Puffin Tour by RIB Speedboat — Express Tour from Reykjavík
Overview
Akure and Lundey Islands, just minutes from Reykjavík's Old Harbour, is home to one of Iceland's largest puffin colonies. You'll reach it by RIB speedboat — kitted out in overalls, goggles, gloves, and a life jacket — and get close enough to watch puffins on the rocks and in the air while your guide explains their habits, their burrows, and why Iceland's coastline suits them so well.
What's Included
- Warm overalls, lifevests, gloves and goggles
- Suspension seats for extra comfort!
- Expert guide - guidance in English
- Hotel transfers (available for an additional fee, typically 3490 ISK)
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
Ægisgarður 5F
101 Reykjavík, Iceland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Puffin Tour by RIB Speedboat — Express Tour from Reykjavík?
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- Warm overalls, lifevests, gloves and goggles.
- Suspension seats for extra comfort!.
- Expert guide - guidance in English.
- Hotel transfers (available for an additional fee, typically 3490 ISK).
- Food and drinks.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Puffin Tour by RIB Speedboat — Express Tour from Reykjavík is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Puffin Tour by RIB Speedboat — Express Tour from Reykjavík will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Warm overalls, lifevests, gloves and goggles
- Suspension seats for extra comfort!
- Expert guide - guidance in English
- Hotel transfers (available for an additional fee, typically 3490 ISK)
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
