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Whales and Puffins

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Húsavík, Iceland
BirdwatchingAdventure ToursDay Trips & ExcursionsWhale WatchingNature Tours

About this activity

This birdwatching is one of the standout things to do in Húsavík, Iceland. Rated 4.6/5 by 5 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €115 per person. Sail around one of the world's largest puffin colonies on a whale watching tour in Skjálfandi Bay, Húsavík.

How could your whale watching tour possibly get better? Of course, by sailing around Puffin Island, the home of thousands of puffins!

In this authentic wildlife adventure, whale watching and puffin watching are combined! In addition to seeing whales in their natural habitat, you get to see the funny little puffins nesting, flying around and diving for food! An ideal choice for families!

Enjoy the smooth, safe sailing of a traditional Icelandic oak ship and treat yourself to a cup of hot cocoa and cinnamon buns on the way back to Húsavík.

Good to know

  • Duration: approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes.
  • Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
  • Offered in 6 languages.
  • Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.

Who it's for

Adventure seekers

Best time to visit

Húsavík is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular birdwatching slots in Húsavík sell out.

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From
€115
per person