Iceland travel guide and tour reviews
Puffins, right off Reykjavík’s coast. This short RIB speedboat trip focuses on one thing: getting you close to puffins on the islands just outside the city. I like that the experience is built for speed to reach the action quickly, then a calmer moment once you’re there. I also really appreciate the practical comfort setup: … Read more
Puffins are easier to see than you think. This one-hour Reykjavik puffin watching trip takes you from Old Harbour out to Lundey and Akurey, where thousands of puffins gather along the rocky shoreline. You get the best of Iceland logistics: fast access, a quick schedule, and close-up viewing from a boat that can get near … Read more
Iceland feels personal when your route is yours. With Puffin Travel, Gulla or Villi shapes an 8–9 hour day around your interests—urban Reykjavik vibes, art and culture, knitting and craft-friendly stops, geothermal options, or a classic twist on big sights. What I like most is how you can hand over your bucket list and get … Read more
Puffins don’t do anything halfway. This 1-hour RIB speed-boat tour gets you out toward Reykjavík’s puffin islands quickly, with the kind of boat that lets you approach colonies more closely than big ferries. Two things I really like: the full-body waterproof suit and goggles keep you warm and dry, and the ride stays close enough … Read more
Cold air, hot water, and zero crowd shuffle. This Golden Circle private tour keeps the group tiny (max four), so you can move at your pace while still hitting the Iceland classics: Thingvellir, Geysir, Strokkur, and Gullfoss. The morning starts from your Reykjavik hotel around 9:30am, and you get free Wi‑Fi in the vehicle, which … Read more
Midnight sun turns whale watching into theater. This premium evening cruise zips out of Reykjavík’s Old Harbour on a small RIB boat so you can chase wildlife during the bright summer night hours. You’ll look for whales and dolphins offshore, then pivot for puffins around the wind-beaten islands just off the city. Two things I … Read more
Whales and puffins, same day. That alone is a fun reason to try this Reykjavik combo. I like how it pairs an Atlantic cruise with a later puffin visit, so you get two very different kinds of wildlife time in one go. You’ll be sailing out from Reykjavik’s Old Harbour with expert guides talking through … Read more
Heimaey Island has a way of grabbing you fast. This Eyjascooter Puffin Tour pairs electric scooter riding with targeted puffin viewing spots and ends with an easy, included indoor option at the Sea Life Trust Museum. I especially like the included safety gear and the fact that you get a real lesson before you start … Read more
Puffins are closer than you think. This 1-hour Reykjavík bay boat trip gets you out to offshore islands where Atlantic puffins nest, fish, and fly past in daylight. I like that you’re not just looking at birds from the shore; you’re out on the water where the views feel three-dimensional, with city views on one … Read more
Belugas and puffins in one short stop. In Vik, Iceland, this SEA LIFE Trust visitor centre packs a surprising amount of animal care knowledge into an easy visit. It is designed around close viewing of belugas, plus a look at the puffins that need extra help during harsher weather. I especially love the way the … Read more
Puffins have a way of stealing the show. This Reykjavik Shore Excursion heads out on a purpose-built sightseeing boat to Akurey Island for about an hour of seabird spotting and naturalist-style commentary. It’s a simple plan: a quick ride out, a full circle around the island, then back to the port with time for photos … Read more
Puffins in the morning, whales in the afternoon. This two-in-one combo from Reykjavik pairs a 1-hour puffin cruise up to the Lundey islands with a 3-hour whale search in Faxaflói Bay. It’s built for real wildlife watching—binoculars, indoor viewing, and live English commentary—so you can focus on spotting instead of figuring things out. I especially … Read more
Puffins in a fast boat. That’s the deal here. This short Reykjavik outing is built around a RIB ride that puts you as near as practical to the offshore nesting islands without messing with the birds. I like that it’s small-group (max 12), so you’re not stuck watching puffins through a crowd. My two favorite … Read more
Húsavík has a special kind of magic. This Whales and Puffins tour blends puffin colony viewing with classic Skjálfandi Bay whale watching, so you’re not stuck on one single wildlife moment. You sail close to Puffin Island during breeding season, where about 100,000 puffins may be present, then you head out to routes where humpbacks, … Read more
Puffins off Reykjavík are real. This one-hour bird-watching trip sends you from Old Harbour onto Faxaflói Bay on a custom RIB boat, with a captain who can shut off the engine for a quieter approach. In the right season (mid-May through August), the area is packed with seabirds, including the iconic Atlantic puffin nests just … Read more