Christie Neuman