Two-In-One: Whale & Puffin Watching Tours from Reykjavik
This combo tour offers two unique experiences: a 1 hr. puffin watching trip on a small boat and a 3 hr. whale watching adventure.
The puffin tour takes you to one of three nearby islands—Akurey, Engey, or Lundey—where you can observe thousands of birds, including puffins, in their natural habitat. The tour provides stunning views and insights from our naturalist guides.
The whale watching tour is a thrilling journey into the bay, where you get a chance to see humpback whales, minke whales, dolphins, and porpoises. The marine biologist guide shares fascinating information about the wildlife, making the experience both educational and inspiring.
Note that between the tours, you will have about 2 hours of free time to explore Reykjavík and enjoy lunch. The total duration from start to finish is about 6 hrs.
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Two-In-One: Whale & Puffin Watching Tours from Reykjavik
What's included in Two-In-One: Whale & Puffin Watching Tours from Reykjavik
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Book this tour for a chance to encounter whales in the wild and puffins in their natural habitat! This deal includes two separate tours; a 1 hour puffin watching tour on a smaller boat and a 3 hour whale watching tour on a larger boat.
Puffin Watching: We will take you out on one of our smaller passenger boats and sail up to one of three islands that are home to thousands of Puffins during breeding season. Borrow our binoculars or bring a zoom camera to get a good view!
Old Harbour
Between the two tours, you will have a couple of hours free time. We suggest spending lunch at one of the many restaurants at the charming Old Harbour. Ask our staff for recommendations!
Inclusions
- Heated indoor saloon with large viewing windows
- Excellent Live Commentary in English
- Two tours (3 hr. whale watching & 1 hr. puffin watching)
- Complimentary WiFi onboard
- Use of protective clothing and binoculars
- Whale guarantee (or try again for free)
- Access to Wildlife Exhibition
- Food & Drinks (available to purchase on board)
- Pickup / Dropoff (available to arrange for a fee)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children under 13 years are required by law to wear life-vests for the duration of the tour.
- Please note that our fleet is not completely wheelchair accessible as there are steep stairs between lower and upper decks and high thresholds to get from the decks into the saloon as well as from the saloon to the toilets.
- Wheelchair users are welcome to bring a foldable chair onboard our bigger boats, but if possible, please advise our office prior to departure as we may need to assist with boarding.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet us in the ELDING ticket office located at Ægisgarður 5c by the Old Harbour district in Reykjavík. Once at the pier, simply follow the red colour to find us! Be sure to arrive at least 15 min. before departure to ensure enough time to check in and to board the boat.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Make sure to arrive at our ticket office no later than 15 min. prior to departure to ensure enough time to board.