How much does Whales & Puffins cost?

Prices start from €136 per person. The exact total depends on your selected date, party size and any options, and is shown before you pay.

How long does this birdwatching in Reykjavík last?

It lasts approximately 4 hours. Exact timings are confirmed with your booking.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

Cancellation terms are shown at checkout before you confirm. Contact our support team if your plans change.

Is confirmation instant?

Yes. Your booking is confirmed immediately and you'll receive your voucher by email right away.

Where does Whales & Puffins start?

Start and meeting details for Reykjavík are provided in your confirmation; check the Meeting point / pickup section on this page for specifics.

Is this birdwatching suitable for me?

It's well suited to first-time visitors, couples, small groups. Review the highlights and good-to-know details above to confirm it matches your interests and mobility level.

Is Whales & Puffins well reviewed?

Yes — it holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 from 3 verified reviews.

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Whales & Puffins

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Reykjavík, Iceland

BirdwatchingWhale WatchingBoat ToursNature Tours

About this activity

This birdwatching is one of the standout things to do in Reykjavík, Iceland. Rated 4.0/5 by 3 travellers, it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €136 per person. Whale watching & puffin tours - the best of both!

Who would have thought that you could do both Whale watching and Puffin Watching from the centre of Reykjavík? In only a short boat ride away from the Old Harbour in Reykjavík you will get the chance to meet these adorable little birds. We go by our very authentic oak-boat named Skúlaskeið (“Old Skúli“) that is perfect for puffin watching since it has a very shallow draught and therefore can get really close to the puffin islands where the puffins make their studio apartments with their partner. Our guides are very knowledgeable about the thriving birdlife in the surroundings of Reykjavík. You can choose between two types of whale watching boats, Classic and Express.

Our Classic boat is one of the largest whale watching boats in Iceland and has an educational and interactive focus on board. The Classic tour is 3-3.5 hours in duration.

Our Express boat is a fast-cruising catamaran, and takes just 2-2.5 hours. You will spend the same amount of time in the whale watching area, but get out and back much quicker!

Both boats have spacious indoor and outdoor seating areas, a cafeteria on board, restrooms and thermal overalls (also available in children's sizes). The most common whale species in Faxaflói bay are minke whales, humpback whales, white-beaked dolphins and harbour porpoises.

Note that these are two separate tours and you do not have to do them on the same day.

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 will is as close to an audio guided wildlife adventure as possible

Good to know

•Duration: approximately 4 hours.
•Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
•Offered in 2 languages.
•Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.

Who it's for

First-time visitorsCouplesSmall groups

Best time to visit

Reykjavík 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 Reykjavík sell out.